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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
6
During Drew Pearson's vacation the column is written by his associate Robert M. Allen. The writing follows the familiar Washington political gossip and commentary style.
The piece highlights national and state political contests as pivotal, with Truman and Dewey facing off before Labor Day and a string of key state races that could reshape Congress and party power. It notes undecided voters and Kefauver’s upset of Crump as indicators of uncertainty and public appetite for new voices.
The advisory commission signals raises for enlisted men and junior officers but not for top grades. It may also propose pay cuts through eliminating tax deductions and certain allowances. A prior generals and admirals panel urged boosts for all ranks. Defense Secretary Forrestal skipped sending the report to Congress and created a civilian study panel.
The United States continues to ship war materials to Communist nations behind the iron curtain with apparent approval from the Office of International Trade. A license was issued to Overseas Mercantile Co. for ball bearings to Czechoslovakia, a major munitions producer, raising concerns about undermining official bans and wartime preparations. The disclosure ties to former official William Remington and ongoing congressional furor.
Army and Navy request roughly 21 billion dollars for next year to cover defense needs. The Navy seeks over 11 billion, the Army over 10 billion, not counting Air Force projections of at least 7 billion. 1949 budget prep begins for January submission to Congress by President Truman amid possible GOP involvement.
Wallace’s southern swing drew boos and thrown eggs as North Carolina crowds heckled the Progressive candidate. Truman condemned the actions, while Wallace urged compassion amid chants and interruptions. The CIO pledged support for Truman, though internal divisions lingered with dissident unions still weighing Wallace.
Big Four military governors meet in Berlin to discuss a single currency and the Soviet blockade. Moscow talks had nudged toward using the Soviet zone mark under four power control. Washington favors lifting the blockade before currency talks. Russia pushes for currency agreement first. Complex dispute risks worsening the peace unless an accord is reached.
A campaign minded hatmaker offered edible candy headgear to bettors in Garland Texas with threats to eat their hats if their candidate loses. In Rochester New Hampshire Raymond Beaulieu was fined 73 dollars for operating an unregistered car and sold his vehicle to pay the fine. In Springfield Massachusetts Robert H Smith won a divorce after testifying his wife slapped and kicked him during a polka dispute causing his weight loss.
An article notes summer spraying with DDT or other insecticides does not prevent heel fly grub infestations in winter. Older cattle show fewer grubs than calves, and experts say summer sprays are ineffective. best to attack grubs while they are in the cattle backs.
A thoughtful soil fertility inventory mirrors records kept for livestock and equipment. Many farms lack a soil inventory, risking depleted nutrients and poor structure from overcropping. Improving soil involves plant food, organic matter, and soil structure, plus conservation actions like contour cultivation, strip cropping, and terracing to prevent erosion.
Practical hints for preserving and cooking with leftovers and common pantry items. Gravy boats for filling jars, using a duck in salads, reheating scorched jelly with a potato, exposing piano keys to light to slow ivory yellowing, and a maple syrup marshmallow ice cream topping recipe.
Economists from labor commerce and agriculture departments predict no immediate relief from high living costs. They expect prices to continue rising through the fall campaign and into the November 2 election, with no break anticipated before then.
The article notes the next President will confront high living costs immediately. It discusses food prices remaining high despite some crop forecast improvements and forecasts no quick relief for family budgets through year end.
Tests in Utah by sugar interests and USDA show that fumigation before planting beets after beets doubles yields or prevents any yield. The sugar beet nematode rapidly builds in fertile soil, turning fields into death beds for next year’s crop without fumigation.
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