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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
2
Ex soldier Oscar Purkey writes that the Atlantic Pact could work but jokes about keeping moth balls in his uniform. He notes mixing nations, worries about dual police roles, and jokes that the pact may end his aspirin intake. He also comments on travel glamour and Alaska's marriage tax ideas.
The column reports widespread price cuts across autos radios refrigerators and steel amid fears of inflation and a possible mild recession. It notes consumer caution with wait and see buying and hints at a readjustment in the economy as policy leaders debate unifying the armed services under a single defense secretary Louis Johnson aims to press through central unification despite interservice rivalry.
James V. Forrestal, retiring secretary of defense, visited the White House to bid farewell to President Truman. Truman pinned the Distinguished Service Medal on Forrestal, citing that he had materially advanced national security. Forrestal responded that the honor was beyond him.
The rent control bill crafted by the 81st Congress extends controls to June 30, 1950 and allows state and local decontrol with federal action. It preserves evictions powers for the housing expediter while limiting new rent increases and maintains veterans’ priority. The Federal Reserve Board cut stock down payments to 50 percent, signaling a shift away from inflation fears as installment credit rules were relaxed for autos and appliances.
Anatole Litvak Al Wallis and Rouben Mamoulian will judge motion picture synopses for the National Fine Arts Award with Norman Dar win Arch Oboler and Erik Bar nouw selecting top radio scripts. Prizes range from 500 to 2000 plus fellowships and potential productions.
Arthur Jordan and Clem Tate scheme to test Elsie Lyons by locking a private office and awaiting her intrusion. They boast of Bluebeard style secrecy while Elsie, described as attractive yet efficient, is unaware of the plan. The scene closes with their leaving the outer office.
Clem seeks the key to a locked private office after a flirtatious exchange about Elsie. Miss Lyons apologizes, misplacing the key amid a light, teasing conversation as Jordan and Bluebeard linger in the outer corridor.
Puzzle clues listed in two columns for across and down. Reads like a themed crossword with standard definitions and partial answers. Includes entries such as Not living Drench Bower Missile weapon and other common crossword terms.
Assistant Attorney General Squire N. Williams states in an opinion to Harry R. Burke that women may swear out a search warrant against their husbands. The ruling notes no state statute preventing such actions and questions whether the power covers a husband’s pockets.
Advertises complete knitting instructions with stitch illustrations and finishing directions for scarf and gloves in medium and large sizes Pattern No 65712 requests 20 cents plus name and address to receive the pattern by mail.
Claim suggests placing a silver knife or spoon inside a glass or jar before pouring hot liquids to prevent cracking. The instruction cites thermal expansion differences as the protective mechanism.
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