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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1949
Page
2
A satirical look at future car designs by Elmer Twitchell features models that morph into a beach cabana, aquarium back seat, patio, kitchenette, or police car with a press of a button. The piece riffs on gadgetry including an accordion-like car that folds to palm-sized, plus quips about ads and stray notices.
An opinion column critiques ERP funding defeat in Congress and argues Russia gains in the East while personal incomes rise nationwide. The piece reflects editor's note disclaiming authorial opinion.
The Senate voted 88 to 7 to approve a 6.75 billion dollar ERP appropriation to fund European recovery and occupation costs abroad, with a 12 month program and a 344 thousand dollar watchdog panel. It also backed nationalization of industries in England by denying a restraining amendment.
Reports say Moscow greatly reduces Voice of America signals to about 10 percent around the capital. U S protests were denied. Separately, June personal income rose 2.6 percent year over year, led by farm income, with factory payrolls rebounding after declines. Also San Diego launches a comic book of the month club to guide young readers.
A reflective poem describes a speaker hearing God’s voice in nature as day fades. Imagery includes mist, pink dawn, lilac lake, and tulips. The speaker proclaims divine love, comfort, and eternal care despite darkness. Grace Noll Crowell.
Thuc2 Parks and wife Betty Garrett host a party with a large piano roll collection and a foot operated piano. Larry plays while guests sing old tunes like Sheik of Araby Whispering and Moonlight Bay. Galen Drake magazine feature news and actors Danny Kaye and Betty Hutton story snippets appear.
Trapper Joe finds an unconscious man in a blizzard with a money filled pack sewn with gold dust. He drags both to his cabin and nurses the stranger Tim McLeary back to health. McLeary suspects Joe will claim the gold, while Joe contemplates sharing once the man awakens. The storm rages outside as they decide what comes next.
Early chronology shows Trapper Joe regains consciousness bound in his bunk as a storm dies down. He frees himself, reddens wrists, builds a fire, and discovers a note claiming a younger thief planned the theft to take all the money for himself and leave enough to survive the winter.
Trapper Joe pockets a note and plans a swift journey to the Indian village in three days. He finds a hidden gallon can of gold dust, contemplates a failed partner, and vows to reach the post safely in a week.
A crossword puzzle listing across and down clues with numbers and definitions including dull braid ornament river French precious stone hail fortification storm god ancient fireplace shelves and more. It outlines a mixed set of vocabulary prompts and a puzzle meta note referencing Answer to puzzle No 12 5 80 Livecoat Vexed Cunning Cougar Digit Turkish side and Gulf Siberia as possible clue answers.
London reports British concern over rising U S criticism of postwar recovery efforts. Officials say complaints reflect ignorance of Britain’s postwar problems and achievements since World War II and may be tied to opposition to President Truman’s economic policy gaining political advantage.
The article argues the Republican party faces unity problems after 1948 and 1952 hopes hinge on a unified campaign. It notes internal splits after Guy Gabrielson replaced Hugh Scott as national chairman, casting doubt on cohesive support for a White House bid and for congressional contests.
A Washington DC area boy allegedly haunted by midnight manifestations frightens a clergyman who hosted him for a night. The minister reports the bed shake, the chair topple, and the boy sliding under the bed, prompting belief in paranormal activity.
Researchers at the University of Chicago begin a study of infant sleep to learn how diet influences slumber. The project will use test feedings of proteins and specially prepared meats to observe effects on babies' night hours.
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