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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1951
Page
2
President Eisenhower pledges European nations will defend themselves against communism and calls out weaknesses in price control policies. The editorial note attributes opinions to the Western Newspaper Union analysis column rather than the host newspaper.
General Eisenhower reported to Congress after his tour of democratic nations. He said Western Europe now shows renewed spirit and resolve to defend against communism, with allied nations ready to contribute while the United States will strengthen its own arms and a secure wall of peace.
The piece notes broad support for controls but reports shock and anger at recent laws. It highlights food price fears, with potential rises in potatoes butter eggs and many staples, and mentions easing wage freezes in coal. It concludes that democracy makes solutions complex and demands a quick re-examination.
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder unveils a rugged plan to raise at least 16.5 billion dollars in new revenue to fund defense. It calls for higher individual and corporate taxes and steep levies on autos, liquor, beer, cigarettes, radios, refrigerators and more, with speed unlikely and revisions probable.
United Nations forces in Korea continue a cautious advance toward the 38th parallel after limited probing attacks. Indications show increased Communist resistance near Seoul, with no disclosed strength. Optimism remains about the UN progress while rumors persist about limits beyond the 38th parallel. The U.S. Defense Department cites 136,000 North Koreans captured and 9,000 Communist casualties since the current offensive began.
The article notes that long standing labor management friction in the rail industry requires a full overhaul. A widespread unauthorized switchmen walkout idled over 250 000 workers, disrupting transport and mail. Appeals by federal mobilization director Charles E Wilson and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen president W P Kennedy urged a return to work, but pointed to the need for a final settlement to ensure defense needs for the coming years.
Nineteen major Protestant and Orthodox groups formed the National Council of Churches of Christ in America and launched a nationwide fund drive for overseas relief reconstruction and refugee aid. The project runs from February 11 through Easter Sunday March 25 to aid 50 to 70 million war refugees and relocate about 30 million displaced persons.
The 82nd Congress forms battle lines over President Truman's 71.6 billion budget and 16.5 billion tax plan. Democrats join Republicans in demanding cuts, targeting education aid health insurance and the Brannan plan, while defense and civil functions remain under scrutiny. A pay as you go financing approach is urged amid anticipated fierce votes.
The army plans to send the fourth infantry division to Germany to bolster the Atlantic pact. The air force will assign more jet fighter bombers to Europe once Congress approves a resolution backing President Truman’s plan to increase U.S. ground forces in Europe.
Walter A. Shead outlines how towns and counties must organize to evacuate and care for thousands from hit cities. He details priority groups, required services, and steps families can take after warnings, stressing self and mutual protection as a national Civil Defense effort.
A washed up ex football player takes a fake bodyguard job for Julia Upton earning two hundred a week. When a kidnapping scare becomes real she realizes her stunt was a test of pride and the pair confronts the consequences.
INEZ GERHARD reports NBC airs a Thursday 30 pm program combining drama with on the hour national defense updates. Don MacLaughlin stars as David Harding, chief counter spy, as Phillips H Lord drives the new format to awaken public defense awareness. Smiley Burnette records songs tied to western film projects.
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The author argues the United States should condemn UN actions on Red China, revoke membership, and reclaim the UN building. He recalls World War II leadership by General Eisenhower and cites American sacrifices in Korea and the need for accountable allied diplomacy.
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