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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
2
The editor notes a state of national emergency declared by the President amid rising tensions with Russia threatening Western Europe. Analysts discuss potential U.S. policy responses and implications for global security and domestic affairs.
President Truman declares a national emergency and orders a defense mobilization plan. He imposes wage and price controls, higher taxes, longer work hours, and a cutback on civilian production to accelerate defense output. The Economic Stabilization Agency freezes auto prices and Charles E. Wilson is named head of the new Office of Defense Mobilization.
The Kremlin issued notes to Britain and France warning that German rearmament would not be tolerated and that Western Germany's inclusion in the Atlantic pact would undermine Russia's alliance with Britain and France. Observers debate the note’s seriousness, with some calling it a tactical move aimed at Brussels talks and others fearing it could slow defense plans.
Defense Secretary Marshall warns World War III may be averted but stresses the United States must move toward a near war footing as quickly as possible. He testifies to a House appropriations subcommittee in secret, noting a Kremlin word could spark a holocaust any time and that the 2,771,000-man target by July 1 must be raised.
Secretary of State Dean Acheson traveled to Brussels for talks with Atlantic pact nations as Republicans in the Senate and House press for his ouster. President Truman backs Acheson, viewing the attacks as attacks on U S foreign policy while some observers warn the move could backfire politically.
More than 10000 striking rail yard workers ended a three day walkout pressured by President Truman and union leaders. No wage settlement was reached though joint talks at the White House followed. Freight backlogs included packages stranded in freight cars and halted wartime shipments. The union sought a 40 hour week at current pay, while the board proposed 40 hours with a small pay increase.
Des Moines housewife Mrs. William E. Brebner shows the Duke and Duchess of Windsor a creation she called The Thing. The nationwide Pillsbury event at the Waldorf Astoria offered thousands in prizes and drew contestants from across the country.
Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill cautioned western powers against the view that the atomic bomb should never be used until it is used against them first. He argued the policy would be tantamount to waiting to be shot before firing.
The piece notes Judy Holliday’s rise from Mercury Theatre switchboard to Broadway triumph in Born Yesterday and film success alongside Spencer Tracy in Plymouth Adventure. It highlights Helen Deutsch’s screenwriting flair and insistence on historical accuracy for MGM productions.
The House passed a huge defense appropriation totaling 17.809 billion dollars to fund army navy and air force needs and atomic energy program expansion. The bill moves to the Senate within days as a second installment on preparedness starts shaping. President Truman seeks 1.835 billion dollars for wartime materiel stockpiles.
At the United Nations diplomats push to avert a world war though no workable Korean war settlement exists. Russia demands withdrawal of all foreign troops including Chinese volunteers and votes against a UN cease-fire proposal while backing a three member committee to seek a truce. Observers doubt the panel will succeed.
Nutrition expert Dr. Ruth M. Leverton reports a Nebraska study where 12 overweight young women on a 1200 calorie plan with enriched white bread and butter lost 2.5 pounds per week on average over eight weeks. The regimen cost about 68 cents daily and emphasized balanced meals with bread as a staple.
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Bess Wilkins frets over her husband Henry’s crankiness as a gas station hijack unfolds. She grabs cash from Henry’s wallet, the pair trigger a stick up, a masked bandit enters, but a stolen moment ends with police arrival and a boast from Henry about teaching him a lesson. After the escape, Bess concludes next time they will wait their turn.
In a cash hunting tale, a Philadelphia genealogist recalls wild inheritance cases including a Garrett bequest worth forty million dollars and a widow who cursed the twelve thousand dollars she finally claimed, noting how money can destroy lifelong faith.
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