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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1950
Page
3
Dr. Albert Einstein told a television audience that the U S and Russia are engaged in a feverish arms race, with the H bomb a looming goal. He warned that gradual steps toward mass destruction could make global annihilation possible and urged heed to warning voices.
President Truman urged Congress to curb abuses in the 275 billion GI education program. He released a catalog of waste covering training like ballroom dancing and bar tending. The report cites 761 million spent this year on non college training and hints at possible savings up to 8 billion dollars. It warns of poor-quality training and lack of uniform state standards in approving schools and courses.
A nationwide review shows a peak in publicity around crime and rackets. The federal government considers a conference on responses as New York figure Frank Costello and gambling networks attract sharp scrutiny and calls for stronger enforcement. The piece notes tension between federal licensing revenue from slot machines and potential moves to outlaw them to aid state control.
The United States approves a 100 million dollar loan to the new Indonesian republic to finance industrial material and equipment for postwar reconstruction. Funds from the Import-Export Bank may reach Indonesia in weeks to buy railroad cars and trucks, with heavier machinery to follow, aiding repair of ports railways highways and processing facilities. The Indonesian population of 75 million faces a major task to restore production after Japanese occupation.
MIT reports a new method to form a tough soil surface for airstrips and roads for military use. The process treats soils with high water content and yields elastic soil in five hours with high tensile strength.
The piece examines how the coal strike tested court power over large walkouts. It questions whether miners acted as individuals or as union agents and contemplates potential new laws or court rulings to resolve recurring crises impacting production and employment.
Rudolf Bing takes over the Metropolitan Opera promising sweeping changes to broaden access. He signs Kirsten Flagstad, defies Melchior, revamps tickets and season length, and aims to reach lower income audiences while prioritizing the music over publicity.
United States Senator Johnson of Texas says Russia leads in guided missiles and calls for an immediate review. He warns the U S lags by as much as two years and warns that if missile warfare starts soon the United States would be a feeble participant. He states the missile program is a minor item in the defense budget.
California Democratic official says President Truman hinted “maybe so” on a 1952 candidacy during a White House visit. Los Angeles vice chairman George Luckey cites the remark as conditional on keeping the 1948 “team” together amid evolving global policy, including recent Bangkok envoy talks.
Rossellini passes out Dr Lindstrom cigars and a future show titled Arms and the McMahon is discussed. Billy Rose’s butler boosts headlines while Ingrid the Big Mo and the Paight trial dominate. Man-made rain raises questions of equity and consumer design for umbrellas.
Reader asks about insulation and paint failing on a damp house. Expert advises prioritizing indoor dampness remedies with a vapor barrier on walls and ceilings, then exterior finishing, noting loose insulation and air flow as the root causes.
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