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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1949
Page
2
In northern Manitoba the Bombardier snowmobile is pitched as capable of moving anywhere on snow or ice at high speed, potentially replacing dog teams and sleds in the aurora borealis region. The piece adds a cheeky aside about Shirley Cane of Alberta, a skier pictured with the group.
President Truman vows to take his legislative program to the people if Congress stalls. He claims the public supports his pledges, while Republicans label Congress as do nothing. critics warn the proposed controls could be dangerous amid inflation fears.
The general argues Japan should remain neutral and not be an ally as U.S. strategy hinges on air power. He contemplates Soviet plans against Japan, noting air dominance and naval reach would be decisive, referencing his Okinawa airfield capacity and B 29 operations. The piece then shifts to Palomar telescope revealing an endless universe with nebulae billions of light years away and vast star populations, prompting further cosmic study.
War talk persists as reports claim Russian garrisons strengthened near the Soviet Norwegian border from Murmansk sources. Observers note troop movements tied to Norway’s stance on the North Atlantic defense concept, with no signs of similar activity along the Finnish border. Norway seeks alignment with Atlantic powers including the United States and Britain, declining a non aggression pact with the Soviet Union.
The court rules 6 to 4 to sustain a state law banning concerted workplace slowdowns as a tactic. The case involves workers using unannounced slowdowns to impede production, with the ruling affecting union action against management.
In a special interview General Douglas MacArthur stated he did not expect a Russian assault on Japan, but if one occurred the United States would certainly defend Japan. He warned against underestimating American resolve and cited strategic deterrence in the Pacific.
George Hatfield attempted suicide in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario using a .22 calibre rifle. The bullet lodged in his false teeth and exited his mouth, leaving him alive after treatment for a cut tongue. doctors noted the bullet was ten years old and stopped by the denture barrier.
A house subcommittee unanimously approves a bill authorizing rural electrical administration loans to expand telephone service in farms. Amendments protect existing phone firms and spur private industry growth, with 35 year loans at 2 percent interest to REA.
A Northwestern National Life survey of 106 private agencies in 42 cities shows fewer white collar openings than a year ago while demand for high grade personnel persists. Applicants are often below standard, with wages flat to up slightly for experienced work. Firms trim costs and tighten hiring as they await tax and labor law impacts.
A portable under bed storage chest designed to fit 30 by 42 by 6 inches, rollable between wheels under beds and over rugs. It maximizes space, dustproofs contents, holds linens and clothing, and serves as a practical wedding gift from Pleasantville New York.
A list of practical household hints includes freezing mint sprigs and cherries in ice cubes for drinks, easy silver cleaning using sour milk, removing fruit stains by boiling in milk, and storing worn stockings over shoes to guard against dust.
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