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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1947
Page
2
BAUKHAGE analyzes the Marshall plan debates in the 80th Congress as a complex, multi phase process. He recalls European and American discussions detailing details from Paris report expansion to final formulation and notes the need for leadership to explain plans to the public.
Marshall urged December 1 as a deadline for emergency relief to France Italy and Austria and eyed an early March start for a four year 20 billion dollar plan. State department witnesses backed speed warning of chaos beyond December with aid. China and the 300 million aid program were noted while corn and winter wheat crops were reported weaker than anticipated.
An artist's front elevation shows the ivory duchess satin gown worn by Princess Elisabeth at her November 20 marriage to Lt. Phillip Mountbatten. The gown features seed pearls, crystal embroidery, and a 15 foot train, with bridesmaids' dresses contrasting nearby.
A provocative piece notes India's wildlife threat from sacred monkeys in Benares to man-eating tigers in western regions. Elephants in Assam and Mysore, bears near the Himalayas, and thousands of snakes cause hundreds of thousands of deaths yearly, prompting government action and anti-animal squads.
Drew Pearson reports that Ways and Means members doubt farm co-ops will lose tax exemption in upcoming legislation. The effort hinges on Section 101 of the internal revenue code, which also protects churches unions and other groups. Big co-ops may face changes while small farm co-ops are unlikely to be targeted soon due to allies in the provision.
Walter Winchell reports Florida veterans groups including American Legion Post 65 oppose Flagstad sponsors as un-American. He critiques high auto dealer deposits, food prices, and peace costs, with remarks on Frances E. Kaye about Russian changes, Henry Wallace, Elmo Roper, Frank Kent, and Ike's political affiliation.
Secretary Krug outlines a bold plan to settle up to 10 million people in western reclamation areas by 1960. It envisions irrigating up to 15 million acres, generating about 22 million kilowatts of hydro power, with a seven year program through 1954 costing about 2.15 billion dollars and expanding irrigation to four million acres across 40 000 farms.
Larry MacPhail returns to Maryland to raise Black Angus cattle and possibly breed race horses. Elmer Twitchell teases meadow shows and special Angus club box seats. The column riffs on cinema and atomic energy board counsel quitting over pay.
A narrator recalls three delirious days at a Washington Statler hotel where Hollywood figures gathered amid hearings on un Americanism. Names like Danny Kaye Leo Durocher George Raft and Frankie Boy Sinatra appear as the glamor mingles with politics. The piece closes with a fairy tale escape as the clock strikes twelve.
The Citizen's National committee brochure argues that a June movement urging kindness to taxpayers grew from a private citizen's proclamation and attracted wide public interest. It suggests tax voters influenced public officials and urges politicians to heed the average American voter.
Promote lettuce and greens as weight loss aids with a two week low calorie menu and charts. The ad offers booklet No 46 for 25 cents from Weekly Newspaper Service in New York with request to print name and address.
A man crying in a restaurant explains he was brought up in a barn and hears a jackass bray, which makes him homesick. A larger patron apologizes, saying he only wanted the door closed and did not mean to hurt feelings.
Local dealers feature Camel Cigarettes and Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco as timely gifts. Camel comes in a tea carton with 200 cigarettes while Prince Albert is offered in one pound tins for pipes. Both brands allow a personal Merry Christmas message from the dealer.
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