Weekly Front Page Scan of Korea War, Taxes, and Population Shifts
The article reports on Korea war developments under Gen. Bradley and Gen. Van Fleet, estimates Allied casualties and red forces, and notes potential all out war. It covers a looming draft, a proposed tax bill near $54–72 billion, OPS violations in slaughterhouses, the US population center shift westward, and the United Defense Fund drive.
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James van Fleet
Eighth Army
North Korea
Songhyon
America
Korea
van Eleet
House
Senate
George
Office of Price Stabilization
Thael
DiSalle
Olney
Carlisle
Ker
Mfield
Carl Snider
Itarm
WU Ted
Sera
Baltim
Communist Party Faces Declining Membership and Funds
A 1947 era survey shows the Communist Party in disarray with membership down to 37,000 from 74,000 and a weak fundraising drive in April that only raised $200,000 of a $374,895 goal. The party defends 87 leaders convicted or on trial and projects further declines nationwide.
Strip Cropping As First Step In Soil Conservation
Strip cropping is presented as an initial measure in soil conservation near Neillsville Wisconsin. Experts stress combining striping with terracing contouring stubble mulching crop rotation cover crops and proper fertilizers. Farmers are urged to seek advice from soil conservation district officers or county agents for assistance.
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Neillsville
Wis
Soil Conservation District
Number of U S Farms Drops to New Low Since 1890s
The U S Department of Agriculture says there were fewer than 5.4 million farms in the United States last year, the lowest count since before the turn of the century. Since 1945 farm numbers have fallen from about 59 million to under 5.4 million, a drop of over 14 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
U. S
Sliding Door Poultry Raiser Operates From Outside
A sliding door in poultry houses can be operated from outside. A rope attached to the door runs to the ceiling wall and through the side of the house to a ring. A hook on the building side can hold the door open.
New Blouse Styles Add Comfort and Style
A welcome addition to your blouse wardrobe with three lovely styles designed to pair with skirts or suits. Each design requires just one yard of fabric in the smaller sizes, making it easy to sew and fit.
A Tree Should Be Kept Within Bounds
Dense foliage from street trees obstructs traffic signals and sight lines. Low branches over doorways hinder pedestrians. Corrective pruning eliminates faults and improves beauty and health. Raising limb height clears sidewalks and lets more light reach the turf.
Farm Exports Increase 14 Percent Report
Agriculture department reports farm exports rose 14 percent from the prior year totaling 3.409 billion dollars. Cotton led with 935.332 million, followed by wheat and flour at 747.57 million, up 9 percent from 683.229 million.
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Agriculture Department
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