Week's News: Inflation Fears and Policy Debates
Government reports show the index at a record level last month with 85.5 percent higher costs than prewar. Fed price controls face changes as Truman urges repeal of key provisions. Democratic leaders weight Truman for 1952 while Korea and international talks shape fear and policy.
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China’s Rebirth Record Demands Life Data for All
A propaganda style piece claims the communist regime requires a complete life dossier from every citizen. It alleges a confession system to track past actions, earnings, and studies, branding any deviation as bad and wrong for job moves or official scrutiny.
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China
Hoosick Falls Forms Plan to Attract Industry and Jobs
Hoosick Falls New York, a village of under 5000, built a $184000 plant for the B and M Shoe Company after a citizen committee, dubbed the twelve apostles, led a drive sparked by editorials. A $41600 fund appeal drew 1000 supporters. the nonprofit industrial corporation issued stock and will return funds in 12 to 13 years. The Brooklyn shoe maker chose upstate site. ground was broken quickly and the plant opened with prospects of a new era and strong community spirit.
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Twelve Apostles
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Town Saves Cash Keeps Elections Farther Apart
Walkerville Montana with 1629 residents skipped a town election this year marking a 30 year pattern of nonpartisan governance. The savings of about 1100 dollars funded a new fire alarm system as the town never held full elections and incumbents often remain in office without opposition.
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Butte
Efficient Farm Tractors Boost Output Through Proper Care
A discussion notes mechanization has driven U S farm production over the past decade and stresses farmers must learn to use and maintain tractors efficiently. Proper hitching oil lubrication and sharp tools can raise efficiency by 10 to 20 percent, reducing fuel use and wear on vital parts.
U S Crop Prospects Strong Amid Broad Gains
The U S Department of Agriculture reports sustained improvement in crop conditions through June and early July. Planting on the largest acreage since 1933 supports near record yields with winter wheat improving, spring wheat acreage exceeding intentions by about 500000 acres, and total wheat output forecast at 1070 million bushels. Corn hay soybeans and sorghums also show larger plantings and favorable growth. Rice and hay may set new production records while other crops approach near record sizes.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Wheeled feeder boxes ease chicken coop feeding
The article describes wheeled feeder boxes with small rear wheels and nail axles that slide out for filling without opening coop doors. The front protrudes to prevent being pushed beyond the coop openings while remaining inside the coop floor.
Factory Wages Buy More Food Than in 1929
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate wages in factories and purchasing power in 1929 and beyond. Mentions an hour of factory work buying more food, with references to bread loaves and other staples, but text is garbled and unclear.
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U.S
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