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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
2
Analysts foresee foreign policy as a major issue as the 82nd Congress convenes. The piece notes early signs of debate on Korea policy and national security, with newsroom curbs on sensational wording and emphasis on measured commentary.
A Republican chorus forms as GOP leaders vow to curb inflation and push foreign policy changes. Senator Wiley condemns wartime price rises since Korea. Taft signals targeting Acheson. Republicans plan early moves at the next session, aiming for control of the U.S. government in 1952.
Reports place up to 90,000 Chinese soldiers in North Korea as UN forces press gradual advances aided by air strikes. A Chinese delegation visits the UN to answer US charges of aggression. Analysts link China's action to protecting hydroelectric plants on the Yalu, key to Manchurian industry, as Mao and the party emphasize industrialization.
Vincent Impellitteri, expected to be backed by Democrats, ran as an independent and defeated candidates from the Democratic, Republican, and Independent lines. He secured a historic upset by campaigning solo and winning the mayoral contest.
Sen Robert A Taft held several press conferences after his surprising victory. He dismissed isolationism as foolish and argued sacrifice is necessary to guard against Soviet aggression. A Tibet message to the U N at Lake Success urged rescue from Chinese invaders, pledging resistance though hope of peace is slim.
Senator Kefauver chairman of the crime investigation panel declares that organized crime now rivals big criminal networks like the Capone era and threatens public officials. He cites interlocking ownership and racketeering used to control legitimate businesses and calls for stronger federal laws to curb interstate gambling devices wire services postal rules and tax enforcement.
A nationwide survey of Republican state chairmen shows Robert Taft of Ohio as the overwhelming choice for the GOP nomination in 1952. Taft, who won a big Senate plurality, says he may consider the offer but will not campaign for it. Ray Bliss calls him the logical choice if interested, while Eisenhower remains the only potential rival.
Leaders of both major parties focus on the Midwest corn belt as the likely decisive region for the 1952 election. Voters who shifted to Democrats in 1948 may drift back as farm prices and conditions improve, prompting campaigns to court farmers in Ohio Illinois and Iowa.
The agriculture department announced an October weather outlook that plants a bumper corn year and a high overall crop volume. Officials expect near record outputs across major crops with corn leading gains and quality better than expected. Estimates show total production around 18 million bushels lower than forecast, but conditions remain nearly ideal for planting and harvesting nationwide.
President Truman advocated a large expansion of U S foreign aid aiming to boost Western Europe and counter Communist forces. The plan seeks long term air assistance, Western rearms, and expansion of strategic materials production in non Communist areas, with Congress yet to decide funding and scope amid tight budget politics.
For the first time a woman, Mrs Anna Rosenberg, is named to a post of authority over the army, navy and air force. Defense Secretary George C Marshall appoints her assistant secretary of defense in charge of manpower and personnel problems in the armed forces.
A group of over 100 businessmen announced a committee to fight an excess profits tax arguing it is inequitable inflationary and dangerous. They said profits must bear their fair share of higher taxes, while noting Congress opened on November 27 with the tax on the agenda.
British Foreign Secretary Bevin rejected the Soviet demand for a Big Four foreign ministers conference on Germany. With the allies in close consultation on replies, Bevin signaled a unified response will follow.
In spring 1949 three children in eastern Kentucky found four blasting caps in a shed. A blast mangled a boy’s hands and blinded a child, while a third suffered shock. Explosives can be hidden dangers anywhere. Do not touch found caps. call police.
Trained men should handle blasting caps and the first rule is not to touch them. If found, call a policeman who can locate a qualified explosives handler. Police aid in tracing the source of stray caps for security as caps are dangerous in criminal hands.
Calumet Farm in Lexington Kentucky grazes 200 head of hereford steers on 1200 acres of blue grass pastures from April to November. The cattle gain about forty pounds monthly, with manager J P Ebbelhardt stating the eight month grazing yields as much net profit as a 12 month fattening program. Herefords are preferred for their docile nature and ease of movement between pastures.
Farmers spend a larger portion of income for fertilizer than before the war, though current use may be no more than half the economical amount. A standard suggests 100 to 200 pounds of single strength fertilizer per tilable acre yearly. A 160 table acre farm at 150 pounds per acre would need 12 tons annually. For economical operation, crop expense should rise, not fall, as better seed and higher costs can yield gains.
Aaron Ganz of Chicago known as the atomic farmer earned a PhD in pharmacology at the University of Chicago. Working at the university’s atomic farm he grew tobacco in radioactive CO2 and injected minute nicotine doses into rats and mice to study nicotine behavior in the human body. Results indicate rapid nicotine clearance with the liver absorbing more nicotine than other organs.
Dairy farmers face calving troubles in heifers bred at 15 to 18 months. Specialists say small heifers not grown adequately cause difficulties. Proper growing rations help mature heifers faster and accelerate entry to production.
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