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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
2
A Weekly News Analysis argues that a powder bomb was declared given to Russia in lend lease and calls for federal tax reforms. The column mocks Western Levepiper Union analysts and questions editorial judgments while noting the broader wartime economy.
Former Army Captain G. Racey Jordan claims Harry L. Hopkins supplied uranium and bomb powder to Russia in 1944, presenting diary and letters as proof. Critics call the charges fantastic while a Senate House Atomic Committee, led by McMahon, begins inquiry amid tax hike debates with Sen. O Mahoney opposing tax rises and urging reform and spending cuts.
Apathy and falling listener interest erode public giveaways on radio networks. Courts delay bans, yet four jackpot shows have folded, one more is ending, and others are being revised. Loss of audience proves as fatal as a federal order in radio.
The high court upheld Arkansas and federal limits on force in labor disputes, ruling the law targets violence not peaceful assembly. November non farm payrolls rose 250000 while overall job gains signaled improvement, with about 1.5 million workers on part time due to slack demand and strikes.
John L. Lewis faced rising pressure as miners returned to work on an off and on three day week. Operators and federal officials argued the move saved face, while fears grew that Lewis was losing control amid union demands and rapid bargaining. Southern operators warned that unless Lewis concedes, the industry could unravel. small operators prepared to sign separate pacts.
The United Nations General Assembly approved a 44 to 5 vote to conduct a global census of conventional arms and armed forces, excluding atomic bombs. Western nations argue the move could enable arms limitation, while France accuses Russia of trying to disarm the West as it rears a larger military. John D. Hickerson warns of Europe’s rearmament as a Western response to Soviet threat.
Roman Catholic bishops warned the Communist government they could not submit to church central control that would destroy religious freedom. They even hinted at a potential religious fight to advance their position amid church-state tensions.
The fragment mentions an independence day event with a mysterious dare and a statue statue unveiling linked to Andrew Jackson and a president Harri S Tran. Readable parts describe a court, a burning, and unspecified locales. Entities are fragmented and names uncertain.
An unclear federal plan aims to reinforce antitrust policies as directed by officials. The text references President Tru muons, Charles Sawyer, and secretary roles in a purported campaign, but the details are garbled and incomplete.
The article advises keeping the Christmas tree in plain water from home arrival to disposal. It argues water preserves needles and reduces flammability better than fire retardant chemicals, and explains steps: cut the trunk diagonally, place in water, maintain water level, and if stored, keep it in water in a cool place. It also warns that water treatment isn’t flame proof and to check lights and keep decorations away from sockets.
Albion New York hosts the world’s only Santa Claus School where graduates wear white wigs and red suits and earn credits for deep laughter and twinkling eyes. The program teaches students to stay calm under challenge and to project a belief in Santa, even when faced with skeptical children and cautious parents.
A Christmas Eve custom highlighted as carols or noels, tracing origins from France and Latin for cry of joy. The practice once included round dances with songs, with the earliest carol collection published around 1521.
A medieval Christmas toast accompanies the Yule log with words of friendship and forgiveness. The passage notes a traditional Yule log should be made from oak ash olive apple or pine for best festive symbolism.
The article recounts a Syrian legend tied to Epiphany eve, saying trees bow at midnight to honor the Christ child. It notes the night is called Lallat al Qadr or night of destiny and includes a writer’s view on Epiphany’s feast and its sacred symbolism.
Milwaukee curator Eldon G. Wolff and assistant examine the pneumatic rifle, tracing its history from 1430 records to 1804 Clark expedition. Two main types exist, one uses stored pressure while the other builds pressure before discharge, with grinding valves a key challenge.
New York. Benny Golomb, longtime glove producer for MSG rings, unveils a three layer glove intended to reduce ring fatalities and long term injuries. He says the wool and rubber outer layers with a horsehair middle aim to cut facial cuts while preserving knockout capability.
In Hollywood a 48 year old housewife and a Los Angeles man were placed in a store window to prove who could stay silent longest. They could only read or turn on a radio, slept in chairs, and were fed meals by guards. After five days three hours and 23 minutes the man won when the woman spoke to a stranger, earning a $3000 prize.
A historical note describes the US crop reporting service. It explains Uncle Sam as the national indicator, gathering data from local farmers via thousands of voluntary reporters since 1862. The system, part of the Agriculture Department, compiles crop information around the tenth of each year with no pay to farmers.
Five engineers advise Farmers that trucks will expand, improving ride comfort and cargo safety. They highlight new models addressing wear and tear, aiming to reduce accidents and damage while increasing efficiency. W. L. Aiken of SKF Industries notes industry moves to cushion both drivers and loads as innovations roll out.
A previously unidentified element in milk labeled Nutrient X is found to be essential for humans. Experiments isolate Bi2 from liver extracts and link this nutrient to preventing deadly anemia, though still in experimental stages.
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