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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1950
Page
2
An analysis notes large crop surpluses could trigger broad federal controls on farming practices. The piece discusses potential policy shifts, market impacts, and the balance between agricultural support and budget pressures. It also mentions a three-nation defense pact as part of a broader international context.
The piece notes a record harvest year with large crop totals and government controls likely to spread across major crops while describing a separate U S effort to use comic book stories of American heroes to influence non Communist Asia. It mentions distribution to South Korea and other regions via the State Department and libraries.
Pancake Day spreads across the United States with February 21, 1950 celebrations planned in several cities. The piece notes historic observances in Britain and Europe and describes the growing local enthusiasm for winter pancake breakfasts and church events. It also touches on international defense sharing between the United States, Great Britain, and Canada as a cautious path to peace.
In a year end poll 1 500 editors named the ten outstanding men of 1949. The list includes Albert Schweitzer Dean Acheson Ralph Bunche Charles Seymour Walter Reuther Jackie Robinson Serge Koussevitsky Arthur Miller Stanley Kramer Milton Berle. Critics say headlines influenced selections more than deeds.
Jane's Fighting Ships hints at Soviet plans for three 35,000 ton battleships with radio controlled aerial torpedoes and a fleet of 1,000 submarines, while noting unsubstantiated reports and small U.S. and British battleship holdings. The piece also reflects U.S. housing reform hopes and President Truman’s push for mid income housing using private industry, amid political doubt.
Representative Buchanan of Pennsylvania said a special House lobbying committee will begin examining real estate and medical issues. Buchanan chairs the committees that will handle the inquiry and the panel will also investigate other alleged lobbying activities.
Francis 8 Sayre, ex assistant secretary of state, testified that Alger Hiss, a former state department aide on trial for perjury over stolen documents, had a very good reputation for integrity and veracity in 1938 when Hiss was Sayre’s right hand man.
State Department officials disclosed plans to accelerate readmission of Japan to the world community by training more Japanese diplomats. The announcement also noted plans to involve non-governmental Japanese members of parliament government officials and students in related exchanges.
Across interviews with Fritz Crisler Red Blaik and Army star Arnold Galiffa the article argues the two platoon system speeds the game and keeps players fresh while the old guard resists change. Galiffa speaks for the team saying offense defense must be unified and focused on winning games rather than individual glory.
A humorous column lists All-American selections led by Luke Whammy and Stew Chidsey with lines about unsure game starts and fake plays. It jokes about multiple platoons and mascots, including the Bronx Zoo supplying mascots and Hamilton Potts leading the All-American College Band Leader. It notes President Truman playing horseshoes and a comic autopsy of Gargantua the circus gorilla amid circus trivia.
In a feature from Detroit editors and dental experts, Dr. E Seyler urges gentle care in pediatric dentistry. Parents are advised to acknowledge pain honestly, praise cooperation, and avoid prolonging distress to improve outcomes in the chair.
Chas Gani of Chicago shares a simple home gadget by inserting the shank of a bottle brush into a broom handle to create a corner sweeping tool. The brush does not hinder broom use.
Two wooden blocks with slotted design guard the sharp edges of your axe bit when stored. A section of old inner tube holds the blocks together for compact storage and quick access.
A compact piece catalogs fading coinages and phrases such as “The railroad tickets won’t cost too much” and “The doctor only made three visits.” It notes everyday language shifts, with examples including “Let’s all pull together” and “Is getting so cold I’m putting on my raccoon coat” reflecting past speech habits fading from use.
A disjointed report notes Jack Frost aiding Atlanta police with a missing person case. Sgt Ralph Hu receives a call from a prisoner at Atmore Alabama claiming life sentence and fleeing, describing cold weather gear and seeking contact with a warden. The fragmentary text references a man named Thomas and a promised wall.
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