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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1949
Page
2
Washington is pressed as Truman's state program stirs debate on state socialism here and abroad. Analysts note European press split over expansion of social welfare and possible nationalization risks, while critics warn of curb on free enterprise.
The piece discusses President Truman proposing a record peacetime budget of 42.9 billion dollars with half the revenue aimed at anti-Communist effort abroad. It notes party-line support in Congress, possible future funding for arms to non-Communist nations, and the potential impact of public opinion on adoption. It also covers British Palestine tensions, Bevin’s resignation rumors, Israel's UN complaint, and questions over RAF losses near the Palestine border.
A silk flag from President Truman's inauguration is shown with Lucy E. Notaro and Brig. Gen. Hugh B. Hester. The piece discusses Dean Acheson's Senate confirmation as secretary of state, amid anti-Communist scrutiny and ties to Franklin D. Roosevelt. The article contrasts Acheson's public record with concerns raised by the postwar spy hunt. It also surveys a federal memo describing guided missiles using onboard television for target matching, noting the technical challenges and fears of nuclear-era destruction.
A Northwestern National Life Insurance study outlines how a consumer dollar yields 63 cents to chains, with 10 cents to wages, 1.5 cents rent, 2 cents transport, and small amounts for shrinkage, advertising, and taxes. It notes prewar margins were higher at 22 cents and discusses farmer share and evolving processing costs.
A major trailer coach demonstration will showcase life in trailers at the 149 trailer coach manufacturers association show in Chicago. From Feb 18 to Feb 27 exhibitors from seven states and three countries including Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio California Oklahoma Texas Canada and England will present over 150 models priced from 2000 to 40000. The exhibit is at the International Amphitheatre and runs with the International Chicago Sports and Outdoor Exposition, a top national event.
The new air mail postcard, larger than normal, goes on sale nationwide on January 10. The postal department expects vast popularity for this updated form of communication.
National Labor relations board members met President Truman while he joked about Taft. The piece notes Rep. George Bender’s political broom reference and Dewey ties, then profiles Maryland’s Montgomery county shift to nonpolitical government under a county manager. The change boosted school funding, roads, and nurse salaries, turning Silver Spring into a populous, progressive edge of the capital.
A mid-century memory piece discusses a witness recounting 1941 spy ring tensions involving Levine and G S, noting Russian and Nazi spy lines, the role of Sumner Welles, and the shifting boundaries of intelligence reporting. It critiques journalistic practice and questions the balance between national security and press freedom.
Senior Moscow trade inspector V. Syrov said the art council of the city’s largest department store reviewed 672 new designs for mass fashion. He noted 309 were hats, and the council chooses styles for manufacturers to produce.
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