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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1950
Page
2
J Edgar Hoover warns of a potential fifth column of about 540000 people in the United States amid wheat crop forecasts and economic concerns. The note cites editorials from the Wratern Newspaper Union analysts, not this paper.
J Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI, warned that a hidden fifth column of about four hundred forty thousand to six hundred thousand Communist sympathizers and members operates in the United States. He outlined plans to gather atomic and military secrets and noted intensified underground activity since 1917. He urged public loyalty investigations and warned laws limit countermeasures.
Senator Taft of Ohio lays out a one-package foreign policy stressing a potential U.S. war if Russia moves into western Europe while urging a free hand and warning against broad arms aid or mass commitments. He seeks bipartisan policy only on specific projects after consultation with Republicans.
The agriculture department predicts a billion bushel wheat crop unlikely this year due to reduced plantings and bad weather, with a 404,514,000 bushels harvest forecast. Corn and rye prospects are mixed, while a group led by Einstein and Bromfield urges five disarmament steps, criticizing US retreat from real disarmament.
The Air Force announced a camera able to capture 26 miles of imagery from 10 000 feet in two seconds. Tests aim to determine reconnaissance value and deployment aboard aircraft was not disclosed. Elevation raises the distance. the system could extend with higher altitude.
Observers note Soviet Germany rally failed to satisfy Communist leadership as East Germany threatens to deploy blueshirt youths into West Germany. Western leaders warn they will shoot if necessary to stop the incursion.
A Las Vegas gambler reportedly rolled two passes at the dice table, an event described as one in ten million. The casino faced a $150,000 loss while the player netted $750 and could have earned $268,435,456 if his bets had come in on time.
The commerce department reports consumer incomes rose to a 212.80 million dollar annual rate in April, a 600 million annual gain from March. Gains came from durable goods and manufacturing, aided by higher employment and longer work weeks, while proprietors income and transfer payments declined. Livestock receipts fell, with farm operator income for the first four months about one fifth lower than a year earlier.
A hundred million pounds of surplus American potatoes were sent to Soviet Germany to aid famine victims. Soviet media claimed U S agro sabotage with potato bugs, while American officials dismissed the charges as propaganda. The shipments via a New York broker to a Swiss firm in Hamburg and a separate potential 16 000 ton sale to Frankfurt raised State Department suspicions that the potatoes were headed to Communist hands.
The Senate passed a six month rent control extension 36 to 28 amid election stakes. House approval followed 202 to 183, proposing a seven month extension. A joint committee must resolve length before sending to President Truman as expected. The measure allows municipal governing bodies to vote an additional extension until mid 1951 if federal law runs out.
Chicago, the world’s largest livestock market, embraces the “cow town” label. Since 1665 the Union Stock Yard connected West rangelands to East markets, attracting cattle hogs and sheep through open competitive bidding and a vast yard complex with 13,100 pens and 150 miles of tracks.
William W. Remington of the commerce department resigned after being told to quit or be fired last May. He is under indictment for perjury and accused of lying about his Communist ties. Michael Lee, another $10,000 a year employee, refused to resign pending loyalty board ruling on his patriotism.
Chicago is described as the world livestock barometer with all commission firms bonded under government supervision. The market operates on cash only, and a nod or handle agreement binds the sale, meaning buyers close deals with their word regardless of quantity.
Variety items report on The Lawless controversy and Pine family reaction to the film. Paramount and United Nations considerations noted. Johnny Bond signs a two year exclusive radio contract with World Broadcasting System. Bob Garred discusses acting vs voice work while focusing on news broadcasts. Warner Bros previews rare archival footage in Fifty Years Before Our Eyes. Patrice Wytmore stands out in Tea for Two publicity. Cagney scenes draw elderly extras at a Glendale supermarket. March of Time releases Beauty at Work modeling piece. Faith Domergue debuts in Where Danger Lives and pronounces her surname. Everett Sloane joins The Second Mrs Burton cast. The Men praise and Teri Keane’s show business path highlighted. ODDS AND ENDS cite Lillian Albertson and Alan Reed. Adele Jergens mother debuts. NBCs The Big Town to run summer.
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