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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1949
Page
2
Analysts discuss a looming Taft Hartley confrontation as lawmakers clash over union limits. Scions mock recession fears while a defense plan invokes concern over a potential dictator. The Western Newspaper Union notes commentary does not reflect all papers.
The administration hones a new push after a humiliating setback as Truman aides plan another try at repealing the Taft-Hartley act. House Speaker Rayburn reports talks with the President, while lawmakers weigh the bill amid looming 1980 elections and varied views on labor’s political clout.
Unemployment hits a peak and leaders mock recession talk after meeting with President Truman. Rayburn and Lucas express strong optimism about the economy, while a special economic message and possible tax proposals loom. FHA cautions underwriters on appraisal values as construction costs ease and mortgage down payments may rise.
Georgia Representative Vinson urged amendments to the unification bill to prevent a military dictator. He proposed removing armed forces from the current governance, naming a civilian chairman over the joint chiefs, and requiring Senate approval for National Security Council members. Louis Johnson defended the measure as vital to streamline defense.
City managers report property taxation is an inadequate revenue source. A survey of municipal revenue from Census data shows from 1942 to 1947 the share from property taxes fell about 4 percent while larger cities with over 25,000 population saw property tax revenue rise only 9 percent, contrasted with a 132 percent surge from other sources.
Indiana university researchers Dr. William H. Fox and Prof. Nicholas A. Paths report tests in two high schools showing girls superior in interpreting data, seeing relationships, making comparisons, and suspending judgment, despite jokes and experience to the contrary. Tokyo Rose treason trial in San Francisco ends with no death penalty sought, facing possible imprisonment and fines instead.
The article notes corn stalks reaching knee to shoulder height by July Fourth across Ohio to Nebraska, signaling a strong start. Experts consider the potential to exceed last year's three billion bushels, while pests in Iowa and Illinois and dry subsoil moisture temper optimism, depending on July and August rains.
The piece traces tobacco's central role from Virginia's origins to postwar America, noting the cigarette economy's reach from Paris to Peking and its deep ties to the Marshall Plan. It outlines production growth, tax impact, and evolving habits from pipes to cigarettes, with health and cultural reactions from Europe.
Professor George Cameron of the University of Michigan plans to complete the long study of Behistun inscriptions described as the Rosetta Stone of Western Asia. He moved to the mountain site with his family and faced ladder and cliff challenges until Kurdish workers helped, enabling a 21 day climb to continue the project.
Entomologists under Colorado agricultural research sponsorship report chlordane controls mound building ants. Dr George M List states three percent chlordane sprayed at 250 to 600 cubic centimeters per nest yields desired results. Applying spray at nest entrances and through soil proved most effective. If ten nests exist per acre, each barren area affects one square rod of seed bed, reducing vegetation.
The European corn borer reduced the 1948 crop of field corn by 85 million bushels, according to the U S Department of Agriculture in Washington. Surveys by the Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine, with cooperating agencies, show production more than double 1947.
Columbus reports the Townsend movement plans a new party tied to Franicis Townsend and his follower network. The announcement signals a bid to push a universal old age pension policy and expands the party’s reach beyond its existing base. The article notes the historical context and potential impact on U.S. politics.
Mr Forth of the University of Tlintis college of agriculture recommends adding a mechanical barn cleaner in new barns or during remodeling. He says revisions to include a barn cleaner are wise even if plans do not call for one immediately.
Boston authorities report Walter Perry a 44 year old life term convict dug a ground floor tunnel system in his cell allegedly capable of length and with a plaster head model to aid a breakout. Guards found tools and a mattress head with hair suggesting a wartime Seabee influence and a plan to slip outside.
Lexington probate reveals Mrs. Mary Elkin Moritz wills a $20000 estate to her heir if the beneficiary correctly spells his name as directed. The residue goes to Roy P Etzety of Bowling Green, with 3400 set for Lexington cemetery upkeep. The will imposes a quirky condition that the beneficiary adds the missing letters to his name.
This preview promotes cutwork linens with jonquil and narcissus motifs suitable for wedding gifts. It offers white or soft pastel embroidery floss, pattern No 5823 including two hot iron transfers, stitch illustrations, material needs and finishing directions.
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