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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1950
Page
2
Weekly news analysis notes Chiang Kai-shek ordered evacuation as Hainan fell to Communist forces. The loss wipes out five Nationalist armies totaling about 125000 troops and 13500 square miles. Western observers question defense adequacy and regional impact.
President Truman urged editors to join a worldwide campaign of truth against Communist propaganda and to portray Americans accurately. Congress approved 279 million for veterans hospitals and 1 million for Coast Guard reserve training, amid lingering debates on extending rent controls beyond June 30 and concerns about the economy drive.
A large public air show at Fort Benning with bombs, jets, rockets and oil bombs drew 1,500 spectators including Harry S Truman. Officials hoped the spectacle would send a warning to the Soviet Union amid tense U.S.-Soviet relations. Senators praised airmen post Baltic tragedy while State Department protests to Russia drew sharp attention. Some feared a shooting war was not imminent.
Air Force leader W Stuart Symington retires under President Teutiagis unification policy. He warns that fighting value declined due to reduced numbers but efficiency remains, urges separation of effectiveness from welfare. He supports a seven-group Air Force and emphasizes balancing the budget to meet global pressures.
The article discusses President Truman’s tour as a political move to strengthen Democratic majorities in Congress. It outlines goals to maintain popularity, win Western farmers, recruit pro-Truman candidates, balance Southern factions, discipline party loyalists, and project a united front ahead of the presidential election.
Arabs Palestine and Trans-Jordan unite to form the Kingdom of Mashemite Jordan led by King Abdullah Tan El Hussein under a constitutional representative system. The unification reached Israel with limited comment amid Armistice ties, though Israel resisted annexation, signaling potential impact on future peace talks.
Robert M. Hutchins of the University of Chicago announced a four volume collection of Western civilization valued at 1.75 million dollars. The Bible is excluded as universally available. The set includes 443 works by 74 authors and targets 1000 patrons at 500 dollars each.
On October 9 1792 the first U S Mint coins were struck before a crowd resembling the social register with George and Martha Washington Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson present. Since then seven billion coins have been minted totaling 7 191 013 414 41 dollars and 31 141 346 043 pieces.
Catholic circles wrestle with speculation after Monsignor Franz Jachym reportedly refused the possibility of becoming a Roman Catholic bishop at St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. He allegedly said he felt unworthy for the office, a stance described as unprecedented in church history.
The piece explains federal and state child labor laws affecting teens returning to work after school closes. It outlines two main federal acts, the Public Contracts Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act, their ages, and the types of jobs allowed or prohibited for minors, plus recent amendments effective January 25. It notes hazardous occupations, minimum ages, and specific restrictions for 14 and 15-year-olds with school-hour rules and daily limits.
A wartime veteran named Oscar Purkey and a writer discuss world peace ideas, the appeal and risks of global citizenship, and a Broadway reception. The column weaves in satirical sketches about Bushman the gorilla, Dolly the circus elephant, a detective’s take on crime programs, and FTC actions against cigarette claims. It notes Harvard fellows, self service stores, and shifting retail trends.
A garbled account references John Derek, Gary, and Selznick before 1948. It notes Bogart, Ford, Broderick Crawford, Glenn Ford, Penny Singleton, and radio icons in projects from soap operas to Daytime Drama. The piece glimpses production chaos on location in Arizona and Marysville with extras and crew experiencing mischance.
A cautionary note warns that 14 and 15 year olds should not be employed to sweep or enter manufacturing workrooms during any activity. It stresses young workers’ curiosity about gadgets and machines can lead to tragedy and urges parental and employer awareness.
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