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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1949
Page
2
The column highlights President Truman urging adoption of the Brannan plan and promoting a Union of European Nations. It notes calls for more publicity in the ongoing dollar parley and reflects Western Newspaper Union analysis rather than the newspaper's own opinions.
President Truman endorsed the Brannan plan of farm price supports in Des Moines arguing for a production subsidy to cover the gap between market prices and parity levels. He warned of costly surpluses and urged congressional action though faced opposition from farmers and lawmakers.
George N. Craig, a 40 year old Indiana attorney and World War II veteran, won the Legion national commander post on the first vote at the Philadelphia convention. He faced charges of being the pick of the kingmakers and old line leaders as delegates approved continued aid to China and weighed immigration limits. Senator O Mahoney announced a 20 billion dollar highway backlog across 34 states, reported after nationwide surveys.
In Strasbourg France the council of Europe delegates backed a federal authority plan for a union of member nations. The vote signaled hope for peace though real power remains uncertain as officials call for systematic public education on union benefits and dangers of isolation.
Britain proposes daily briefings on dollar talks to inform the American British and Canadian publics. Sir Oliver Franks backs the plan with support from Dean Acheson, while John Snyder’s stance remains unclear. Officials say Congress will be kept informed as the Big Four discuss measures to reduce dollar drain.
A Chicago group named Divorcees Anonymous formed by local women aims to salvage marriages and curb the rising national divorce rate. It grew from attorney Samuel Starr’s reconciliation effort that led a divorced woman in his office to push for a broader movement.
Uncle Sam questioned as two Russian air force lieutenants Borzov and Pirigov arrive in the U S zone of Austria aboard a stolen bomber. Borzov seeks prodigal son treatment, Pirigov claims Borzov offered funds to defect. State Department silent on confirmation or denial.
President Truman declared he would keep Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan as military aide and blasted organized selfish interests he called behind a scare-word campaign against his Fair Deal. He avoided naming the interests while campaigning against the 80th congress and praised progress by the 81st in resisting scare rhetoric. He said the public would ignore slogans like stat ism welfare state collectiv ism socialism used by paid agitators to fear forward-looking legislation.
Aimed at adolescents and those with social acceptance issues the piece argues practical learning beats classroom limits and cites paths to training outside schools. It highlights nontraditional careers and readings like The Skin Problems of Young Men and Women and discusses the role of psychiatrists and psychiatric psychologists in emotional support.
The article reports a fashion shift urging men to adopt a “new look” every five years. Myron Kahn, executive director of National Fashion Previews of Men’s Apparel, Inc., criticizes slow changes and says the men’s apparel industry is in bad shape.
A physician and surgeon discuss criteria for operating on aged patients, stressing life or death necessity, and advocating team care among surgeon internist anesthetist and others. Emphasis on assessing physical age, improving nutrition with protein and fluids, and minimizing blood loss during procedures.
The passage discusses psychiatrists making allowances for mentally ill patients who might improve without shock treatment and notes surgeons require physician examination before operations. It also mentions electric shock treatment patients not remembering the procedure. A line praises dental research in nutrition and its impact on the profession.
The Twentieth Century Fund reports long term optimism for the United States, noting rising per hour output from 27 cents in 1850 to 1.61 dollars by 1960, driven by mechanization and expanding production. It argues higher wages, lower prices, more leisure, and sustained growth despite inflation, deflation, and boom bust cycles.
New York medical adviser Dr Victor G Heiser argues that true rest comes from solitude and a bed of one’s own. He notes that sharing a bed limits movement and disturbs sleep, while a room of one’s own promotes complete relaxation and daily energy recovery.
The article describes using mica as an insulation material in poultry houses to improve warmth and dryness. It notes mica is nonflammable, lightweight, and helps retain heat while allowing ventilation. Proper insulation reduces moisture buildup and stabilizes interior temperatures for hens.
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