Wagon Mound Builds a Local Health Center Through Community Action
In Wagon Mound New Mexico a small town of about a thousand rebuilt health services after losing its only doctor in 1947. The Kiwanis Club sparked the effort, with schools churches clubs and residents contributing funds material goods and time. A nurse now staffs the center alongside a part time doctor and dentist, and the community plans further improvements including a potential doctor’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagon Mound
New Mexico
James Steele
Steele
Charles Wood
Journal of
The
National Education Association
Kiwanis Club
Veterans
Farm Bureau
Virginia Hill and other wartime and political notes
A collage of 1940s crime, labor, and diplomacy items. Virginia Hill’s underworld role and personal risks are outlined alongside notes on John Steelman’s mediation, the Forrestal diary controversy, Senator Wherry’s presidential push, and Britain's foreign minister Herbert Morrison criticizing U S arms delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steelman
Alabama
Steelman
S. H. Pulliam
B. B. Bryant
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Britain
Herbert Morrison
U.S
Truman Says He Knows 1952 Plans Amid Tax Talk
The Kansas City press notes President Truman, back from Florida, says he has made up his mind on 1952 plans and will announce later. Analysts differ on whether he will run, while officials forecast a high tax drive from the economic group pushing consumer restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Harry
Harry S. Truman
Washington
Florida
Vincent Auriol
France
Main Street
Disappointing Farm Report Signals 1951 Planting Shortfall
A 1951 crop planting survey by the agriculture department finds farmers unlikely to plant enough crops to sustain current food supplies. It cites farm labor shortages and a shift of land back to grass as reasons. The report warns of possible meat shortages and potential rationing next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brannan
Great Midwest
Department of Agriculture
Ralph S. Trigg
Frank K. Woolley
Production and Marketing Administration
Agriculture Department
Department
No Kicks Teacher and Johnny Muleteach Exchange
A brief humorous exchange about Missouri leading mule-raising in the United States. Johnny asks why Missouri stands at the head. the teacher replies the other end is dangerous. The gag highlights rural schoolroom wit and regional sayings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Missouri
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Erine Grem Lie
Crime Committee
Underworld
Virginia Hill
Miss Hill
Chicago
Joe Epstein
Virginia
Epstein
Wunnderworld
Hill
Forrestal
Defense Department
Defense
James Forrestal
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Air Force
Symington
Marshall
Robert L. Dennison
Wherry
Nebraska
GOP
David Martin
Kearney
George Tunison
Tunison
Morrison
Walter Gifford
American Telephone and Telegraph
Michael J Galvin
Labor
Committee For Economic Development
Harry Towns
Charles E. Wilson
Wilson
America
Michael V. DiSatle
Sam J. Smith
San Antonio
Japan
John Foster Dulles
Soviet Union
Great Britain
Mobilizer Wilson
Chortling’” Smith
Mamie
Ogelthorpe
Business & Invest Oppor
South Central
Nebr
F. L. Nicola
Dudley St
Lincoln
Ed Schoembs
Holtcamp Agency
Pueblo
Cole
Fitz
A. N. House
Kohler
Norman
Lodge Pole
Charles Hall
Lincoln Nebraska
Home Furnishings & Appli
Alsace
Los Angeles
Cal
Sears
Leonard Fitch
D.D
K. E. Lookabaugh
O.D
Cearzy Moebuck & Co
Ary’'S Apiaries
Amnerst
Wanda Hayes Welch
Chaleur
Hudson
Hudson's Hatchery & Breeding Parm
York
Strick & Allyn Co
Elmire
U.S. Defense
Aurora
Ill
Alabama Boys
Jack Burke
Phils
Russ Meyer
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