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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
6
Tax program impact expected to hit low income groups while debate over Korean evacuation continues. Editorial note cites analyst opinions as not necessarily the paper’s.
President Truman outlined an $8 billion annual tax increase and a $140 billion defense program. He called for broader wage price controls and a mobilization adding one million in the armed forces and four million in defense production by year end 1951. The plan sparked talk of austerity as middle to lower income earners would bear the brunt and consumer goods could fall short.
President Truman signs a civilian defense bill costing about 3.1 billion dollars. It directs federal leadership to help states and communities protect civilian life and property in 10 critical target areas against atomic bombs and other attacks. States must match federal funds for air raid structures, drawing criticism from New York Governor Dewey who cites a 249 million shortfall.
Bitter battles rage as UN forces retreat toward Pusan amid Washington debate over evacuating the peninsula. Rumors circulate that the US may stand in Korea while observers warn that attempting to hold could imperil the army. The public believes well trained American troops can prevail, but costs loom large.
Critics led by Senator Taft charge President Truman violated the constitution by sending troops to Korea and Europe without Congress approval. The piece notes historical precedent, treaty obligations, and a 1951 crop forecast signaling strains on agriculture as the nation faces higher production quotas to rebuild surpluses and feed the world in potential conflict.
Mrs Anna M Rosenberg told the armed services sub committee the goal for the nation's fighting forces rose to 3 2 million by June 30 with a 260000 increase. Army navy air force and marine officials urged drafting 18 year olds. If the draft age stays, married men and fathers and perhaps some veterans would be drafted. The FBI reported about 9000 draft law violation cases investigated in the last six months and over 2200 new cases monthly.
The 1950 International Livestock Show at Chicago stockyards named Big Springs Special from Big Spring Texas the grand champion. Shown by Lloyd Robinson 19 a 4 H Club member the 1075 pound white hereford sold for a record 12 dollars per pound to Pick hotels officials of Pfaelzer Brothers. Second place went to Toby an 830 pound Aberdeen Angus calf shown by Iowa State College.
A discussion by A W Pennington and Dr Charles K Taylor on how illness and allergies may reflect psychosomatic factors and personal job motivation. They cite cases from industries and schools showing that real aptitude and sustained effort depend on conscious interest and authentic work records more than tests.
The Agriculture Department estimates total farming assets at the start of 1951 near 134 billion dollars, with farmers holding about 22 billion in liquid assets like bank deposits and savings bonds. Aggregate farm debt stands just under 13 billion, all growth occurring in non real estate assets since 1940.
The government bans nearly all new private commercial construction through February 15 to conserve materials for mobilization. After the freeze, each private project must be submitted to the national production authority for approval.
Ken Gapen of the US Department of Agriculture says accelerating farm output this time will be harder than at the start of World War II. High current production levels and prior shortages loom, but farmers have a defense boost as officials recognize farming as essential defense production and aim to shield supply and manpower.
Economists warn the United States faces a serious wool shortage as world reserves dwindle. The report notes Texas led in sheep increases last year with seven western states up and seven down elsewhere. Ohio tops eastern sheep production east of the Mississippi.
The Health League of Canada cites 1949 diphtheria and whooping cough deaths and urges immunization. It notes vaccines for diphtheria toxoid and whooping cough, free immunization by health departments, and that whooping cough remains deadly especially for under two. Dr. C. H. Anglin stresses vaccine protection can nearly eliminate the disease.
The column discusses developing a healthy start for the childbearing mother, tuberculin patients and starch digestion, preventing premature aging with regular work, mental and physical slowdown from thyroid extract absence, dermatitis linked to emotional stress, and reframing alcoholism as a disease in public health terms.
The article profiles G E Moncus a railroad flagman with sixteen years of service who credits Hadacol for improved health and energy. He details prior indigestion sour stomach and low appetite and notes his wife and daughter also benefited from the vitamin B niacin and iron supplement. Moncus claims his stomach no longer bothers him and his appetite and energy have improved. It mentions 1950 and The LeBlanc Corporation as context.
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