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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1948

Page

2

Manhattan Nightlife Notes and Industry Patter

The item surveys late night hotels filling less and ads in Variety to lure show talks. It recalls the Frog Man and his Pennsy role, Elaine Stritch and her song Civilization, and broader show business chatter from Kay Thompson to Tokyo Rose. It recounts Hollywood luminaries, radio and stage moves, and club oddities with a brisk, gossiping tone.

Manhattan Marlowe Frog Man Pennsy Strand Avery Elaine Stritch

United States of Europe through Marshall plan salesmanship

The article argues the Marshall plan missed a chance to unite Europe into a United States of Europe beginning with Western Europe including France Italy Belgium the Netherlands and Scandinavia. It says European prejudice is deep and outside statesmanship is needed to overcome it and attract edge nations from the Iron Curtain while leveraging Americas own federal success as a sales argument.

Washington United States of Europe France Italy United States Europe Belgium Netherlands Scandinavian Switzerland Czechoslovakia Austria Poland United States of America Moscow Balkans Atlantic

Farm Leader Pushes Truman to Testify Before Congress

James Patton of the National Farmers Union urged President Truman to go to Congress and testify in person to advance farmers’ views. Truman favored delivering messages to the people via a speech over direct testimony. Patton also invited Truman to address the NFU convention in Denver.

James Patton National Farmers’ Union President Truman Congress Colorado Pennsylvania Avenue Patton White House Jefferson Truman Denver

Tax Battle Moves To Cut Personal Tax Amid Corporate Shift

President Truman called three Ways and Means Democrats to back a $40 individual tax cut funded by higher corporate taxes. He urged preserving government bonds’ value while paying down debt and argued shifting $3.2 billion of tax burden from individuals to large corporations would trim excess profits, affecting fewer than 25 percent of firms.

Truman House Ways and Means Harold Knutson Minnesota Robert Doughton North Carolina Jere Cooper Tennessee John Dingell Michigan White House

Eggs A-Plenty Recipes From A Family Menu

Nutritionists urge daily eggs but many refuse them. Dutch Pancake serves 4, Batter Bread serves 6, and Corm Custard serves as a vegetable dish with eggs. Recipes use eggs to enrich meals and disguise eggs in breakfast lunch and dinner.

Four-Letter Word Speech Sparks Taft Reference

Former OPA director Paul Porter refused to spell the four letter word he said sums up prospects for a Republican approved price control plan. When pressed by a newsman Porter would not reveal the term and instead spelled T A F T.

Paul Porter OPA Porter

Lynn Chambers Menu Highlights Omelet Supreme

Omelet Supreme features creamed chicken shredded carrots green beans pineapple and apple with nut salad and canned blueberry pie. Beverage recipe provided.

Various Omelet Creations and Louse Treatment Methods

A collection of kitchen omelet formulations and a Washington State college note on poultry lice control. Recipes describe milk eggs cheese ham and tomato baked in dishes or ramekins with optional fillings. The lice section outlines fumigation nicotine sulfate dust and other remedies with practical application tips.

Washington State College

Corn Production Tips for High Yields and Soil Health

The article explains that achieving 100 bushels per acre requires adequate nitrogen phosphate and potash, plus organic matter to hold moisture and aerate roots. It emphasizes soil testing, deep rooted legumes, crop rotation, and returning manure and residues to maintain soil for maximum corn production.

Drouth

Nighttime Intruder Seeks Hidden Van Gogh in Old House

A lone caretaker confronts a gunman intent on stealing a Van Gogh hidden in an old historic house. The thief is frightened away by eerie piano music that reveals a hidden occupant, and the caretaker uses the distraction to trap the intruder, who is disarmed as darkness falls.

Lowy Society Page

Time Saving Kitchen Tips From Lynn

Lynn advises parboiling potatoes for 15 minutes to halve bake time. Cut rhubarb celery asparagus and green onions by the bunch rather than by the stalk. Use a board and sharp knife. Paper towels kept in a hydrator prevent rust on lettuce and greens.

WNU Features

Rice as Poultry Feed Proves Satisfactory

Whole and ground rice rice bran and rice polish provide excellent feeds for egg production and growth in chickens when vitamin A is supplemented and rancidity is controlled. Whole rough rice substitutes for whole yellow corn at up to 75 percent of grain feed and ground rough rice replaces ground yellow corn.

Pretty Bunny Ball Crochet Pattern No 5667

Crochet pattern notice requests 28 cents and your name address for Bunny Ball 5667. High demand means slight delay in filing orders. send payment to the listed address for complete instructions and stitch illustrations.

Bunny Ball

Splendid Cough Relief Mixed at Home Ad Copy

An advertisement promotes a homemade cough relief using sugar syrup and a Pound 2344 ounce Pinex compound mixed in a pint bottle to create a ready liquid medicine. It claims quick relief from throat and bronchial irritation, easier breathing and sleep, with a money back guarantee.

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