Truman Budget Proposal Highlights Security Outlook For Congress
The article reports President Truman's record peacetime budget of 85.4 billion dollars for the next fiscal year with over 51 billion for the armed forces and 10.8 billion for foreign aid. It notes a projected deficit and possible tax increases, plus looming congressional debate likely to cut defense or foreign aid. It also covers Churchill's U.S. visit, farm programs, the Egypt Suez incident, and Korea peace talks with Taft's critique.
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Nane Feers
Congress
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
U S Baby Boom Pushes Population Growth to New High
A Metropolitan Life bulletin projects rapid U S population growth with births surpassing 3.9 million last year and a net gain of about 2.65 million after deaths. The report ties this rise to higher marriage rates post Korean War and a shift toward larger families and earlier marriages.
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United States
Pasture Plan Boosts Profits With All-Season Forage
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges farmers to plan a complete pasture program for dairy cattle next year. Agronomist Earl Jones of Ohio State University recommends seeding legume grass mixtures, using lime and fertilizer, and practicing controlled grazing to prevent overgrazing and underfeeding while boosting milk profits.
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Middle West
Jones
Poultry Industry Sees Major Production Rise This Year
The broiler sector is expected to push poultry product value above four billion dollars in 1951 and provide about half of chicken meat. Breeders report faster growth with lower feed, boosting per capita consumption from 18.8 to 29.7 pounds. The Chicken of Tomorrow program, run by A and P Food Stores since 1945, is cited as a key factor in this expansion.
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H. H. Alp
American Farm Bureau Federation
A & P Food Stores
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hayloft Door Guard Rails Improve Barn Safety
A design suggestion for barns uses hinged guard rails attached to the barn wall to protect workers from falls through trap doors. Rails swing outward to cover the door when upright and fold flush to the wall when closed, reducing fall risk.
Frozen Foods Show Huge Gain During Past Year
A&P Food Stores reports a 389 percent rise in frozen food sales over the past year. Citrus juice concentrates led gains, with orange and grapefruit blends and lemon mix, followed by increases in peas and strawberries across its 4,500 markets serving six million customers daily.
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A&p Food Stores
Agriculture and retail trends in 1951 farm supplies and prices
The Washington Bureau notes a potential shift to creased feed grain acreage in 1951 amid 2 percent rise in grain-consuming animal feed and historically low 1951 52 feed grain supply. Corn prices rise to about 1.62 per bushel, with parity near 1.68 and support around 1.57. Farm equipment trade gains 25 percent, while overall civilian employment hits a record high and consumer credit edges up.
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Department of Agriculture
Congress
Department of Commerce
Federal Reserve Bank
U.S. Treasury
Ford
Lincoln
Mercury
Veterans Administration to pay 1952 dividend to life insurance holders
The Veterans Administration will pay a 1952 dividend of 200 million dollars to about 5 million National Service Life Insurance policy holders starting in March 1952. Cash payments require notice to VA. non-notified dividends fund due premiums. A special form is mailed to request cash. VA caution on post cut off date training changes and reasons allowed. Mustering out pay for 1947 Army enlistees has been discontinued. Overseas pay and tax exemption rules apply. Childbirth hospitalization not available via VA. Special GI insurance for disabled veterans denied due to non-service connected disability. alternative non-convertible GI term insurance may be available.
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National Service Life Insurance
Korea
R. K
Russiaville
Ind. A
Q. I
WAC
B.F.C
Eaton
M.C.B
Tioga
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Army to emphasize atomic warfare training in 1952 program
The Army will stress individual and small unit training in atomic warfare as part of the 1952 Organized Reserve Corps summer program. Personnel will undergo 15 day field trainings in their second year, with emphasis on company size unit effectiveness and coordination with regular Army and National Guard units.
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Army Organized Reserve Corps
Army Reserve
Army Field Forces
National Guard
Stewing on a Budget with Shoulder Lamb and Veg
The shopper suggests stew as a frugal solution for feeding a family. Lamb shoulder chops or breast are recommended for rich flavor with no browning time, with onions carrots and potatoes supplied year round to stretch meals without costly cuts.
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Echo
Frugal Beef and Chicken Stew Tips for Home Cooking
Learn economical methods for beef and chicken stews. Brown meat to seal juices, then simmer with vegetables, stock, and seasonings. Use cheaper cuts like chuck or rump, and consider oxtails cut in 2 inch pieces. Cook slowly until tender and thickened for a family favorite.
Scripture Devotional Reading Luke and Mark Selections
A devotional reading combines Luke 18 18 to 30 and Luke 19 1 to 10 with a Mark 10 theme. It reflects on wealth, faith, repentance, and Jesus teaching on salvation and generosity for believers.
Jesus teaches on riches and following Christ
The discourse contrasts two rich men in Jericho, a rich young ruler who rejects Jesus for wealth and Zacchaeus who responds to Christ with generosity. It argues money is not sinful but becomes a master when it drowns the voice of the Master, and true discipleship requires redirection of wealth to service.
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Verybody
Jesus
Zacchaeus
Jericho
Christ
Peter
Matthew
Moncey
Elus
Servant of Christ
Village Population Jumps by the Dozen
Nantucket Massachusetts sees its island village of 2800 gain sixteen residents in one afternoon with the arrival of Rev Clayton B. Richards and his wife and their fourteen children at the First Congregational Church. Their neighbor is Nantucket high school teacher Robert Gilbreth, made famous in Cheaper by the Dozen.
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Nantucket
Mass
Clayton BE. Richard
First Congregational Church
Richards
Robert Gilbreth
One Accepts Council Job, Village Needs Five More
Lucas Ohio has one councilman and needs five more directors plus a three member Board of Public Affairs. No candidates filed before the November election. Willard Darling, a write-in winner, has agreed to accept. Mayor Zane Moore was the only official who sought office.
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Lucas
Board of Public Affairs
Willard Darling
Zane Moore
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