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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1950

Page

7

Republicans Press to Reinstate Gag Rule in House Rules Committee

In a closed door session the GOP Democrat coalition pushed to restore the old gag rule to curb bills, refusing Speaker Adolph Sabath a chance to speak. Sabath urged a public hearing as supporters argued for immediate action, while others argued for power to stifle opposition. The vote 9 to 4 blocked postponement, leaving Sabath and Madden dissenting. The column also notes a separate Suffolk probe on child imprisonment, highlighting 100000 children jailed with adults last year and urging reform through Big Brothers of America as an alternative approach to juvenile delinquency.

House of Representatives Rules Republicrat Coalition Adolph Sabath Illinois Sabath Gene Cox Georgia Howard Smith Virginia Leo Allen Allen House Ray Madden Indiana John Lyle Texas James Delaney New York Cox, Smith William Coler Mississippi Clarence Brown Ohio James Wadsworth Christian Herter Massachusetts Lyle Delaney New Yorker Rules Committee Congress

Soil Loss From Rain Costly to Acreage

Government study shows heavy rain can splash soil high into the air and detach particles from the soil body. The Soil Conservation Service aims to keep land covered to reduce splash erosion during intense rains.

Soil Conservation Service U.S. Department of Agriculture

Dempsey on the fight game and Oklahoma Sooners bowl rise

Jack Dempsey criticizes modern boxing as catering to street fighters and lacking hunger, noting few heavyweights. he recalls hard early fights. The piece shifts to Oklahoma Sooners' 1950 outlook after a 35 0 win over LSU, with expectations stretched by star losses and contract debates among bowl alliances including the Big Ten and Far West.

Dempsey Jack LaMotta Graziano Villemain Robinson Joe Louis Ezzard Charles Manassa Mauler Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma Notre Dame Army LSU North Carolina Rice Tulane Sooners Wilkinson West Coast Midwest Big Ten Far West L.S.A Kentucky Ohio State California

Giants of 1950 pose with sharper defense for world series

Leo Durocher says the Giants, facing Dodgers Cardinals Phillies and Braves on the road, have lost some punch but still recall breaking home run records. He stresses they'll field a stronger defense for the next world series.

Leo Durocher Dodgers Cardinals Phillies Braves Leo Giants

Inexpensive Cure for Swine Mange Promoted

Dr. M. E. Mansfield of the University of Illinois says treating brood sows for mange and large roundworms costs about 15 cents each and yields major gains in herd health. He notes breeding time is ideal for parasite control and recommends spraying each sow with benzene hexachloride before breeding to eradicate mange in sows and boars.

M. E. Mansfield University of Illinois

OSU Hog Playboy Crowned Grand Champion at Chicago Exposition

Best of Barrows at Ohio State University named Playboy, a 250 pound Berkshire, grand champion market hog at the Chicago International Livestock Exposition. Playboy topped more than 900 hogs to win top honors. Arthur Jordan, OSU swine herdsman, is pictured with the champion.

Ohio State University Playboy Arthur Jordan OSU

Egg Quality Tips From Poultry Specialist

Wyoming extension poultry expert Boyd Ellis says eggs are as good as they get when laid and consumers must keep quality by gathering eggs promptly and cooling them in a wire basket after collection.

Boyd Ellis Wyoming Agricultural Extension Service

Crochet Beret and Bag Pattern 7028 Tops Fashion Fast

An inexpensive crochet set features a single crochet beret with puff stitch and a matching circle-and-strip bag. Designed in straw yarn, the easy beret and bag suit the smart shopper. Send 20 cents plus name address and pattern number to receive directions.

Labor Dept Forms Division for Handicapped Workers

The U S department of labor creates a division within the bureau of labor standards to support the President s committee on employing the physically handicapped. It marks the first time the government provides a dedicated staff for this effort.

U. S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Standards Committee On the National

Diesel Power Shift Reduces Railroad Jobs

The U S department of labor notes the move from steam to diesel electric locomotives as the key tech change in rail operation. The shift lowers demand for skilled shopwork, especially boiler makers, and cuts railroad employment opportunities.

U. S. Department of Labor

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