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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1951
Page
6
President Eisenhower states Europe will defend itself against communism and criticizes price control weaknesses. Analysts note U.S. policy pressures and the need for stronger Western resolve amid postwar tensions.
Gen Dwight Eisenhower reported to Congress on his tour of democratic nations and urged renewed resolve to defend western Europe. He said European nations show a rejuvenated will to resist communism and that American arms and allies under Nato are needed to build a secure wall of peace.
Readers in many towns grow angry at the new price law as food costs appear able to rise sharply. Potatoes butter milk eggs and bread show potential increases while the wage freeze eases in coal. Citizens question lawmakers and call for a clearer democratic balance in policy.
The Treasury Secretary unveils a broad tax program to fund defense, aiming for at least 16.5 billion more revenue. It would boost income taxes for all, raise corporate levies, and tax automobiles radios and many consumer items at higher rates, with doubts on quick congressional action.
In the 82nd Congress fierce lines form over President Truman's 716 billion budget and 165 billion tax program. Democrats join Republicans in demanding cuts to education health insurance Brannan plan nondefense public works flood control and civil functions. A pay as you go method and a large budget are deemed necessary despite a bitter battle ahead.
UN troops push north in Korea toward the 38th parallel as probing raids show limited Communist resistance. Optimism grows yet uncertainty over possible beyond parallel actions. rumors of heavy NK casualties and disease cited by the US Defense Department, with 136000 captured and 9000 Communist casualties since the current offensive began.
The passage highlights a broad conflict between labor and management in the rail industry, sparked by unauthorized switchmen walkouts that disrupted defense efforts and mail service. The sick call strike idled up to 250,000 workers, prompting appeals by federal mobilization director Charles E Wilson and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen president W P Kennedy to restore work and avert future disputes.
Article argues Soviet strategy centers on Iran to secure oil, gain access to the Indian Ocean via the Persian Gulf, and outpace U S diplomacy hindered by a failed $25 million loan. It notes Iran's shift toward Moscow, oil nationalization, and Russian expertise while U S policy struggles. Also recounts Mike DiSalle remarks on price controls and congressional politics.
A group of Montana farmers confronted Senator Zales Ecton in his office. He snapped that he wished they would quit bothering him so he could work with his fellow senators, then the farmers left without a word.
A feature on the Cocker spaniel extols its hunting strains and companionable nature while noting its decline to a lapdog and its nose and bird-sense. The piece also reports a Missouri study on house cats consuming rodents and quail, urging feeding stations for wildlife in late winter.
Ernest Fritts and his two sons run a 300 acre dairy operation near Great Meadows NJ. For 10 years they feed cows mainly wet brewers grains, supplemented by hay. They claim high butterfat, consistent production, and lower feed costs, despite price fluctuations for molasses and grain.
The National Council of Churches of Christ in America formed by nineteen major Protestant and Orthodox groups launches a nationwide appeal for overseas relief reconstruction and aid to refugees and displaced persons. The campaign runs from February 11 to Easter Sunday March 25 and aims to aid 50 to 70 million war refugees and relocate about 30 million World War I displaced persons.
The army plans to reinforce Germany with the fourth infantry division and boost jet bomber strength in Europe. Movement depends on Congress approving a resolution backing President Truman’s plan to deploy more U.S. ground troops to Europe.
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service notes waterfowl live longer than upland game birds. In captivity European geese and swans reach 70 to 80 years and ducks 15 to 40 years. Wild ducks geese and swans are shorter, though banded wild ducks have reached 18 years and geese and swans at least 20.
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