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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1952

Page

6

Elizabeth II symbol in postwar balance of power in Britain

The piece argues Elizabeth II as Queen figures in Britain's unity amid postwar debt and world power shifts. It links her role to U S and Soviet influence, noting domestic inflation fights and political moves in Congress. It highlights Truman's requests to extend controls and weigh defense act changes as inflation looms.

Elizabeth Great Britain Elizabeth II Britain America United States Russia Truman Congress

Farm Revolution: Big Drop in Farm Labor Foreseen

A Senate subcommittee report prepared by Dr. Francis J. Weiss forecasts chemical and mechanical labor saving devices will shrink U S farm workers from 9.32 million in 1950 to 7.785 million by 1960 and about 7.0 million by 1970, a 3 percent annual decline.

Senate Labor-Management Relations Francis J. Weiss Subcommittee

OPS cracks down on hundreds of firms under CPR 34 rules

The Office of Price Stabilization reports broad enforcement across the nation for price control violations. Firms such as cleaners laundries service stations jewelers and radio and television service shops must post ceiling prices and file statements with OPS and maintain records for inspection. Injunctive actions have been filed and total overcharges with restitution to customers approach $1400000. Exemptions apply to small job printing shops under $50000 annual business. Other items note small business prime contract shares in 1951 and early 1952, DiSalle’s remarks on post control cost of living, and labor and wage data including child labor and railroad locomotive counts.

Office of

Devotional Reading Focuses on Corinthians Passages

The excerpt cites Acts 20 17 27 22 3 29 I Corinthians 11 24 33 Philippians 3 217 and a devotional reading from I Corinthians 3 9 17. It presents a religious study prompt centered on biblical verses and spiritual reflection.

I Corinthians Philippians

Balance Sheet Lesson From Paul In A Prison Cell

A March 9 1952 reflection uses Paul in a Roman prison to illustrate balancing life’s losses against gains. The letter carrier of Christ counted hardships as trash compared with knowing Christ and the gospel. His trials included hunger travel and imprisonment, yet his faith defined his credit in life’s ledger.

Paul Charity of Friends Rome Uke Christendom Christ

Veterans Aid Column Answers GI Bill and VA Questions

Walter Shead answers readers on military benefits. Training for Air Force pilots or observers opens to new high school grads after four years enlistment. GI bill course advances may be approved if VA receives the request before course completion. Disability ratings rely on impairment, not occupation. Aid for aid and attendance can come from any person, not only nurses. VA transport pay only applies when travel is for VA treatment at their request.

Congress United States Acheson Schuman Adenauer France West Germany N.A.T.O Walter Shead Armed Services Ouession National Press Building Washington, D.C Air Force M.J.P Danville P.J.S Shirley

Marines to Promote 1000 Officers From Ranks

The Marine Corps plans to promote about 1,000 officers from enlisted ranks. Commanding officers will recommend applicants meeting standards. Most promoted will be senior NCOs with about ten years service and WWII veterans. younger graduates may qualify by education or tests. The Army orders 97 H-19 cargo helicopters for 1952 deliveries to speed front line supplies.

Marine Corps

Deep rooted legumes raise yields and soil health in rotation

Ohio soil specialists at Paulding experiment farm show two fields fertilized and tile drained. Continuous corn field suffered loss of organic matter and poor drainage while the field rotated with corn small grains and two years of alfalfa stayed healthy. Average yields up by 30 bushels in the alfalfa-rotation field due to taproots improving drainage and moisture storage.

Ohio Paulding

Proper Farm Belt Care Gives Longer Service

Proper care of the flat belts that drive threshers ensilage cutters buzz-saws and other farm machinery will result in years more service and prevent breakdowns and costly repairs. Suggestions include protecting belts from oil, using vulcanized splices, removing oil with dry cleaning fluid, storing belts in a dark cool dry place, maintaining alignment and pulley cleanliness, keeping belt tension adjusted, and specifying the manufacturer part number when ordering belts.

Heat Efficient Brooders for Chick Rearing

The piece explains that uniform heat is key for successful brooders with the double socket directing heat outward to improve coverage. It helps prevent crowding at the center for hatchery chicks arriving soon.

Farm Families Grow Home Gardens Across Nation

A USDA survey shows five million of six million farm families raised gardens last year. Most canned food and about two and a half million stored garden produce, contributing to abundant U S food supply nationwide.

United States Department of Agriculture Department United States

Travelogue of Boston Family to California Recalled

An old Boston family travels to California from Lexington and Dedham through Los Angeles prompts friends to ask route. A humorous exchange sees the husband asking, Darling, didn't we come by way of Dedham. Also a notice about a lady's purse left in a car and how the owner may recover it by describing the property and paying for the ad.

Boston California Lexington Concord Dedham Los Angeles

Wanted A Young Gentleman Seeks Experienced Advisor on Marriage

Bridgeport Post Telegram item notes a man seeking counsel from someone with experience to dissuade a young man on marriage. It also lists odd jobs in Bridgeport such as minor repairs grass cutting painting cleaning and similar tasks offered by a tradesperson.

Bridgeport, Conn

Bostonian Meets Mormon Girl on Travel in Utah

A prominent Bostonian traveling through Salt Lake City encounters a young Mormon girl. He asks if she knows Boston and she replies she does, mentioning their Sunday school has a missionary there.

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