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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1952

Page

6

Eisenhower Statement Stirs GOP Circles on Nomination

General Dwight Eisenhower signaled he would not wage a pre convention fight for the GOP nomination though he would accept leadership if urged. The Times endorsed him, while Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge put his name on the New Hampshire ballot, igniting Republican debate amid Korea talks and domestic security probes.

Dwight Eisenhower Eisenhower Henry Cabot Lodge New Hampshire Lodge Senator Lodge The New York Times America the Times Republican Party Wisenhower

Bowls and Football Future in 1952 Outlook

Grantland Rice surveys post season football, noting NCAA splits with college presidents and potential bowl realignments. He warns against inflated scouting and excessive athletic scholarships while predicting several bowl trends and varied player classifications.

Season length and overlong football schedules criticized

The text argues that football seasons stretch from July to January with multiple all star games and bowl appearances. It cites Georgia Tech’s 11 fall games plus a Bowl and contends nine games should suffice, condemning lopsided routs as excessive and unnecessary.

Georgia Tech

Farm Election Strategy Focuses on Farm Policy Stance

Washington reports say the administration will not alter its farm policy amid the 1952 campaign. Democrats plan to stress that a Republican win could threaten current farm benefits and dodge controversy. Observers note the strategy mirrored successes in 1944 and 1948.

Washington Congress

Synthetic Sow's Milk Aids 3000 Piglets In Test

Herbert G. Luther of Pfizer Labs announces Terralac a synthetic sow milk created with tetramycin. Trials on 500 piglets at Brooklyn labs and 3000 piglets on farms show reduced infant mortality to 5 percent and tackle runt issues. Proper management heat and regular feeding are essential for success.

Luther

Average U.S. Farm Size Grows While Farm Numbers Fall

The Census Bureau reports a shift to fewer but larger farms from 1940 to 1950. Farms drop from 6.097 million to 5.384 million, a decline of 713,000, while average size rises from 174 to 210.5 acres. The 1945–1950 period sees the steepest loss, with 475,000 fewer farms.

Bureau of the Census Bureau U.S

Power curve tire aids farmers on rice fields

B F Goodrich engineers developed the power curve tire to maximize traction and prevent bogging down of heavy tractors and combines in sticky mud or sandy soil. The tire is reported as the first suitable option for all soils used in rice cultivation.

B. F. Goodrich

Veterinary group forms defense committees nationwide

A nation wide network of defense emergency committees has been set up by the veterinary medical profession to safeguard livestock health and food production in war. The committees will assist on defense measures in case of biological or atomic warfare and other wartime emergencies affecting the animal population.

Veterinary Medical Profession AVMA

Scripture and Devotional Reading Focus

Devotional reading highlights John 3 1 21 and 7 45 52 and 19 38 42 alongside Matthew's gospel context. It outlines key dialogues and events with emphasis on faith questions, rebirth, and witness themes.

John Matthew

Born Again and the Second Birth in Christian Thought

The text explains born again as essential for Christians not a duty, noting the first natural birth and the second spiritual birth. It discusses Nicodemus, predestination, and Calvin's view that desire to be Christian signals true rebirth, with examples from Matthew and Nicodemus's actions. It closes with a brief note on authorship and release.

God Warfield Jeremiah Nicodemus Jesus John Calvin Calvin Matthew

Adorable Little Togs For the Little Folks

Pattern No 1684 offers sew site perforated patterns for children in sizes 6 months to 3 years. Includes a dress in size 1 with 114 yards of 30 inch fabric, undies 1% yards, and a romper with a yardage note.

Sister Brother

Wanda Hayes Welch Electrologist Ad in Lincoln Nebraska

Electrologist Wanda Hayes Welch of 207 Sharp Building offers Chaleur's method for permanent hair removal on face arms and eyebrows. Consultation without obligation. Phone 2832 Lincoln Nebraska.

Wanda Hayes Welch Sharp Chaleur Lincoln Nebraska

Bedtime Snack claims laxative relief from ALL-BRAN cereal

A Paterson New Jersey reader says nightly bowls of ALL-BRAN restore regularity after years of constipation. The ad touts a ready to eat cereal high in bulk protein and vitamins, promising double money back if not satisfied after 10 days.

Paterson N J Kellogge’s Battle Creek Mich

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