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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
6
The State of the Union address is described as friendly and conciliatory with no bold push for welfare-state measures. Truman stresses defense, anti inflation efforts, and unity to back the defense program, while warning on Korea and foreign policy amid an election year.
A survey shows 3,500,000 elementary and high school children lack adequate facilities to learn, one eighth of public school pupils. Enrollment and inflation push costs, while a teacher shortage constrains capacity. Educators say the economy can support defense needs and schools as a defense pillar. About 400,000 students miss a full school day due to crowded schedules.
Washington readers note rising isolationism in parts of the United States echoing pre Pearl Harbor sentiment. The Washington Merry-Go-Round poll tracks Taft and Eisenhower strengths across regions while discussing McDonald’s RFC role and SEC warnings on Texmass loan.
Leo Durocher predicts a solid season for the Giants with a hustling infield and a strong outfield led by Monte Irvin. He notes losses and returns, praises pitchers including Roe and Hearn, and compares modern ballplayers to older stars while stressing managerial challenges with high-salaried players.
Agricultural aviation expands fast with 25,000,000 acres treated last year. A Midwest wheat tract yielded 20 bushels per acre after 2 4 D spray by an aerial specialist at 2 dollars per acre. Other cases cut hoeing costs and improved crops in cotton and citrus.
A devotional reflects Luke 7 36 50 and Psalm 32 noting some read Jesus as a closed book while others, led by humility and love, read his heart. It contrasts Simon's pride with the penitent woman's understanding, and urges humility to read forgiveness in Jesus' mind and God's heart.
Farm machinery specialists advise storing unused tractors indoors during winter to prevent rapid weather damage. Thoroughly clean, drain and protect the engine, fuel system, and cooling system, oil crankcase, add rust inhibitor, oil cylinders, remove spark plugs and coat cylinders with light oil, then cover exhaust and breather to keep out moisture.
A wire mesh is applied to join sections of a poultry house to prevent rodent intrusion. The mesh is installed at the floor and ceiling line as shown in the illustration and should be firmly nailed.
Farmers are advised to buy and store enough chemical fertilizer for the next year. Supply is expected to be somewhat limited. Store in a dry place with little temperature variation. Do not stack more than five or six bags. Do not place on ground or concrete. use an elevated wooden platform.
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