Reds Agree to Discuss Cease Fire in Korea Talks
The week’s news shows a possible path to peace in Korea with Soviet diplomat Malik proposing talks and U S ambassador Kirk seeking clarification from Andrei Gromyko. Ridgway’s peace talk proposals aboard the Jutlandia were met by a communist reply for Kaesong. Observers note delays may be a face saving tactic while delays allow Moscow contact. The UN troops and allied leaders pursue a united formula amid propaganda from communist broadcasts.
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United Nations
Formosa
Peace in Korea Boosts Main Street Business Outlook
Peace prospects in Korea may curb controls and scarce materials easing, though defense mobilization stays. Labor data show a May rise in consumer prices while wholesale prices fall, and price ceilings rise for paints and apparel. Building materials standardization and foreign beef purchases seen, with industry outlook remaining strong though cuts in several heavy goods sectors expected. Women’s farm labor participation rises. five month 1950 placements jump 25 percent. Prepared by Washington Bureau of WNU Features.
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Decline in Farm Prices Signals Ongoing Downturn
The agriculture department reported farm prices fell about 1.3 percent from mid May to mid June, the fourth straight monthly drop, placing overall levels roughly 4 percent below February’s record. Declines were broad across farm products while hogs veal calves butterfat apples and turkeys rose modestly, and prices paid for family living and production goods held steady. No new products reached ceiling levels per the mid May report.
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New VA life insurance for certain disabled veterans authorized
The Veterans Administration outlines a new government life insurance up to 10000 for certain disabled veterans. Eligibility requires active service disability, post April 25 1951 separation under honorable conditions, insurability under NSLI, and VA finding disability would qualify for compensation at 10 percent or more.
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Deadline set for GI training start on July 25
The Veterans Administration reminds World War II veterans that July 25 is the cutoff to actually begin GI bill training. Applicants must be in training by the date, not merely file. The deadline covers most veterans discharged before July 25, 1947. The Defense Department announced Army, Navy, and Air Force overseas feeding will source limited fresh and frozen beef from foreign suppliers to ease a national shortfall.
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Defense Department
National Farm Safety Week Observed July 22 28
National Farm Safety Week will be observed across the United States July 22 28 with the aim of encouraging farm residents to adopt safe practices in all aspects of farm life. The piece highlights tractor safety, hitching to the draw bar, and avoiding dangerous terrain, noting 17000 deaths and 1650000 injuries historically. It emphasizes mental alertness and hazard recognition as key to reducing accidents amid rising mechanization and a changing farm workforce.
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America
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
National Safety Council
Diplomatic views on peace bids and McCarthy power plays
A Winter survey of Europe diplomats argues Moscow should pursue a dramatic peace bid to sow U N divisions and ease American mobilization, while U S lawmakers scramble over price controls and McCarthy’s role. The piece details party maneuvering, committee vacancies, and Revelations about Don Survive’s perjury and FBI issues.
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New Tire Promises Efficiency in Corn Planting
A new pneumatic tire by B. F. Goodrich engineers features a smooth V-shaped tread, shoulders, and a low center to replace conventional steel wheels on farm equipment improving planting efficiency.
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High Quality Hay Cuts Feeding Costs for Cattle
Michigan State College farm economists report high quality hay can reduce feeding costs about 24 dollars per cow and milk producing costs by 26 cents per hundredweight. Cows on poor hay need 250 pounds extra grain and 450 pounds more concentrates for the same milk yield. Good hay is high in protein legumes and cut at the right stage.
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Michigan State College
Johnny Olsen 25th radio anniversary noted with enduring radio roots
Johnny Olsen, celebrating 25 years in radio, recalls starting at 14 on a Windom Minnesota homemade transmitter. He hosted Lunch Hour Club on ABC and set a record by appearing at over 2000 county fairs, interviewing Presidents Coolidge Hoover and Roosevelt, and pioneering the Rumpus Room show which moved to TV.
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