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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
2
A column of quirky notes on Broadway personalities and show world chatter. From Whitman to Masefield and Barrymore to Truex, the piece recalls anecdotes, gags, and clashes, including press club quips and a stock market shrug by Emil Schram.
The article notes President Truman plans to submit a report on old age insurance despite doubts of congressional approval. Michigan representative John Dingell urges raising pensions to match wages and costs, while Oscar Ewing discusses coverage for casual workers and wage taxes. The piece also describes Truman’s quiet White House visit routine and private meeting routes.
President Truman hears a warning about California water scarcity as 1000 people daily move West. Congressmen Welch and Havenner urge action to conserve water from the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers draining into San Francisco Bay. Truman reviews maps and agrees to personal attention to the issue.
Old fashioned guide explains canning plan for berries and grapes. It covers making jellies like blackberry rhubarb rose geranium and currant jelly with steps for juice extraction sugar pectin and boiling times. Also provides preserves recipes for strawberries watermelon rind and red raspberries with warnings on simmering and sterilizing jars.
A lively debate on women’s fashion rages as 1948 modes with long skirts and balloon shapes draw criticism. The piece quotes housewives and a speaker urging thrift and a push for dress reform through UN action and political candidates.
The Country Editor notes Quent Parker may appear in a magazine ad as a distinguished gasoliner. Tootsie Benham’s 1948 bathing costume arrived in a regular envelope. A Hunter College musical suite on an appendix operation used muted strings wood winds and brasses to depict surgical actions and patient fantasies.
The piece outlines a southern tier anti Truman Democratic effort with Wallace Wright heading a states' rights campaign committee based in Jackson. It notes Dix ie Advertisers public relations ties, references Carl Byoir and Associates, Harold Ickes, and governors Fielding Wright of Mississippi and Warren of California, arguing states seek control over submarine oil and federal power limits.
Lynn explains using broken fruits to make jams and jellies. Under ripe fruit provides pectin while overripe fruit lacks it. A brief pre cooking helps pectin develop before adding sugar.
The pattern No. 8303 offers a scooped neckline brief sleeves and a full dancing skirt in sizes 12 to 20. Size 14 requires 4% yards of 39 inch fabric with % yard for the yoke and sleeves.
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