Stalin’s prophetic strike misfires in Korea report
The article reviews Stalin’s public prediction that the United States and Britain would be defeated in Korea and the UN would disintegrate. It contrasts his claims with British and American rebuttals and notes UN troops under Ridgway regaining the offensive, while China remains a persistent threat and the Korea war wears on with uncertain end.
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Stalin
United States
Great Britain
Korea
United Nations
Russia
Attlee
Matthew B Ridgway
Ridgway
38Th Parallel
Marshall Tells Plans on 100000 Troops to Europe
General Marshall testified before Congress that the United States would send 100000 more troops abroad, a figure smaller than expected. The disclosure followed intense political pressure from Taft and Wherry, amid broader labor unrest over mobilization and wages. The railway brotherhoods pleaded guilty to contempt tied to sick strikes, with a $75000 fine.
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George Marshall
Defense
Europe
Congress
General Marshall
Soviet Union
Washington
Taft
Ohio
Wherry
Nebraska
Senate Armed Service Committee
Marshall
United States
Modern English Edition Bible Planned For 1952 Distribution
The National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA announces a revised edition of the Bible in clear modern English. Translation of the Old Testament continues after New Testament completion in 1946. the Revised Standard Version was first authorized in 1937.
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Division of Christian Education
National Council of the Churches of Christ In
USA
New Curbs Fuel Debate On Parity And Prices
Protests by housewives, labor, and farmers press for legislation to stabilize food prices and equalize farm prices and industrial wages. Critics say parity laws mock anti inflation efforts while farmers insist parity protects rural living. Johnson seeks balance as tensions rise between farm bloc and labor. A separate credit order imposes 50 percent down payments for nonresidential construction to curb inflation, covering new stores offices banks warehouses and other structures and applying to remodels over 15 percent of value.
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Eric Johnston
Johnson
Theaters
Scandal Touches Nationwide High School Basketball Play
The article notes widespread concerns over game fixing in basketball from New York to hometowns nationwide. Investigations are launching into bribe schemes, with expectations of a broader clean up to stress fair play and sportsmanship among youth.
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New York
Amerca
Madison Square Garden
Han
Beig
China Inside Report On Korea War Casualties Gasoline Shortages
Arthur Moore, a British newspaperman backed by the Indian ambassador, cites inside China views from Peiping. He says casualties in Korea worry Red China’s leaders and Manchurian hospitals are strained. The limited war remains surprising, with higher casualties than expected and a serious gasoline shortage developing.
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China
Korea
Arthur Moore
Peiping
Moore
Wilson Dominates Cabinet Meetings and Policy Fights
The piece portrays Defense Mobilizer Charles E Wilson as the dominant figure in Truman's cabinet, often overruling colleagues to push defense procurement. It notes his industry background, calls for long range planning, and tension with Interior and Agriculture secretaries.
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Defense
Charles E Wilson
Truman
Wilson
General Electric
Whlson
Scretary of
The
Interior
Chapman
Forest Service
Secretary of
Amculture Brannan
Cherie
Wilsons
Wood Ford Farm Builds Fireproof Dairy Barn at Avon Conn
The Wood Ford Farm in Avon Connecticut completed a modern 100 cow dairy barn 40 by 267 feet to replace a fire-destroyed structure. Fireproof construction uses concrete floors vermiculite filled cinder block walls asbestos shingles and asphalt felt with a peak ventilating system and thermostatically controlled fans. The Ayrshire herd has led U S production for six consecutive years.
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United States
Wood Ford
Avon
Conn
Wood Ford Farm
Wood Farm
Post Office Announces Major Shift to Highway Mail
The Post Office plans to move short haul mail from railroad to highway truckers marking the biggest change since air mail. The shift was proposed after railroads sought a 95 percent increase in mail-pay rates before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Post Office Department
Postal Department
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Burley Strains Develop Immunity to Wildfire
Dr E. E Clayton, an agriculture department plant scientist, created burley tobacco strains nearly immune to wildfire with lower nicotine content. The lines show slightly faster growth but two to three years remain before growers can use them as they require local adaptation and further selection.
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Agriculture Department
E. E Clayton
Mice proof feed sacks with suspended iron pipe method
Farmers can save money by suspending a pipe from the ceiling to keep sacks safe from rodents. Use two lengths of wire to hang a pipe slightly longer than sack width. Mice and rats cannot descend the wire to reach the sacks, reducing damage over a year.
North Carolina 4 H youth wins state sweet potato contest
Dickie Batten of Selma North Carolina grew 2131 bushels with 1431 U S No 1 on 43 10 acres and earned 3652 gross with 724 71 expenses for a net 2927 29 dollars, or 680 76 per acre, winning the 1950 state 4 H club sweet potato contest.
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Dickie Batten
Selma
N. C
U.S
Woman's World Simple Table Decorations Build Family Culture
Ertta Haley explains how affordable table settings can enrich meals and family culture. Ideas include using plants, versatile decor, provincial or modern styles, plaid or floral textiles, burnished copper, and simple lines to create tasteful, memorable dining experiences without lavish spending.
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Ertta Haley
Dining table decor styles from textured place mats to formal settings
The article outlines modern and traditional table decor ideas. It covers textures, colors, and materials for linens, china, crystal, and silverware, plus ways to vary appearances with different backdrops, centerpieces, and functional accents for informal and formal dining.
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Joe Stalin
Britain
Unlon
Miles
South Korea
Wonju
U.N
Seoul
LABOR
Wage Stabilization Board
Brotherhood of Railway
NEW Bible
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mamie
Moscow
Marshal
Kremlin
Assembly of the United Nations
Senator Wherry
Rene Pleven
Paris
Sen Ken Wherry
Pleven
GOP
Colorado
Mr. Premier
Ayrshire
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