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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1951

Page

6

Eisenhower Says He Would Use Atomic Bomb If Needed

Eisenhower states he would deploy the atomic bomb under conditions that defend the United States if war arises. He stresses the need to balance material destruction with moral considerations and asserts the U S will not start a war but will defend itself against any aggressor. The remarks aim to reassure allies and deter communism.

Eisenhower United States Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower Europe

Senate approves bill to draft 18 year olds by thin margin

The senate passed a measure to lower the draft age to 18 by a 79 to 5 vote, pushing the bill toward the house and potential White House action. The debate touched labor administration talks and foreign policy signals as U N troops push in Korea and budget figures spark inflation worries.

Senate House Main Street US_ senate Washington

King of American game fish largemouth bass profiled

James Hedden's Sons of Dowagiac Michigan unveil an extensive dossier on the largemouth bass tracing its traits, range, and legendary record. It notes its unpredictable nature, popularity with anglers, and the 1932 Montgomery Lake Georgia world record of 22 pounds 4 ounces. It also highlights Bronson light weight spools for Coxe reels boosting control for plug casting.

Walter Henshall James Heddon Dowagiac Mich Heddon Union Canada Mexico France Germany South Africa George W Perry Montgomery Lake Georgia Bronson

Colorblindness Linked to Hunting Accidents Warns Remington

Remington Arms releases warn that not all hunting accidents stem from eager shooters. Color blindness may cause mis sighting. authorities recommend bold black and white contrasting red apparel to improve visibility, citing about 140000 licensed hunters affected.

Remington Arms Company Elmer M. Soles American Optometric Association Department of Public Information Dr. Soles

Far Afield Black Ducks Reported Wandering West

The black duck, an eastern rival of the mallard, has been shot on Oregon and California coasts. It is rare in the Pacific flyway and hunters faced difficulty identifying the species during the recently closed season.

Oregon California

Cost of Liberty 1 000 000th Man to Die for Country

The article notes the cost of liberty with the 1 000 000th soldier presumed to die in Torea and cites Korea casualties totaling 52,448 with 8,853 dead and 9,899 missing. It reports 995,100 total deaths in defense plus 300 weekly casualties since the war began last June.

United Nations Korea 38Th Parallel U. N Apri North Korea Yalu River Manchuria Republic Torea

Seventh Annual Sunday School Week Observed April 9 15

National Non Sectarian Sunday School Week runs April 9 15 1951 with Sen Styles Bridges as chairman the layman national committee promoting increased attendance across faiths. Eisenhower cites civic responsibility as essential to defense. a 100 member honorary committee will be formed to lead local initiatives.

America Styles Bridges New Hampshire Senator Bridges Alfred P Haake Unday Chambers of Commerce Dwight D Eisenhower American Association of School Administrators

Dreams and psychology across minds and times

A reflection on dreaming suggesting dreams persist during sleep and may be forgotten for being vague or shameful. It notes a psychologist, human biases, and the idea that group tests show no overall decline in intelligence from 1932 to 1947, with kids from smaller families or wealthier homes typically brighter.

Alfred Adler Godfrey Thomson

Rural Electrification Driving Wartime Farm Efficiency

Rural Electrification Administrator urges full use of electricity on farms during national crisis. He cites 3,000,000 more wired farms since Pearl Harbor, with nine of ten farms connected, showing 10 to 40 percent gains in poultry and egg production and 30 percent reduction in losses at farrowing. Emphasizes keeping equipment in good repair and seeking extension service guidance.

Pearl Harbor

Iowa Testing Landing Fields for Small Towns

Osceola Iowa reports four towns leading an affordable airport program Hampton Ida Grove Guttenburg each with a single strip airfield suitable for private planes. Construction costs total well under 1009 dollars per field, and the fields lie beside a main highway about a mile from town.

Osceola Iowa Hampton Ida Grove Guttenburg

Keeping Healthy Physician's Responsibility To Deaf

An article urges physicians to update their practices on hearing loss. It cites medical journal authors noting advances and a rehabilitation program combining ear, acoustics, speech, deaf education, psychiatry, and electronics to restore or compensate for hearing and improve social function.

Illinois Medical Journal Francis L. Lederer Richard E. Marcus Arnold A. Grossman Chicago

Health Notes on Vertigo and Vascular Risk

Vertigo signals possible underlying issues beyond dizziness and has links to hypertension and emotional stress. Arteriosclerosis occurs more in men, while brain vessel rupture or blockage can cause a stroke. Some people with high blood pressure show no symptoms though headaches can worsen outlook and raise pressure.

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