MacArthur Korea policy clash sparks national debate
Gen Douglas MacArthur testified before Congress urging a new far east policy and air strikes on China, arguing for a swift end to the Korea conflict. Secretary Marshall countered that his plan risks all out war with Russia and Europe’s split, shaping a stark national choice. Land prices hit a March record as rural values climb while OPS rules push beef markets and midwest feeders face losses. Communists regroup after a costly spring offensive, leaving UN forces wary of new attacks. Local borrowing limits proposed to curb inflation and conserve defense resources.
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Truman
China
Russia
Asia
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Main Street
Korea
Marshall
Europe
Free World
Red
Midwest
Fred Tomlin
Pleasant Plains
Ill
The June Graduate and Employer Hiring Trends
College placement officials in an annual Northwestern National Life survey report that big firms hire June graduates despite 1-A draft status, offering work with a promise of reemployment after military service. Smaller employers target draft-exempt candidates for limited vacancies.
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Northwestern Na
Tional Life Insurance Company
Testimony on Chiang staff and Chiang sellout allegations emerge
Secret April 6 1949 testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee alleges Chiang Kai-Shek staff incompetence and possible sellout acts, citing surrender of Chinese cities and a neglected base at Chin Chow. It also notes MacArthur Taft Hoover dynamics and recalls Butler court martial fallout amid broader political debate. Beltsville researchers pursue a moisture-holding spray to droughtproof crops.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
Chiang Kai-Shek
Foreign Affairs Committee
David G Barr
Chiang
Barr
Marchuran
Barra
Cina
Chinchow
Manchuria
Mao Tse-Tung
Beltsville, Md
Beltsville
Livestock bruising costs farmers millions, study says
A report on hog and cattle bruising shows 46 percent of bruises occur before shipment and 42 percent are caused by canes and prods. The National Livestock Loss Prevention Board bans prodders at stock yards and urges better handler training and careful loading to reduce meat losses.
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National
Chicago
Liberty garden drive urged for home food effort
The Agriculture Department promotes a Garden and Food Preservation Program to motivate Americans to grow vegetables at home as part of civil defense. Historical notes compare 1917 and 1943 garden efforts, highlighting large harvests and the impact on diet, morale, and living costs.
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US. Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Gate design by Miss Carlotta Pretzer in Kansas front yard
Attractive Gate Miss Carlotta Pretzer of Garnett Kansas designed the gate from an old hay rake wheel. She cut and rewelded the spokes into place and used leftover pieces to fashion the handle. It wasn’t a difficult job and adds charm to her front yard.
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Carlotta Pretzer
Garnett
Kansas
Michigan Farm Earnings May Increase 25 Percent
Michigan farm economists project farm earnings in 1951 will rise about 25 percent from 1950 levels. The 1950 average net per farm was about 2,400 dollars, up from 1,800 in 1949, and about 1,050 above the 1929-1950 long term average.
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Michigan
Michigan Farm Economists
Businessmen seek repeal of defense act section four
In a Chicago luncheon room top agricultural business figures urged repeal of section four of the defense production act at its extension in Congress. Meanwhile price control complaints swarm OPS over price chart filings due by May 30, with extensions likely.
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Chicago Club
South Michigan Avenue
Congress
Washington
Price Control Agency
Office of Business Economics
Department of Commerce
Secretary OF Commerce
Sawyer
NPA
GI Bill questions guide Navy and Army benefits
Readers ask about enrollment deadlines for GI bill courses, interruptions from enlistment, overseas assignments for sole surviving sons, seeing-eye dogs for the blind, using remaining entitlement for a new field, citizenship eligibility, and GI loans for investment property. Officials clarify that enrollment must occur by July 25 1951 except for interruptions, enlistment counts as an interruption, sole surviving sons may avoid overseas duty upon request only in limited cases, blindness accommodations can be provided, remaining entitlement can fund a new course if started before the cut off, US citizenship is required at service entry with allied forces, and GI home loans require the buyer to occupy the property.
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J. T. Ry
Adeline
Kansas
B. L
Oxon Hill
Maryland
C. A. Fennimore
G. F
Selma
Ala
United States
Roanoke
Free GI Insurance Bill Signed Into Law in 1951
The Service Mens Indemnity and Insurance Act of 1951, administered by the Veterans Administration, ends new government life insurance for most veterans except reinstatement of lapsed policies and term plans under set rules. From June 27, 1950, active service members receive automatic $10,000 death coverage.
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Veterans Administration
National Service Life
U.S
Acta
Filet Chair Set R2538 for Crochet Fans
Handsome chair set worked in filet adds a fresh touch to living rooms. The pattern notes describe a small puppy surrounded by daisies and provide crochet instructions, stitch illustrations, and enveIope details for pattern R2538.
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SCI Weekly Newsletter
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Sarasota
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