Reds Reject President Truman's Foolproof Disarmament Plan
A review of President Truman's proposed disarmament plan shows the Soviets rejected the foolproof proposal, with analysis noting propaganda value for the United States and the potential for future agreement through a world inventory of armed forces, inspections, and reductions. The article also covers Korea peace talks, Churchill's stance, defense budget considerations, Soviet population figures, and the American Legion’s push for higher veterans' compensation.
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Truman
U.S
Russia
Voice of America
America
United States
Soviet Union
Enrollment Up As NEA Reports Nationwide School Growth
The National Education Association says total elementary and secondary enrollment reached 26 567 374 as of October 1951, up 800 000 from the prior year. Dr Frank W Hubbard and officials warn that growth challenges include teacher salaries, construction limits, and steel shortages impacting funds and staff.
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National Education Association
Frank W. Hubbard
Association
Ers
Pork Takes the Spotlight as Meat Supplies Grow
Dorothy Barclay notes pork production rising with a growing pig ready for market. USDA expects a larger meat supply next year, boosting beef and veal too, while ham remains a practical, economical centerpiece for meals and leftovers.
Farm Scrap Harvest Reported a Success
The national farm scrap drive from October 15 to November 15 is deemed a success by the steel industry. Farmers are urged to continue collecting scrap iron and steel from old equipment to sell to dealers, aiding the industry’s target of 36 million tons this year and 110 million tons of steel output.
First Marine night pilots enjoy matinee movie relief in Korea
In Korea the First Marine Aircraft Wing night fighter pilots and their ground crews, worn by night patrols against Communist convoys, now receive daytime respite with matinee showings of current movies. The new routine gives weary crews a break between nocturnal missions and daytime duties.
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Marine
Japan
Korea
Rews
Holland Starts Planting 200000 Tulips for Festival
Holland Michigan city park workers plant about 200000 tulip bulbs for next year’s festival. Supt. Dick Smallenberg notes a new tulip line added to extend existing beds. The annual event attracts thousands of visitors to the city.
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Holland, Mich
Cheaper Way to Fatten Beef Cattle Outlined
G. A. Branaman of Michigan State College notes full feeding grain quickly reaches market but may not be cheapest or most profitable. He cites corn silage with protein supplement as a grain substitute for plain cattle, with yearlings fed 4 to 7 months and calves needing longer fattening. Wintering calves on roughage then summer pasturing without grain yields cheap gains.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
G. A. Branaman
Michigan State College Animal Husbandry Authority
Building a Movable Farm Loading Platform
A farmer can construct a portable loading platform on skids. Detachable railing simplifies loading of farm machinery. Use 4x4 lumber for uprights and 2 inch planks for the platform.
Shearing Lamb Boosts Gains Says Michigan Expert
Extension animal husbandry specialist Graydon Blants of Michigan State College says removing heavy wool around feeder lambs’ faces improves vision, leads to quicker feed intake, better eating, and faster weight gains. Experts report higher gains after shearing.
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Graydon Blants
Michigan State College
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Record Savings Concentrated in Top income Families
The column notes record savings of 3.2 billion dollars in the second and third quarters, but cites that nearly all gains came from the top 40 percent of families with high incomes while the bottom 60 percent faced debt. It warns that retail growth hinges on real income gains or falling prices, and cites a wave of strikes and weak construction activity as macro factors.
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Main Street
VA question box outlines policies for Korea era service
Veterans ask about eligibility for VA wheel chair housing loans GI loans for non veterans and other benefits. The column answers questions about disability based care rehab training under Public Law 16 and new life insurance terms for Korean veterans noting certain conditions and exclusions.
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Walter Shead
Armed Services
National Press Building
Washington, D.C
Korea
T.M.W
Mills
S.C
Wilson
Texas
Congress delays funding for veteran auto benefits legislation
Eligible disabled veterans filing for new automobile or conveyance benefits must wait for their cars as Congress has not provided funds. The VA will accept applications and file them until a special appropriation is obtained next January. The agency also warns against overcharges tied to GI loan deals and side payments.
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American Legion
Congress
Donald R. Wilson
Wilson
Korea
W.E.B
Johnson, Fla
E.P.L
Silver Lake
Kans
L.G.S
Cumberland
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