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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
7
Retailers report a $150 million overall inventory decline from June led by automotive dealers. Hardware stocks rise $100 million offsetting declines elsewhere while general merchandise drop sharply. Farm prices fall for the sixth straight month though farmers’ cash income up 12 percent in August.
A brief notice indicates Orin Al's reading of Hebrew scripture titled Speak Scriptural Reading Genesis 11 27 13 18. The item frames the event as a reading of biblical text in Hebrew.
In October 1951 a column urges the rise of un traveling pioneers across mind morals and spirit. It cites scientific and educational advances, abolition of slavery, and John Woolman as moral guides. Abraham as spiritual pioneer shows inner voyage surpassing physical travel.
The OPS announced a wholesale beef price rise of 1 to 2 cents per pound with retail boosts on hams and bacon by 1 to 2 cents, aiming to restore packer profits as several have closed recently. A separate order raised live cattle ceilings to 23.40 per hundred pounds for utility grade, used mainly by canners for the army.
In a nostalgic interview Ty Cobb discusses the shift from speed and skill to power hitting led by Babe Ruth. He recalls Ruth's impact, Cobb's own base running and hitting prowess, and notes the era's evolving view of home runs and pitching influence. He also contemplates a possible new third major league on the Pacific Coast and financial stakes for stars like DiMaggio Williams and Feller.
The Department of Agriculture forecasts 1951 crop production at 133 percent of the 1923-33 average, despite drought in the south and southwest and heavy Midwest rains. Livestock marketing is expected to rise this fall to match or surpass 1950 levels, with hog slaughter near last year and prices likely lower.
The October induction call increases to 44 600 with 36 000 to the army and 8 600 to the marine corps to meet planned strengths. Navy offers facilities to speed defense production for urgent army navy and air force contracts. Readers ask about GI bill course repeats NSLI taxation death compensation for a veteran's child and disability rating appeals with answers confirming no tax on NSLI and entitlement rules for posthumous allowances and appeals.
About 5 000 VA employees will be dropped from the agency payroll by October 10, 1951 due to budget limits for the 1952 fiscal year. The cut covers nationwide administrative staff, with medical personnel at 151 VA hospitals exempted. Two new distribution centers will supply hearing aid batteries and stump socks directly, speeding delivery and replacing regional office distribution.
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