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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1948
Page
2
A column mixes humorous anecdotes and political quips from a wartime press desk. It sketches remarks by Treasury Secretary Sny der on debt, public figures like Dr. C A Watson and Governor Dewey, plus comic bits about art in mines and radio chatter.
At Rhine Main airfield near Frankfurt GIs describe the Berlin airlift as a rehearsal for future emergencies. Planes and crews from Alaska Texas Panama Hawaii train in a theater where life or death decisions could arise. Army Chief Gen Omar Bradley prepares a Far East tour seen as signaling no early European hostilities.
The FCC plans to ban on air prize contests citing four rules including winnings disclosure and requirement to listen or answer questions on air. The piece notes delays and parallels with NAB codes, plus a reference to ongoing radio rhetoric and policy debates. It also reports on Truman’s White House meeting with Dem congressmen Price and Karsten, predicting a strong farm vote and support for a robust wheat agreement.
U S district attorneys from 21 cities were urged by Attorney General Tom Clark and Housing Expeditor Tighe Woods to prioritize housing fraud prosecutions against veterans. Woods announced an expanded probe force while stressing the government's duty to act. The briefing included broad commentary on radio gambling, FCC reactions sought, and satirical notes on public figures and events.
Late season relishes add zest to meals and are easy to make with family help. Spiced grapes, apple butter, and chow chow are outlined with measurements and steps for boiling, sealing, and bath processing to ensure safety and flavor.
A vintage menu lists Pot Roast with sides and a dessert spread, then provides canning and pickling instructions. Recipes cover clove apples, crab apple pickles, and fruit pickles with steps for peeling, cutting, boiling, and sterilizing jars. The note emphasizes selecting firm produce and keeping vegetables fully submerged in brine.
The piece argues for hard anti Soviet policy, citing suppressive wartime measures and fears of espionage. It critiques Dewey and Truman era responses, warns of Communist influence in unions and politics, and calls for harsh measures against traitors and pro Soviet agents. It also implicates Henry Wallace in efforts to aid Russia and notes a government report on a spy wife.
A collection of home economics hints covers gravy from rice water, storing peanut butter upside down, salting cereals in boiling water for uniform taste, rust removal with scour ing powder and steel wool, boiling water with salt in a double boiler, tweezers or paraffin for pinfeathers on chickens, and peeling off hardened paraffin to remove them.
An ad describes a graceful slenderizing nightdress designed for larger figures with cap sleeves and easy sewing. Complete pattern No 5046 with finishing instructions for sizes 42 44 and 46 costs 20 cents plus name and address.
An old Kellogg advertisement urges constipation relief by daily All-Bran, recommends water intake, and promises double money back if not satisfied after ten days. offers free refund via sending empty carton to Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek Michigan.
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