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Newspaper

Polk Progress

Location

Polk, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1951

Page

6

Reds Preach Hate at German Youth Festival and Income Up

The world press highlighted a German youth festival where Red leaders preached anti western democracy to about two million youths, climaxing with half a million Soviet zone youths pledging loyalty to Stalin. U.S. average per person income rose to 1436 dollars while living costs climbed 65 percent and taxes reduced the net gain.

Red Stalin America Berlin Department of Commerce United States Mississippi Delaware District of Columbia

President seeks 400 million flood relief for Kansas Missouri

President Truman asked Congress to appropriate 400 million dollars for rehabilitation and relief to flood sufferers in Kansas Missouri and nearby areas. The plan includes grants loans and immediate aid for those without security. Vice President Barkley sent the measure to key Senate committees to speed action.

Truman Congress Kansas Missouri Barkley Senate Public Works and Appropriations Committees

Price Controls Bring Uncertainty Across Business Sectors

Businessmen on Main Street and factory owners face price control uncertainty as officials delay new act provisions. Congress may reconsider meat Slaughter controls, while OPS enforcement, credit laws, and inventory limits loom. Rent hikes hit firms as clothing and shoe sales rise ahead of fall term. A bumper cotton crop shifts exports policy, hinting at broader industry shifts. Prepared by the Washington Bureau of WNU Features.

Congress OPS Truman Department of Justice Federal Crop Reporting Board Brannam Uncle Sam

Veterans can renew life insurance terms without exam. TB-25 planes planned

The Veterans Administration says life insurance term policies held by veterans or those in service may be renewed for five-year periods indefinitely without medical exams. Air Force plans reconditioning of WWII B-25s at Birmingham center, converting stored planes to TB-25s for twin-engine pilot training. Navy seeks 189 volunteers from Priority I dentists who paused WWII study programs for service. Read answers to reader questions on disability compensation, VA benefits for dishonorable discharge, widower pensions, and GI bill provisions.

Veterans Administration Air Force Birmingham Air Material Command Ala Crossville Tenn. A G.B.R. Savage Minn C.E.W Sandton W.va Ala.s Sandy Springs

Army Targets Flying Jeep Concept as Sleep Auto Plane

Army research officials study an airphibian vehicle that can function as a plane or wheeled jeep. The project aims to boost ground force mobility under a lasting development program. Meanwhile 3,600 severely disabled veterans now qualify for federal wheel chair home grants under a broadened VA rule.

Army

Trench and Pit Silos Promoted for Farm Storage

Farmers facing high crop and cattle output may need more silage and consider trench or pit silos. They fill quickly and cost less to build though care must be taken in filling and maintaining to avoid spoilage. local agents can provide full instructions before construction.

Forest Summer Home Sites Open to Public

National forests offer summer home sites as part of multiple use policy. More than 16000 families already occupy such sites, with room for additional builders. Permits avoid highway and lake shore views, preserving public access to scenic areas.

Forest Service

California breeder wins Chicken of Tomorrow title

Champion Brotferman Charles Vantress of Live Oak California wins the Chicken of Tomorrow contest earning a 5000 dollar prize. He operates a breeding farm with 100000 hens and has sold eggs and stock nationwide.

Charles Vantress Live Oak Calif Vantress

Farm Scrap Iron Is Needed for Defense

The steel industry calls for more farm scrap iron to keep furnaces running in defense production. Farmers are urged to sell old worn out and broken machinery as scrap to support the program and reduce accident hazards while turning into ready cash.

Mirror of Your Mind and Its Debates Across Psychology

Concise excerpts discuss taking sides versus ignorance, the psychology of nervous stomachs, and infant attachment research. It notes that choosing a stance tests maturity, that digestion can reflect emotional sources, and emphasizes affectionate early bonds and the roots of narcissism as defeat reactions.

HEALTHY LIVING LINK SEEN BETWEEN TEETH INFECTION AND MENTAL ILLS

Article cites a state hospital superintendent who treated mental patients by removing infected teeth and correcting defects. About 40 percent improved enough to return home. Dr S C Anderson notes debate on dental sepsis effects but cites Dr T C Graves linking mouth infections to brain and nerve conditions and urging X rays and removal of infection in mental cases.

Everal S. C. Anderson Anderson T. C Graves City of Birmingham England British Dental Journal Graves

Health Notes on Constipation and Hysterical Patients

The notes discuss constipation as a common complaint and a shortage of psychiatrists. It lists hysteria symptoms such as memory loss, muteness, blindness, tremors, and vomiting, and notes obesity as a poor surgical risk. It also states rheumatic fever in children is the leading cause of death ages five to fifteen and mentions hypnosis as a treatment method by psychiatrists.

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