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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1948
Page
2
A collection of obscure facts and quips spanning history, science, and culture. Notable items include Hamlet’s long speech count, Oscar Wilde’s full name, quirks about weather prediction, and surprising trivia about prisons, diets, and geology.
Government forecasts show total farmer income this year near the 1947 record of 30.5 billion dollars despite lower grain prices. The figure signals continued strong farmer purchasing and sustained industrial activity, contrary to fears of a slump. President Truman remains confident about re election and dismisses opposition sentiment with a blunt reply.
Editor note states Drew Pearson is on vacation and Robert B. Allen writes the Washington Merry-Go-Round column in his absence. The note attributes the byline to Allen during Pearson's leave.
The United States and Britain plan an Allied airlift to supply Berlin through winter. Current output reaches 4000 tons daily with a target of 4500 tons by October 1, using transport planes, crews, and ground facilities to meet the goal regardless of weather. The breakdown foresees 3300 tons from the U.S. and 1200 tons from Britain.
Congress gave W. Averell Harriman the title United States special representative for European recovery aid. The acronym U S S R mirrors the common abbreviation for the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, prompting wry commentary on the naming.
President Truman told Ameri can Bar association officials during a White House visit that he has studied law for two years and helped make law as a senator. He wistfully added he feels qualified to be admitted to the bar and would likely make a good lawyer.
Inside word says the indictment of 12 Communist leaders undermines a planned walkout to form a separate national labor group. The scheme targeted unions like Electrical Workers and Office and Professional Workers to seed a new outfit. Indictments cooled the drive and altered the plan in the United States.
An American consul in the Russian consulate tries to justify detaining Soviet citizen Ivan Hadenoff, claiming rescue by Moscow while insisting he is protected. The exchange mocks Soviet tactics and includes wry notes about American gangsters and Pravda. Separate items mention New Jersey prison pay limits and a housing bill remark.
Guidance stresses nutritious light meals to supplement dinners, urging planning, stocked fridges with fruits and vegetables, and balanced options like soups, salads, and milk drinks. It promotes recipes and tips from molasses milk shakes to combinations and fruit salads, aiming for healthier, satisfying lunches and light suppers.
The Empire State is New York’s familiar nickname. A royal flush occurs about once in 649 740 deals on average. England has more summer daylight than the United States. South Africa produces the most gold about 400 million dollars annually. The U S does not own the land around the Panama Canal, it is rented.
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