Food prices rise as war news outpaces policy debate
The AP notes food costs jump ahead of war news with a broad buy-up of commodities for future delivery led by firms seeking inventory insurance for a likely higher winter. Distributors push precautionary buying while grocers urge pricing closer to replacement costs. experts foresee no immediate rationing despite looming shortages.
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Associated Press
American Institute of Food Distribution
Institute
Look In a Mirror Our Reverses Draw Criticism Abroad
Officials and critics focus on Defense Secretary Lewis Johnson after his insistence, with President Truman's approval, that military spending stay within a 14 billion budget in Korea. The announcement fueled a flood of criticism over wartime policy and budgetary choices.
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Johnson
Korea
Alsop Brothers
Columm
Truman
Defense
Lewis Johnson
Bug Dust Brutally Snatched By Police In Court House Square
A vivid account portrays Bug Dust seized by two policemen at his office, subdued with clubs, and paraded to Court House Square. He endures shaming in stocks and shoe removal by the Brush Brothers, described as the worst indignity to his proud, immaculate image.
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Old Bug
Courthouse Square
Heber Street
Frogey Bottom
Brothers of the Brush
Tor
Beau Brummit
Bug
Buc
Bug's liberties loom as emissaries seek Governor's aid
By Thomas F. Stafford a Mountaineer trapped by Brush Brothers plans salvation and a failed appeal to Governor Okey. An emissary flies to Charleston then Fort Knox to plead for Bug and liberties as warlike talk and defiance rise amid confusion and bleak prospects.
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Brush Brothers
Charleston
Okey
Bug
Kanawha Boulevard
Fort Knox
Nur Gead Buz
No Scarcities In U S Brannan Calls To Hoard Stop
Secretary Brannan said the United States still has an overflowing larder and urged the public not to hoard, noting bread price increases as unjustified. He expressed concern over government stocks of butter cheese dried eggs dried milk and potatoes and urged timely action to prevent price rises.
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United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Brannan
Bucket Seat Torture Returns in Air Travel to Korea
Hal Boyle writes of the U S Air Force bucket seat as a torture rack on flights to Korea. He recalls four hours in a hard aluminum seat, with passengers strapped in despite comfort hopes, then disembarking in Japan to endure a long wait for the next leg. He jokes about craving steak dinners and baths after more than one long flight.
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Don Whitehead
Hal Boyle
Korfa
War
Air Force
New York
Tokyo
Mae West
Korea
United States
Japan
Truman
Government tightens VA home loan aid a bit
The Nation Today reports a Truman order broadening down payments and closing costs for VA backed loans. Veterans may still obtain guarantees with no down payment from supervised lenders, but require five percent when using non supervised lenders. Closing costs now charged to the veteran. FHA loans end after Sept. 20.
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Slippore
Congress
Census 1950 figures show U S population around 130 million
The Census Bureau estimates the 1950 U S population at about 130 5 million, with nearly 19 million over 40. Preliminary state results hint at reapportionment changes and one new representative per 344 000 people, led by California’s surge and New York’s modest gain. A Fayette County health event on X‑ray screening runs today 1 to 3 pm.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
United States
District of Columbia
Congress
Pasterfice Committee
Whic Shoes Co
Fania
Hase of Representatives
Flenres
Cathefornia
California
New York
Fayettave
Fayette County
Tuberculosis Association
The New South orator examines schooling aims
The piece surveys Southern education policy, regional higher education plans, and landmark court rulings. It notes 1941 and later costs to equalize facilities, Gaines and Sweatt decisions, and debates over regional schools versus local option. Prominent names include Esther McCreary, Heman Sweatt, Lloyd Gaines, G. W. McLaurin, Aubrey Williams, and Preston Warren.
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North Carolina
Kentucky
Board of Trustees
Mississippi
Southern
Sta Work Conference On
Tis
South
Gaines
Southern Governors’ Conference
Board of ‘Control
Southern Regional ‘Council For Education
Shesetare
Miss McCready
Nurse
Meharry Medial College
Nashville
Tenn
Miss McCreary
Supreme Court
Whate Nursing School
Mehar
Miss Me
Cready
United States Court of Appeals
John E. Ivey, Jr
Board of Control
Maryland
Texas
Heman Marion Sweatt
University of Texas Law School
Oklahoma
G. W. McLaurin
University of Oklahoma
Lloyd Gaines
University of Georgia
McCready
Atskuita University
Southern Conference Educational Fund, Inc
Aubrey Williams
Montgomery
Ala
Johnson era cuts leave Korea air war vulnerable
In a sharp indictment, the article argues President Truman’s wartime shift is masked by Louis Johnson’s defense cuts. It contrasts Pearl Harbor air力量 with Korea day production, claims Johnson reduced airframes and tactical air squadrons, weakening close air support and heightening risk against Soviet pressure. It warns that Joint Chiefs chose to preserve strategic airpower at tactical airpower’s expense, risking outcomes in Korea.
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Joseph and
Stewart Alsop
Washington
United States
Truman
Congress
Louis A. Johnson
Korea
Pearl Harbor
Wearl Harbor
Hitler
Ojo
Johnson
James V. Forrestal Levy
Air Force
Air Policy Board
Naval
Marine
United States Air Force
Saft
Marine Air Arm
Forrestal
America
Europe
Two Boone Couples Seek Marriage Permits
In Boone County two couples applied for marriage licenses. Merrith Wilko, 25, and Edith Mikel, 26, both residents of Beards Fuck, sought a permit, as did Hannah 36, of Mont- Bom Sen, and Margaret Mead rows, 80, of Winding Guilt, with permits issued Friday to the latter pair.
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Boone County
Evncenes
Count & Office
Ernoun
Merrith Wilko
Merrit
Wid Edith Mikel
Beards Fuck
Atub
Henry Mikel
Hannah
Mont- Bom
Sen
Wiliam Haressh
Margaret Meadrows
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U.S
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