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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1950
Page
2
Western Newspaper Union analysts report progress in ECA field while President Truman signs the Crop Increase Act. Editorial note clarifies opinionated content. The piece discusses defense setup concerns and policy impact.
Four major city leaders denounce the government for dragging its feet on organizing civil defense against an atomic attack. Mayor Elmer F. Robinson of San Francisco calls for immediate total defense, while federal planners push local authorities to take main responsibility with the feds as coordinators. Public leaders demand more information on protective measures, criticizing the administration’s stance as callous amid scare tactics surrounding a potential new war.
The Economic Cooperation Administration outlines two key steps for Marshall Plan countries to gain independence from outside aid by June 1952. Nations should boost sales to the United States and other hard currency areas while liberalizing imports and trade policies to narrow the dollar gap. European payments union and reduced trade restrictions are cited as vital for unification. In other notes, hog markets sold without price supports show prices steady to 25 cents higher, described as normal market behavior by a USDA spokesman. The report also mentions varied farmer and trader reactions and a naval search off California for unidentified submarines, which ended without results.
The president signs an agricultural measure after study, raising cotton acres and peanut planting for 1950, with potatoes relief to await 1951 quotas. The act expands cotton to 1.5 million more acres and peanuts by 50 percent, mainly in Texas and Alabama, while potatoes face future quota conditions. separate note notes American Bible Society launches Japan Bible drive urged by MacArthur, aiming to send millions of Bibles to Japan with donor signatures.
The Navy and Air Force each denied involvement with flying saucers or secret projects. An Air Force spokesperson said no activity could be linked to saucers and cited last December's report that sightings were misinterpretations or hoaxes. The Navy echoed the denial, stressing no experimentation with saucers or saucer-like missiles. The piece notes public belief may still comfort troubled citizens.
President Truman and Secretary Johnson discuss defense strategy and anti communist activities at the little White House in Key West Florida. Johnson wears a hot shirt recalling Solomon in all his glory while the president dons a similar styled shirt for photographs.
Dr Guido Kisch cites a 900 year old Latin manuscript called Biblical Antiquities asserting Adam had a daughter named Noaba. The manuscript, described as the oldest and most accurate version, allegedly names the daughter though no Bible version mentions her.
Secretary Dean Acheson told reporters that Owen Lattimore never worked for the State Department and had little contact with the department. McCarthy claimed Lattimore was a Soviet agent, a charge Lattimore denied in London as unmitigated lies as he debated the senator in Washington.
U.S. High Commissioner John J. McCloy warned Congress that a real crisis looms in Germany. He told a House subcommittee that Soviet pressure stems from perceived strength, not fear of Western forces, and that Germany feels its own power.
The article stresses rapid cooling to 50 degrees or lower after milking to meet Grade A standards. It describes three farm cooling methods water ice and mechanical refrigeration and notes electric coolers use 25 to 30 kWh monthly for 10 gallons daily. A photo shows an improvised timer to boost the ice bank immediately when cans enter cooling.
Thousands of small farm operators have adopted soil conservation, once seen as unaffordable luxury. A 1930s farming magazine recalls advice to cut corn and small grain to keep land in grass and hay, but now many report higher yields and doubled production through conservation practices.
Broilers need water to gain weight and laying hens require it to sustain egg production. Water must be available year round. Farmers long battled ice in winter waterers. a heat lamp over a common waterer, as shown, keeps water from freezing and prevents damp surroundings.
Dry silage subjected to long heat of fermentation loses carotene or Vitamin A. Farmers with multiple silos should fill several days before denting finishes to avoid rattle dry corn being blown into silos.
A breezy sewing note highlights a cool comfortable dress with a scooped neckline. A narrow belt ties softly in front, and the style is praised as easy to sew and flattering.
The spring and summer Fashion offers a complete pattern magazine with fabric news easy to make styles decorating tips and a free pattern printed inside the book Pattern No 1885 is shown in sizes 12 14 0 and 42 with 4% yards of 15 inch fabric. 25 cents.
In India a railroad agent faced harsh scrutiny for acting without orders until a surprising telegram arrived from headquarters. The message warned of a tiger on the platform eating a conductor and instructed immediate wire action.
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