Reds Seek Fresh Advances in Korea Amid Rising Living Costs
The column notes Communist gains in Korea despite reinforcements and air strikes, with Yongdong Mokpo and Yongdok exchanges, while U S and UN forces push back toward Pusan. Pentagon officials now foresee a longer war with possible spring offensives and up to 200000 troops, despite some optimism from Gen MacArthur. Truman urges mobilization steps.
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Korea
Truman
Yongdong
Fallen Taejon
Mokpo
Yongdok
South Korea
Pusan
U. S
U.S
Douglas MacArthur
United Nations
Pentagon
Rising prices spark fear of rationing in war era
Prices climb since the Korean war began causing hardship for low income Americans. Hoarding and quick profit by retailers raise costs across sugar coffee flour lard eggs meat and more. Truman proposes $10 billion mobilization and anti inflation controls while calling for expanded war production and conscription.
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America
Dallas
Texas
Truman
Congress
United Nations
Defense
Johnson
Unemployment Drops 30 Percent Under State Laws
The labor department reports a 30 percent decline in unemployment insurance beneficiaries from January to June under state laws amid broad price increases and economic changes. The data highlight fewer people drawing unemployment benefits with the midyear shift.
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Labor Department
U.S. Population Estimated at 150 Million in 1950
The Census Bureau reports the 1950 population at about 150.52 million, nearly 19 million more than 1940, marking the largest 10 year rise in history as figures await final official verification.
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United States
Census Bureau
Food Supplies Seen Plentiful Despite Price Rise
Government statements from President Truman and the Agriculture Department claim the nation has ample food stocks and high production outlooks. Despite this, buyers complain of higher prices and calls for rationing, while officials note plentiful dairy eggs poultry and potatoes with meat output expected to edge up in 1950.
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Truman
Department of Agriculture
Department
Auto Industry Forecast Faces Sharp Production Decline
A spokesman predicts a steep drop in automobile industry output over five months as war demand shifts steel and critical materials away from civilian cars. Dealers report rising orders and waiting lists while analysts revise 1950 vehicle totals downward from prewar projections of about 7 million to the uncertain current year total with 4,255,373 built so far.
Taft urges universal taxes to fund long Korean War cost
Senator Robert Taft calls for immediate broad taxes to cover a sustained US defense bill tied to the Korean War. He warned the conflict may cost 10 to 20 billion dollars annually for 10 to 15 years, urging taxpayers to shoulder the entire burden. Leopold III returns to throne amid unpopularity over wartime conduct and his marriage to a commoner.
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Robert Taft
Ohio
U.S
Taft
Congress
Leopold III
Glass rods in angling and their making methods
Wright and McGill describe three glass rod types solid core hollow core and wood core and explain the manufacturing steps from glass fibers to final rods. The article notes performance traits such as shape square rounds and octagonal, durability in salt water, and fast action for fighting large fish.
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Wright & McGill Company
Denver
Colorado
A. D. McGill
Wright & McGill
Salmon spreading to northern waters in past years
Due to their repute and ability to survive in cold deep lakes, land locked salmon have been introduced into many northern waters. Each season sportsmen from the United States Canada and Europe visit select salmon rivers and lakes to take them.
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United States
Canada
Europe
Sewing Circle Patterns Charm in Fitted Yoked Dress Styles
Sewing circle presents pattern No 8613 for sizes 14 to 46 with wing sleeves and 4 1 4 yards of fabric. Includes fall and winter Styl ist book offer for 25 cents. Grade School yoked style pattern No 8612 for ages 4 to 12 with three quarter sleeves and pocket flaps.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Princess Philip Wins Early Naval Commands Amid Rise
Prince Philip, 29, slated to command the anti aircraft frigate Magpie in August after a swift rise through the ranks. He currently serves as first lieutenant of the destroyer Chequers at Malta and recently returned to active naval duty. The Magpie carries four six inch guns eight two pounders and pompon AA guns with a 186 crew.
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Princess Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Admiralty
Philip
Chequers
Malta
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