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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1950
Page
3
Analysts note 1949 yields topped most crops, with corn at 3.378 billion bushels and livestock feed at 126 million tons, signaling potential widespread government production controls next year across cotton peanuts tobacco rice potatoes and soybeans.
The U S State Department planned to use comic books to win over non Communist Asia with 260 000 copies sent to South Korea Thailand French Indo China and Indonesia. The 32 page titles feature American heroes and would be distributed with films and library programs in areas under Communist pressure. Pancake Day 1950 US observances and an innovative wind shield umbrella for an amphitheatre headed to Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera are also noted.
Pact defense outlines pooling of weapons data among United States Great Britain and Canada with aims to standardize conventional arms and study advanced tech like guided missiles. No atomic bomb sharing indicated. Includes exchange of operational procedures and incentive techniques, seen as prudent for peace through preparedness. 1,500 reporters named top 10 men of 1949 including Schweitzer Acheson Bunche Seymour Reuther Robinson Koussevitsky Miller Kramer Berle. Critics say selections favored headlines over achievements.
The article cites Jane's Fighting Ships claiming Russia plans three 35 000 ton battleships and a submarine fleet, with cautions about unverified reports. It notes U S and Britain have one battleship between them and mentions upcoming housing initiatives for the middle class.
A practical, self built grain or hay trough for mature sheep designed by H M Briggs of the Oklahoma agricultural experiment station. The plan emphasizes easy construction, a built in floor, and anchoring tips to prevent movement while simplifying cleaning.
Representative Buchanan announced a special House lobbying investigating committee will begin looking into real estate and medical issues. Buchanan chairs the committee which will handle the booking and also investigate other side lobbying.
U S state department officials disclose that the United States will expand training for Japanese diplomats to aid readmission efforts. Plans include bringing hundreds of Japanese parliament members newsmen government officials and students to participate.
County agents nationwide urge caution with sprays, dusts and other insecticides to promote healthy fruit and vegetable growth. While some containers lack skull and crossbones labels, many substances can harm people. The safety message emphasizes precaution in all uses.
Home management specialists outline steps to restore mildewed leather. Wipe with diluted alcohol using one cup of denatured alcohol to one cup water, then wash with mild saddle soap if needed, wipe with damp cloth, dry in an airy place, and finish with a wax dressing.
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