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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1950
Page
2
A columnist urges Congress to pass Hoover Commission recommendations to simplify government, cut waste, and save nearly four billion dollars yearly. He calls on service clubs and community groups to press representatives, arguing nonpartisan public support is needed before adjournment.
The piece argues Brooklyn Dodgers under Burt Shotton, Branch Rickey managed, have the depth to win the 1950 NL title by a wide margin. It praises their pitching catching outfield and farm system while noting star dearth after Musial Williams DiMaggio. It contrasts past pennant races and recalls pitchers throwing 350 to 400 innings.
A transcript shows a mayor and police chiefs quibbling over race betting with jokey exchanges and a scratch list remark. It also cites comedians Berle and Hope, Jean Arthur lookalikes, and various quips about races, wakes, and jokes.
The piece argues that most politicians aim to win by any means, rejecting the idea that elections should be settled by mere consensus or policy appeasement. It emphasizes competition over unanimity in the upcoming congressional races.
Pattern No 1956 is a centire perforated pattern in sizes 11 to 18. It includes 2% yards of 39 inch eyelet and 25 yards of plain fabric in size 12. This item appears as a textile notice for sewing graduation attire.
A husband asks a divorce question to an adviser who confirms grounds exist after confirming the marriage status. The exchange highlights a blunt take on marital dissolution.
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