White House gifts and AFL drive loom in Washington
The column notes the Beep Freeze gifts controversy reaching the White House with Mrs Truman named among receivers. It links the 5 per centers probe to propriety, then shifts to the AFL plan to raise a million dollars for the 1950 elections targeting Taft and Donnell, with party consequences in a split GOP path. A Syrian coup ends with civilian rule forming a coalition cabinet led by Hashim Atassi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Harry Truman
United States
Vinson
U.S. Supreme Court
James K. Vardaman
Harry H. Vaughan
Truman
Vaughan
President Truman
John Maragon
American Federation of Labor
Ohio
Taft
AFL
Donnell
William‘ Green
Senate
Republican Party
Dewey
New York
Syria
Hassni Zayim
Col
Sami Hennaui
Zayim
Hashim el Atassy
National Bloc
Senate Rejects Cabinet Grade Welfare Plan 60 to 32
The senate defeated President Truman's push for a federal department of welfare with cabinet status by 60 to 32. The article notes Hoover commission recommendations, Taft's critique, and Democratic leader Lucas Willneis's reaction. It also covers Maryland judge Joseph Sherbow's ruling on loyalty oaths and broader implications for government ideology limits. The piece references MacArthur's status as a public relations issue and Ambassador Alan Kirk's Moscow meeting with Stalin as a courtesy call with no immediate comments.
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Senate
Truman
Department of Welfare
House
Federal Security Agency
Hoover Commission
Ohio
Taft
Hoover
Lucas Wllneis
Maryland
Joseph Sherbow
Baltimore
Supreme Court
Sherbow
Communist Party
Jackson
West Virginia
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
MacArthur
White House
State Department
U. S
Alan Kirk
Russia
Joe Stalin
Moscow
Kirk
Stalin
Belgium
Soil mineral myth claims debunked by farming experts
Successful Farming specialists says claims that soil fertility directly cures diseases or prevents conditions like cancer and arthritis are unfounded. They note diet links to heart disease and growth needs for minerals, warning against overstated benefits of soil treatments and mineral-starved produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Successful Farming
Too Much Wheat in Farm Price Support Debate
The National Industrial Conference Board warns that wheat demand is falling and domestic consumption for the year starting July will be the lowest since 1941. Wheat stocks on April 1 exceed any April except 1942 and 1943, while the 1948-49 harvest may be the third largest in history. The United States holds more than a quarter of last year’s crop, making farm price support a growing national issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Industrial Conference Board
U. S
Barkley as Veep Sparks Romance Rumors in 37 year old Widow
Vice President Barkley draws national buzz with Mrs. Carlton S. Hadley of St. Louis as speculation grows he may marry the 37 year old widow. He smiles for photos and attends events with her in Paducah and other towns, while public interest lingers over past royal remarks and a wedding possibility.
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Barkley
Rita Hayworth
Aly Khan
Carlton S. Hadley
St. Louis
Veep
Paducah
Culpepper
Virginia
Navy Relents on Sailor Pants with Zipper and Pockets
After a long complaint traceable to 1797, the navy promises sailors pockets in trousers and a zipper replacement for the 13-button front. The changes, set for June 1952, may be delayed by two more years.
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Navy
Uncle Sam
Contour Crop Plantings Save Soil and Boost Yields
Topsoil can be saved and crop yields boosted by planting crops on the contour rather than up and down slopes. Each furrow acts as a small dam, slowing water runoff and allowing soil to absorb moisture. Contouring with cover crops and adequate fertilization enhances soil conservation.
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Western Newspaper Union
Frank B. Tippins
Miami
Tippins
Don Haynes
Ashland
Ore
D. M. Mauldin
Haynes
Champ Milker
Evelyn Frazer
Watertown
N. Y
Princess Lines
Sewing Circle Needlework
South Wells St
Chicago 7
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
Chicago
Hotel DE Onne
Eniilips Ansas City
Franklin Ave
Winchester
Remington
Browning
L. C. Smith
Savage
Stevens
Fox
Marlin
Mossberg
Ithaca
Iver Johnson
Harrington
Richardson
Parker
le Fever
Goodman's
Faultteso
Farm Chemical
Pioneer
Pioneer Chemical. Corp
Livestock Exchange
Kansas City
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