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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
5
The author argues Americans face greater peril than ever and must sacrifice to resist Soviet imperialism. Since Truman’s Korea decision, the nation will lean into extended mobilization for the next decade, with leaders possibly lagging behind public awareness of the danger.
A columnist argues President Truman acted on moral principle and foresight, despite political noise. He contends Truman anticipated outcomes, resisted advisers, and made decisive moves to secure a beachhead at Pusan without waiting for better tools.
The record traces President Truman’s push for stand-by controls in 1949 including price ceilings on scarce commodities in January and February economic messages and a stabilization bill draft. He reiterated the need for powers in March press remarks and again in January 1950 urging consumer credit regulation and commodity speculation limits with Federal Reserve authority over banking reserves.
The NSRB and other officials weigh how far to mobilize resources and manpower. They favor general readiness but argue against scaling up to a 14 million-strong war footing given current forces and ongoing production and supply needs.
Grandmother Dorinda discovers the Dorinda in the house is not her granddaughter from Paris and demands to see a childhood scar. Dorinda’s wrist remains smooth, triggering fear and revelation about a hidden identity. Edward learns Dorinda’s ruse and recalls a past danger threatening their perfumed secrecy after five months.
Edward clashes with Fay over deceiving his ill mother about Dorinda's death while Dorinda suspects Edward's hidden motive. Edward insists on secrecy, fearing exposure and clinging to a fragile plan, as Fay questions their actions and the mounting danger to the mother.
In a tense domestic scene Doctor Evans tends to Aunt Lucy after a shock while Dorinda, Fay, Harvey, Lana, and Edward probe family secrets. Edward deflects questions about his mother’s health as Harriet and Lana react to the unfolding crisis and misunderstandings.
Dorinda learns Mrs Thorndyke died in sleep after Dr Evans warned of shocks, Edward and Dorinda cope with grief while nursing staff prepare to tell Mr Thorndyke. Carol breaks the news to Dorinda and Fay prepares to inform him, signaling a somber family moment.
A discussion on whether sisters can be mutual friends depends on age gaps and competition. Older sisters may adopt a maternal role and foster affection, while close ages breed jealousy. Brothers face less rivalry due to outside interests. adoption raises questions from peers. Indirectly, yes for adoption when no choice exists, and risk of illness if one avoids responsibility.
A physician describes rapid recovery after thyroid removal for exophthalmic goiter and discusses non surgical options. Propylthiouracil is highlighted as a reliable drug with a starting dose of 150 mg daily divided, then tapering to 25 to 50 mg for six months or more, guided by basal metabolism tests. Suitable for moderate goiter, high surgical risk cases, teens, elderly, heart disease patients, and those refusing surgery.
Myxedema is a common cause of mental illness due to thyroid deficiency. Penicillin and germ-killing methods will reduce eye ear nose and throat surgeries in the future. Signs of melancholia include slow movement speech and reactions, glassy stare, appetite loss and weight change, nervousness and insomnia. A small portion of any group shows a higher rate of accidents.
A wry observational item notes that people with free time often seek out those who lack time. The humor contrasts leisure with busyness and hints at social dynamics in casual encounters.
The central committee chairman hears reports from country committees predicting a strong fall for the GOP. A Warwick county report says they will elect the probate judge and pivot on a Democratic candidate described as missing an arm and the Republican nominee as paralyzed from the neck up.
George Ade finished his after dinner speech at a gathering of notables. A well known lawyer and amateur wit rose, stuck his hands in his pockets, and joked that a professional humorist being funny was unusual. Ade replied with a datelike line about lawyers and pockets.
A humorous exchange notes cyclical fashion trends as Chinese women shift from trousers to skirts while American women move from skirts to trousers, illustrating recurring wardrobe reversals and public interest in new styles.
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