Modern fences and plant diseases threaten old and new farming risks
In a 1949 column, a blend of rural history and science examines how fences block cattle in blizzards, how plant diseases cost billions despite high crop values, and how U.S. budgets and aviation pace shape farming and science. It notes pioneers drifted cattle to Nebraska, then fences trapped them, and discusses disease counts and budgeting shifts.
Diplomatic barometer seen in Austrian peace talks
The State Department marks February 7 as the date for negotiations with Russia over an Austrian peace treaty, aiming to gauge Moscow’s willingness to cooperate with the United States, Britain, and France. Officials hint at a potential New York meeting of the Big Four if Russia acts reasonably, while others caution against overreliance on Austria as a cold war gauge.
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Press freedom and travel bans amid Cold War tensions
Consul Ward balks at presenting双方 sides of the press issue while a Chinese general offers operable artifacts for exhibition. The piece notes Dewey’s Lincoln Day invite, U S fighter shipments to Italy, Panama base talks, and Argentina’s new tourist permit rule as Peron tightens control, mirroring a global climate of censorship and strategic postwar moves.
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Voice Of The People Questioning Rent Control Ties
Dear Editor laments the aggressive Rent Control Board stance in Lorain and questions motives behind urging landlords to seek benefits under the wartime control law Congress may extend. He cites rent freezes, high costs, and alleged unfairness, asking for wage and cost freezes and criticizing confiscation without compensation. He notes many control applications are rejected and mass evictions rise.
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Try and Stop Me in Rockefellers' Circle
Spanish refugees visited John D. Rockefeller Jr. and boasted of riches while a satire on wealth and media salaries unfolds. Heywood Broun recalling his failed bid for higher Tribune staff pay attends a Reid estate weekend where a grand fence goes up, mocking wartime defense spending versus journalism.
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Purchase
Tribune
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King Features
Rent control fears and veteran housing concerns prompt landlord plea
A Westlake Ohio landlord argues rent control harms tenants and owner security. He cites France’s system with high rents and zero vacancies, claiming controls push landlords to sell and trap renters. He urges readers to contact congressmen to oppose continued rent dictation. Chile plans nine radio stations nationwide.
Time Passage Through Memory and History
A look back at events from different eras. The Elyria Chamber of Commerce outlined a 27 objective plan including traffic studies and housing initiatives to promote low-cost home construction. Prime Minister Atlee urged wage restraint to curb inflation during wartime recovery. Five years ago, Soviet forces encircled German troops in Ukraine in a large-scale battle of extermination. Senator Henry Cabot Lodge resigned from the Senate to enter military service.
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