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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
8
A reflective column argues the United States must mobilize resources and endure hardships to confront Soviet imperialism and growing Communist influence. It cites Truman era policy moves on price controls drafts and federal powers, warning Congress and the public that full national mobilization may be required to deter aggression and sustain defense.
On Korea's fifth liberation anniversary Communist and United Nations maneuvers signaled a near showdown. Pohang captured, airfields evacuated, and 60,900 Reds massed for a push east of Taegu while U S Marines push toward Chinju. American jets bomb North Korea as Tiny Tim missiles claim rail and bridge damage. Back home, a broad mobilization bill sails through the House, broad authority to set wages, prices, rationing, and credits awaits presidential action. Ethel Rosenberg tied to spy ring arrest. bail set at $100,000.
Delegates at the United Nations Security Council express anger as Russia’s Jacob A Malik blocks action during two weeks of his chairmanship. Western members, led by Warren Austin and Sir Gladwyn Jebb, escalate attacks on Kremlin policy while Malik defends Russia and even acknowledges old Soviet arms amid the Korean War dispute.
Four foreign relations committee Republicans Wiley Smith Hickenlooper and Lodge indict Democratic diplomatic failures saying U S policy invited Russia to seize ground in China Korea and Formosa They demand immediate steps to regain initiative and warn of armed forces disintegration in 1945 They plan a documentary white paper for congressional campaigns to support their position.
The Commerce Department announced that national production rose to an annual rate near 270 billion dollars in Q2 1950, the highest ever. This compares with 254 billion in Q4 1949 and 263 billion in Q1 1950, marking a sharp increase.
Henry A. Wallace announced his resignation from both the Progressive party national and executive committees. Once a Republican, Democrat, and progressive candidate, he notes the party’s leftward stance as a reason and reflects on past presidential bids and New York votes affecting the 1948 election.
The Senate Finance Committee endorsed higher individual income taxes amounting to about 3 billion dollars to cover Korea war costs. The plan raises withholding from 15 to 18 percent after exemptions, with higher rates applying to all income in 1951 and beyond. Servicemen would mostly avoid tax only within war zones.
Russian Radio mocked University of Michigan football, claiming players are driven to hospital or cemetery by greedy promoters. The U.S. Voice of America offered a season pass to accredit Russian correspondents to attend all Michigan games, promising no expense for powers or wreaths.
The report describes a Korean War clash near Pohang and near Waegwan with Reds massing tanks for an attack, a fight at the Pugomg-oi bridgehead, and the U S Eighth Army advance near Chinju halted at its outskirts while Churchill argues for a united European army as the Council of Europe approves an eight eight to eight vote.
Sewing circle news offers pattern No 8002 with an apron and a girls frock for ages six to fourteen. Describes sizes 34 30 38 40 42 34 48 and fabric needs including one yard for small sizes. Send 35 cents for the Fall and Winter Stylist pattern bundle with color vivid design notes.
Practical kitchen tips cover tenderizing steak with water and vinegar, making bread crumbs from stale bread, catching crumbs in a bag, reusing waxed milk cartons for crumbs, cooling eggs after boiling to separate shell, molasses for lamb flavor, beating egg whites and yolks separately for fluffy omelets, vinegar in boiling water to keep egg white firm, and vinegar preventing aluminum pots from discoloring.
Bill Nelson of Salt Lake City, a mail carrier, was stopped by a woman on his route who asked for her mail. He cheerfully retrieved a letter for her, then returned it after she claimed it was only an advertisement. The next day she owed 35 cents COD and refused to part with a 60 cent note for change, leaving Bill with the package and a stubborn stand.
A collection of vintage quips and anecdotes with lines about finding an ideal husband and a shy actor Philip Merivale at his first Hollywood shoot. Included are jokes about choir singing, an organ, and a hospitable host serving a late night guest.
The PATTERN offers actual size cutting guides for shaped parts and a simple mechanism to ring a bell. Includes painting transfer patterns to make a perfect jab. Complete pattern 20 priced at 7 cents. From WORKSHOP PATTERN SERVICE, Brewer i Bedford Hilla, New York.
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