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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1951
Page
6
Editorial note discusses President Truman declaring a state of national emergency as Moscow threatens Western Europe. The piece analyzes potential implications for U.S. policy and global relations, reflecting on wartime precedents and homeland measures.
President Truman announces a national emergency and orders wage and price controls, higher taxes, longer work hours, and a drive to boost defense production. He creates the Office of Defense Mobilization with wide powers and names Charles E. Wilson to head it, while freezing auto prices and pressing for civilian production cuts to speed armament.
U S Marines of the 1st Division roll into Hambhung after a one day fight to free themselves from a trap set by Chinese and North Korean forces near the Changjin Reservoir. The Kremlin warned Britain and France that arming Germans would violate the Potsdam pact and Western Germany's inclusion would affect alliances. Some see the Soviet note as tactical ahead of a Brussels meeting, while others doubt an all out war is near.
Defense Secretary Marshall told a House appropriations subcommittee at a secret hearing that while he opposes full mobilization now because there is hope WW III may be averted, he believes the U.S. must build up armed forces toward war footing. He did not specify how far mobilization should go though the goal of 2,771,000 under arms by July 1 must rise substantially.
The House passed a defense appropriation of 17.809 billion dollars and sent it to the Senate for action within days. The allocation includes 16.045 billion for the armed services and 240 million for atomic energy, with Truman requesting expanded stockpiles and a second installment shaping up.
UN diplomats press for a cease fire amid a Korean War stalemate. Russia demands full withdrawal of foreign troops while opposing the cease fire. Dean Acheson travels to Brussels as Republicans push for his removal, though the administration backs him.
More than 10,000 striking rail yard workers ended a three day walkout under pressure from President Truman and court and union leaders. The stoppage halted ship shipments and slowed freight, with no wage settlement though a joint bargaining session at the White House followed. Unions sought a 40 hour week and higher pay. a presidential fact finding board proposed 40 hours at 18 cents raise, while union demands reached 31 cents.
Housewives from across the nation competed for thousands in prizes at the Pillsbury event held at the Waldorf Astoria. Des Moines resident Mrs. William E. Brebner is pictured with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor displaying her creation titled The Thing inspired by a popular song.
Former Prime Minister Winston Churchill warned against the view that the atomic bomb should never be used until it is used against us first. He argued that such a policy would amount to waiting to be shot dead.
A vintage menu column touts versatile pancakes for breakfast luncheon and dinner. It includes recipes for corn pancakes buckwheat and whole wheat griddlecakes raised griddlecakes and roll up varieties with plum Damson preserves pineapple sauce and orange marmalade notes.
An old advertisement offers a home remedy for coughs using plain syrup water and Fines mixed with a drugstore compound to yield a pint of medicine. It touts quick relief for colds, soothing throat irritation, and easy breathing. Includes a money back guarantee and a ready mix option called Pinex.
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