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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
8
A detailed guide to freezing fruits and vegetables at peak ripeness, with specific handling steps for strawberries raspberries peaches peas green beans and more. Includes prep methods sugar ratios packing guidance and storage times plus a sample menu and tips for quick prep and serving.
A reader from Williamsville New York Kate Bush writes angry about a column urging financially struggling American women to change their lives. Norris defends advice while noting Bush moved to the country for a healthier home life, urging others to seek workable solutions amid rising costs and taxes.
In a Florida Democratic primary 30-year-old George Smathers defeated Sen. Claude Pepper by over 65,000 votes signaling a shift against Fair Deal critics amid debates over creeping socialism and big government. The Texas scene saw Ben Guill win in a 24-year GOP gain, filling Gene Worley’s unexpired term after a resignation, promising a protest voice in Washington.
George Smathers, 39, wins the U S Senate race against Claude Pepper by more than 65,000 votes. Pepper, a 14 year Senate veteran, suffers a setback seen as a blow to President Truman.
The clash over the anti communist drive escalated as President Truman agrees to provide investigators with the complete state department loyalty files on the 83 McCarthy cited cases though FBI records are largely excluded. Tydings notes no adverse reports were sent to top agencies after prior inquiries. Public opinion grows wary of scandal spin as Truman tours the west promoting Brannan program and railing against isolationism using sharp ridic ule of political foes.
Elizabeth Taylor wed Conrad Nick Hilton in a widely publicized ceremony, described as the movie capital's wedding of the year. About 700 guests attended the wedding and around 200 went to a Bel Air Country Club reception.
The 100 day Chrysler strike ends with a union claim of a 10 cents per hour package for pensions and medical benefits. UAW President Walter P. Reuther calls it part of a human crusade for a better tomorrow, while observers note the cost and duration were heavy. About 89,000 Chrysler workers across 25 plants were idle. John L. Lewis says UMW welfare benefits will resume next month after almost a year suspended. Willam Green of AFL proposes CIO unity to coordinate economic, legislative, and political work and seek organic unity.
The 7th Kentucky Derby crowned Middleground the winner and BI Boland of Corpus Christi the rider. Off-track betting neared the record, with total handle at 1,248,026 and the day’s nine-race handle at 3,550,382, suggesting cautious optimism for 1940 despite economic pressures.
Two major announcements concern Germany. Reported that Russia agrees to city-wide elections in divided Berlin, but with conditions. Western powers near agreement to grant Bonn republic near total leeway in political and economic affairs.
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