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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1950
Page
12
A Salt River valley irrigation farmer compares leaks in his water system to international crises such as Korea and Soviet influence. A columnist friend ponders naming the farmer as secretary of state, while other notes critique inflation, taxation, and Washington legislation.
A World War II era letter criticizes leaders for poor public relations and delay in declaring World War III risks. The author argues Korea marks a major conflict with Russia, urging unity and action beyond petty politics as the United States faces a critical war moment.
The Denver Post uses a reporter in enemy uniform to mock wartime bravado as other papers dissect public perception. The Cleveland Plain Dealer and Bill Vaughan comment on recognizing roles and wartime attitudes, urging awareness of biases and misplaced heroism.
In a King Features strip scene dated 1950, Mrs. Spelvin and George improvise around an all American script for their sixth anniversary. He plans a luxury outing while she rails at regulations, and they craft a personal speech about love over the book’s dictates.
Automobile publicists created a gold plated leopard skin upholstered sedan as a publicity stunt. The $35,000 car wasn’t for sale and drew hundreds of wisecracks led by Peter Lind Hayes. A Soviet joke about Stalin and the USSR circulated in parody.
The Kansas City Star notes personal income at an annual rate near 216 billion dollars in June as "rolling into American pockets." It warns that figures are before taxes and anticipates stronger results later, including tax impacts to come.
War correspondent C S Anderson in Korea notes scarce chow with limited poultry and pork, hunting wild boar ducks and deer for sustenance. Dogs are at risk for owners and dog meat, while cows are rare and oxen common as pack animals. Garden produce is limited, rice wine weak, and local liquor compared unfavorably to American moonshine.
Washington piece argues the public is not to blame for Korea failures and that the President and top generals bear responsibility for missteps. It notes the 1946 executive memorandum limiting dissent, the Bradley and Vandenberg influence, and calls for accountability amid naval and Marine cuts.
The essay argues top hitters like Cobb Wagner Lajoie and Speaker maintained performance by constant effort. It contrasts Babe Ruth’s home run focus with others who avoided seasonal slumps, noting durable players never endured sophomore years and kept swinging despite setbacks.
A cen sus clerk found figures 121 and 125 in the spaces for age of mother and age of father living. The clerk doubted, and the respondent explained the numbers would be correct if the parents were living, which they are not. The Montreal Star reports the exchange with humor.
A United Press dispatch reports that two units of similar size and terrain faced different fates with close air support. The marines advanced 27 miles in four days with light casualties, while the army, lacking dedicated air coverage, suffered heavy losses. The piece blames U S chiefs of staff politics and calls for accountability.
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