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Show rage SATURDAY, Al'C. TIIE JOURNAL 2 SCANNING THE WEEK'S NEWS i 'ih of Main Street and the World y': I ' Belief Tallis On 'Smooth' Footing As the UN and Red Korean negotiators 11-1- lay-of- s, SECRET AGENT . . . Mrs. Mary Markward, Chesterbrook, Va., housewife, who served as undercover agent in the Communist party for six years for the FBI, testifies before house activities committee. parties-in-powe- list for the voting public. The Administration decided to move quickly for final action on the new defense-productio- n measure, in whatever form it could be shuttled through to replace the original law which expired June 30; is currently in force only through Congressional resolution. The law carries powers for wage and price control, materials allocation, and other measures. Party leaders only hoped they would not have to compromise too much and too often to get the results. REASONABLE d CEILINGS The Washington explosion came in the House as the battle over federal authority to roll back prices opened with loud fanfare. The Administrations willingness to compromise went for naught as farm-arecongressmen balked like the proverbial mule. long-awaite- ... so-call- ed UNPROVEN ANGEL DISCHARGED . . . Stanley Ambor-sk- i, smuggled out of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., by his parents, who charged he received improper medical care, has received a medical discharge. With him is his wife, Shirley, who is at his happy discharge. In New York a federal judge gave evidence that life is becoming tough for Communist leaders in the U.S.; for the second time in a week, the Civil Rights Congress was outlawed as a bondsman in federal court. o The were already out on bond made by CRC, the Reds angel, but Judge Ryan held the Congress had failed to show clear title to bonds; ordered them to find another angel or come back to jaiL dozen-and-tw- MANDATORY SENTENCES in Washington the House came through with overdue attention to the narcotics problem, voicing of a approval bill requiring mandatory jail sentences for narcotics-laviolators. The measure, Senate-bounprovides for one to five year sentences for first offenders; five to ten years for second offenders; and a 10 to 30 losers. The law would apply to both peddlers year term for three-tim- e and addicts; should be a strong weapon to fight one of the nations grave problems. Across the country parents, after watching with growing horror the dope probes and hearings, expressed the hope that here was a strong THIN MAN MUM . . . Dashiell axe to keep the narcotic wolf from the family threshold. Hammett (above) , mystery author, was sentenced to jail by a New AN EYE FOR AN EYE The United States lashed back at Hungary York federal judge for contempt for the expulsion of two American envoys from Budapest two weeks ago; after Hammett, chairman of civil ordered that nation to call home two top diplomats, Peter Varkonyi, legarights congress bail fund, refused tion attachee and Lajos Nagy, charge d affaires. Varkonyi was to leave to answer questions concerning as soon as new immediately, Nagy minister Emil Weil could present Red bail jumpers or where the bail his credentials. funds came from. The move was retaliation for the expulsion of American and other pressure that had caused cessation of U.S. information envoys and educational activities in Hungary. It marked, however, a new low in relations between the two countries relations that had seemed diplomatic improved recently by the release of American businessman Robert A. Vogler. w d, AND THE RAINS CAME As the week began, the most costly flood In the history of the nation moved East from Kansas City along the Missouri river, leaving the gateway to the Southwest strangled with slowly receding waters. Residents along a 400 mile waterway counted the damages. 75,000 or more had been left homeless, 400,000 more otherwise affected. Losses were estimated close to the billion dollar mark, nearly twice as much as that in the 1937 Ohio and Mississippi rivers floods. NO SIGNIFICANCE Navy spokesmen in Washington declared there was no special significance in Admiral Forrest Shermans conferences with Franco in Spain, although sources reported that the U.S. officer sought the use of navy bases in Spain for the U.S. Sixth Mediterranean Fleet. Britain and France, opposing admission Atlantic Pact, came into the open against the of WANTS SALES TAX . . . Charles R. Sligh, Jr., Holland, Mich., presties, said only ident of National Association of Spain into the U.S.-Franc- o presented during National Vegetable Week 1950. At the same time, the average housewife learned more about the importance of vitamins, energy and health building values of vegetables; new she learned recipes for preparing vegetables; and she learned some of the industrys problems of marketing, packaging and transportation. In other words, while the vegetable growers of the nation were telling the story of the industry and its importance upon national economy, the housewife was learning a number of facts that meant better living for her family. With this thought in mind, the average housewife can watch her local newspaper during the week of August 5 this year and take full advantage of vegetable bargains, recipes, and nutrition hints that will be presented by the Main Street merchant in cooperation with vegetable growers and allied industries. There are hundreds of home towns throughout the country located in the center of great vegetable growing areas. Their economy is geared directly to production of potatoes, onions, beets, beans, lettuce, or whatever vegetable is the specialty of the area. To these communities National Vegetable Week is the time to tell their story to the world. In these communities local newspapers, merchants and coops will join in a promotion campaign that deserves the attention of the entire public. National Vegetable Week last year is believed to have produced the following 12 results: 1. Gained strong national recognition for the vegetable growers association through support of newspapers, magazines, radio, television and other media. 2. Increased consumption of vegetables. 11-1- a Before the debate got under way, minority leader Martin and Republican Wolcott (Mich.) leveled charges that the Administration hoped to load the pending control bill with pet socialistic schemes to sneak in the thoroughly discredited Brannan farm plan through a system of production subsidies. Administration forces sought the compromise by offering an amendment to retain the present 10 per cent rollback on live beef prices, but forego other farm rollbacks. Farm bloc speaker Cooley (D N.C.) however, suggested a ban on all farm-pric- e rollbacks including the one already made on beef. Cox (D., Ga.) went further seeking to bar all price rollbacks; on industrial goods as well as farm products. The hopes of the Administration thus lay in finding a way to woo the farm-are- a congressmen and also take advantage of the House leaders promise to help pass a law that will keep prices withinRepublican reason. 5) and home in a period of heavy supply. This message was adequately tic-tat-t- LET'S CHECK THE RECORD Administration forces and Truman backers on Capitol Hill started off the week with an eye to the 1952 elections and a beckoning gesture to the voting public on Main street. Realizing the pressure from Republicans and r forces, the felt it wiser to get everything possible in the way of economic control bills in order to prepare some manner of check- DATE BOOK- - THE READER'S In these days of high prices the food budget of every family is of the utmost importance. Home town housewives are constantly in search of food items and ideas that will provide better nutrition and not wreck the familys budget. For this reason, National will prove to be of greater interest Vegetable Week (August to home towners this year than ever before. National Vegetable Week was originally designed to provide accurate information to consumers, and to increase demand for vegetables in every major market resumed efforts for a cease-fir- e agenda at Kaesong (without the protection of the armed Communist guards), Allied officials expressed the belief that the problem of getting something on the agenda would be quickly solved. There were hints that the talks were going smoother after the f and the situation was more relaxed. The man on the American streets, however, was not too full of optimism. Those who had followed the criss-crospattern of the war and the inevitable breakdown of the initial conferences knew that there was no available sounding board to gauge the pattern of events in Korea. Most Main Street citizens approved the action of Admiral C. Turner Joy, senior UN delegate, in refusing to continue the negotiations until certain Allied rights were recognized. The spark of aggressiveness offered hope that, years hence, we might ask one another who won the war In Korea. 9;, National Vegetable Week Will Produce Food Budget Hinz Allied Olficials Again Expressing HOPEFUL SPECULATION 4, 12-nati- the Communists stood to gain anything. Uncle Sam, however, seemed to be envisioning a limited role for Spain in the future Western defense Manufacturers, urges congress to efforts. Supply and demand: Franco needs arms and ammunition, Amer- put a general sales tax at the facica wants naval and air bases. tory level on all manufactured articles except food. This will make other tax unnecessary. 3. Helped levels. 4. Absence of oversupply reported to have reduced to a minimum waste and loss in markets. 5. Gave hotels, restaurants, and institutions new opportunities for increasing interest and animation in vegetables and created menu challenges. Stimulated vegetables. 6. in Aroused forward-lookinvegetable growers, local and state associations, and gave new basis for pushing association vegetables 7. g membership campaigns. 8. Gave related industry an opportunity to get acquainted with a growing and friendly national agricultural association. 9. Emphasized the interest in research in production, packaging, marketing, and preparing vegetable dishes. Provided new material for news outlets giving basis for continuing publicity on the vegetable business. 11. Firmly established fact that 10. a self-helpi- program in ng agricul- ture can be successful, thus helping to preserve our free enterprise system. 12. Proves that an organized self-hel- p program begets cooperation and support. m 0 0 Jeannies Summer Salad Jean Patchett, Americas top cover girl and first American Vegetable Queen uses everything available in fresh vegetables, chopped finely, except the tomatoes which are cut from bottom to stem in 8 segments. The sauce is an appetizing combination of: 1 cup chili sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 2 diced hard boiled eggs 6 chopped stuffed olives salt and pepper to taste Mix thoroughly and chill well. To serve, place leaf lettuce nest on small dish. Place four saltines on top edges of lettuce. Put ample serving of chopped vegetables over crackers. Add sauce, topped with crumpled roquefort cheese. FARM FASHION SHOW Pennsylvania Department Store Takes Fashion Show to the Farm 'How you gonna keep em down on the farm, after theyve seen changes were made. A runway, from the trailer was soon set up Paree? as well as a microphone, over which Mr. Hess talked about fashion Max Easily, says Hess, Jr., of Allentown, Pa. Just bring Paree highlights, as the models paraded to the farm. up and down the runway. PresentThats exactly what Hess is doing ing a complete summer wardrobe from bathing suits and play clothes with his caravan of fashions taking the latest fashions to the farms of to summer dresses and evening Pennsylvania and New Jersey. gowns, Mr. and Mrs. Farmer and their family were given a complete With the increased cost of transand the limited time which preview of fashion for the summer. portation the farmer and his family have for Although no attempt was made on the tour to sell anything to the shopping in town, this service means not only a saving in time, public, Hess believes its good psybut money as well. chology for men to see how their Aside from these aspects the in- wives spend money for clothes. He terest that a fashion caravan of believes the tours create good will for his store and many of the this kind brings to a community is clothes shown will finally find their tremendous. When the summer edition of the Hess caravan made a way into the homes of the people stop recently at the farm of Horace who have seen them. And so now the department store Kirby of Macungie, Pa., a large part of the rural population turned goes to the customer on the farm. And most merchandisers believe out to see the event. What they that Hess has a wonderful idea. It saw will not be forgotten soon. Out of one of the station wagons may be that the idea will spread piled five attractive mannequins, into the west where distances made and disappeared into one of the shopping trips to town few and far trailers wherein the costume between for the average farmer. WNU Features.) (Released by |