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Show PAGE TWO THE DRAGERTON TRIBUNE, DRAGERTON, UTAH WEEKLY NEWS ANALYSIS Hew Economy 0. S. Forces Ordered to Stand or Die on Korean Front; Bernard Baruch Urges Complete LVage and Price Controls tr - leaders. One outstanding truth stood out from all the rest: American troops were locked In the battle that would decide the Korean war and possibly the peace of the world for the next 10 to 15 years. As Gen. Eisenhower said, lf our forces in Korea are defeated the entire world will be thrown into another great war. It was a rude awakening tor the American people, but a necessary one, most observers agreed. It was now time for the American people to get down to the bloody, unpleasant job of winning a first class war; EMPLOYMENT: Highest in Two Years Except for farm work, employment in the United States set a two year record during the first week of July with 52,774,000 persons employed. The previous peak was 52,452,000 in July, 1948. The department of commerce estimated 8,440,000 farm workers were employed during the ' first week of July as compared with 9,647,000 In early July, 1949. The increase in employment was attributed to a stepped up production in industries directly related to the nations mobilization drive, most observers believed. Secretary of Commerce Sawyer made this comment on the employment situation: It should be noted that, with the nation again approaching full employment, it may be necessary once more to find ways to expand our labor force to permit the increased industrial production and strengthening of the armed forces requested by the President. He was quick to deny, however, that he had any thought of possible manpower controls in making that statement. BELGIUM: Civil War Belgium appeared on the of civil war two days" verge being spent for the armed forces II returned to after King Leopold and defense, the house appropriathrone the he the beginning at lost -tions committee decided to take World of War II. apanother look at The Social and Liberal parties cut them and it where propriations can. Some observers think the cuts opposed Leopold's return which was sponsored by the Social Chrismay be drastic. A committee spokesman said the tian party and approved by a nagroup had no fixed goal, but was tional election. Upon his return, however, the opdetermined to cancel all appropriaposition organized riots and strikes tions that can be cancelled. This economy drive seemed to in an effort to gain his abdication have wide backing, but observers in favor of his son, Crown Prince were doubtful of the outcome, re- Baudouin. The political picture was further calling that other economy drives confused this session have failed. by two other developThe main appropriation bill car- ments. Leopold agreed, after sev-erdays of national crisis, to delrying funds for most government agencies in the current fiscal year egate his royal powers to his son. already have passed the house and Unexpectedly he about faced and at this writing is nearing a vote in demanded conditions which the opthe senate. position would not grant. As a reIn addition to taking back ap- sult the country was on the verge propriations already voted, a new of civil war. For Leopold it was a shabby endbill could be offered providing more funds and foreign military aid. ing to a story that had begun in' almost unbelievable romanticism 16 years ago. At that time he asATOMIC BOMB: the throne of his father Alcended Won't Be Used a bert, hero of World War I. rein have wondered Many people Leopold might have lived out a cent weeks whether or not the atom- long and unruffled reign had he ic bomb would be used in Korea. not been caught up in tb catPresident Truman has announced it aclysm of, World War II. Th Belwill not be used In Korea, but it gian army he led fought the Gerwas recalled that fhe President has mans 18 days before Leopold sur asserted several times that he rendered. would not hesitate to use atomic bombs to assure the security of the COMMUNISTS: United States. Convictions Upheld As the world situation became The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld more tense, it was obvious that officonviction of 11 members of the cials were carefully avoiding any the Communist party for conspiring public discussion of the use of to teach and advocate a revolution atomic weapons, though strategists have indicated that there are , no in this country. The "If Communist leaders now worthwhile targets for such weapone last resort an appeal to have ons' in North Korea. States Supreme Court the United Another angle of atomic warfare which they will take. If the highest was under consideration by defense in court the land upholds their conofficials, however. Ways and means of stopping any ship from entering viction or refuses to review their American harbors that might be case, they must begin serving jail sentences ranging from three to carrying an atomic bomb were be- five years and pay a $10,000 fine ing worked out. each. Port authorities in San Francisco The Communists based their apand New York have announced all on two arguments: peal ships from Russia or Russian satel1. That the Smith Act was uncon lite nations will be stopped and stitutional because it violated the searched before allowed to enter first amendment and did not apply into those ports. in case their anyhow. Authorities said Geiger counters 2. That trial Judge Harold R. veswould be used in searching the sels. Experts added that the equip- Medina was guilty of so many judiment for setting of an atomic ex- cial errors it was impossible for them to receive a fair trial. plosion in San Francisco or New York harbors would be so heavy and bulky that there should be no difficulty in finding it, even under other cargo. This activity on the part of U. S. officials indicated a real worry over possible atomic attack on this country and that every precaution is being taken to safejaard against such an attack. Strike-tor- n With an eye on the huge amounts Elder statesman Bernard Baruch spoke his mind (and the mind of a great segment of the public) to the (Editor's Notst Whea opinions srs la these columns, they expressed are those of Westera Newspaper Unions news asaljrsts and not nee essarlly of this newspaper.) Battle Lines despair. And to the awakening American public came another shock. The commanding general in Korea, Lt Gen. Walton H. Walker, said: There is no point in not telling the simple truth, which is that the war has reached its critical stage. The American army had retreated as far as it would retreat. General Walker said. He gave one order die. to his trootfsf Stand Americans were shocked by his flat statement that his army must win or die where they stood without hope of surrender or retreat and a mass evacuation as at Dunkerque. And in Korea the G. I. has a question for the war correspondents: Are -- you telling the folks back home the truth that it is a tough and hard fight, and we need more help at once? That was the situation as 120,000 Communists began a steady attack upon U. S. positions. Along the entire front, stretched in an arc from Yongdok on the north to Hadong on the south. Communist troops hammered at American lines. Four U. S. divisions, none at full strength, with the aid of some South Korean troops, the exact number unknown, slugged it out with the invaders. American supplies and reinforcements were rushed to the battle area, but if they would be enough and in time was still the question uppermost in the minds of military Tuesday, August 15, 1950 non-milita- ry For many Americans, who had been inclined to look upon the Korean war with indifference and an attitude of "business as usual, there came a rude awakening during the fifth week of the conflict. Casualties began to arrive from Korea, youngsters without legs and arms, bullet-riddle- d young men who kept their eyes dosed as they were transferred from planes to ambulances, boys who did not wish to talk or be quoted. To the millions who had no brothers and fathers and husbands in Ko rea, the scenes brought back frightening pictures of World War II, memories of days filled with tears and prayers, and sometimes, utter s . A' desperate all-opash by North Korean Communists, aimed at Taegu, center of Amer lean defenses in Soath Korea, is underway. The Red forces hurled nine divisions against the allied line. U. S. forces gave ap Hadong (1) and fell back to Chinja. Hamyang (2) was under heavy attack. In the Yondong (3) and Ilamchang (4) sectors, the U. S. first cavalry and South Korean troops blunted a powerful Communist assault. at SABOTAGE: self-restrai- nt self-discipli- 7 U. S. Starts Drive ne ut The Federal Bureau of Investigation was back in the news with the announcement of two new arrests of spy suspects. They were identified as Abraham Brothman, 37, and Miriam Moscowltz, 34. The couple was arrested after Harry Gold, confessed atomic spy, asnamed the man as his one-tim- e sociate in espionage activities for Russia. Miss Moscowltz is a partner In'Brothmans engineering firm. Meanwhile, the government started a campaign to catch and prosecute spies and saboteurs. J. Edgar Hoover, F. B. L director, said each citizen can play an important part in stopping Communists who would bore from within. The citizens job, he said, is to report quickly to the F. B. I. any evidence of subversion or sabotage. And Attorney General McGrath announced that the justice department intends to be ready for any evidence that might be turned up. Effective October 1, he said,' four federal grand juries Instead of the usual two will be kept on duty in Washington., Ale a st one grand jury will be used exclusively to deal with charges of subversive activity. Although Hoover asked each citizen to supply the F. B. I. with any evidence of sabotage, he also issued this warning: The F. B. L wants facts. Dont bother If with rumors or malicious gossip or your own personal opinion. He added, The F. B. I. is as near to you as your telephone. PLANES: $4 Billion Order As the Korean war developed it became obvious to all observers tat the United States air force has the best planes in the world. That superiority will be increased. The air force has announced 200 manufacturers have been ordered to be- gin work immediately on nearly $4,-4million worth of new planes and 00 parts. senate banking committee when he urged congress to freeze all wages, prices and rents, boost taxes, and ration essential goods in a broad program to mobilize' the nations economic strength. In his clear ani determined way, Baruch asked the question that has been in the mind of the average citizen since prices began to rise after the Korean war started: Shall we do now what we know will have to be done later, and thus hasten the victory of peace? Or shall we fumble and falter and invite defeat? Baruch, who played an important part In economic mobilization in two wars, urged: Priorities and allocations as proposed by the President. Elimination of profiteering. Higher taxes. Effective price, wage and rent controls. Power to ration scarce civilian essentials where necessary. The postponement of all less essential works. A reduction of unnecessary public and private expenditures. Every effort to Increase production. Also, the development of substitutes for things in short supply. Control of all exports and imports. Conservation of whatever is scarce. And organized among the people the enlightened to accept the denials which winning the peace entails. Congressional leaders seemed divided on Baruchs plan even if the public was not Said Sen. Robert A. Taft, "he "wholly disagrees' with the elder statesman who, he assert ed is for all-odictatorship. A Considerable secrecy enveloped the details of the order. Manufacturers .were authorized to announce the number of additional workers they would need to fill the orders, but they were prohibited from disclosing the type of production, the number of units, the dollar value of the orders, or other information relating to the contracts. RUSSIA: Returns to U. N. The Soviet Union ended its boycott of the United Nations as Deputy Foreign Minister Jacob A. Malik took over the council chair for August. The democratic nations of the world immediately raised the question? why had the Russians called off their walkout, esat' this time. pecially There appeared many possibilities, the most important of which was a belief the Soviet Union would attempt to sabotage the work of the council. Other observers pointed out that the Stockholm Peace Petition campaign by the Soviet Union had failed and the Russians must now try something else. The security council offers an ideal place for a peace move. Still another possibility presented by observers was founded on the belief by the Russians that the Communists may win the Korean war CANDY: soon and that the Kremlin decided Important Food Item to step back to the council and de Candy has become one of the namand peace at that stage. tions important food items and Americas sweet tooth demands an INDUSTRY: average of 17 pounds of candy per capita each year. Higher Profit Rates This figure is taken from a book The Federal Trade Commission just published by Edwin J. Brach, reported that 17 of 25 major U.S. Chicago candy manufacturer, who manufacturing industries had high- reports on Americas candy-eatin- g er profit rates in 1949 than in the habits. Using figures from the deprewar year of 1940. partment of commerce, he shows Most striking increases in the that candy is an important food rate of return weremoto?VehIcles item in the American family budfrom 17.3 to 29.6 per cent, biscuits get. and crackers from 8.7 to 16.8 perOn a per capita basis each Amercent and bread 7.6 to 15.3 per cent. ican eats almost seven pounds Percentage rates were based on more candy than butter annually; stockholder s investment after taxes. almost 10 pounds more candy than Others showing increases , were cheese; about 11 pounds more candy dairy products, linoleum and felt than hiargarine; nine pounds more base, paper and allied products, in- candy than cereals and only 2 dustrial chemicals, rayon, petro-leu- fewer pounds of candy than coffee. flat glass and glassrefining, Citing figures from the Bureau " ware, abrasives, asbestos and re- of Human Nutrition and Home Ecolated products, blast furnaces, steel nomics, the Brach report showed works and rolling mills, tin cans, that the average family spends 25.2 office and store machines, and de- cents per week on candy in food vices, electrical machinery, motor stores alone compared to 23.7 cents vehicles and matches. for canned juices, 21.5 cents for The industries showing lower cakes, 19.8 cents for shortenings, profit rates in 1949 were cigarettes, 18.7 cents for soups and 16.3 cents cigars, soap, wool carpets and rugs, for white flour. nonferrous metals, and engines and Almost half of the candy purturbines. chased today is sold in food stores. six-mon-th so-call- ed so-call- ed m al " Primary Winner Re'b. Mike Monroney defeated Sen. Elmer Thomas in a runoff primary election, and thus won the right to represent the Democratic party in the November senatorial election In Oklahoma. Democratic nomination in Oklahoma Is tantamount to election. MACHINE TOOLS: Aging Alarmingly The nations population isnt alone In growirfg older. Machine tools are, too, and at a rate that a wartime production expert finds alarming. Our industrial equipment is deteriorating so rapidly that the nation could be placed at a serious disadvantage in an emergency," said William L. Batt, president of SKF Industries, Inc., and former war production board chairman. Released by WNU Features , |