The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1951-04-26

means less chance Of total war -; Bonn-"Most Germans believe that
States in a general war"
THE PRESS-Back of the national scene the home town press took
a more temperate view of the incident than expressed by the thousands
of kilograms that were received by senators and congressman. The home
town editors we're concerned about constitutional! rights and which IS more
important to world peace, Asia. as believed by Macarthur or Europe as
A survey Of IS leading newspapers in the daily field showed this
division of opinion: Truman right, So; Truman wrong 2; neutral "A ae
daily press, too, wa deeply concerned over issues concealed in the first
blast of tempers.
THE coNGRESS-And while the -TrumanMacArthu controversy
ragged along the Main Streets of the nation. the debate reached the boil
ing point in the house and senate. 1t can be said with all truthfulness that
the people of the United States, stripped themselves of what little dignity
remained after three years Of battling over domestic and foreign issues.
The debate. for the most part was along party lines with the Hepuo-
lcans backing Macarthur and the Democrats plugging the President.
dcahons, however, that the two parties might get together for a sweep
ing investigation of the administrators far eastern policy.
= ANOTHER LONG WATT-Whne the nation talked Of the Truman:
Macarthur controversy, the house passed its version of a draft bill. But
the mothers and fathers in the small towns of the nation appear in for n
other long wait before they learn the fate of their sons.
The measure now goes to a housesenate conference committee that
hs. the senate version of a draft The conferees face a long INT hard
two measures pose the greatest obstacle to quick agreement. There
are. however. numerous other conflicts that will require time to adjust
At the moment it appears very likely that a compromise bill might
not become law much before July 9. the expiration date Of the present
selective service act.
FARM MACHINERY oUTPUT-The long-awaited cutbaek in farm
equipment output is expected during the next three months, industry
spokesman reported, with production of about rs per cent OF the indus
trys capacity. Production of farm tractors for the first quarter OF TINS
duce schedules.
In the corresponding months Of 1850 the total was 1882 units: Inc
increase was attributed to use Of materials stockpilsd n during Il. rst, = III y
taeturers. are having difficulty securing quantities to keep pace with pro-
duchon schedules.
DEFENSE JOBS GO BEGGING-Thep people of the home towns OF the
nation are not rushing into defense jobs as fast as some government asen'
chs desire.
Robert C. Goodwin, director Of the bureau OF employment security
reported that $4,000 untitled jobs clog the rolls Of state employment Oh
fees as the nations defense program shifts into second gear.
The untitled jobs are for workers in professional managerial skmea,
service, clerical and sales. semiskined. and unskiled nelos. innS7s
states reported openings.
DECISION SOON-S Since March s., when deputies o Great brnan.
France. Russia, and the United States began meetings IN Paris IN % OF
agreeing on an agenda for another foreign ministers rssoS aGef fen a. n
people in the home towns of America have waited patiently pr an LII
nouncement that perhaps the big four could get together.
A decision should be reached any day now and n oemocraus Iauons
believe the Soviet Union will agree to the conference. 20. unpio ms
believe the Russians Will agree for three reasons: I'd 10 stan. OF a
cas- nut a brake on hi accelerated defense programs ct the free ma
tons of the Atlantic alliance; cd To exploit and widen Whatever dn1er-
important policy issues, If possible; and Cd 10 Isl me proposed OF
ference, bound to be ont. of the most widely reporleo evenS In feeen'
history as n organ 81 propaganda for Soviet peace aims" $500