Election Change Across Democrats and GOP
News analyst notes post election shifts in both major parties. He cites Wallace’s exit affecting liberal momentum, GOP reorganization, and calls for reform in leadership, while predicting a quicker GOP rebound and ongoing liberal sway in policy outlook as Truman prepares to speak to a reshaped Congress.
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Berlin Berlin Berlin controversy and Truman’s stance
The Berlin blockade continues as the Big Three blame Russia and President Truman signals no talks until the blockade ends. U N leaders seek a broader airing, while Evatt and Lie push for General Assembly action. Predictions focus on winter airlift challenges and U S policy staying firm. Secretary Brannan and economist Bean map farm support gains as 1949 policy shifts edge ahead. Senator elect Clinton Anderson joins the dialogue on postwar farm legislation.
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Farm program outlines and royal birth headlines mix in paper
The piece surveys a Truman era farm program with flexible price floors and storage facilities, plus rural electrification and reclamation aims, contrasting with Dewey. It then covers a London royal birth, Elizabeth II’s heir and Prince Philip, and ends with a VA warning on education payments and GI loan defaults.
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First Aid to Ailing Houses Q&A on flooring and roofs
Roger Whitman answers reader questions on home repairs. For worn asphalt trailer floors a contractor may remove the layer to ensure a level base for tile. He also notes asphalt roofing cement can seal leaks, but widespread leaks may require a new roof.
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Missing link challenged by new Transvaal find
Anthropologists unveil a cave discovery in South Africa that suggests a million year old creature possibly a man ape who used tools and built fires, offering a clue to early human ancestry and evolution. The bones imply weapon use and fire creation by an ancient hominid.
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Christmas Cigars and Prince Albert Gift Pack
A holiday gift suggestion for women shopping for men includes Camels cigarettes in cartons and Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco in a pound tin. Both wrapped in Christmas packages with space for greetings, easy to order from a well stocked local dealer.
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