25 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1948
Page
1
Washington column cites a York PA machinist family earning 53.40 weekly and several households across the nation. It details budget schemes, food costs, and savings methods in Detroit and Washington, noting inflation checks and bargaining, with field reports on family meals and shopping patterns.
Practical Builder notes versatile paint sprays capable of handling any type of paint and hints at forthcoming compact models.
Editor notes opinions reflect Western Newspaper Union evaluators not necessarily the newspaper. Column discusses potential presidential acceptance by Truman and MacArthur if public demand arises amid global tensions and Palestine policy debates.
President Truman and General MacArthur each signaled willingness to accept a presidential nomination if called by the people. Political reaction split along party lines with southern Democrats opposing Truman’s civil rights program. In science news, Dr. Seaborg announced progress toward new atomic fuel using thorium and uranium 233, suggesting thorium could power future reactors.
Leading experts gather to discuss a painless bisection of Palestine into Arab and Jewish states. The United Nations considers a peaceful settlement, while Arab forces vow to resist partition. Western powers outline Ruhr international control and a federal Germany under Marshall Plan, stressing four power cooperation to avert renewed aggression.
Dr. Frank Fremont-Smith warns Americans live with restraint masking potential panic from sensational threats. Any day a fake alarm or rumor of enemy attack could trigger mass panic. Widespread fear of atomic war and gloom primes the public for emotional reaction.
Detro it story reports Imogene Corvette, a 38 year old waitress, thwarted a would be bandit in a restaurant. The man demanded money but Corvette ignored him and used a butcher knife to defend the till, wounding him slightly as he fled. The incident highlights her quick action and calm control.
Conservative leaders study reform plans to cut hereditary peers from about 900 to roughly 300. A committee weighs limiting Lords membership to about 300 with outstanding public service records to counter the Labor government’s plan to curb upper chamber powers.
A Harrisburg reader recalls constipation relief after 30 years of Kellogg's All Bran eating. He credits the cereal with bulk for normal elimination and urges daily use with milk and water. Satisfaction policy offers double money back after returning carton.
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