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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1947
Page
13
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The piece questions Attorney General Toonfark's political aims amid Truman reelection talk and inflation scrutiny driven by calls to curb price rises. It cites Senator Flanders and Rep Sabath amid broader criticism of administration strategy, inflation causes, and European relief plans led by Marshall, urging self-help by European governments.
American and British troops resisted a Yugoslav push into the Free Territory of Trieste as tensions flared just after its creation. Yugoslav units, supported by trained officers, threatened to breach the boundary, but Allied soldiers formed a strong line and prevented entry. Diplomats now face the issue as the standoff cools and discussions begin.
A fragment reflects on American aid for Europe amid calls for relief. The text hints at European self help and salvaging the situation, noting confusion about the contributions and the role of various nations.
The piece explains why disappointments hurt, centering readers as the fall may feel personal. It advises stepping back from analysis, pursuing alternate paths, and storing up reserves such as friendships, hobbies, faith, and wider interests to endure future setbacks.
British Foreign Secretary Bevin spoke on many topics to the British Trade Union Congress but offered no remarks on Palestine despite UN calls for Jewish immigration and a self governing state there. London papers debated Britain's handling of the Palestine issue while UN scrutiny grows.
Senator Ralph E. Flanders at Yale suggested England lend supply new iron ore substitutes from Labrador to shore up dwindling domestic ore. The piece notes steel makers resist expansion, urge long term imports from Labrador Mexico Venezuela Chile and Brazil, and warn of costly inland transport forcing plant moves.
The Senator leading a committee investigating living coals in the East envisions moving the center of industrial gravity from Pittsburgh steel and coal regions to the Atlantic Coast or Gulf Coast. Such a shift would force steel dependent industries like Detroit to relocate, as hauling products to the Midwest becomes costly. The statement reflects a broader situational analysis guiding policy directions.
A critical reassessment of Connecticut's Governor James L. McConaughy follows his honeymoon era. The view shifts from idealized, genial leadership to a measured, middle ground profile highlighting firmness, administrative focus, and a restrained public persona.
American corporations seek new ore sources to avert shortages as taconite and other supply efforts drive potential price increases. Bethlehem Steel ships Venezuelan ore to Sparrows Point, Repub lic tests Adirondack sources, U S Steel eyeing Mexican and Venezuelan prospects, Labrador and Brazil mines explored. Congress faces a fight over the St Lawrence Waterway amid concerns over industrial shifts and war-time routing.
Senator Claude Pepper of Florida cites U S dislike of being viewed as a Shylock and contrasts London’s abuse with Moscow’s. Representative Emanuel Celler of New York comments on British labeling of Americans as shabby money lenders.
Washington reports that the United Nations Assembly faces a three month window to decide if the UN can become an effective peace enforcement agency. Deep divisions over Soviet veto power and calls for reform or a new structure threaten to derail collective security and risk a break up if not resolved.
A collection of quotes from Navid E. Lilienthal, Secretary of State Marshall, Senator O Mahoney, and Amintore F. Gasperi on nonpolitical integrity at the Atomic Energy Commission, Europe’s economic rehabilitation, tax surplus use, and essential credits and food for progress, reflecting midcentury geopolitics.
Associated Press analysis notes Secretary Marshall proposes the UN General Assembly sit as a committee of the whole to police the Security Council by world opinion. He warns the US may yield some unanimity rights to curb veto abuse while condemning Russian policy and totalitarianism.
The forecast covers all New England states with sunny, pleasant temperatures on Thursday. Friday brings somewhat higher temperatures and partly cloudy skies in eastern New York with scattered showers in the north. Eastport to Block Island expect gentle variable winds and excellent visibility with fair weather all day.
Boston weather report lists maximum temperatures for 12 hours ending 7 30 pm and minimum temperatures for 24 hours ending at 1 30 am. Data reflects past day conditions with citywide readings from local stations.
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