President hints at controls as cost of living dips
President Truman weighs anti inflation steps as October price index shows a slight drop. Analysts expect Congress and the White House to pursue price controls and rationing with a State of the Union push planned for January 1949. Economic advisers debate the depth and timing of measures.
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OPA
Mutual Aid Treaty Aims Western Defense Pact
Western nations including Great Britain Fugnee and the Benelux states back a 17 point mutual aid pact with the U S Canada and five western European countries. The plan seeks mutual armed assistance if attacked and allows open membership while establishing military and political boards post ratification. Russia is excluded from the document framing a regional defense against communism.
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Great Britain
Fugnee
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Canada
Soviet Union
King George VI Faces Health Crisis Kept From Public Eye
Royal doctors diagnose thromboangiitis obliterans in King George VI. The illness threatens his walking and standing duties as sovereign. A planned Australia New Zealand tour is canceled while he carries on state business from Buckingham Palace.
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New Zealand
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Red Cross Proposes Atomic War Safety Zones For Civilians
The International Red Cross outlines a plan for rear area safety zones to shield civilians in future atomic war. Zones would protect wounded and sick, children and the elderly, and zone managers. Other rules cover prisoners treatment, ban kidnappings, and end living off the land in occupied territories.
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Quiz on varied topics with answers
The piece presents questions and answers on topics from color names to astronomy and history. It asks eight questions covering heliotrope color, largest planet, bill circulation, WWII U.S. casualties, divorce law by state, electoral vote outcomes, match flame temperature, and language of the Declaration of Independence.
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U.S
Belgian Diamond Polishing Sparkle Discovered
Before the 15th century a Belgian stonecutter found that polishing a diamond with diamond dust created sparkle. The latest advance is multifaceting adding 40 facets to the girdle, enhancing the stone’s brilliance.
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