Campaign Maneuvers Mark 1948 Republican Road to Presidency
Top Republicans angle for the 1948 presidential bid as Congress nears adjournment. Sen. James Kem pushes S. Res. 150 to probe the Justice Department amid Kansas City vote fraud claims, while Democrats fight the move. Truman leads in polls, Taft and Dewey supporters clash over strategy, and Warren of California is linked to attorney general aspirations. White House aides stay quiet on Tosti’s farewell.
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Tosti
Advertising Council: using ads to fuel civic action
A reader reflects on advertising meanings and praises the Advertising Council. The piece notes ad campaigns that reveal societal needs from housing to nurses, urging public and corporate involvement to solve issues like accidents, schools, and medical care.
Aid to Poland Cancelled and Jap Treaty Delayed
A U S survey report led the state department to cut Poland from the 350 million dollar relief plan citing sufficient Polish food for the year. Poland may receive private aid instead for medical supplies and special groups. The note hints Hungary may gain more aid due to better crop prospects and its Communist alignment. Russia's rejection of Japan treaty talks strains US Soviet ties and may stall a Japanese peace accord needed for economic recovery. Washington police briefly considered an assassin after President Truman visited the Senate but Clifton R. H. Spires of Augusta was detained, later sent for observation. Truman then spoke at length about shared memories with former Senate colleagues.
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Far East
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Truman
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Augusta
Senate
Missouri
Public reaction to Marshall Plan poll findings
Gallup shows 49 percent heard of the Marshall plan while 57 percent of those aware approve it. The plan proposes European economic recovery financed by U S taxes, with support dropping if taxes rise.
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George Marshall
America
Europe
Peak Foreign Income Reported In 1946 By U S Commerce
The department of commerce survey shows U S direct investments abroad earned a record 520 million dollars in 1946, beating the 1928 peak and marking the highest return in history. Latin America provided about half the income, with Canada, Venezuela, Chile, the United Kingdom, Cuba, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico following. The petroleum sector led with 170 million, manufacturing 130 million, mining 65 million, utilities 50 million, and agriculture 45 million.
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Canada
Venezuela
Chile
United Kingdom
Cuba
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Sewing Circle Patterns Two Piece Dress for Girls
Pattern No 8042 offers a grown up two piece dress for girls in sizes 2 to 8 with puff sleeves peplum and ruffle neck. Use flower sprigged fabric and novelty buttons. Requires 2 yards of 35 or 39 inch fabric for size 3 and 119 yards of machine made ruffling. order instructions included.
Hollow Earth Theory About North Pole Entrance
John Cleves Symmes promoted a hollow earth with an interior world and a North Pole opening called Symmes Hole. He lectured widely between 1818 and 1829 and a globe illustrating his idea is kept at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, Collier's notes.
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John Cleves Symmes
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Collier
Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia
FDA says Bubble Gum not to blame for junior stomachs
Washington reports the Food and Drug Administration stated bubble gum is not responsible for a child's upset stomach or most pains. The agency notes only possible aching jaws might be linked to gum use, with no broad health risk identified.
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