Television Opens New Era in Politics
Washington reports a new era as congressional hearings on aid to Europe draw in 125 newsfolk and show how television shapes public life. The piece notes the Philadelphia conventions and the growing reach of coaxial cable links, predicting lasting changes in reporting and public engagement.
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Washington
Congressional Committee
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Vandenberg
Marshall
Lovett
Philadelphia
Roger Clipp
WFIL
Wfil-Tv
New England
Schenectady
Clipp
French Crisis Deepens as Rama dier Resigns and De Gaulle Forges Rift
France faces intensified unrest with Premier Rama dier stepping down amid Communist strikes. Leon Blum asked to form a socialist government while De Gaulle threatens a strong hand against communists. Marshall denounces Soviet blocking of recovery in a blistering Chicago address.
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Paul Ramadier
France
Leon Blum
U. S
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
Chicago
George Marshall
Russia
Soviet Union
Marshall
Editors pick Stassen as GOP hopeful in 1948 straw poll
The Fourth Estate editors nationwide favor Harold Stassen as their personal GOP choice for president in 1948 while predicting Dewey will secure the nomination. Truman is seen as likely Democratic nominee with the party likely to back him at the convention. Poll of 218 completed ballots shows 36.9 percent expect Truman’s re election and 21.9 percent pick Dewey, with Eisenhower Taft and Stassen also rated.
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America
Harold Stassen
Minnesota
Publishers’ Auxiliary
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Truman
Publishers
Auxiliary
Country Weekly
California
Earl Warren
MacArthur
Dewey
Eisenhower
Taft
Stassen
Isotopes Boost Farm Production Across the Midwest
Researchers at Oregon State and Washington State colleges study radioactive isotopes as tracers to improve soil nutrition and fertilizer use. William Waymack cites potential U S farm income gains of 240 million dollars in a year and long term returns to cover wartime energy costs.
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Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Oregon State
Oregon State College
Washington State College
Pullman
Ate
William W. Waymack
Atomic Energy and Des Moines
Sewing Circle Patterns Doll Clothes Set
Complete doll clothes pattern set for sizes 16 to 24 inches. Cute outfits use scraps from dresses to create playful looks. Includes a draped dress with soft gathers along the bodice and hip and options for short or three quarter sleeves.
Elite of England Rents Finery for Royal Doings
England's top society members attend royal receptions and weddings wearing rented attire from Moss Brothers of London. Even peers have worn robes of ermine and velvet rented for royal ceremonies.
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England
Moss Brothers
London
Christmas Gift Ideas Smoker's Goods Suggested
If stuck for Christmas gifts consider smokers on your list two popular items dealers feature Camel cigarettes and Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco. Gift ready wrapped Camel cartons hold 200 cigarettes while Prince Albert comes in a full pound container. Gift cards are unnecessary and both carry space for greetings.
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Prince Albert
St. Nick
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