Weary 80th Congress Ends With Bold Legislation
Analysis notes the weary 80th Congress adjourns after passing foreign aid Greece Turkey and Marshall Plan funding, unifying armed forces and creating the atomic energy commission. It reports on attempts to curb inflation with a reduced domestic budget and the Taft Hartley act passing over Truman veto while min wage remains unrevised.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Peacetime Draft Returns Amid Guard Enlistment Push
The United States eyes a peacetime draft for men aged 19 to 25, with the Army forecast to grow from 540000 to 790000 as Bradly predicts 10000 draftees monthly. Navy and Air Force receive small shares, while many seek enlistment in the National Guard or reserves to avoid conscription.
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Truman Faces Tight Spot as Conventions Loom
With the Democratic convention looming and Republican critics pressing, President Truman confronts a lukewarm Democratic Party and southern opposition as he weighs his political future.
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Truman
Truman’s nationwide tour stirs voters amid bitter Congress feud
President Truman returned to the White House after a cross country campaign totaling about 9,505 miles across rail auto air and water. He framed the race as a demand for a change in Congress this November charging lawmakers with corruption and urging renewed support for his agenda. He toured as a nonpolitical campaigner then pivoted to a hard hitting watchdog role appealing directly to voters.
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Palestine Truce Efforts Continue Amid UN Mediation
As the Palestine truce enters its second week the United Nations mediator and staff see no clear gains. The United States assigns three destroyers in the Mediterranean to monitor the ceasefire but without power to stop ships. The first UN army unit sails from Lake Success to aid supervision, joining volunteers. Battleships New York and Nevada are slated for sinking as Pacific fleet test targets near Honolulu.
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Meat shortages push meat prices higher due to demand
The article notes a year needed to restore meat supplies in 1948 after wartime drains, with Eggert of the American Meat Institute blaming high eater to edibles ratios and last year’s corn crop shortfalls. It forecasts steady demand backed by high incomes and belief in meat’s nutritive value.
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R. J. Eggert
American Meat Institute
Eggert
U S Russia trade shift after April export controls
Widespread agitation over shipments to Russia coincided with a trade imbalance as the U S imported 12.6 million dollars more from the Soviet Union in April than it exported. Imports rose sharply with March a close second, while Moscow sent manganese and chrome worth 1.31 million, key war material inputs.
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Russia
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French colony seeks to stamp out cannibalism in Africa
French Equatorial Africa sees a renewed drive to end cannibalism as the colonial government imposes hard labor penalties on offenders. Officials aim to undermine witch doctors who foment annual human sacrifices by threatening meat supply chains.
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French Equatorial Africa
Maginot Line Viewed as Insurance Against Russian Threat
The Maginot line once deemed impenetrable is proposed as a shield against possible Russian attacks. French engineers suggest US funding to recondition it and convert forts into shelters. Leaders note the line is outmoded by modern fast mobile warfare and even before World War II began.
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France
United States
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
U. S
Stars and Stripes and World War II Echoes
A collage of flag lore and media quips recalls Old Glory’s symbolism and its cultural reach. It references Captain William Driver’s famous label and modern reminiscences from journalism and public life, mingling history with light anecdotes.
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Continental Army
Fort Schuyler
William Driver
Quotations on Work and Society by Eloquence and Wit
A collection of brief quotes from E Hub bard Don Bland ing Victor Hugo James Burrell and Richard Harding Davis. The sayings touch on labor birth beauty power politics civility and personal growth in sharp memorable lines.
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E. Hubbard
Don Blanding
Victor Hugo
James Burrell
Richard Harding Davis
First Aid to the Ailing Hills by Roger C Whitman
Questions and home repair tips cover tile flooring plaster patching and cleaning. Homeowners can lay tile with the right tools and guide book. avoid basement plaster, as dampness damages it. glass table scratches require dealer equipment. remove finger marks on a headboard with soap suds damp cloth and a touch of turpentine or polishing powder and oil.
Postwar Highway Program Gains Momentum and Spending
Postwar highway construction is gaining momentum with expenditures from federal, state, and local levels projected to reach 1.5 billion dollars this year. Road spending is expected to account for about 40 percent of total public construction.
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