Congressional leaders clash over four billion aid plan
In a secret session President Truman pushes an additional four billion for military and economic aid to Europe. Democratic Sen. Tom Connally demands some funds be shifted from ECA programs for arms while GOP Rep. Dewey Short objects to bypassing committees. Acheson argues vital wartime needs and European power production.
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Dizzy Dean Keeps Fun Alive Through the Years
The profile recalls Dizzy Dean’s enduring zest for life from his early Cardinals days in Florida to his later years. It quotes Gabby Street on his stubborn nature and love of the ballpark, notes his continued charm, and mentions similar sports discussions with managers Rolfe and Sawyer during a Florida swing. The piece also touches on All-Star Game injuries and political party tensions involving Republicans.
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Ralph Kiner
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Political balance shift as Korea war frames 1948 election view
Washington dispatch notes that the Korean War dominates 1948 politics with Republicans blaming administration policy and Democrats pointing to GOP opposition to Korea aid. Truman focuses on war needs while Democrats appear more united, Dixiecrat split fading after primary defeats including Thurmond Laney and Perez aligned growth in Louisiana.
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Louisiana
Leander Perez
States Rights National Committee
Wallace Breaks With Progressive Party Over Stalin Policy
Henry Wallace defects from the Progressive Party after splitting with its stance on supporting Stalin. He declares he must follow the United States in the war against the Communists and aligns with his own country.
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Engineers Oppose Federal Role in Water Power Controls
The engineers joint council representing about 100000 engineers criticizes current water resources governance. They oppose overlapping duties of the army engineers and interior department and finger TVA style federal authority, urging state compacts and limited federal action for national defense or broad benefit, with tax parity for federal revenue projects.
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Engineers Joint Council
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Department of the Interior
TVA
Pleasing Large Size Two-Piecer From Sewing Circle
The text describes three pattern options for larger women including a versatile two piece afternoon dress with a gored skirt and cap or three-quarter sleeves Pattern No 8398 offers sizes 36 to 52 with size 38 featuring cap sleeve and 4 1 2 yards of fabric The fall and winter STYLIST book priced at twenty five cents includes a free pattern and 48 pages of easy to sew styles Pattern No 1980 provides a sew rite two piece in sizes 12 to 20 with size 14 using 4 1 2 yards of fabric
Smile Awhile Quotes Sayings and Jokes Card
A collection of witticisms on marriage failure modesty religion and truth. Notable lines include a grocer in Moffat Ontario praising a customer after rescuing a neighbour from a fire and reflections on parenting privacy and fame. The tone is humorous and aphoristic.
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Moffat
Ontario
Dismissed Custom Officer Labeled as Firearm Falsification
A quip about the difference between mumps and measles opens with a joke. The Edinburgh customs office records Mr Alexander Gun as dismissed for making a false report, a note flagged in his name.
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Customs of Edinburgh
Preserving Fruit Cake With Damp Towels and Wine
Advice notes that fruit cake keeps indefinitely when wrapped in a damp towel. A damp towel can use plain water but wine is preferred for moisture and flavor preservation.
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