Soviets Open Peace Talk in Cautious Tone With U S
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes a thaw while both sides keep their policies. Bedell Smith urged discussion of differences with Molotov, and Moscow radio signaled agreement to talks and settlement efforts amid doubtful prospects. Rail unions halted a nationwide strike after a federal restraining order, with Truman invoking wartime powers to keep trains running.
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Russia
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T. Alan Goldsborough
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Civil rights talk sparks Southern Democratic tension in 1948
The piece notes labor leaders facing restraining orders amid a growing strike crisis as federal arbitration looms. It connects Truman’s civil rights push to Southern opposition, highlighting Alabama voters backing anti Truman candidates and Thurmond’s rally in Jackson predicting Truman’s unacceptability to the South. It warns of Dixiecrat defection possibly altering the 1948 race.
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Democratic Party
Jackson
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J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
South
Mr. Truman
Thurmond
Dixie Democrats
Taft Wins Ohio Delegates as Stassen Loses Ground
The Ohio primary produced 44 Taft delegates and 9 for Stassen with 14 of 23 contested to Taft. Analysts saw no dramatic shift as Taft and Dewey leaned on Stassen, while Vandenberg gained momentum outside. The outcome left Taft ahead, but the race remains unsettled before the Philadelphia convention.
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Harold Stassen
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Stassen
G.O.P
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Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Harold E. Stassen
Truman Turns to Farm Issue in Campaign Plan
President Truman aims to press farm policy in a congressional message focusing on long range agricultural legislation. Secretary Clinton Anderson suggested using the farm plea to pressure Republicans. The plan requests adequate funding for soil conservation, with Barkley noting the budget had been cut from 300 million to 225 million.
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Alben Barkley
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Big Wheat Crop Forecast Amid Political Drafts
The Department of Agriculture estimated a 1.117 billion bushel U S wheat crop for the year, second and third largest on record, with fall-sown winter wheat at about 845 million. Separately, a political surge favors Eisenhower in a looming draft, aided by CIO leaders and Illinois Democrats, while Truman faces a slipping renomination bid as Gael Sullivan resigns from the Democratic National Committee.
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Roosevelt
Anna Rosenberg
Gael Sullivan
Democratic National Committee
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Palestine
Washington Digest Notes Campaign Contradictions Amid Tory Dewey Taft Stassen Rivalry
A Washington digest surveys Republican crosscurrents as Stassen gains momentum while Taft and Dewey factions clash. Analysts note early campaigning, Paradox-driven moves, and declining dark horse prospects, with Vandenberg seen as a top bet despite shifts. The piece invokes Monroe and Truman eras to contrast free nations and internal party dynamics.
Smoke, Smoke, Smoke Americans Burning More Cigarettes
The May issue of Business Comment published by Northern Trust notes 1947 cigarette output reaching 370 billion, up from 1946. Per capita consumption rose from 166 in 1914 to 2400 in 1947, continuing an upward trend with minor wartime interruptions.
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Business Comment
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Plant Life and Phosphorus Eating Habits
Atomic researchers report plants, like people, show finicky eating patterns. Testing with radioactive phosphorus isotopes lets farmers know if fertilizer yields will cover costs, guiding spend as you decide how much to apply.
Taft Considers Liberal Image After Pollster Advice
Gen Robert Taft weighs a “new look” after Dr Claude E Robinson of Opinion Research advocates redefining liberalism as liberty and higher standards Taft should reveal his true liberal goals The Princeton researcher warns public fears Republicans favor reaction and elites urging Taft to target the common man and claim leadership of a revolu tionary movement started July 4 1776 Taft’s shift begins with a speech titled What Is a Liberal
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Stassen
Claude E. Robinson
Princeton, N. J
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