07 Apr 1948
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1948
Page
1
The article notes Dewey's claim of a primary victory in New Hampshire and his push toward Nebraska where he says there are no favorites. Mentions MacArthur's forces and ongoing campaign efforts as he prepares for the next contest.
In Washington Rep A L Miller R Neer backs Arthur bid while discussing a possible withdrawal Stassen Dewey MacArthur and Taft entered in Nebraska Nebraska campaign moves Taft ends his race Dewey starts Stassen travels NY Republicans and Democrats choose 90 uncommitted delegates Dewey informally backed by GOP Dems split on Truman Schupler Brooklyn opposes Truman Stassen boost prompts McCormack to say progressives favor him but nomination improbable
Grain and provisions trading in Chicago showed small price changes with wheat slightly firmer on reports of government buying in the southwest while poor domestic demand and Texas selling limited gains. Feed grains aided by poor spring planting weather. Nearby futures ended near the day’s highs. Livestock prices at St Louis steady to higher with hogs and cattle showing gains. New York and New Orleans cotton futures moved higher on buying and export activity. Market summaries cover grain prices, poultry, butter, eggs, and regional stock and cotton activity with multiple named exchanges and companies referenced.
In Pittsburgh on April 7 the 24 day coal walkout left over two and a half million idle workers. United Mine Workers leaders John L Lewis led 400,000 soft coal miners with 9,000 eastern Pennsylvania anthracite strikers joining in. About 100,000 transportation workers were out, mainly railroaders, as steelmaking halted across a dozen states. U S Steel and Carnegie-Illinois Steel reported large cutbacks and multiple blast furnaces and open hearths shut down.
The article reports Soviet and British officials disputing Berlin crash facts after a Soviet Yak fighter clashed with a British airliner killing all aboard. Montgomieri met Soviet officers in Berlin amid ongoing traffic restrictions and rail delays. Western trains across zones remain suspended while freight moves. Parcel post backlogs grow as Moscow reduces rail cars.
Ancient Romans reportedly drank by lifting horn shaped vessels above their bodies and reclining. The lip of each horn delivered a thin stream into the mouth as liquid spurts from the bite end.
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