Geneva Trade Deals Stir World Commerce Outlook
Washington observers warn reciprocal trade agreements may face new strings next year under renewed tariff battles. Post Geneva pacts slash duties but lawmakers fear limits, risking a return to protectionism and jeopardizing European relief and world trade, with Moscow’s stance hinting at strategic shifts.
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Laborites Win Gravesend Seat in British By Election
Labor Party holds Gravesend in a hard fought by election with Sir Richard Acland defeating Frank Taylor by 1675 votes. The victory signals continued Labour strength despite a reduced margin from 1945 and mirrors concerns over future rationing and price controls for coal and oil amid inflation fears.
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Five Trivia Questions From Radio Quiz Show Rejections
Readers tested with 5 trivia prompts and answers include Roy Rogers and Dale Evans for the New Year’s marriage, France’s premiers Ramadier Blum Schuman, Mountbatten titles Duke of Edinburgh Earl of Merioneth Baron Greenwich, Carl R Gray as VA head replacement, and oncology meaning tumors.
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Postmaster General Hannegan Resigns Shakeup in Truman Administration
President Truman named Jesse M. Donaldson as assistant postmaster general to succeed Robert E. Hannegan who resigned from the top post after quitting as Democratic national chairman. Donaldson, 62, has 42 years in the postal service and started as a Shelbyville Illinois letter carrier in 1908. Hannegan plans not to retire and has bought a substantial stake in the St Louis Cardinals.
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Rail freight car shortage shows signs of easing
The article notes about 41 000 fewer freight cars than after World War II with 7 182 new installations in September, the first net gain in 25 months. Col J Monroe Johnson aims for 15 000 cars monthly by July 1948 and a 22 percent steel allotment increase to boost production.
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