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Newspaper
Moulton Weekly Tribune
Location
Moulton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
6
Western Newspaper Union analysis notes Jewish statehood in Palestine amid Arab siege. U S readers face Russian propaganda claims and counterpoints presented by Bill Schoentgen.
Arnold Toynbee describes Jews as a fossilized remnant of an extinct civilization united by Moses faith and ancient customs. He contrasts dispersionists who favor assimilation with Zionists seeking a Jewish homeland. Postwar Nazi destruction and European displacement boosted Zionism and led to the Palestine problem culminating in Israel’s establishment in Palestine.
In Palestine Britain ends its 30 year mandate as Sir Alan Cunningham sails from Jerusalem to Haifa aboard a cruiser. The high commissioner's flag is lowered signaling British withdrawal. Jews declare a new state in the region amid rapid political change.
Israel emerges as an independent republic named Israel after U S recognition within minutes. Arab and neighboring forces invade from Lebanon Syria Egypt Trans Jordan Haganah defends fronts amid rapid hostilities as world watches. Commander Beals notes perils of health in high speed flight due to vertical motion and sonic travel.
The piece analyzes Soviet use of a U S open door for talks to stage a propaganda victory. It notes Washington officials reject a conference, while Stalin signals Wallace plan as base for possible agreement or a world opinion showdown.
President Truman, in a campaign year bid, proposes four farm program points to Congress. He calls for flexible price supports, soil conservation expansion, continued consumer-oriented programs, and new measures to assist farmers, including cooperative support and crop insurance. The package is presented as essential to a productive U.S. agriculture.
Luigi Einaudi, 74, banker and noted writer on public finance, is chosen president by a joint session on the fourth ballot after Communist votes shift. He opposes communism and fascism, and will likely appoint Alcide De Gasperi to form a permanent cabinet.
Amid flat headlines Europe’s displaced persons debate continues as the Senate Judiciary Committee weighs a bill for 100000 displaced persons to enter the United States in two years, with amendments proposed to raise to 200000. The House committee has approved a 200000 DP plan, while Senate polls hint at support for the broader figure.
A Portsmouth fire protection expert led a committee that inspected the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. He wouldn’t call it a firetrap, but warned of numerous hazards. He said the home needs fire-proofing hip fixes, noting improvements are needed.
Washington digest surveys how presidents use writers to craft speeches and the shift to ad lib delivery. It notes Truman plans West tour without sponsorship and speaks off the cuff, while Churchill pushes for a federal Europe amid postwar peace efforts.
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