Calumet's Wright and the Preakness Contenders
Calumet's owner Arlen Wright and trainers Ben and Jimmy Jones study the Preakness field as Citation looms after Calumet's Whirlaway and Armed challenged Seabiscuit and Stymie. They anticipate Derby and Belmont purses, plus big postponements across Chicago and Suffolk Downs, with fear for two-year-olds. The piece also notes other racing prospects amid a wider sports backdrop.
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Seabiscuit
Hirsch Jacobs
Stymie
Citation
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Coaltown
Ben Jones
Israel Wins Diplomatic Edge With Cease Fire Move
Weekly analysis notes Israel’s cease fire hesitation shifts Morals at the UN. Arabs face choice as Jerusalem battle ebbs. Truman presses Congress for broad social security reform including 50 percent boost, wider coverage, disability insurance, and increased federal aid. Inflation and wages show signs of rough stabilization.
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Truman
President Truman
Congress
No Conference: Lewis Eyes 1948 Miners Pact Split
John L Lewis leads the United Mine Workers in a tense first meeting to shape a 1948 wage agreement as the contract nears expiration on June 30. He objects to Southern Coal Producers association seating, pressuring a fragmented bargaining route and hinting at a possible injunction or strike amid depleted coal reserves. Europe anticipates a strong food year with higher bread grain crops, as US agriculture officials forecast improved yields across Europe and the Soviet Union.
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Southern Coal Producers Association
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UMW
Joseph E. Moody
Moody
Southern Association
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B 36 Bomber Sets Unprecedented Nonstop Range Record
The air force reports a B 36 superbomber flying about 8 000 miles nonstop with a dummy bomb, remaining aloft for a day and a half. The mission ended with the aircraft returning to base after carrying a five ton payload estimate, though details are unclear and partially garbled.
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Dairying to a Crisis Approaching U S Milk Shortage Risk
The U S dairy industry flags alarming trend from rising population and birth rates, high meat prices, and inflation. If current growth persists, by 1952 the U S may not produce enough milk to meet domestic needs, risking rationing in a land long known for abundant dairy.
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U. S
U.S
Oregon Primary Boosts Dewey as Stassen Falters
In Oregon the last presidential primary of the campaign year favored Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York over Harold Stassen. Stassen, who had won leading victories in Wisconsin and Nebraska and then faltered in Ohio, heads to the national convention with about 200 delegates pledged on the first ballot, while Dewey also carries substantial support. A total of 548 convention votes are needed for nomination.
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New York
Harold Stassen
Stassen
Wisconsin
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Taft
Dewey
Ohio
Richmond driver hailed into court for slow pace
In Richmond Virginia George W Harvey winner of the city safe driving contest was hailed into court and fined five dollars for driving too slowly. In London Buckingham palace announced Princess Margaret Rose had measles. In Oceana West Virginia a new postmaster named Please Wright was appointed. In New York Magistrate Francis X Giaccone heard ten deaf-mutes plead guilty to loud boisterous conduct fined them a dollar each. In Somerset Pennsylvania a department store complained spring weather caused temperatures to skid and advertised straw hats at fifty degrees.
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Congress shifts stance on social security policy
In Washington the current Congress moves away from expanding social security while debate grows about its role in the looming presidential campaign. The article notes underfunding of the old age insurance program, low monthly benefits, and gaps leaving 22 million workers uncovered.
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Truman
Congress
Congress Sets 55.9 Million Dollar Appropriation
The article notes no opposition to the congressional budget, reporting a 55.9 million dollar appropriation covering both houses the library of congress and the government printing office. It highlights a 3.4 million dollar cut to the GPO budget.
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Government Printing Office
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Farm Legislation and Election Year Politics Amid Turbulence
The piece outlines bipartisan debate over long-range agricultural policy with Truman proposing a broad bill while Republicans unveil their own program. It notes tensions within farm groups, reprisals against cotton-seed farmers, and Sen Aiken's farm bill echoing Anderson and administration ideas. It also cites GOP claims of tax relief and compares prewar and postwar farm prosperity credits.
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Truman
GOP
Aiken
Vermont
Clinton Anderson
Little Louise Fails To Breathe Nose Blockage Amuses
A three year old granddaughter named Louise enters the living room with a stuffed nose. Her mother expresses concern as Louise jokes she will simply open her mouth to fool her nose and breathe.
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Louise
Imaginary Fishing Sheriff and Village Idiot Debate Sharks
In a humorous exchange the imaginary sheriff asks what the fisherman is fishing for in a muddy hole. The village idiot insists he is fishing for sharks, though there are none, and the sheriff replies with playful disbelief.
Barrymore Declines Dinner Invite With Droll Twist
John Barrymore, cornered by a society matron who asked him to dinner next Saturday, declined with the quip that he had a previous engagement which he would make as soon as possible.
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John Barrymore
Barrymore
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