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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1948
Page
4
Editorial notes a minority report from the Senate War Investigating Committee on Howard Hughes. It argues the majority’s findings rely on innuendo, defends some spending, and warns that careless conclusions damage reputations and public trust.
Quote from Earl O. Shreve president U S Chamber of Commerce stresses partnership between government, business, and labor to promote the common good and national strength.
Two Oklahoma boys aged 11 and 12 stole a plane and flew it 120 miles before landing safely. They claimed their flying knowledge came from comic books. The incident sparks debate on parental guidance and reading versus practical learning for youths.
Hull memoirs with co author Andy Berding offer a candid take on Franklin D Roosevelt. Hull recalls domestic policy tensions and foreign policy debates, noting Roosevelt’s haste at times and the friction over cabinet and policy choices.
It would be too harsh to discourage a June bride but the record shows the average housewife washes 47,000 dishes a year.
The Blakesburg Excelsior editorial notes that much public indignation targets issues outside personal concern, arguing that over half of their anger is misdirected and not the public's business.
A crossword puzzle listing with horizontal and vertical clues covering topics from poetry muse to silver symbol and ocean to steamship. The puzzle includes 60 he former general clue and various short knowledge entries, ending with jumbled type.
The record notes Henry’s likely stance on Moscow’s brutality and postwar policy. It suggests he would oppose Truman’s domestic and foreign programs in his last days, doubtfully support any Republican successor, and would not back a Wallace candidacy except perhaps Speaker Martin whom he admired.
The piece notes about 200 House members support for Dr. Francis Townsend's plan while Republican leaders worry it lets Truman seize the social welfare issue. It cites Wallace supporters and discusses broader calls for expanded social security, unemployment, and housing aid amid June adjournment.
The article notes Wallace seeks to ride the La Guardia name to gain votes among Jews Italians Porto Ricans labor and consumer groups nationwide. Vito Marcantonio predicts New York would back a Wallace ticket if he is marketed as the La Guardia man. F H’s friends doubt his loyalty to Wallace despite admiration for his pioneering stance.
The Muscatine industrial survey by the Chamber of Commerce shows 3,064 people employed by 44 firms as of mid month, with 140 openings, 134 for men and six for women. It notes 2,165 men and 899 women employed, including office workers, while 12 firms lacked data.
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