Trade Policy Clash Shapes Election Era Debate
Washington notes review the receding chances to extend the reciprocal trade agreements act as lawmakers face an election year. Secretary Marshall condemns Gearhart bill proposals while urging continuation of the program to keep tariffs in check and sustain EC A aims. The piece contrasts 1944 and 1948 conventions and the growing role of television in politics.
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Truman's Non Political Tour Faces Senate Aid Cuts
Weekly analysis notes President Truman's tour defied political norms while stirring friction over aid reductions. Analysts describe snags in the trip and ongoing Senate battles affecting relief measures.
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Truman
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Truman's West Swing Faces Political Backlash
President Truman’s non political tour through Chicago and Omaha drew sparse crowds despite a pro democracy platform. He attacked GOP farm policies while his Omaha event failed to draw expected Democratic supporters, prompting questions about campaign strategy and future tactics.
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Swedish Pioneer Centennial Association
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Vandenberg Reacts to House Cuts in World Recovery Program
Senator Arthur Vandenberg denounces the House action cutting nearly a million dollars from Europe Asia aid as the administration seeks to restore funding. The bill totals 5.98 billion for 15 months, down from 6.53 billion proposed, with ERP funding reduced from 4.245 to 4.0 billion and Greece Turkey aid from 275 to 200 million and China aid from 463 to 400 million.
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House of Representatives
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House Appropriations Committee
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Greece
Turkey
China
Senate weighs limited draft revival amid election year caution
The Senate moves toward a five year draft plan for 19 to 25 year olds with 18 year olds eligible for a year of training. The measure lets Congress adjust regular and reserve forces yearly and imposes five years in the reserve after two years of service. The vote on federal poll tax for armed forces members was 87 to 85 to outlaw it.
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Palomar Telescope to Probe Deep Space Secrets
Scientists anticipate the 200 inch Palomar telescope atop Mount Palomar will peer twice as far into space as prior instruments. The giant mirror nearly 17 feet across may help answer whether life exists on Mars.
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Calif
Mars
Army develops XB-52 jet propeller bomber
The Army air force is developing a new long range jet bomber called the XB-52. It aims to overcome jet bombers’ high fuel use and limited range by using propellers driven by jet turbines. Jet driven propellers could offer a partial solution while preserving high speed.
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Army Air Force
Mine Talks More Snags In Contract Talks
John L. Lewis pressed for welfare aid guarantees before signing a 1948-49 contract with Southern Coal Producers, amid new injunctions to bargain. The UMW leader called operators fat cats and warned of a wage dispute if profits were harmed after July, as talks opened and then stalled.
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Springfield
U. S
T. Alan Goldsborough
Southern Coal Producers Association
Association
New Plan Aims Western Germany Self Government
The United States and five allies announced a scheme for self-government in western Germany with international Ruhr control and a path to a German constituent assembly. Russia would keep occupation troops until Europe’s peace is secured, while France’s approval remains in doubt and questions linger about eastern participation.
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State Department
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New Yorkers, Deals, and Show Biz Tales in Old City Lore
A collage of anecdotes from New York’s past covering magazine circulation chatter, the Morgan Carnegie Wall Street feud, Niagara Falls trade talk, Reichenbach’s publicity wagers, a palace headliner sewing girl tale, Woolworth versus Met Tower, Scripps-Howard liberal stance, Broadway humor, and vintage boxing and jewelry trade notes.
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Keith
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Bowery
the Palace
Reichenbach
Metropolitan Tower
Frank Woolworth
Met Life Insurance Company
Woolworth
Met
E. W. Scripps
Scripps-Howard Newspapers
Quaker Quietly Confronts Burglary At His Door
A gentle Quaker, awakened by a strange noise, found a burglar inside his house. He retrieved his gun and stood in the doorway, telling the intruder that he meant no harm but was about to shoot if necessary.
Rainy Night Ends With Drunk in Shower
A drunken man staggered home in heavy rain and wandered into his bathroom stall shower. He turned on the water, creating a noisy flood until his partner arrived. She hurled insults as he admitted his flaws and pleaded to be let in amid the downpour.
Sergeant’s lesson of charity returns as mock battle ends
A sergeant recalls a boy from the neighborhood who received his wooden soldiers after the sergeant admired charity. He says the boy asked for them back and cried, but the mother told him not to cry because one day he would get them back. The sergeant proclaims that day has come.
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Hearst
Tom
Warning to trespassers near chicken house
A country weekly notice warns that anyone found near the author's chicken house at night will be found there in the morning, indicating a strict stance against intruders. The terse complaint reflects rural security concerns and a self enforcing message from a local resident.
China Soil Wealth Links to Civilizational Strength
An analysis notes that fertile soils support substantial agricultural output and social development, contrasting thriving regions with areas struggling due to soil degradation and erosion.
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