Truman's Popularity Grows But Party Itself Is Shaky
A Washington commentary notes President Truman gains in public approval while the Democratic Party faces internal strains. It cites Gallup polls showing rising approval and discusses threats from General Eisenhower, third-party possibilities by Wallace, labor influence, and weak city machines. The piece weighs the party's aging coalition, Taft-Hartley implications, and potential electoral shifts ahead of midterm contests.
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Meat and Wheat Peril Seen in Cold War Food Plans
U.S. aims to ship 500 million bushels of wheat to Europe by next June while urging farmers to cut feed use for cattle hogs and poultry to save grain. Meat supply will fall and prices rise in 1948 as production drops and demand stays high. Cholera spreads in Egypt with 6000 deaths predicted by year end and regional isolation grows. A Gallup poll shows public support for a tougher stance toward the Soviet Union, and the Marshall Plan advances toward congressional presentation with an initial six billion dollars in relief and recovery aids for Europe.
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United Nations Building To Employ 75 000 In Three Year Plan
New York City plans to build a world capital along the Fast river with a 65 million dollar project employing about 75 000 workers over three years. Management expects 25 000 on site plus 50 000 indirect labor. financing awaits a US loan and general assembly approval.
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