The Next Olympic Games and U S Distance Runners
Dean Cromwell discusses why the United States lags in long distance events while excelling in sprints. He notes American training favors speed, and the nation lacks consistent long distance preparation, arguing stamina and endurance win.
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Dean Cromwell
University of California
Pindar Sang
United States
U S
Europe
Cromwell
U. S
Berlin airlift aims for 4500 tons daily by October 1
The Allied airlift to Berlin will supply fuel and food through winter. Daily output already reaches 4000 tons with a target of 4500 tons by October 1, 1948, using U S and British planes. The plan allocates 3300 tons for the United States and 1200 tons for Britain, with necessary planes crews and ground facilities to operate regardless of weather.
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U S
Berlin
U. S
Wry jest in congressional wording of European recovery act
Congress created the United States special representative post for W. Averell Harriman as ambassador at large in Europe under the European recovery act. The initials U S S R appear as a wry double meaning in the wording.
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Iow
W. Averell Harriman
Europe
United States
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Farm Income Holds Near 1947 Peak Amid Price Tapering
Farm income this year is projected near last year’s record 30.5 billion dollars despite grain price declines. Government forecasts show total income possibly only slightly below 1947’s peak, signaling strong farmer buying and sustained industrial activity. President Truman remains confident of victory, asserting he can beat Dewey despite political tempers in the run up. A Louisiana Republican critic ridicules Truman’s counsel as self-serving.
Truman reveals secret ambition to practice law
President Truman tells Tappan Greg ory and Joseph Stecher of the American Bar Association that after two years of study and years shaping laws as a senator he feels qualified to be admitted to the bar and would likely make a good lawyer.
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Truman
Tappan Gregory
Joseph Stecher
American Bar Association
White House
Indictment Hits Communist Labor Scheme in U S
Inside word says the indictment of 12 Communist party leaders disrupts a plan to split CIO unions. Electrical workers Office and professional workers Mine mill and smelter Tobacco and agricultural workers were named as potential affiliates. The walkout aim was to create a separate labor group abroad. Indictments stalled the effort in the United States.
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CIO
Communist Party
Hoth
U. S
Fall and Winter Fashion Pattern Book For Home Sewers
Sewing Circle Patterns Pattern No. 1750 offers sizes 2 through 6 years and dress options with yardage for 35 and 39 inch fabrics. The new Fall and Winter Fashion contains 60 pages of sewing information and a free doll pattern inside the 25 cent book.
Repairing loose chair joints with silk and glue
Take apart the chairs and remove dried glue from rungs and holes. Wrap ends of loose parts with old silk stockings or thin steel slips, apply glue, press tightly, let dry, trim edges. Silk or steel slips provide a tight packing to stabilize joints.
Value of Vegetables and Fruits in Daily Family Meals
The piece promotes including vegetables and fruits in daily family meals as protective, low calorie foods rich in minerals and vitamins. It argues they are healthier and cheaper than tonics, and their versatility helps families avoid diet fatigue.
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