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Newspaper
Parowan Times
Location
Parowan, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
2
Washington columnist muses on diary keeping from FDR to Churchill, noting how many write memoirs after great events. He recalls his own fragile handwriting, past entries from 1904 and 1914, and jokes about the futility of diary records while reflecting on memory and history.
Western Newspaper Union reports Israel secures diplomatic win as a cease fire order is agreed upon amid regional tensions. Lewis resigns from the first coal conference, a note from WNU staff indicates columnist opinions reflect the agency, not the newspaper.
The article notes Israel's sharp diplomacy amid the sixth day of battle over Jerusalem as it accepted a UN ceasefire request. Arabs face a deadline and potential sanctions if hostilities persist, while Israel seeks recognition of its sovereign state amid ongoing fighting.
President Truman urged Congress to overhaul and broaden the social security program. He proposed a 50 percent increase in old age and survivors insurance, extended coverage to farm and domestic workers and the self employed, broader unemployment insurance, disability protection, and higher federal benefits to match state aid. He pressed for quick action amid rising prices and inflation.
John L Lewis leads a split at the first UMW conference seeking a 1948 miners contract as pension walkouts strain coal stocks. He opposes Southern Producers representation and hints at a future strike under Taft Hartley while Europe awaits a strong grain harvest and improved bread grain outlook.
A US Air Force B 36 superbomber flew a non stop mission totaling about 8 009 miles with a dummy bomb load. It stayed aloft for a day and a half and returned with about 1 200 gallons of fuel remaining in its tanks capable of prolonging the flight another two to three hours if needed.
The U S dairy industry warned of a looming crisis as population and hunger rise while cattle herds shrink. High beef prices push farmers to slaughter cows, locking in lower milk output and potential rationing by 1952 if trends continue.
Chicago will unveil the world's biggest billboard a 114 foot high and 210 foot wide sign on Lake Shore Drive. Neon tubing will illuminate letters 38 to 58 feet high flashing the name of a distillery product as the switch is thrown turning on the display.
In Oregon the last presidential primary of the year left Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York as the likelier successful candidate, though the outcome remains uncertain. Harold Stassen suffered a clear defeat, despite prior wins in Wisconsin and Nebraska, and will head to the June 21 convention with about 200 delegates, with Dewey similarly pledged to a comparable first ballot total.
George W. Harvey, winner of Richmonds safe driving contest, was brought to court and fined five dollars for driving too slowly. In London Buckingham Palace released news that Princess Margaret Rose has measles. In Oceana a new postmaster named Please Wright was appointed. In New York Magistrate Francis X. Giaccone heard ten deaf mutes plead guilty to loud and boisterous conduct, fined each a dollar, then puzzled over how they knew they were guilty. In Somerset a department store advertised straw hats with earmuffs despite spring weather sending temperatures to zero.
A collage of gossip, quips, and media critique from a New Yorker lens. It lampoons Hoffwit’s press bill, recalls Hollywood scandals, cites Steinbeck and Steinbeck’s reception in Soviet press, and affectionately notes industry figures like Bob Cooke and Stanley Woodward. Also includes jokes, quotes, and brief society items.
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