U S Seeks to Avert War as Shanghai Crisis Deepens
The United States negotiates a cautious stance amid Chinese Communist advances toward Shanghai. Marines guard key spots while the American fleet retreats, signaling avoidance of direct conflict and complicating Western responses to a potential Communist victory in China. Labor tensions surface in the auto industry with Packard Ford and Briggs facing work stoppages and price-cut critiques as inflation eases and credit markets shift.
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Berlin Blockade Offer Sparks Talks and Skepticism
Western powers considered the Soviet offer to lift the Berlin blockade in exchange for a four power conference on Germany. Moscow signaled possible steps toward easing tensions including a council of foreign ministers meet, limited lifting of restrictions, and direct Stalin Truman talks.
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Farm Program Confusion Grows Among Supporters
The administration’s new farm program appears muddled even among allies. Critics say it costs taxpayers, raises prices for farmers and consumers, and its advocates struggle to explain the mechanism. Agriculture Secretary Brannan offers statements that seem to redefine the plan as a farm price support measure aimed at giving farmers a fair return on investments and labor.
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Navy Chief Sullivan Resigns Over Carrier Battle
Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan resigns amid a clash over the 65000 ton US aircraft carrier United States. Defense Secretary Johnson cites personal grounds and regrets the move as unification efforts for the armed forces falter amid lack of congressional authority.
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Defense
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Dairymen Launch 1.5 Million Push to Boost Dairy Demand
Dairy leaders plan a 1.5 million campaign to promote dairy products and fight oleomargarine as prices fall. A federal dairy specialist notes a 33 percent drop in dairy prices in seven months, with butter near support levels and milk prices easing. Unemployment cited as reducing demand for dairy items.
Spring Comes to England Whimsy in Vernal Urges
A lighthearted field report depicts a whimsical English spring with cows kissed, a cat starting a house fire, a thief stealing love birds, a swan delaying traffic on the Thames, and Denham’s cow license sparking quirks. A Mikado pheasant in Foromoga reportedly lays six eggs.
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Price controls loosened on consumer goods postwar
The article reports Truman’s demand for broader price controls and the Federal Reserve’s stance, noting the downsizing of installment buying controls. Down payments on appliances and autos were cut to 10 percent, with payments extended to 24 months, a move praised by merchants but criticized by opponents for recouping war-time controls and potentially harming price discipline.
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Federal Reserve
Astra
Autuirnar Biles
Busines
Frozen frog entry aims to jump after long freeze
Dr DD. GL Albasio of Angels Camp California assists Lazarus the frog in a annual ice test in Yosemite National Park. Lazarus reportedly froze for decades in Dena glacier ice and may be able to leap when thawed.
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Angels Camp
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Dena Glacier
Yosemite National Park
Brannan farm program racks up early support in capitals
Secretary Brannan’s agricultural plan aims to raise farmer income, stabilize price supports, and balance free enterprise with protections for producers and consumers. It seeks efficiency, national security, and fair distribution, while surprising farm leaders who initially opposed its simplicity and scope.
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Charles F Brannan
Eclares
Brannan
Wright A Patterson Chase Osborn a Tribute
Obituary tribute to Chase Osborn former Michigan governor praising his public service over self interest. The writer recalls Osborn guiding a newspaper venture, supporting Michigan residents over personal ties, and upholding duty to the people during wartime and constitutional debates.
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Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
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Osborn
State Agricultural College
Agricultural College
Peruvian Gifts At Bargain Prices At Duty Free Threshold
American tourists returning from Peru bring home bags full of silver textiles and pottery bought for about a third of U S prices. Peruvian International Airways notes a new duty free exemption of 400 dollars for U S citizens boosting shopping interest.
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