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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1948
Page
2
The notice states second class matter on November 2, 1907 in Patoka Illinois under the 1879 act. It lists subscription rates: 50 years in advance and Marion County rates in advance outside county.
The column surveys stars and films from Australia’s connection to America, noting Pag Richards as a stage and screen figure with a Metro contract and roles in Notorious and Sorry Wrong Number. It highlights Bing Crosby’s box office rank, recalls Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant on Lux Radio, and mentions John Wayne’s llamas episode and projectionist verdicts on Body and Soul.
News analyst Kaukhage previews a lively 1948 race with Democrats confident after Truman’s upbeat stance. Wallace looms as a potential disruptor, while Taft and other Republicans brace for a contentious contest as campaigns kick off. The tone is optimistic despite looming battles.
The correspondent recalls a sea serpent sighting 118 miles east of Cape Lookout reported by the Santa Clara crew with a two and a half foot snake head and a thirty five foot body, then describes a hair covered four legged beast seen on a Washington street causing traffic disruption and awe among onlookers. A playful IQ test follows with humorous questions and a promise of a free moon trip for perfect answers.
The president's union message proposed a $40 tax cut per taxpayer and per dependent funded by a $3.2 billion rise in corporate taxes, plus a 75 cent per hour minimum wage. Observers saw a left-of-center tilt and a bid for liberal votes as Republicans pushed their own tax cut bill. Brazil moved to outlaw Communists from elective posts, prompting clashes in Rio and a turbulent session. Leon Blum urged a world third force led by France and Britain to balance U S and Soviet power, advocating a middle course toward socialism.
President Truman outlines a wide range of policy aims including an inflation program with wage and price controls, universal military training, four year Marshall Plan authorization, stronger rent controls, public housing, farm price support modernization, unemployment and social insurance extensions, a national health plan, federal education aid, admitting European refugees, and statehood for Alaska and Hawaii.
The Wet and Dry forces clash in 769 local option contests across 21 states in 1947. Distilled Spirits Institute cites a net 150000 wet residents, claiming a reversal of dry progress, while Temperance groups report numerous community shifts toward dryness and estimates of 259 dry communities from a preliminary Anti-Saloon League tally.
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