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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
2
Weekly news analysis notes President Truman's non political western tour breaks precedent while drawing snags and a Senate push to reverse aid cuts. The column frames the tour's impact on politics and policy.
President Truman's non political tour through Chicago and Omaha drew sparse crowds amid party tensions and rebukes of GOP policy. The trip exposed tensions between campaign aims and White House guidance as lawmakers cut ERP funding and debated a limited military draft amid election year pressures.
The Army air force is developing a new long range bomber the XB-52. It uses propellers driven by jet turbines to extend range while preserving jet speed. Jet driven propellers may offer a partial solution to high fuel consumption in jet bombers.
The United States and five allies propose self rule for western Germany with international Ruhr control and a western zone constituent assembly. Russia would keep occupation troops until Europe’s peace is secured, while Moscow may join later if the Soviet orbit desires it.
Sen Arthur Vandenberg blasted the House for slashing nearly a million dollars from the Europe Asia aid bill in a clash over the world recovery program. The Michigan Republican, seen as key to restoring the cut, previously championed the Marshall Plan to congressional approval.
Scientists anticipate the 200 inch Palomar telescope atop Mount Palomar California will reveal far deeper space than before. The 17 foot mirror may help answer whether life exists on Mars and extend our reach into the universe.
John L. Lewis presses for welfare guarantees before a new wage deal with 14 Southern Coal Producers groups amid injunctions. He denounces operators as fat cats and warns of potential strikes as talks fail to produce a settlement before the June 30 contract expiry.
Vignettes survey bookers, moguls, and mighty feuds from Wall Street to Broadway. J. P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie broker a major steel deal unseen, while Harry Reichenbach commands big publicity fees. Frank Woolworth clashes with Met Tower pride, and older figures like E. W. Scripps and rivals weigh money’s influence in media and culture.
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In Terre Haute two former classmates share life updates in an elevator. Paul Hartwig mentions a four month old baby girl at home. Mrs Parker sends a wool sweater to the Hartwigs but receives a note saying the baby cannot wear it because their baby is a registered cocker spaniel.
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