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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1948
Page
2
WNU analysis notes that both Truman and MacArthur would consider the presidency if urged by the voters. The piece surveys Great Powers focusing on Palestine and frames the analysts’ views as their own interpretation of political feasibility.
President Truman and General Douglas MacArthur both hinted at accepting a presidential nomination if urged by the people, with Truman seeking Democratic nomination and MacArthur stating he would not seek the office but could be called to duty. Political debate swirled as Wisconsin petitions for MacArthur surfaced and southern Democrats resisted Truman’s civil rights agenda while scientists report progress on a new uranium fuel form.
The United Nations Security Council convenes experts from Russia France China and the United States to study partition of the Holy Land into Arab and Jewish states while Britain declines to participate except as advisor. Arab forces vow to resist partition amid tense talks on peaceable settlement and international mediation. Also notes on Ruhr era control and Western German reconstruction under Marshall Plan and a Paris contest awarding Edith Grandmarte the nicest smile.
Dr Frank Fremont Smith of the International Committee for Mental Hygiene warns Americans are near panic level in daily life. He cautions that rumors of war or sea monsters could trigger widespread fright in New York Harbor and beyond.
The Knights of the Garter dates to William the Conqueror with later additions by Henry II around 1270 and a near complete rebuild by Edward III in 1344 making Windsor Castle their meeting place.
A mass produced trackless trolley designed for Columbus Ohio will carry 48 riders, exceeding the 44 seated capacity of the largest prior coaches. The new vehicle aims to improve urban transit efficiency for daily commuters.
Afghan bread is described as extremely durable and leathery. The loaf serves as a plate for other foods and its folded pieces function as spoons for eating soup.
The Michigan motto is If You Seek a Pleasant Peninsula Look Around You The apple blossom is the state flower and the robin the official bird.
Industrial goggles claim to be made from glass so tough they may be dropped over ten feet onto a concrete floor without breaking.
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin founded the first Sunday school in the state in 1823 by Mrs. Julianna Lockwood and a Miss Crawford. The note recalls early educational efforts in the region and marks a historical milestone.
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