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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1947
Page
2
Washington debate on the rise of the common man in politics. Analysts fear education gaps may corrode democratic choice while educators argue for broader learning to uplift national governance. Canon Bell critiques simplistic conclusions and urges moral and linguistic education for future leaders.
British economic turmoil driven by Montgomeries return and reduced military spending sent London stocks down and raised fears of ruin. Attlee proposed coal production cuts to prop up the economy as American wheat prices slipped and U S stock indexes eased, signaling a spread of inflationary pressure and insecurity.
The National Safety Council reports 14 480 road deaths in the first half of 1947, down 9 percent from 1946 despite an 11 percent rise in travel. Major cities cut fatalities, with New York down 15 percent and Los Angeles 16 percent. Jacksonville, Florida led declines at 69 percent.
Washington reports the Agriculture Department reopens extensive AAA soil conservation operations after congress approves 255 million dollars for administration and 265 million for farmer payments. The program offers cash and materials for soil and water conservation with 100000 plus local committee volunteers, though future funding remains uncertain.
In Baltimore at Johns Hopkins Audrey White 41 was near death from internal bleeding. Surgeons warned she might not survive but after public prayers from across the country her condition improved. Austin White credits collective prayers and says she regained strength, voice, and color and walked into a press office to thank supporters.
Michael Lonardo of New Haven waited at the pier for Jeanette Smirnoff Provost he courted in Paris. Dr. Robert Tirman of Brooklyn told him the Swiss girl would marry him instead. Immigration officials hold Provost at Ellis Island after the boat docked.
Jacob Gurrah Shapiro once labeled by the FBI as the most vicious killer in New York died at Sing Sing prison hospital at age 56. A heart condition kept him in the hospital since October. He was sentenced in 1944 to 15 years to life for extortion and tied to major industrial rackets with a long arrest and conviction history.
A 6 pound 7 ounce girl born by Caesarean section after her mother died from a blood clot at the farm home near Clarksville Arkansas died in hospital. Dr James M Kolb cited pulmonary edema as the baby's cause of death. The mother was stricken at the farm and rushed to a hospital in her husband’s truck.
In Devon Connecticut a five year old, Russell Thomas of New Haven, was found at the bottom of a park pond by a bystander, Russell Hansen, 24, of Hamden. Hansen stumbled into the water, pulled the boy to shore, and performed artificial respiration until firemen finished resuscitation.
James McFarland an elevator operator in Minneapolis says he cannot resist his tailor. He owns 32 suits priced up to 388 dollars and 150 dollars, 20 hats, 22 shoes, 15 dollar monogrammed shirts and gaudy neckwear. His estate income funds his wardrobe while he enjoys crowds in his job and a past as a Canadian dynamite blaster.
In Shanghai a 23 year old petroleum worker was attacked six times with a meat chopper by his wife following a love affair and a soothsayer warning. The wife, claiming to avenge a Bluebeard fate, told police the attack was accidental as she slept. she faces attempted murder charges.
Emile Cote of Mystic Conn. rode a dory 25 miles to Nantucket lightship after fog separated him from the Black Hawk. Coast guard records show his rescue near the lightship and the Black Hawk plans to pick up Cote for further fishing.
In Phoenixville Pennsylvania a decorated army air forces pilot and his 26 year old son were found dead in a double death by own action at a party. Police say an argument on Communism and finances preceded the shootings. Michael Louch was an iron worker and Charles Louch completed 265 fighter plane missions in Europe and China.
Advice covers separating articles from bags for fridge air flow and neatness, saving cancelled checks for payment disputes, seasoning vegetables with drippings for flavor, handling paraffin safely in canning, and using an alarm clock to soothe a new puppy at night.
When crystal vases and bottles require cleaning, place several egg shells inside with a little water and shake vigorously until film and dust vanish from the glass surfaces. The method describes a quick home remedy for polishing delicate glassware.
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