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Shafter Press

Location

Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1948

Page

2

Photography in Medicine at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Mary R Brown leads ophthalmic photography at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary founded in 1820. Color fundus images aid diagnosis, teaching, and treatment, saving sight as cases show retinal growths and eye diseases tracked over months and years.

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Western Hemisphere Park Avenue Mary R. Brown Wattion Haven Brown City of New York South Pacific Americas India Philippines

Seers Silence on Commodity Trend Myth of Current Price Dip

Washington observers debate whether commodity prices will rebound or stay low as economists, government officials, and investors struggle to explain the February dip. The piece notes past inflated forecasts, pressure on credit, and speculation linked to Truman era policy.

Washington Chicago Broad Wall Streets Pennsylvania Avenue 15Th Street

Oldest Michigan railroad pays regular dividends despite inactivity

The Erie and Kalamazoo railroad, inactive for nearly a century, again pays stockholders a semi annual dividend of 9000 dollars after taxes and expenses. Once running from Port Lawrence to Adrian a 35 mile line it carried the first horse drawn train in October 1836.

E. and K Lake Erie Kalamazoo River Port Lawrence Toledo Ohio Michigan Adrian

Oklahoma Self-Supporting Capitol Boasts Rich Oil Wealth

Oklahoma claims a unique self-financing state capitol funded by oil profits. The governor reports profits of 5 619 945 dollars from local oil wells amid protests from Lincoln Terrace residents who warned of fire hazards and mess in drilling.

Oklahoma Lincoln Terrace

Aid for China Sought as Senate Approves Budget Cut

President Truman urged a 570 million dollar aid package to China to bolster Chiang Kai shek's Nationalist government. White House and State Department say it is a token measure pressed by Congress to support Chiang against the Communists. The plan aims to finance imports to free resources for arms, though Chiang’s forces struggle against Communist guerrillas.

Truman Congress China Chiang Kaishek White House State Department Republican Congress U. S Chiang

Senate adopts 2.5 billion budget cut to Truman 1949 plan

The Senate votes to reduce President Truman's 1949 budget by 2.5 billion dollars amid indifference and uncertain estimates. Republicans see potential for a tax cut up to five billion. House adoption remains required. Senators Bridges and Barkley criticize the process as a dark, pre-game guess.

Senate Truman Budget Committee House Styles Bridges Rep N. H Alben Barkley Dem

De Valera Sits Opposite as Costello Leads Ireland

In Ireland the six party coalition chose John A. Costello as premier while Eamon De Valera sits as opposition leader. Costello frames the inter party government as necessary for the country’s interest. The coalition’s durability and future duration are met with speculation. An Illinois senate talk cites Carl Sandburg’s rising profile as a possible candidate, viewed with mixed opinions on poets entering politics.

Eire Assembly Eamon de Valera Ireland John A. Costello Assembly Costello United Ireland National Labor Carl Sandburg Lincoln Illinois Sandburg Paul H. Douglas Sen C. Wayland Brooks Aoe Sandburg

Soap Operas Shown To Boost Women Morale Study Finds

An anthropologist and psychologist report that daytime radio soap operas, especially Big Sister, offer moral guidance and emotional support to women listeners. They contend the shows reinforce the image of capable wives and mothers and provide techniques for solving interpersonal problems.

John Philbottom W. Herd Warner William E. Henry Columbia

Crocheted Pansies Chair Set Pattern No W105

Notice offers pattern Giant Pansies Set W105 for 20 cents. Requests include name address and pattern number. High demand and processing delays extend completion time for popular patterns.

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