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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1947
Page
5
A satirical critique targets Washington leaders and policy with jokes about a director of photographs and a White House menu. The piece mocks Truman era politics, media spin, and global aid efforts while lampooning U N governance and cabinet ideas.
FBI Director Hoover, joined by California Governor Warren and Senator Downey, exposes a rising underworld influence in the amusement industry. He cautions a Washington audience of 500 G-men about criminal figures praised in some nightlife publications and notes sensational coverage of Bugsy Siegel’s career and Las Vegas publicity.
Walter Winchell sketches New York society trends from fur fashion to royal weddings and psychiatric hotspots. Notables like Lady Astor and the Duchess of Windsor appear absent at Princess Elizabeth's wedding amid gloss on film stars and press moves.
Indian Ambassador Asaf Ali urged President Truman to aid India noting five billion dollars frozen in London. Britain's Cripps says Marshall Plan help needed. England's gold reserves near two billion. Olliver blamed Armenians for 1915 massacre and was removed. Atomic Energy Commission to issue strict export controls on bomb making machinery.
The wartime call to safeguard industrial plants argues that after entering war in December 1941 the nation built and commandeered plants for equipment. Many plants are now being sold cheaply or left to rot, risking future military readiness and the ability to mobilize quickly.
Dr L W Crossman reports a method using ice preservation to reattach and heal severed arms or legs. Experiments with dog legs and fingers show potential. human use requires ideal conditions and a skilled vascular team.
London reports that the Duke of Windsor’s steadfast affection for his American wife and his refusal to attend court without her are gradually winning public and some press support amid the royal feud. Social ostracism blocks his Baltimore born wife from royal society, influencing his choices including Queen Mother Mary’s 80th birthday event.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover reports 1947 first half crime rose 7.5 percent in rural areas and fell 2.3 percent in urban areas. Rape and larceny increased in both sectors, with rural increases 13 percent for both crimes and urban rape up 3.5 percent while larceny rose 1.1 percent. Murder dropped 7.4 percent rural and 6.4 percent urban. auto theft down 19 percent rural and 22.3 percent urban.
In Cincinnati a 14 month old boy Milford was carried from his crib to safety by his elder siblings David Smith four and Cindy three before firefighters arrived. The mother was away at a grocery. The fire caused about 1000 dollars damage and was likely started by a cigarette lighter spark.
The agriculture department estimates about 35 million turkeys will be marketed this year, roughly 16 per cent below last year’s crop. Despite the decline, officials foresee no shortage and expect ample supplies to meet an average per capita consumption of 4.1 pounds.
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