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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1948
Page
1
Analysis contrasts Governor Dewey and President Truman in age, background, and oratory. Dewey, 46, would be among the youngest presidents, while Truman, 64, would be among the oldest. Truman uses informal, folksy appeals, Dewey favors formal, polished rhetoric and radio voice.
The article compares President Truman and Governor Dewey as campaign figures, noting Truman’s time in the presidency and Senate background and Dewey’s long tenure as New York governor. It highlights their contrasting roles and experiences as political performers in a wartime election context.
The piece outlines a battle between Truman and Dewey style campaigns. It notes Democratic charges against Congress and inflation, Dewey's critiques of spending, and shared calls for Marshall Plan support, a stronger military, river and power projects, and farm price parity.
Dr. L. M. Clark promotes the Kiski Plan at Springs School Saltsburg Pa where students study one major subject for nine weeks with no nightly assignments and alternating study periods. After five years of trials the plan shows high college entrance exam scores and strong college records for Kiski students.
Mrs. J. R. Johnson, 58, plans to move into a self built home in Fler Down Home Wamlet North Carolina. She manufactured her own concrete blocks and did most construction herself except roofing as a neighbor helped with rafters. The 40 by 40 foot house has four rooms, a bath, three closets and a hall with a floor furnace opening. Total cost is about 750 dollars after two years of work.
Washington report notes census bureau projects 60 million Americans will be over 45 by 1980, about double 1940 and near the total current workforce. Ewan Clague of the Labor Statistics Bureau calls it the nation’s top public problem, as aging workers risk job loss in a recession and long-term solutions are debated. Dr. Theodore Klumpp warns 30 million could be unemployed by 1980 if trends continue, likening unemployment to plowing under people. Labor officials observe older workers’ rush to wartime jobs shows demand for age-adapted work may be needed. The root cause is longer life expectancy increasing the share of older citizens. Concluded on Page 5, Column J.4
Tokyo dispatch reports that imperial worship of Shinto deities is a major barrier to Emperor Hirohito's potential conversion to Christianity. Prince Takamatsu and other court insiders dismiss rumors of an imminent Christian shift following Cardinal Spellman’s visit. A senior statesman, who requested anonymity, backs the view that conversion is unlikely and not easily achieved.
Visitors to Thomaston Maine admire a restored Montpelier mansion built in 1929 at a cost over 250000. The house echoes the 18th century Montpelier home of General Martien and Secretary of War under Washington with Knox family possessions and gifts from Lafayette and Louis Philippe.
In New Orleans zoo officials plan wedding arrangements for a rare captive pair of male or female whooping cranes. The birds, the region's only captive pair, may be hermits and are moved to Arkansas County Texas in an open top enclosure to seek a mate.
A humorous look at World War II air service jargon. Terms like wick willy and stove pipe describe engine failures and the ground crew actions. The piece contrasts old phrases with newer slang such as flame flyer and burn jar, noting the evolution of maintenance language in aviation.
National Better Business Bureau warns American women are duped into paying for songs or poems to be printed with little chance of sale. The BBB also flags a poll racket that masquerades as consumer surveys to sell encyclopedias, subscriptions, and housewares, sometimes securing signatures for fake credits.
In Lisbon the Armenian magnate Carlouste Sarkis Gulbenkian nicknamed Mr Five Per Cent wields pressure over a Saudi Arabian American Oil Company deal. He claims an old agreement requires him a profit share before Standard of New Jersey Socony Vacuum and others can acquire a stake. The stalemate blocks completion of the Saudi project. The $800 million fortune, $1.25 million yearly income, and his Aviz Hotel residence highlight his power. He is said to be 83.
University of Chicago psychologists led by Dr. Burleigh Gardner identify 12 traits common to unsuccessful executives. They conclude failures stem from buried emotions and attitudes rather than laziness or stupidity, with details harming policy and responsibility.
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