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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1948
Page
1
Weekly News Analysis reports President Truman urging a stronger draft and expanded training to bolster U.S. resistance to Soviet pressure. It notes a reversal in policy on partition, signaling shifts in wartime strategy and foreign affairs.
President Truman urged Congress to fund a stronger armed force to counter Soviet communism and push universal military training. He backed the Marshall Plan for Europe and endorsed a five-nation Western defense pact, signaling a shift from past policy of avoiding entangling alliances.
Census Bureau study finds a long term drop in the share of single men and women among American adults, with numbers at their lowest since 1920 despite population growth of about a third since then.
The United States abandons support for the Palestine partition plan and suggests a United Nations trusteeship for the Holy Land. Warren Austin notes partition requires force and the U.S. opposed sending troops. The shift, seen as a death blow to the plan, reflects American pressure shaping the UN outcome.
Senators and representatives pressed for facts after Truman’s strong message as Congress split over any draft or universal military service. The rift crossed party lines, reflecting isolationism and unease with U S policy toward Russia and Europe as Soviet actions raise alarm about European conditions.
The Senate Armed Services Committee, after a 50 minute meeting with Secretary of State Marshall, Secretary of Defense Forrestal, and Secretary of the Army Royals, urged rapid action on military buildup. Chairman Chan Gurney said 10 of 13 members now see limited draft and universal military training as an absolute necessity, though details of the briefing were not released.
The article notes fear that Soviets may spark a shooting war despite no current war aim. It describes Communists as a Frankenstein monster in Europe potential to derail recovery and unity of Western Europe, with Secretary Marshall sharing this urgency to act before recovery efforts take hold.
The United States with France and Britain proposed returning the free state of Trieste to Italy to aid anti Communist forces ahead of Italy's April elections. Tito rejected the plan urging a plebiscite while Moscow warned it risked war, viewing it as a master stroke to curb Soviet influence in western Europe.
The FDA reports hundreds of thousands of tons of American foodstuffs spoiled by rats, mice, and insects. Contaminated food, termed filthy food, is condemned in interstate channels to curb hunger effects, with about 20 tons reaching outlets daily since the agency’s power to condemn at destination was curtailed.
The agriculture department urged Americans to raise rabbits as a supplementary meat source amid predicted beef and pork shortages. National rabbit week after Easter was noted as a good time to plan a year round supply, likening rabbit meat to chicken breast. Gordon Moore of Vicksburg, Mich., is highlighted for his world champion beard contest in July, with his whiskers described vividly.
The U S office of education reports higher education will need space equal to 133 Empire State buildings and billions of dollars, funded by taxpayers. Based on a survey of 1,388 colleges and universities.
Washington columnist recalls Jan Masaryk suicide framed as protest against robots and war. He links Kapek’s RUR to Masaryk’s fate, notes Masaryk’s possible underground role, and cites Jurle Slavik on his martyrdom shaping Czech history. Also discusses Allport’s call for universal education to bridge cultural differences.
Washington war jitters surface amid warnings to reserve officers and prompts for rapid plant conversion. Army visits cement factories for underground construction. analysts see possible bluffing by Russia and a cautious U S stance. Navy civlian programs draw criticism as funds lure educators to base tours and naval displays.
President Truman erupted at Democratic leaders Howard McGrath and Gael Sullivan during a private talk over party loyalty. He blamed the southern revolt on Senator Byrd of Virginia, called Drew Pearson a no-good columnist, and dismissed plans to name Sen. Sister Hill as a running mate, abruptly ending their discussion.
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