12 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
1
Congress debates Truman proposals as crop goals rise and wheat exits the market. Atomic tests promise new power, with Bill Schoentgen and WIU staff writers contributing notes.
Bitter recriminations mark the start of an extra session of the 80th Congress as President Truman declares a sweeping anti inflation plan. GOP leaders balk at the program, signaling potential obstruction and a likely short session. The president seeks emergency measures while wheat and cattle farming policies face new quotas and production targets for 1949.
The fourth semi annual AEC report and President Truman state secrecy remains essential until international controls curb military use of atomic energy. Reports note successful tests at Eniwetok under Operation Sandstone, plus progress in medicine, agriculture, metallurgy and related fields. The Consumer Price Index shows record highs and rising prices since 1946, with wholesale prices also at an all time peak.
Americans seek broader economic security for themselves and families. The Research Council for Economic Security estimates 1948 payments from private or government plans cover death, old age, sickness, disability, unemployment, and other conditions. Northeastern, midwestern, and Pacific coast states lead in total and per capita protection.
Gen Omar Bradley orders removal of petty annoyances to greet draftees as old family friends. At eight training centers including Fort Knox Camp Breckenridge Fort Riley Camp Chaffee Camp Pickett Fort Ord Fort Jackson Fort Dix recruits start an eight week course with $5 advance and chaplain orienta tion. About half head overseas likely to Korea Japan Germany Alaska Canal Zone Hawaii Caribbean.
The article contemplates a hypothetical Italian future without World War II, the abdication of the late King Victor Emmanuel, and the dissolution of the House of Savoy. It notes ex-King Humbert losing the crown and suggests Victor Emmanuel, shown in Geneva, might have someday ruled Italy.
Germany remains torn as four power talks circle Berlin crisis. U S and Britain plan renewed airlift to push relief to the besieged city while Russians push currency changes. Berlin mayor Louise Schroeder resists orders to dismiss an anti-Communist deputy police chief amid the turmoil.
A one year old plebe at the U S Naval Academy took his oath amid fanfare. John Paul Jones of Pique Ohio is not related to the famed naval namesake. In Fort Wayne a sewer trench collapse exposed a worker’s nose and rescuers freed him after twenty minutes. E W Floyd elected sheriff in Sallisaw Oklahoma in a tough race. Farmer Eben Trussell’s car hood was damaged when a bull calf charged its reflection in the windshield and was repaired by a vet and a mechanic.
Washington reports on private woodlots forming three quarters of U S timber, with many farmers lacking know how. Government and industry fund youth forestry camps in Florida and other states to teach tree farming, fire control, marketing gum, and legal awareness, aiming to turn woodlands into profitable cash crops.
Connie Mack comments on luck’s role as Eddie Stanky’s season injury dents the Braves' chance to win. He praises Stanky and Alvin Dark as the league’s strongest double play pairing, notes pitching depth with Sain, Spahn, Voiselle, and Bickford, and recalls Mack’s long pennant history while predicting 1948 may be a standout year.
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