Berlin Blockade Strain Caps Western Resolve in Cold War
United States, Britain, and France refuse to press Moscow, insisting the Berlin dispute stay in the United Nations Security Council until the blockade ends. President Truman signals no talks with Russia while weather and airlift hurdles loom, as Evatt and Lie urge broader airing of the crisis.
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Farmers' program and royal birth mix in 1947 era notes
The article outlines Truman era farm policy proposals including flexible price floors, storage facilities, expanded soil conservation, and rural electrification funded by the government, alongside a royal birth scene in London with Princess Elizabeth’s son and implications for succession amid empire concerns. It also notes VA actions on education payments and GI loan defaults.
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Farmers Reward As Truman Victory Shifts Policy
The article outlines a post election shift favoring farmers over labor in upcoming legislation. President Truman plans to prioritize farming interests, with Charles Brannan and economist Louise Bean forecasting farmer influence. A flexible price support program is being drafted to take effect in early 1949, ahead of 1950. Senator-Elect Clinton Anderson is mentioned in the context of these changes.
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Missing Link Found in South African Cave
Anthropologists report a newly found fossil in a Transvaal cave that may push back the origin of man. The creature, about a million years old, is described as a possible man ape who used tools, carried weapons, and built fires.
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Quiz on Presidential History and Cabinet Changes
A reader question set reviews presidential birth states Virginia and Ohio, southern votes in 1928, and presidents elected to full terms. It notes Truman’s era cabinet size, the January term start dates for president and Congress, and the 1947 act consolidating War and Navy into a single secretary of defense.
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Millennium: Unfunny radio act sparks union cost story
The article reports radio comedian Arthur Godfrey ordering his musicians not to laugh or sing. He cites APRA rules that would raise weekly salaries by 800 to 900 dollars per musician if they performed, affecting the show’s revenue and dynamic. President Truman pictured in casual Key West vacation, with policy notes for four-year term. A biblical discovery, the complete Isaiah scroll, is found with earliest Hebrew manuscripts dating to the second century B C, offering new insights and cross-checking copy errors over time.
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Washington Diges The Election Has Changed Both Democrats and GOP
Washington diary by BACKHAGE notes post election shifts in both major parties. Critics warn Democrats lose southern support while Republicans must reorganize in cities, with figures like Wallace and Martin urging broader appeal and reform. Observations touch on Dewey, Brook, and Truman’s upcoming address amid a changing political landscape.
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Unlimited Substitutions Stir Football Rule Debate
The article argues that unlimited substitutions in football threaten parity, favoring deep rosters and dual offense defense units. It cites Cornell Columbia and Michigan arguments, contrasting old style play with two teams per side, noting coaches and public opposition and potential winter rule changes. It also draws a nostalgic contrast with baseball's Yankees and Giants.
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