Dutch Push Into Indonesia Morphs into International Crisis
Dutch forces race through Java and Sumatra in a near bloodless occupation labeled police action as Indonesia seeks U S support. US officials discuss coordinated Western defense plans and possible military aid in a looming Cold War scenario against Russia.
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Sumatra
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U. S
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Russia
Fim
Europe
Poll Toppers Mr Truman Amid Poll Admiration
A George Gallup poll shows Mr Truman as the most admired man in America. The piece notes his election victory and public image as Americans’ top choice, highlighting the political mood and public esteem.
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George Galup
Peace Feeler: Sun Fo Signals Possible Peace with Reds
Rising tensions in China as Sun Fo, premier under Chiang Kai-shek, hints at an honorable peace with the Communists while Nationalist forces tighten grip on Tientsin. Sun warns surrender would wreck the anti Communist front and risk China becoming a second Poland or Czechoslovakia.
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Chiang Kai- Shek
Sun Fo
Sun Yatsen
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Tientsin
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Washington
Year of plenty signal for 1949 food prices
News from the National Grocers bulletin and price indexes suggests lower and more stable food costs in 1949. Agriculture Secretary Brannan vows the United States has entered a year of plenty as retailers expect relief from postwar price pressures and economic woes.
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United States
DOPE Fewer Addicts in US Says Journal Experts
Three experts writing in the Journal of the American Medical Association report 48 090 narcotic addicts in the United States most are men. They trace a decline from 450 000 200 000 in 1914 to about 48 000 at the last count and classify addicts into five broad types based on illness psychoneurotic symptoms and social influence.
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American Medical Association
Red faces in Pentagon spark debate on military costs
A citizens committee chaired by Ferdinand Eberstadt criticizes unification and rising defense costs, warning of potential mobilization mistakes and questioning military efficiency. Taft signals Senate bid while Ohio politics loom large amid labor and farm price tensions. Housing eviction woes strike Detroit families using voting booths as shelter.
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Inaugurations Through the Ages and Traditions
Washington Digest surveys presidential inaugurations from Washington to Truman, noting how ceremony has evolved. It recalls early practices, oath locations, and notable departures from tradition due to death, calendar quirks, and political norms. It mentions figures such as Monroe, Garfield, Coolidge, Roosevelt, and Truman in context of evolving protocols.
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Ty Cobb and the .367 Lifetime Batting Mark Highlight Historic Records
A historic look at Ty Cobb's lifetime .367 batting average over 24 years, contrasted with modern stars Ted Williams and Stan Musial. The piece recalls Cobb's dominance against top pitchers, compares eras, and notes other enduring records like Wagner's and Lajoie’s peaks and Sisler's .420.
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