Israel Seeks Cease Fire as Palest ine War Shifts Pressure to Arabs
In a pivotal move during the Jerusalem battle, Israel ordered a UN requested cease fire on all Palestine fronts, forcing Arabs to decide whether to halt fighting or risk Security Council sanctions. Truman urged broad social security reforms, including a 50 percent benefit increase and wider coverage, while Congress waited amid inflation and potential recession signals.
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Ths
Palestine
Jerusalem
United Nations
U. N
U. N. Security Council
Security Council
Truman
Congress
Walkout and European crop outlook in postwar briefing
In a first meeting to negotiate a new coal contract, John L Lewis leads the UMW as his faction balks at the Southern Coal Producers, planning a separate bargaining stance. The pension walkout strains coal reserves, risking a new injunction if renewed strikes occur. Separately, Europe and the Soviet Union face a favorable May crop outlook with bread grain production seen rising above last year. The U.S. Agriculture Department projects larger bread grain crops, notably wheat and rye, across Europe.
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Southern Association
Lewis
Southern
UMW
Europe
U. S. Agriculture Department
Soviet Union
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Coal Producers
Southern Oval Producers Association
Parley
record-breaking long range air flight by B-38 superbomber
An air force B-38 superbomber flew a nonstop eight thousand mile mission with a five ton dummy bombload, staying aloft about thirty six hours. The B-36 landed with roughly 1209 gallons of gasoline left, enough to stay airborne two to three more hours.
Dairying to a Crisis Prompts Industry Reassessment
The U S dairy industry, marking its 32nd annual June Dairy Month, warns of a looming supply gap as population growth, hunger abroad, and inflation boost demand. High beef prices push dairy cows to slaughter, while farmers shift land to grain and seek leisure. Projections suggest by 1952 milk output may fail to meet domestic needs, risking rationing. Also notes on Chicago lighting sign, Oregon primary results, and Dewey vs Stassen prospects for the GOP convention.
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Oregon
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Harold Stassen
Stassen
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Taft
Dewey
Ohioh
Staswen
Will Dewey
Washington Diary From a Reporter on Personal Journals
Washington writes about diaries from FDR to Churchill and his own habit of diary keeping. He recalls 1904 to 1947 entries, notes illegible handwriting, the Blick typewriter, and the failure of diaries to capture pivotal events, ending with a 1947 memo about a Marshall Plan related gathering.
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Fdr
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock
Winston Churchill
Samuel Pepys
Frank
Roosevelt
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau
City driver fined for slow pace in Richmond court
In Richmond Virginia George W Harvey winner of the citys safe driving contest was hailed into court and fined five dollars for driving too slowly. The note is part of a scattered diary of varied headlines from around the world.
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Richmond
George W. Harvey
London
Buckingham Palace
Margaret Rose
Oceana
Wright
New York
Francia X. Giaccone
Calumet’s Citation and racing wealth loom in jumble of dreams
Ar r en Wright and Calumet’s owners Beb and Jimmy Jones pace the scene as 1948 Preakness nears. They recall Calumet Whirlaway, Armed, Stymie, and Seabiscuit while citing Citation’s looming Derby prospects and massive prize totals. The piece also notes Jones brothers’ wary optimism and hints at future matchups with Coaltown Feyvent and Armed amid a desultory baseball season with surprising pennant races and odd upsets.
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Calumet
Beb
Jimmy Jones
Whirlaway
Seabiscuit
Hirsch Jacobs
Ben
Stymie
Citation
Chicago
Suffolk Downs
Tones
Parnell Hen
Coaltown
Feyvent
Ben Jones
Ewell Blackwell
Hal Newhouser
Warren Spahn
Blackwell
Newhouser
Bobh
Bob Feller
Athletica
Indians
Browns
Yankees
What Makes a Coach A Piece on Leahy Hickman and McMillin
The piece weighs Frank Leahy against two standout coaches Herman Hickman and Bo McMillin. It notes Hickman at Yale and McMillin with the Detroit Lions face rough seasons, with Hickman rebuilding Army’s line and McMillin guiding Indiana’s Lions toward tougher competition. It argues press support and popularity endure regardless of on field results.
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Leahy
Herman Hickman
Yale
Bo McMillin
Detroit Lions
Hickman
McMillin
Army
Indiana
Yala
Lions
Cardinals
Bears
Eagles
Giants
Taking the Air and a Nose Plight in a Child
A three year old girl named Louise is described as very active but then shows a nasal congestion in the living room while her mother worries about her breathing. Louise answers she will open her mouth to fool her nose and breathe.
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