U S Seeks to Avoid War as Warships Flee Shanghai Trap
The United States signals no aims for war while evacuating 2500 Americans from Shanghai amid rising Communist pressure. Marines guard troubled sites. J Leighton Stuart faces capture, and British ships come under fire as Shanghai’s fate grows bleaker. The piece links China crisis to broader Western economic and labor tensions amid auto industry upheaval and UAW leadership chatter.
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Shanghai
Berlin
Icans
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United States
China
U. S
J. Leighton Stuart Fin Nanking
Berlin Crisis Stalls Over Russian Blockade Offer
Western powers appeared ready to accept Moscow's idea to lift the Berlin blockade in exchange for a four power conference on Germany. Officials warned Russia must show no hidden strings. Moscow suggested three steps including a foreign ministers meeting, lifting Berlin limits after a meeting date, and direct talks between Stalin and Truman on base conflicts.
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United States
Britain
Russia
Berlin
Germany
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Tass
Council of Foreign Ministers
France
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Truman
Soviet Union
Farm program muddled aims and costs confuse supporters
The administration's bold new farm program faces confusion even among its backers. Initially seen as a dual device to prop up farm prices while cutting consumer costs, critics said taxes would fund it. Agriculture Secretary Brannan later cast doubt, saying the plan is a price support measure to ensure farmers earn fair returns on their investment and labor.
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Parkard
Ford Motor Companies
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Tuber
Walter Reuther
United Automobile Workers’ Union
Sodhead
Fig
Fathor
Stec
Charles F. Brannan
Messure
Nature Gives Weird Vent to Vernal Urge in England
Seasonal whimsy runs wild as cows obtain kissing licenses and a love struck cat sparks a house fire. A thief nabs two dozen love birds while a swan disrupts Thames traffic in a comical spring scene. Denhan council grants cows licensing for mingling, despite tuberculosis concerns. A Mikado pheasant hatches laughs with eggs abroad.
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England
Thames
Po Muy
Lizey
Denhan
Foromuen
Credit Controls Relaxed Again
President Truman's price control push continues as the Federal Reserve Board eases installment buying rules. Down payments for household appliances drop to 10 percent from 15, while autos stay at 30 percent. Payment terms extend from 21 to 24 months, drawing both praise and sharp criticism.
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Truman
Federal Reserve Board
Sullivan Quits Navy Post After Carrier Controversy
Secretary of the Navy John L. Sullivan resigns after a multi million dollar reprisal dispute with Defense Secretary Louis Johnson. He faced criticism for proceeding with plans to build the 65,000 ton United States aircraft carrier without formal congressional authorization, fueling unification tensions in the armed forces. Johnson expressed regret that Sullivan joined the carrier issue on personal grounds.
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John L. Sullivan
Navy
Defense
Louis Johnson
Sullivan
U. S
United States
Johnson
Dairymen plan 1.6 million dairy campaign to fight prices
Dairy men prepare a 1.6 million campaign to promote dairy products and combat oleomargarine as milk and butter prices tumble. Experts cite seven months with a 33 percent price drop and unemployment lowering demand as a key factor in the decline.
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Qa [Odern
Frog Jump Contest Entry Masters Frozen Lazarus
Dr D L Albasio of Angels Can California enters an annual frog jumping contest with his frog Lazarus. He claims the amphibian was found frozen in an ice block in Duna glacier inside Yosemite National Park and expects the frog to perform.
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D. L. Albasio
Angels Can
Calif
Lazarus
Duna Glacier
Yosemite National Park
Where-o-where Are the Kid Stars?
A look at the aging of major sports stars and the hollowing of youth in baseball and golf. The piece notes few young stars in 1949, cites high bonuses for high school players, and recalls veterans like Jones and Sarazen, with Gene Sarazen reflecting on aging and concentration at Augusta.
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Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Grover Alexander
Bobby Jones
Gene Sarazen
Walter Hagen
Prencis O Quimet
Chick Evans
Stan Musial
Ted Williams
Joe DiMaggio
Lou Boudreau
Bobby
Skokie
Chicago
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Oakmont
Augusta
Lie
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U.S
Hitler
Home Craft Tips From a Fading Page
Practical household hacks cover removing stains polishing shoes sealing wires and cleaning fabrics. The notes advise dipping casters in paraffin to prevent looseness vacuuming baseboards, using a powder puff for polish, tomato juice for staining, and sealing lines to resist rust. Also covered are washing nap materials brushing after drying and squeezing lemons with pliers. It concludes with painting tips to alter room appearance by coloring walls or paper.
Camel Newspaper Campaign Promotes 30 Day Mildness Test
The Camel cigarette campaign features a 30 day mildness test with two famed Camel smokers per ad. Johnny Vander Moot and Gene Bearden are among the listed personalities, alongside sports and entertainment figures. The effort runs on radio programs and uses in-store Camel displays to reach listeners nationwide.
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Camel
Campaiga
K. Reynolds
Toy
Taddiuss
Tohnny Vander Moot
Gene Bearden
Wile Hoppe
Willie Mogeoni
Bil- Hany
Jene
Lew Wayant
Galt
Miloudys Swartaput
Virginia MacWay
Sage Compostr
Anal Wia Marisan
Wetvers
Cole Dovter
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