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Newspaper
Vernal Express
Location
Vernal, Utah, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1948
Page
2
The piece discusses reactions to Wallace and the CIO pledge of support for the president. It mentions Berlin meetings and potential movement toward ending the stalemate. Bill Schoentgen reports for the Newspaper Union staff.
Henry Wallace sobered by heckling as crowds in North Carolina pelt him with eggs and tomatoes while he promotes Progressive ideas. Truman applauds CIO backing for the Democratic ticket amid internal union splits.
Big Four Berlin meeting resumes after five months to address currency in the city and the Soviet blockade. Moscow talks had produced some results but Moscow and Washington disagree on conditions. Russians want a single currency under four power control, while the U S Britain and France press for lifting the blockade first. The issue remains complex and risks a strained peace if no agreement is reached.
In Garland a hatmaker offered edible candy headgear to betters who vow to eat their hats if their candidate loses. In Rochester Raymond Beaulieu owed 73 dollars for operating an unregistered car and sold his vehicle to raise funds. In Springfield Robert Smith was granted a divorce after his wife, enraged by his dancing, allegedly struck him reducing his weight from 165 to 140 pounds.
Economists from labor commerce and agriculture departments say prices will not ease before the November 2 election. They predict continued inflation as the campaign season unfolds with no immediate relief in sight.
The statements warn that the new President must tackle the high cost of living from day one. Food prices rise with record crop forecasts, and relief is not expected soon, likely keeping family budgets strained through year-end.
A report to Congress says American military and economic aid has removed the danger of Greece falling to communism. Greece is called the "bright spot" in anti communist efforts, with inflation checked and roads rebuilt, though guerrilla forces remain and may last years. Royal rumors link Princess Margaret to the Marquis of Blandford.
Charles Evans Hughes, regally bearded statesman and jurist, dies at 88 from congestive heart failure after a long career as governor of New York and twice appointed to the U S Supreme Court including a term as chief justice. His near-win in 1916 and California’s decisive vote are recalled.
Easy to build from full size pattern the kitchen helper adds square inches of top space and doubles as a tray holder. It stores salad bowls and mixers on wide shelves with patterns and nail sizes provided. Send 50 cents for Pattern No 2 to East Nila Pattern Co Pleasantville NY.
U S timber production this year is estimated to exceed 1947 output by at least half a percent if demand remains steady. The Commerce Department survey indicates ample lumber is flowing to markets to meet record construction activity.
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