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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1948

Page

5

Truce Seeker Aims for Peace in Palestine Talks

Col Rosher Lund representing the UN Secretary General meets Arab League officials in Jericho to renew efforts for peace in Palestine. The truce commission includes American French and Belgian consuls in Jerusalem. In Amman King Abdullah says he is tired of negotiations and will march his troops into the Holy Land after May 15 whether a truce holds or not.

Rosher Lund Trygve Lie Jericho Arab League Palestine Jerusalem Truce Commission Amman Trans Jordan Abdullah Holy Land International

High Cost of War Aid Across Eight Years

The article notes U S foreign aid over eight years totals about 80.0 billion dollars, or roughly 741 per citizen. It splits the first year’s funds among European nations under European Recovery Administrator Hoffman, with Iceland set to receive 10.9 million. Portugal and Switzerland are listed as receiving nothing the first year. Rumors that Russia may absorb Romania as a Soviet Republic are mentioned as indicators Moscow may abandon that plan.

U. S Hoffman Iceland Portugal Switzerland Russia Romania Moscow

Speed of Red Fox Outruns Grey Fox at Thirty Miles an Hour

The red fox is faster than the grey fox and can cover a distance at a rate of 30 miles per hour.

Doctors in parts of China pay patients for health goals

In parts of China doctors compensate patients who adopt preventive health measures and maintain well being, while patients may pay doctors for services or guidance aimed at staying healthy. This exchange reflects local practice linking compensation with health maintenance rather than traditional fee for care.

China

Rivers of silk Used More than 60 Million Quarts Daily

American consumers now use over 60 million quarts of fresh milk and cream daily. The figure reflects widespread demand for dairy products and suggests robust distribution from farms to markets across the United States.

Rebuilding B-29s for Defense at Wichita Plant

The United States is rebuilding B-29 Superfortresses to modern specifications at Boeing’s Wichita Kansas plant. Upgraded airframes and engines are aimed at making them newer, more capable sky weapons for national defense.

U. S Boeing Wichita Kan United States International

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