Christmas Amid Ruins and Peace Hopes in 1947
Washington columnist Baukhage recalls Christmas 1945 to 1947, contrasting ruined Nuernberg with hopes of peace. He notes the Marshall Plan's success, Cold War tensions, and Europe’s economic recovery led by Paul Hoffman, marking a cautious mood shift toward stability.
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Nuernberg
Vatican
Europe
Russia
Adriatic
European Cooperation Administration
Paul Hoffman
America
Truman
Marshall
Weekly News Analysis U S Cooling to Chiang Kai shek and Russians Agree to Blockade
The piece reports US waning backing for Chiang Kai-shek as Congresswoman and officials argue over aid and Madame Chiang. It notes Berlin blockade hopes, Russia backing a neutral commission for German currency issues, and Connally’s cautious view on lifting Berlin tensions. It mentions Chiang’s Suzhou garrison near Nanking and surrounding Communist forces, with battle fronts and strategic concerns shaping policy.
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Chiang Kai-shek
Truman
China
Chine
Generalissimo
United States
U.S .S
Tom Connally
Ds ‘Tex
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Connally
Chiang -Kai‘Shek
Madame Chiang
Kai-shek
New Orleans
William McChesney Martin
U. S. Export-Import Bank
Chiang
Suchow
Nanking
12Th
Berlin blockade talks hinge on neutral currency plan
Western powers approve a Bramuglia mediation concept aimed at easing the Berlin currency dispute. The plan envisions a neutral commission, joint control of any currency in Berlin, and a potential lifting of the blockade with the Soviet-mark rollout. Inflation trends and defense spending loom as key economic tensions rise amid Cold War cost concerns.
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United States
France
Britain
Bramuglia
China
Colombia
Syria
Canada
Argentina
Belgium
Truman
Fee
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Underground Christian Church Report In Soviet Russia
The Cross Triumphant Church operates underground in Russia with millions of adherents. Rev Kurt Szkalla, who visited Moscow in disguise, said Christians of various faiths form a cave church opposed to the Moscow orthodox church. Activity is noted along the Don and Dnieper rivers in the western USSR. Leaders face vigorous persecution, and he will not reveal details yet.
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Kurt Szkalla
Moscow
Moscow Orthodox Church
Soviet Union
Don
Dnieper
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