Franco Spain and the World Reaction to Francoism
The San Francisco UN assembly rebukes Franco’s Spain as an ally. Despite boasting of liberty, Franco’s regime suppresses dissent and individual rights. Britain and the United States back Franco due to strategic position and fear of Soviet influence in Europe.
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Francisco Franco
Spain
Franco
Italy
United Nations
San Francisco
Immi Moralco
Argentina
Europe
America
Jove Luis Arresey
For the Palangists
Step
A Woman's Wisdom Make up your mind to be happy
Advice on choosing happiness through self discipline and positive actions. It urges avoiding worry and grudges, focusing on helping others, staying busy, and recognizing that happiness grows from giving rather than dwelling on troubles. It warns against dwelling on past mistakes and fears.
Fraternization Ban and its Unworkable Aftermath
The article argues the anti fraternization policy for American troops in Germany failed to work and was unpopular. It explores whether troops should forgive and engage with Germans or maintain distrust, noting the issue raises questions of humanity, wisdom, and subjugation. The piece suggests later authority will address these tensions.
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Germany
Reich
Want to Live Life to the Last by Elsie Robinson
A nostalgic essay urges resisting quiet old age and embracing risk and reform. The speaker rejects “ resting in a rocking chair” and demands to “live life to its last” amid change, arguing for courage, confrontation of injustices, and continuing struggle until death with fighting spirit.
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Elsie Robinson
Latin motto of 1 Troop Carrier Command
The unit uses the Latin saying Vineit Qui Primum Gerit meaning He conquers who gets there first, interpreted as its guiding motto and battle cry for initiative.
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1 Troop Carrier Command
Burglary, Robbery, and Larceny Tales in War Humor
A humorous exchange features a prisoner admitting multiple past crimes while a judge questions him about a life of crime. A wartime recruit's quip about aging through plowing adds comic relief as American soldiers and a British observer react to the global war mood.
Color preacher confronts unruly tomato toss during sermon
A colored preacher faced his flock with dismay as an unruly member threw a tomato. He paused from his sermon on the Pearly Gates and warned, in a soft voice, that there would be about ten more minutes of business before “hell break loose.”
Good Sport Sparks Clue in Quiet Search
A kindly observer finally offers to help the searchers for the goats and balls after a long, fruitless quest. She interrupts gently and asks if revealing the location would be cheating, revealing a possible hint to the mystery.
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Lst
Youth Navy enlistment tale ends with odd age claim
A young man applying to join the Navy could not recall his birthdate, joking that no one had ever told him. He finally supplied a curious answer, declaring he is 82 years old.
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Svar Sri Sie Coedett
Navy
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