Gold as the world currency question 1945 view
A Globe News archive column discusses postwar currency, arguing the United States should distribute some of its gold reserves to other nations in exchange for needed metals. It features D Stewart Iglehart of Grace Line and Walter D Fuller of the National Association of Manufacturers advocating a gold base for Latin America and broader trade recovery.
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Grace Line
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Latin America
Missionary Workers Praised by Chinese Ambassador
Hu Shih, as Chinese ambassador to the U.S., salutes Christian missionary workers who aided China, expressing respect for their efforts and impact.
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Hu Shih
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George Howard Brett profile One of Army Air Corps top leaders
Major General George Howard Brett chief of the army air corps rose from cavalry to aviation, studied at the Command and General Staff School and Army War College, led air units in the Pacific and Central America, and in 1940 was promoted to major general. He heads a tour of war fronts in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Africa. Brett, an optimist and fit, is known for his devotion to his men and to more planes and efficiency.
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War warned by Shirer dossier on Europe in 1940 41
Ed Murrow reports from Paris Rome Geneva and Berlin on the Munich outcome and rising aggression. Hitler presses claims on Czechoslovakia and Danzig while Chamberlain Daladier and Wilson face domestic doubt and appeasement backlash. Poland braces for conflict as treaties unravel and tensions mount.
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Bride From The Sky Lace In Jail Chapter XIX
Judy lies in a jail cell as a matron comments on her wedding dress and lace. She reflects on her grandmother, her marriage, and her dramatic parachute escape as she admits loving Phil and clings to their bond in a troubled moment.
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Brown Calico and Quiet Night in Women's Quarters
A brief scene describes a woman arranging comfort for a court inmate. She offers a brown calico bag, water, washcloth, towel, and calls for a ring if more is needed. The woman closes the door as her overrun heels hobble away, leaving the night quiet in the quarters.
Milk Shortage Dialogue Sparks Community Ideas
Letters to the editor discuss milk supply, cattle-raising, and wartime shortages. G F Kelly advocates dairy support while readers propose Home Guard units for women and friendly correspondence with troops. Readers also suggest checkout clerks for small purchases and reflect on wartime civilian effort.
Difference in Tanks and War Tactics Across Nations
Germany advantages in tanks stem from strategic doctrine and anti tank defenses while Russia favors dispersed use of tanks as infantry support. The piece contrasts Eimannsberger’s offensive focused warfare with Russia's roving pillbox approach and notes broader film production details in a separate Marvel-tinged digest.
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Russia
Moscow
Ukraine
Blues Trend In Hollywood As Priscilla Lane Bets On Blues
Priscilla Lane notes jute bugs and boogie woogie fading, predicts a blues revival as New Orleans Blues and Birth of the Blues reflect a Hollywood blues trend. Crosby stars in Birth of the Blues while Lane comments on pop culture and audience tastes in music. Ben Weldon, Warner Bros. publicist, comments on crime story sales and censorship pressures around Manpower and Nine Lives Are Not Enough.
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U.P
Priscilla Lane
Fred Waring
Bing Crosby
Miss Lane
Ben Weldon
Warner Bros
Marlon Dietrich
Italy Invades Greece After Ultimatum Rejected
A year earlier Italian forces invaded Greece after Athens refused an unconditional surrender ultimatum. Mussolini and Hitler held talks in Florence for several hours as King George of Britain pledged support to Greece. The Canadian destroyer Margarets was sunk in a collision.
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Britain
Margares
No Clear Conflict Among Us On Foreign Policy
A fragmentary quote attributed to William Harrison and Governor Wils stresses unity on foreign policy and warns that delay could worsen perils. The text reflects a political stance from Vermont and references an OPM unity group.
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Red Production Division
OPM
Wils
Vermont
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