German Army Retreats in Italy and U.S. War Plans
Allied forces push the German 10th Army back toward northern Italy as Rome’s vicinity is cleared and Axis industry targets are bombed. Roosevelt outlines postwar peace ideas while Hull invites Britain, Russia, and China to discuss a four-power framework. Meat and feed production plans for 1945 are scaled to shortages, with WW2 agriculture adjustments and livestock targets. Japanese forces in New Guinea resist American advances near Biak and Sarmi as air bases near the Philippines are planned. Admiral Kimmel seeks a public court-martial for Pearl Harbor and criticizes prior hearings. UAW leader R J Thomas warns of stricter anti-union measures amid continued plant tensions at Chrysler.
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Rome
U. S
Europe
Kesselring
War Food Administration
WPA
New Guinea
Biak Island
Sarmi
U.S
Biak
Pacific
Philippines
Indies
Husband E. Kimmel
Walter C. Short
Pearl Harbor
Homer Ferguson
Roberts Commission
Admiral Kimmel
CIO
United Automobile Workers
UAW
R. J. Thomas
Thomas
Chrysler
Highland Park
Detroit
Mich
AFL
Bank Profits Rise In 1943 As Lending Grows
The 13,274 commercial banks insured by the FDIC reported 1943 net profits of 638 million dollars, up 45 percent from 1942. Primary income came from government securities, with gains from improved operations, foreclosures recoveries, and securities sales cited as factors. Also notes on war production measures and Rubber Director Dewey releasing additional tires for civilian use. A proposal for a unified armed forces department was introduced by Sen. Hill, though Sec. Forrestal urged caution on immediate consolidation.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Congress
Army
Navy
Air Corps
Lister Hill
Joseph T. McNarney
Senator Hill
Armed Forces
War
James Forrestal
Roosevelt invites 42 nations to Bretton Woods meeting
President Roosevelt has sent invitations to representatives of 42 nations for a postwar financial conference in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, starting July 1. The main topic will be the international monetary plan fixing currency values on a gold basis and limiting fluctuations. Over 30 nations already accept the plan in principle.
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Roosevelt
Bretton Woods
N. H
Dewey Stassen Move Quietly Toward 1944 Ticket
News notes a behind the scenes effort between Dewey and Stassen to unite before the Chicago convention. A Stassen ally asked Dewey about a No 2 spot if Stassen withdraws, Dewey prefers Warren but would consider Stassen. Also mentions opposition to Roberts or Willse for potential deadlock. Includes a seven‑come‑eleven war calendar by Stanley Arnold and Brewster Aeronautical plant closures with Navy takeovers.
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Washington
D.C
Dewey
Stassen
Chicago
Warren
California
Minnesota
Owen D. Roberts
Willsie
Pennsylvania
Joe Pew
Justice Roberts
Roosevelt
Roberts
Supreme Court
Pearl Harbor
Teapot Dome
Private Papers of a Cub Reporter During Churchill Visit
A youthful War Dept aide hurried to the White House at dawn with confidential military news for President Roosevelt who then sent the message to Churchill. Churchill, in bed with a cigar, questioned the messenger and joked about his daughter. The tale shifts to Bombay style humor and New York social rails, with gags about Gurkhas, defense plants, and a stage incident with John Barrymore, alongside bits about New Yorkers chatter and smutty captions from Broadway and press circles.
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Churchill
Pennsylvania Avenue
FDR
Mr. Churchill
England
White House
Hildegarde
Jacqueline Susann
Harper's
Gov. Dewey
Rusty Hatch
Gloria King
Park Central
Martin
Femarines
Elizabeth Arden
Westport
Mary Nolan
Imogene Wilson
Follies
Belmont Track
OPA
Fred Allen
Nearing Peak in Airplane Output for 1945
War Production Board outlines reconversion of wartime to civilian industry as military contracts end. Navy and War Departments reportedly consider trimming aircraft output in 1945 with emphasis on heavier bombers and new types for specific fields. About 2% million workers rely on the aviation industry, so any curtailment would impact employment.
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War Production’ Board
War and Navy Departments
U. S
WPB
Victorian style drapery patterns for period curtains
A newspaper feature describes elaborate window treatments from a long tradition. It outlines how to cut, measure, and assemble formal swags, cascades, jabots and valances, with diagrams and step by step directions across a series of modern adaptations. Books offering patterns are advertised.
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St. Long
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Italy
Opinion Newspaper Union
GOP
Mackinac Island
Cordell Hull
Great Britain
Russia
China
Great Powers
League of Nations
Wilson
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Kimmel
Santa Maria Infante
Business World
Rep. Hartley
N. J
House of Representatives
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
New York
Hartley
Hatch Textile Research Bureau
War Production Board
Rep
Bradley Dewey
Stanley Arnold
Cleveland
Germany
Haly
Guam
Wake
Singapore
Corregidor
Kiska
Guadalcanal
No, Africa
France
Bizerte
Pantelleria
Arnold
Brewster
Brewster Aeronautical Corporation
Chance Vought Company
Goodyear Company
Brewster Company
Philadelphia
Harold Burton
Ohio
Burton
India
Chep
Albuquerque
Sally
Reuben
John Barrymore
Hamied
Jane Cowl
Barrymore
Beaverbrook
London Standard
Mountbatten
Frank Owen
Owen
Ug Owen
The
India Times
Olrens
Ruth Wyeth
Spears
Bedford Hills
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Tama Eeer
Dr. Werner
Monsy Bock
Elling Plate
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