Architect of Peace Takes On Mission at Moscow
The article profiles George C. Marshall, veteran general and new secretary of state, who after leaving the army and guiding postwar plans accepts a call from President Truman. He recalls a homecoming to Leesburg, plans for peace, and a pivotal role in shaping a global settlement, including a controversial China assignment and his unique place in American history.
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George C. Marshall
United States
Virginia
George Catlett Marshall
Leesburg
Pentagon
Pershing
G.i.’S
Arc de Triomphe
Eisenhower
Marshall
China
Okinawa
James Byrnes
Ameri
Marshall Receives Senate Backing for Key Diplomatic Post
The article notes strong cross party support for Marshall as he secures trust and approval to take a pivotal diplomatic assignment, following years of distinguished service and a path from China to the United States. It also recounts a separate incident where Arrington was tortured for information, with Essie Johnson aiding police after a break in. Police later linked suspects to the Chicago crime, identifying Foreman, Lewis, Hearst, and Brennan in connection with the case.
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Phil Sheridan
Army
Patterson
Pentagon
Truman
United States
Wellington
Smuts
South Africa
Marshall
China
Senate
Yang
Yong
Arrington
Herbert Foreman
Raymond Lewis
Wallington Hearst
Joseph Brennan
Chicago
Three Torturers Nabbed in Sugar Black Market Case
GRAND RAPIDS Mich. Police captured three Negroes and pursued a fifth who fled to recover a hidden $38,000 from a rooming house linked to Broadway Arrington Chicago tavern owners indicted as leaders of a gang that looted a Chicago CPA warehouse for over 10,000,000 pounds of sugar. The torture victim was George Arrington 53 the father.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Chicago
Broadway Arrington
Arrington
George
Uncle Sam Laxative Breakfast Food Review
A South Dakota reader praises Uncle Sam Laxative Breakfast Food made from whole flaxseed and toasted wheat flakes for easing a severe constipation. The letter claims rapid relief within two weeks and recommends daily servings to stimulate bowel action.
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Uncle Sam
South Dakota
Sam
Misplaced Suitcase in Bomb Bay During Mock Raid
Tarawan stowed a suitcase in the bomber’s bomb bay and during a mock attack the door fell open causing the suitcase to drop. The item did not strike the target and reportedly landed harmlessly away from his aircraft.
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Tarawan
Bombay
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Marc J. Parsons
NEA
Fort Myers
Marshalls
Ike Eisenhower
Essie Johnson
Han
Jimmy Hatle
Kitty
Lushwell
Breadline
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N. Y
Wm. Tehel Bottling Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
FIRST
Sioux Lity Ave
DES Moines Aeriel LE As
Ine
Ardent
Rte
Hice Ohana Ee
Econom
Third Ave
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Sugar Black Mart
Newman
The
Central Pacific
Pacific
Dial
Magicolor
Newman's Cosmetics
Crackrjck
Helena Rubinstein
Fed
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