Soviet Nod to Badoglio Regime Sparks Diplomatic Probes
US and Britain seek a Kremlin explanation for Russias unilateral recognition of Badoglio in Italy. Officials note Russia may cite economic issues and fleet disposition while insisting it is not bound by Allied terms. High commissions discuss potential envoy exchanges but no official confirmation exists.
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Badoglio
Washington
INS
United States
Great Britain
Moscow
Russia
Italy
State Department
Cordell Hull
Kremlin
Allied Military Control Commission
Henry Grady
Allied Council
Advisory Council
Mediterranean
Teheran
Allied Armistice Commission
Soviet
Seven Arrested for Counterfeit C gas Coupons
Chicago reports government agents arrested one woman and six men from Will County Illinois on charges they sold counterfeit C gasoline ration coupons. Oscar J. Peterson said the group ran a large black market with sales reaching 50 000 gallons and about 8 000 coupons recovered. The coupons permit five gallons of gasoline each.
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Chicago
INS
Will County
Illinois
Oscar J. Peterson
Secret Service
Peterson
Middlewest
Eisenhower Demotes Youthful Sergeant On The Spot
In London a young sergeant chauffeur was cited for careless driving near headquarters. General Dwight Eisenhower reprimanded him, and the overzealous commanding officer promptly reduced the sergeant to private. Ike reportedly informed the CO by phone that the action should stand.
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London
Headquarters
Dwight Eisenhower
Ike
Commanding General Reprimands Soldier Over Stripes
A commanding general reprimanded a soldier noting officers are easier on subordinates than sergeants and urged stripes be restored to the driver, a recommendation that was approved.
Ickes Turns 70 As Interior Secretary
Harold L. Ickes reached age seventy on Wednesday after serving as secretary of the interior for eleven years and eleven days. He has held the post longer than any other man in the nation’s history.
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Washington
Harold L. Ickes
Secretary of the Interior
Mustang Fighter Rates as Fastest Plane
North American Aviation announced with war department approval that the P-51 Mustang fighter is the world fastest plane with an official speed in excess of 425 miles per hour. The statement comes from the company in Inglewood California.
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Inglewood
Calif
War Department
North American Aviation Company
Mustang Tops War Dept Speed and Range Claims
Wartime figures credit the Merlin powered Mustang with best service ceiling and range. The aircraft can fly well beyond 500 miles, return with fuel to spare, and demonstrates strong maneuverability.
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On Advisory Council
Out A
Tane Nen Me
Woerderhoff
First Avenue
AEP
Second Street
Ward
Ickes
Wisconsin Lumber CO
DIAL
Brent
Montgomery Ward
Mustang
Heu Rui
Montgomery Word
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