Eisenhower praised for words on peace and democracy
General Dwight D. Eisenhower wins praise from the United States and the United Nations for describing the European war as a holy war and urging that the common man of all nations share the opportunities won in war. His phrasing, likened to Bartlett's familiar quotations, highlights his commitment to democratic ideals.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
United States
United Nations
Bartlett
Eisenhower
League of Nations
Dumbarton Oaks
San Francisco
Europe
Truman’s firm stance on Stettinius tenure clarified
Washington front page notes President Truman repeated his position at a press conference no plans to replace Secretary of State Stettinius. He praised Stettinius’s record, and reporters recognized Truman’s intent as stated, resisting rumors of administration changes.
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Truman
White House
Washington
Stettinius
State Department
Hellcats Rout German Defenders at Wurzburg Action
In Wurzburg Germany the 6th Army Group’s Combat Command A of the 12th Armored Division pressed through ruined streets driving German defenders from the city. Led by First Lt. Thomas F. Johnson the tank elements moved between infantry sectors blasting entrenched Krauts with limited prisoner yield. Includes S Sgt. Paul C. Bickling of Greensboro among medics and engineers support.
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Wurzburg
6Th Army Group
Germany
Combat Command
12Th Armored
Thomas F. Johnson
Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn
Jonhson
Seventh Army
12Th Armored Division
Jacob L. Devers
S|set
Paul C. Bickling
Field Artillery
Greensboro
Changing Face of Argentina in U S Policy Debates
In Washington debates about Argentina reveal split views from Hull and Welles to Stettinius, with hints of leniency, tough stances, and a push to engage Argentina at San Francisco. The letter from Pat Kaufman, writing from Allied Force HQ in 1945, discusses war ends and requests in a hometown paper.
Russia Still Green in Diplomacy with Stalin
The piece notes Stalin’s government remains young and learning to cooperate with Western powers at the United Nations Conference. It highlights Molotov’s rough diplomacy at San Francisco, mentions Harry Hopkins and Joseph E Davies in key missions, and credits Hopkins with strong leadership as Truman backs him to steer talks with Stalin.
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Stalin
United States
Great Britain
Molotov
San Francisco
Harry Hopkins
Moscow
Joseph E. Davies
London
Davies
Roosevelt
Truman
Hopkins
Harry
Turkey
Joe Stalin
Ridgely Parents Hear of Son Promotion to Lieutenant
Mr and Mrs William D Bine brink of Ridgely received a letter from their son Thomas W Binebrink stating he has been promoted to second lieutenant He wears the Bronze Star for aiding a gasoline convoy under attack by fighter planes and holds three battle stars for Normandy northern France and Germany The letter says a mother’s prayers helped him complete a three month course in two months Lieut Wilson D Binebrink is in Alaska and another brother is in Georgia
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William D. Binebrink
Ridgely
Thomas W. Binebrink
Binebrink
Normandy
France
Germany
Lieut
Wilson D. Binebrink
Alaska
Georgia
Soldier returns on furlough and family updates
Sgt. James W. Steward rests at his parents home near Greensboro on a 21 day leave. He landed overseas May 11 and has treatment at Walter Reed Hospital for a foot injury. Steward, inducted July 1943, is married to Marian Jester of Felton Delaware, a nurse at Atlantic City Government Hospital. Mrs. Arthur L. Rairigh and daughter Susan Lee visit Norman L. Rairigh in Madison New Jersey. Sgt. A L Raleigh of the Air Transport Command recently moved to Manila after eight months in New Guinea and holds the Asiatic Pacific Theatre ribbon and the Bronze Star for that campaign.
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James W. Steward
George W. Steward
Greensboro
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
Sergeant Steward
Marian Jester
Felton
Del
Government Hospital
Atlantic City
Arthur L. Ralrigh
Susan Lee
Madison, N. J
Norman L. Rairigh
Sgt
A. L. Raleigh
Air Transport Command
Manila
New Guinea
Depew Returned From Leave. Brother Serves Abroad
Richard A. Depew has returned to Bainbridge Naval Training Center after a nine day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Depew. His brother Harold Depew Soull is serving with the Navy in the Pacific Theatre. Cpl John W Faulkner was transferred from San Bernardino California to the Army Air Base in New Castle Delaware this week.
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Richard A. Depew
S 2c
United States Naval Training Center
Bainbridge
Frank Depew
Harold Depew Sou Ll
Navy
Cpl
John W. Faulkner
San Bernardino
Calif
Army Air Base
New Castle
Del
Treasury announces new TCR-1 reporting rules for banks
The United States Treasury Department issues instructions to financial institutions under the 1917 act. Starting June 1945, banks must file monthly Form TCR-1 reports for currency transactions above set thresholds. Transactions involving $1,000 in $50+ denominations or $10,000 in any denomination require reporting unless deemed commensurate with legitimate business activity.
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Secretary of the Treasury
United States
United States Treasury Department
Reporting and identification rules for Form TCR-1 filings
Reports on Form TCR-1 must be filed in duplicate by the 15th of the month after transactions occur with the Federal Reserve Bank of the district where the institution is located. Transactions may not proceed unless the counterparties are satisfactorily identified. The term payment or transfer includes currency exchange. financial institutions cover banks, trust and savings institutions, investment banks, brokers, currency exchanges, and others primarily dealing in cashing or currency exchange. H. Morgenthau Jr. secretary of the Treasury.
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Federal Reserve Bank of
H. Morgenthau, JR
Secretary of the Treasury
Card of Thanks for Denton Volunteer Fire Company
R M Lutz of Denton Maryland expresses appreciation for the Denton Volunteer Fire Company for their prompt response and invaluable service in controlling and fighting a fire that gained headway after a call last Saturday morning.
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Denton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc
R. M. Lutz
Denton, Md
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Welles
Bull
Republic
Soviet Russia
Mexico
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Special Order OF the Day
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Captain Kidd
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Baltimore Sunday American
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