War Surpluses Spark Debate On Stockpiles And Waste
The piece questions Army and Navy surplus stockpiles and alleged destruction of gear at war end. It cites reports of warehouses filled with items civilans could use and discusses whether destruction or repatriation serves national interests. It notes sourcing from Australian reports and warns against profiteering or mismanagement by Washington officials.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Mead
War Department Ym
Stuart Symington
Symington
RFC
Bett Syndicate, Inc
President Truman asks Congress for labor reform measures
The President urged Congress to pass legislation to create fact finding boards to prevent work stoppages and allow a 30 day cooling off period in strike or lockout disputes. He hinted at further proposals but provided few specifics. Public reaction ranged from hopeful to skeptical as lawmakers weigh changes to labor management reconversion.
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Truman
Congress
Naim Ins
Alew
Jin
Dave J
Timnan
Waste and hoarding of war surplus fuels public concern
The article argues against destroying surplus military materiel and urges redistribution to needy nations or allies. It questions overstocking by Arms and Navy officials, noting bulging warehouses and public demand for accountability. It emphasizes ethical use of resources and contrasts victory needs with wasteful disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Army
Truman and Berle clash and a wartime hoard saga unfolds
A lively account mixes Truman's surprise flight report with a playful exchange between Milton Berle and Adolf Berle in Brazil. It follows congressional gripes over army hoarding and a Hodges Board inquiry into wartime supplies, detailing Mead's push for transparency and the army's cautious response.
Third thing in America for democracy first, Pat Hurley note
The column argues democracy must trump fascism and communism in America while criticizing Father Terminiello and those who mix prejudice with anti communism. It highlights debates over China policy, Army surplus, and scientific openness, urging rational patriotism and warning against totalitarian dangers.
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Pat Hurley
Pat
China
Father Terminiello
Alabama
Reynolds
Coughtin
Gerald Smith and Company
America
Hitler
Mussolini
Karl Marx
the Waldorf
New York
Henry Smyth
Princeton
Letters To Editorith Redeployment Center Irumagawa Japan
A reader from November 21 1945 voices frustration with army redeployment politics. He argues generals logistic experts mislead the public with pressure from Washington and election aims, urging understanding of Army constraints and blaming families broadcasting premature hopes. He signs as Walter JH Watford of Dothan Alabama.
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Ith
Irumagawa
Japan
Washington
Hollywood
War Department
Moses
Mabya
Johnny Cones
So and
Mama
Walter JH. Watford
N. Oates
Dothan
Ala
Radio Programs On The Networks And Local News
The Radio schedule lists programs across networks including The Supper Club, War Correspondent Report, Jack Smith Show, and Lum & Abner, with several 15 to 43 minute slots. A local note confirms Pte J E Granberry of Henry County serving in Japan with the medical detachment of the 22nd Regiment, later attached to the Americal Division then the 81st near Aomon, a Henry County High School graduate.
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Abe-Batic
Abe
Abe Jack Smith
Cba
Reymond Gram
Peter Donald
Cbs
Kallenborn
Abdo-Weat
Corneliaus Skinner
Cirs Lum
Abner
Elmer Davis
ABC
Judy
Alan Young
Amon
Andy
Guy Lombardo
Molly
Japan
J. E. Granberry
Henry County
22Nd Regiment
Bist Wildcat
Camp Wheeler
Americal
Cebu
81St
Aomon
Henry County High School
Veterans Arriving From Overseas Service Listed
The Associated Press reports arrivals of Vets in New York aboard ships including T-4 Mack S. Kennedy on the Thomas Sumter and Major Daniel B. McKenzie on the Sheepshead Bay Victory. Also listed are T-5 Willie Frazier of Newville route one, Jesse N. Baxter of Ashford, T-5 Homer C. Andrews of Ozark, and Pfc. Joseph J. Williams of Dothan.
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Associated Press
Mack S. Kennedy
New York
S-Set
Jesse N. Baxter
Ashford
Willie Frazier
Newville
Daniel B. McKenzie
Eufaula
Sheepshead Bay
Homer C. Andrews
Ozark
Joseph J. Williams
Dothan
Hitler as Messiah Reverberates Across Britain and Europe
A World Today commentary notes Britain’s discovery of a fascist cult venerating Hitler as divine, linked to a grass bust purchase in Sussex and former Nazi sympathizers. It warns such beliefs could hinder postwar efforts to purge Hitlerism and warns Allies to remain steadfast. The piece recalls 1930s reverence for Hitler, Quoting leaders and observers, it cautions against reviving messianic cults to spare Europe further turmoil.
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England
Heller
Hitler
Tonge
RB. R. Gordon-Canning
British Union of Fascists
Anglo-German Society
Cult
Sussex
Chamberlain
Berchtesgaden
Godesberg
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Sudentenland
Jens Christ
Adolf Hitler
Dean Howell
Leatherwood God
Midwest
America
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Europe
Germany
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