Runaround for Veterans in Postwar Support Critique
The piece criticizes World War II veterans for being misled by political promises of the GL bill of rights. It cites small pension and loan uptake, notes only 68 of 1,700,000 veterans received business or farm loans, and urges sustained public pressure on Washington for honest information and real opportunities in civilian life.
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Argentina is not a prodigal nation, AP says
The Associated Press voices caution about Argentines rejoining the American family of nations. It warns against appeasement and warns that Argentina’s acceptance of fascist elements and alleged traitorous actions undermine Americas trust. It questions UN admission timing and calls for respect of U S rights from friend and foe.
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Associated Press
Argentina
Artina
Ouries
Ashington
Farrell
United States
Germany
Senator Bailey Reflects on War and Sherman’s Legacy
The senator cites General Sherman to contrast wartime damage in the South with that by Allied forces, then pivots to price controls and wartime rhetoric. He invokes Sherman’s phrase war is hell to argue for tough wartime measures and criticizes enemy commanders, mentioning Kesselring’s ouster and Russian fronts.
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William ‘Tecumseh Sherman
South
Germany
Japan
Sherman
High Point Gains Pastor Jones Leaving Greenville
Delta Democrat-Times editor John W. Lynch laments the departure of Rev. Paul Tudor Jones from Greenville to become pastor of a High Point church. He calls Jones a rising young minister and a tower of strength, expressing sorrow at his leaving for the High Point post.
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John W. Lynch
Delta Democrat-Times
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Moving preacher seeks new field of service
A respected pastor considers a change in assignment despite strong local support. The community admires his work and offers incentives, but he feels a broader calling awaits elsewhere. Local attorney George Hampton advocates practical court access via full-time offices in High Point. The death of Maj. Lloyd Whitney on Iwo Jima is noted with regret.
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Register of Deeds
High Point
Greensboro
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L. M. Patrick
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Lloyd Whitley
Iwo Jima
Washington Politics Deepens Pacific Bases Debate in Postwar Planners
In a Chicago Foreign Relations talk Stettinius argues American trusteeship for Pacific islands and bases to secure prosperity. New York peace dinner echoes that world security rests on U S strength. The piece notes tensions between services and states, and postwar civilian administration shifts in New Guinea Bougainville and other Pacific territories.
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United States
Stettinius
Chicago Council On Foreign Relations
Pacific Islands
New York
Carnegie Peace Endowment
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Pacific
Navy War Departments
State
Admiral King and base policy shift in postwar world
Paul Mallon argues Senate would back King over Stettinius on retaining bases essential to postwar peace. He notes limited support for mandates, cites Connally on New Caledonia, and suggests bases as a practical bargain given indebted allies. The piece frames a growing realist view of world security and base rights.
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Stettinius
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Connally
New Caledonia
Dellar
San Francisco conference excludes many nations in dispute
The piece argues the San Francisco conference will not represent all nations or even all United Nations. It notes Poland’s absence as a breach of decency, recalls Poland as the first United Nation, and contrasts Britain, Soviet Russia, and Polish governments in exile with the Lublin committee, outlining wartime alignments and ongoing resistance.
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Germany
Poland
Switzerland
Portugal
Sweden
Spain
Bulgaria
Rumania
Finland
Latvia
Lithuania
Esthenia
India
Philippines
Earth
United Nations
Yalta
Great Britain
Soviet
Russia
London
Lublin Committee
San Francisco Forum Faces Yalta Jeopardy Over Labels
By George Sokolsky warns that San Francisco invites nations with vague aims and inconsistent allegiance. The piece questions who qualifies as peace loving under the Atlantic Charter and notes Poland Latvia Lithuania and Finland risk unequal treatment as small states. The author argues the defense of self rule and sovereign rights hinges on clear definitions.
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Russia
Britain
Yalta
United States
Great Britain
China
France
de Gaulle
Woodrow Wilson
Roosevelt
Churchill
Dumbarton Oaks
Latvia
Lithuania
Finland
War and Industry Shaping Final Victory Efforts
Reports from U S Allies emphasize shared burden in the Pacific and beyond with MacArthur and Nimitz slated for Japan operations. British naval buildup in the East Indies, Indian and Gurkha contingents aiding Burma, and looming postwar sales shifts push firms to reconvert and recruit massive new sales teams.
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Nimitz
Japan
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