Naples hailed as best town by doughboys in record vote
Naples and nearby Sorrento draw praise from American troops after a month of Allied occupation. Local residents help travelers with directions and tours while shops reopen, prices rise, and AMG steps in to curb profiteering. Silk stockings are plentiful and cheap, but food remains scarce with markets stocked only for certain fruits.
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Petroleum and Oil World Share Shape Postwar Policy
Wartime Washington argues the United States currently dominates global oil supply with about four and a quarter million barrels daily, while outside sources hold roughly 24 billion barrels of crude. Three concerns loom: depletion abroad, government subsidies by other nations, and oil’s uncertain future, making petroleum a key postwar consideration and possible military objective.
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Peace Bill Cabled To Hull Amid Senate Debate
Washington reports that Connally noted the Connally postwar peace resolution text has been cabled to Secretary Hull in Moscow. He warned another week of Senate debate could shape foreign opinion and said the measure seeks international authority to prevent aggression. Pepper urged delaying a vote to push for stronger language.
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Vichy Sees France in Disorder as Resistance Grows
A Vichy spokesman warned of imminent disorder in France as a new wave of resistance spreads. He claimed sabotage and clashes between terrorists and police are occurring nationwide, a claim echoed as German forces reported arrests of French army officers.
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