Guarding Emotions in Post War Planning Analysis
Mackenzie argues Americans should restrain emotions in shaping postwar policy. He cautions against dogmatic zeal while stressing balance among Allies and the need for realism. The piece discusses self-determination, territorial claims, and the Atlantic Charter in a context of cautious, principled cooperation.
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Europe
North
Africa
America
Britain
Russia
Sam
North Africa
Churchill
Commons
United States
Ouachita Reaches New Flood Peak at Camden
The Ouachita River hit 41.6 feet at Camden marking a new peak and expected to climb to about 43 feet, with flood stage at 26 feet. Black River rose but forecasters said conditions were not serious while other streams declined.
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Little Rock
Ouachita
Camden
Weather Bureau
Bureau
Black River
Black Rock
Coast Guard losses in World War I higher than other services
The record states that Coast Guard losses in World War I were higher, proportionally, than those of any other branch of the armed service, reflecting severe wartime casualties among Coast Guard personnel.
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Coast Guard
Youthful Men in Office Is GOP Theme
Washington May 5 The Republicans push a campaign line favoring younger, fresher men for national offices from the presidency downward to counter Democratic emphasis on experience. Leaders cite Dewey and others as examples of fit, energetic leaders while critics question age and stamina in wartime leaders.
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Washington
National Committee
Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Dewey
Robert E. Hannegan
Chicago
South
Bruce Barton
Congress
GOP
Newark
Wilson
Colonel House
Edward Martin
Pennsylvania
Gov
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Earl Warren
California
Senate Advances Lend Lease Bill Amid Clearing House Plan
The Senate took up the lend lease extension with Roosevelt backing tighter bookkeeping. A central clearing house for overseas outlays was ordered by the president under Leo Crowley, as total U S overseas aid reached 30.36 billion by April 1 with Britain receiving 19.7 billion and Russia 4.21 billion in aid and reverse lend lease of 2.13 billion.
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Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
United States
Senate Appropriations Committee
British Empire
Russia
Latin America
China
Great Britain
Shift in Command in Pacific Air Arm
Vice Adm. Aubrey W. Fitch turned over command of the South Pacific air forces to Marine Maj. Gen. Ralph J. Mitchell at a formal ceremony. Fitch, credited with destroying over 3,100 Japanese planes in under two years, was directed to Washington for reassignment. Mitchell had led Marine aircraft in the South Pacific.
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South Pacific
Aubrey W. Fitch
Ralph J. Mitchell
Fitch
Washington
Mitchell
Marine
Republicans Shake Up On Price Control Extension
Washington May 5 Senate banking committee backs 18 month price control extension beyond June 30 while House GOP abandons anti subsidy push and supports renewal with court review of OPA regulations. Wagner signals formal 18 month proposal amid talks of postwar inflation guard and bipartisan support.
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Washington
Senate Banking Committee
Taft
Ohio
Wagner
Hawkes
Butler
House
G.O.P
D-Ny
Marriner S. Eccles
Federal Reserve System
OPA
Royalty Rates No Extra Oranges
A Covent Garden fruit store manager is asked for the King of Greece’s orange ration by a uniformed hotel messenger. The messenger claims the King’s entitlement and receives one pound of oranges from the shop, citing the ordinary ration book.
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London
Covent Garden
J—er
King George
Greece
Heart disease Tops Canada Deaths in 1940
The 1940 Canadian death toll lists heart disease as the leading cause, ranking above all other illnesses and conditions. Health officials released the data showing heart disease at the top of the ten leading causes of death for that year.
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Canada
Centenarian in Tucson Quits Whiskey at 90
John E. Lindley, now 100, quit drinking whiskey at 90 and wonders if two pounds of coffee per week is excessive. He spends days tending chickens and a dog, was born in Lancaster Pennsylvania, and read the Bible daily with no glasses for ten years. He notes his Quaker father lived to 116 in Ohio.
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Tucson
Ariz
John E. Lindley
Lindley
Lancaster
Ohio
A&p
America
Income Tax Simplification Almost Certain
Washington May 5 The House gave overwhelming approval to legislation that would simplify tax statutes for 50 million Americans. The plan would relieve 30 million from ever filing anew and shift withholding to reflect actual tax for those earning up to 5 000 starting January 1. The government will compute 1944 taxes for wage earners under 5 000 and the measure reshuffles rates and exemptions while preserving overall burdens. For relief 30 million, many may file a withholding receipt in lieu of a tax return. The local collector will compute tax and bill or refund as needed.
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Francis M. Lemay
Washington
House
Senate
Ways and Means
Texarkana Hotelman Faces Bribery Charge
Irving Bradfield a Texarkana hotel operator was indicted on a federal bribery charge. He allegedly tried to bribe Capt. George P. Johnson provost marshal Texarkana area to persuade the Eighth Service Command in Dallas to lift an off limits order on his hotel.
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Fort Smith
Irving Bradfield
Texarkana
Bradfield
George P. Johnson
Eighth Service Command
Dallas
Yanks Extend Operations Across Channel and Germany Targets
RAF Second Tactical Air Force Mitchells and Bostons struck railway yards at Cambrai in northern France with Spitfire escort. German communique named Mosquito targets at Cologne and Mannheim. Budapest raid called minor.
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Ments
Channel
Britain
RAF
Second Tactical Air Force
Cambrai
France
Atlantic Wall
Cologne
Mannheim
Budapest
Lump on the Head Turns the Trick at Pacific Base
Lt Col Victor Krulak became a marine officer after a head wound helped him meet height rules. At Annapolis he gained the inch needed by wrapping his head and having a brick dropped on it. He then led the marine paratrooper feint on Bougainville.
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South Pacific
Victor Krulak
Annapolis
Krulak
Bougainville
Market Report Poultry and Produce Chicago May 5
Live poultry firm with receipts of 20 trucks and 1 car, prices unchanged. Butter firm with receipts 649 614, market unchanged. Eggs receipts 20 390, current receipts 29, unsettled. other markets unchanged. In New York May 5 cotton futures supported by price fixing with ceilings under discussion. late values 35 cents higher to 5 cents lower per bale.
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Chicago
Market notes on livestock bids and stock market rally
Livestock buyers show steady to improved demand with hogs and cattle at varied bids and limited sellers. In New York May 5 the stock market resumed its rally as buyers supported rails and specialties with 1 to 3 point gains and transfers reaching about 800 000 shares.
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New York
National Stockyards Hogs and Cattle Market Report
National Stockyards Illinois May 5 hogs 7 000 mostly steady with weight under 140 pounds showing some strength. sows steady to 10 higher. top good 200 270 pounds 13 70. 170 190 pounds 12.00 13.00. 140 160 11.65. 120 140 9.65 10.65. 60 120 pounds 6.65 8.75. bulk good sows 01 25. stags 11.75 down. cattle 700 calves 400 steady in cleanup trade. steers scarce two loads medium good unsold. odd lots good heifers and mixed yearlings 14.00 14.75. cows 9.50 9.50
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National Stockyards
Ill
May rye volatility marks unsettled grain market in Chicago
In Chicago on May 5 May rye rose briefly to a three month high but quickly slipped about 2 cents from the peak as other rye futures fell. Wheat and oats started steady then declined with rye weakness. Fort William stocks reportedly fell while moisture in the wheat belt remained excellent. Corn bookings neared 100000 bushels and May wheat oats and barley stayed at ceilings. Active wheat futures.
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Chicago
Fort Wiliam
Canada
Temperature Drop Clears Skies and Records Fall
A sharp temperature fall from 64 to 41 degrees cleared skies in this section. May rainfall reached 6.28 inches this month and 30.30 inches for the year, both records. Little Rock reports a May 5 minimum of 44 degrees, the coldest on record, with Batesville Corning and Mena at 38 degrees and other readings nearby. The chilly spell is expected to continue tonight with a warming trend tomorrow.
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Little Rock
Batesville
Corning
Mena
Dardanelle
Fort Smith
Monticello
Weather Bureauu
Grain market report notes mixed moves and no barley trading
The report records rye and other grains with price shifts. July values listed as 1.69 and 79 for different contracts and May barley at 1.30. No trading activity observed in barley while other grains show limited declines and unchanged or slight movements.
New Orleans Cotton Futures Close Steady After Narrow Range
Cotton futures in New Orleans on May 5 closed steady with slight declines of up to 5 cents per bale. May settled 21.27, fly high 20.72, Oct 19.97, Dec 19.74, March 19.51, with minor intraday highs and lows across contracts.
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New Orleans
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