McMillan Feared British Mediator in Greek Crisis
London reports say Harold McMillan Resident Minister in the Mediterranean may be sent to Washington to mediate Anglo American tensions over Greece and Italy but a Rome briefing hints he will instead serve as Greece mediator. His role as Allied Commission chair and cabinet rank boosts his credibility.
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Harold McMillan
Mediterranean
Washington
Allied Force
Rome
McMillan
Whitehall
Richard Law
Allied Commission
Foreign Office
Edwara &. Stettinius, Jr
Sforza
Lord Halifax
United States
Greece
Franco USSR Pact Reaction Favorable
Paris reports a cordial reaction across government circles and press in the United Nations to the French Soviet treaty signing. British and American governments were fully informed and favored the link, with editors hailing it as a milestone in Europe’s security and France’s independence under De Gaulle.
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Paris
United Nations
France
Charles de Gaulle
Reuter
Europe
Britain
London Times
Great Britain
Russia
the Times
Repple Dopple Theory of WWI Replacements
The article examines the recurring Repple Dopple theory in replacement depots during World War I, detailing poor orientation, overcrowding, and harsh living conditions. Replacements faced long stays, food and housing shortages, and dull recreation, yielding low morale and questions about frontline life. Changes to the system are promised tomorrow.
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Ealing
White promoted to major general in 7th Army staff
Brig. Gen. Arthur A. White, Chief of Staff of the 7th Army, is promoted to major general in an official announcement. Col. Clyde Massey of the ith Army Quartermaster is elevated to brigadier general.
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Arthur A. White
Col
Clyde Massey
Ith Army
British Troops Find Babe To Replace Lili In Africa Front
In the western desert of Africa the Wehrmacht once used Lili Marlene to sway British troops. Now Mary of Arnhem emerges as a Nazi radio voice aimed at British soldiers on the same muddy front. The Tommy heard her and embraced the name as a new favorite.
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Holland
Africa
Wehrmacht
Lili Marlene
Arnhem
Mary of
Lili
Mary
Fraulein Marlene
Bonomi Government Wins Allied Approval in Rome
Rome dispatch reports Ivanoe Bonomi forms a broad coalition cabinet with five Liberals four Christian Democrats four Communists and two independents. Key posts include Alcide De Gasperi Foreign Affairs and Togliatti Finance with Nenni promising continued cooperation with the Communists.
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Rome
Ivanoe Bonomi
Bonomi
Palmire Togniatti
Communist Party
Giulio Redino
Christian Democrat
Manlio Brosio
Liberal Party
Christian Democrats
Carlo Sforza
Marcello Soleri
Alessandro Casati
Vincenzo Arangio Ruiz
Mauro Bergami
Christian Democratic Party
Alcide de Gasperi
Umberto Tupini
Giovanni Gronchi
Togliatti
Antonio Pesenti
Fausto Gallo
Mauro Scoccimarro
Italy
Labor Democratic Party
Mencielo Ruini
Interministerial Reconstruction Committee
Carlo Scialois
Francesco Cerabona
Mario Cevolotto
Raffaele de Courten
Navy
Pietro Nenni
Socialist Party
Naples
Committee of National Libertion
Milan
Temperature Plunges in Yellowstone Park
A 40 degree drop in 24 hours was recorded early yesterday in Yellowstone National Park. The thermometer fell to 18 degrees below zero.
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Yellowstone Park
Yellowstone National Park
Sforza Reply Denounces Churchill Pressures Over King
Count Carlo Sforza publicly rejects Churchill and Eden pressure to accept King Victor Emmanuel II. He notes he signed a letter supporting Badoglio while opposing fascism, denies urging Badoglio’s expulsion, and says the National Liberation Committee made the king’s fate unanimously.
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Carlo Sforza
House of Commons
Eden
Church- Ti
Sforza
Adolf A. Berle, Jr
Churchill
Cormunions
Italy
Pietro Badoglio
Germany
A&lan
Badoglio
London
Alexander Cadogan
Victor Emanuel II
Britain
Victor Emanuel
Prince
Naples
Badogio
Badostio
Committee of National Liberation
Secretary Stimson Calls Soldiers Homesick Creatures
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson said the American soldier is the most homesick creature when at war in foreign lanes. He commented on rumors of ammunition shortages, noting the need for steady supply and blaming one person for fluctuations.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Henry L. Stimson
Germany's V2 Rocket Details Revealed in London Report
London reports Air Ministry details on Germanys V2 long range rocket now used against southern England. The weapon weighs about 12 tons with a 2000 pound warhead and travels at 3000 mph with a range near 200 miles. It launches vertically from bases, then curves to target, reaching 60 miles high before descent. Officials warn current accuracy is limited and military value doubtful.
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Germany
England
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Rhine
Meuse
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