Czar for Vets Presses Reform After GI Bill Frustration
Rockefeller urged a top coordinator and a citizens employment drive to fix injustices and hardships faced by veterans. He called for amending GI bill provisions, backing studies on racial prejudice, and tempered wartime leadership to curb color bias. A July 18 report delay drew no explanation. The piece notes Gulf Stream speed at four miles an hour.
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Elliott Roosevelt and Teheran Toasts Stir Political Speculation
The piece critiques Elliott Roosevelt and his reminiscences about Teheran, detailing self indulgence and alcohol fueled scenes with Stalin’s guards and Roosevelt family history. It cites his mother’s autobiography noting a lineage of drinking and instability, while arguing Elliott cannot become a political menace despite public intrigue.
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Briton seeks U S grain for next year to avert ration cuts
Britain asks the U S government for shipments of wheat and flour in the near future. If imports cannot be moved to the American seaboard early next year, bread rationing may have to be reduced. Strachey notes a U S grain surplus gives hope Britain can import all it needs when possible and thanks exporting countries for their support during scarcity.
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American
Strachey
Britain
Baruch Presses for U N Atomic Control Plan
The United States delegate Baruch urged the UN Commission on atomics to adopt a three element treaty: an international authority to prevent bomb manufacture, free international inspections, and a no veto rule once a deterrent pact is in place. Russia proposed a broader outlawing pact with destruction of bombs within 90 days. Debates continued on veto limits and peaceful use controls as subcommittees resume work.
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Commission
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Security Council
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Alexandre Parodi
France
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GOP leaders map funds and candidates in 1947 strategy
The GOP committee discussed tapping sources for a 900000 budget to sustain headquarters in the non election year. Presidential talk filled sessions with Reece eyeing two more years in office. Harold E. Stassen attended. Dewey Taft Bricker Vandenberg and others were discussed as possible nominees. Kelland said Ohio's decision would trigger rapid official realignment.
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Ohio
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Arthur Vandenberg
Michigan
Clarence Budington Kelland
Arizona
Kelland
Taft
Bricker
Stalin health rumors and engineering claim in wartime reports
Two Istanbul papers claimed Stalin is seriously ill on December 3 while an Associated Press dispatch from Moscow described him as in good health for his upcoming birthday, November 21. The piece also notes a British liquid spring suspension system developed during the war can operate at 100000 psi.
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Tasvir
Stalin
Associated Press
Eddy Gilmore
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Prohibition Debate Highlights Town Liquor Clash
In a heated town exchange, Homer Bentely’s son is blamed for a street fight with Tommy Hartman. The incident spirals as Bert Hartman retaliates, underscoring a broader debate that adults misapply prohibition as a solution to drinking, echoing past and present missteps.
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