Laski Criticized Over British Taxpayer Experiment Debate
Westbrook Pe eser reviews Harold Laski's Blackpool remarks in which the Labor leader advocates British autonomy to experiment with social policies while critics warn that American taxpayers fund foreign ventures. The piece warns of a perceived pipeline from American coffers to British voters and cautions against communist symbols cited by Attlee supporters.
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Lendlease
Felix Frankfurter
Our Supreme
David K. Nyles
Boston
Roosevelt
White House
Army lists 113 new separation centers nationwide
The army service forces release lists 113 temporary separation stations to aid discharged soldiers returning to civilian life. Among Texas sites with dates and daily separation estimates are Camp Bowie Utah Sept 11 Camp Hood Sept 10 Camp Swift 100 Sept 10 Camp Polk 15 Sept 10 Camp Claiborne 100 Sept 11 Camp Robinson 50 Sept 10 Bruns Gen Hospital 40 Sept 10 Camp Maxie 530 Sept 14 Camp Fannin 50 Sept 4. The 22 air force stations include Ellington Randligh Field Amarillo and Shepherd Field in Texas.
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Wainwright denounces Japanese occupation in New York address
General Jonathan M. Wainwright, after 39 months in Japanese captivity, rails against a soft peace and urges that Japan be forced to accept civilized norms. He says Americans saw Japan’s true nature stripped of veneer and warns they must not forget the torture endured by Allied soldiers. The reception in New York followed a dinner in his honor at the Waldorf Astoria.
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Bataan
Corregidor
Japan
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Waldorf Astoria
Senate Debates Key Job Measures On Unemployment
Senate debates two major job and full employment bills as war economy recovery continues. The unemployment compensation plan would extend payments and set a $25 weekly top, with states retaining some control. A separate full employment bill aims for federal responsibility to ensure work for all Americans.
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Truman Seeks Navy Spending Cut and Review
President Truman urged Congress to cut the navy's spending authority by 16.8 million dollars and called for a complete review of naval vessel construction legislation. The reductions apply to this fiscal year and some carryovers, citing demobilization and peacetime needs.
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Cruiser Cumberland To Arrive London To Free Allied POWs
The All-India radio reports the 10,000-ton British cruiser Cumberland set to arrive at Java tomorrow to release Allied prisoners of war and internees. Aboard are missions from the United States Britain Australia and the Netherlands with large quantities of food and medicine for the prisoners and internees.
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Storm Nears Florida Coast Prompting School List and Evacuations
Hurricane of near record velocity moves toward the Florida coast. An advisory notes the storm over Turks Island with winds above 100 mph and a west northwest track. Miami area troops clear debris and prepare shelters while a long list of teachers is released for the fall term and district school assignments.
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Texarkana Bus Drivers End Strike After Arbitration Plea
A two day walkout by Texarkana Bus Company drivers ended after company officials and U S conciliation service representatives agreed to arbitration. The drivers voted to return to work and bus service was restored at 6 this morning.
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No Kid Glove Peace Expected In Japan Occupation
Tokyo dated dispatch reports Lt Gen Robert L. Eichberger predicting the occupation of Japan may be wrapped up within a year. General MacArthur vows no kid glove enforcement of surrender terms and orders Domei News Agency operations suspended.
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Honshu
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Pearl Harbor
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U. S. Army
Koizumi
Black Dragon Society
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Big Five Resumes Peace Talks. Balkans Tension Surges
Five allied foreign ministers resume drafting Italy peace terms as Egypt seeks control of Cyrenaica. Balkan issues dominate with Yugoslav and Greek leaders seeking postponed elections. Molotov and Bevin meet while Byrnes weighs Balkan strategies. MacArthur warns patience in Japan, outlining occupation plans and troop movements.
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Asia
Army Seeks 10 Speed Releases After War Surrender
Washington report on postwar demobilization shows Gen George C Marshall sending letters to Congress while generals confirm emergency steps to speed soldier releases and cut occupation forces in Japan. Senate weighs unemployment pay expansion with federal aid for travel, extended benefits, and state coordination.
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Let Us Bury Hate Japanese Premier Seeks Peace in America
Premier Prince Higashi Kuni in an AP exclusive urged Americans to forget Pearl Harbor as Japan pursues a new peaceful nation. He said war is ended, Japan has lost, and the Japanese will forget devastation from the atomic bombing as freedom via press and speech expands. He promised to answer readers’ criticisms.
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Suit Filed Against Higgins Industries in Detroit Contract Case
Lee Engineering Company of Detroit sues Higgins Industries Inc in federal district court in New Orleans seeking 58,267.19 tied to a helicopter transmission contract. The total contract was 79,267.19 with a 21,000 down payment made July 1, 1948, leaving the balance due.
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