FDR warned Churchill to stay firm on Soviet policy
New York October 14 Franklin D Roosevelt, uneasy about postwar Soviet relations, advised Winston Churchill to stay firm in a message dated shortly before his death. James Byrnes reveals in his memoirs that Roosevelt doubted Russia after Yalta and after reports of Vishinsky backing a puppet Romanian government in 1945. The president’s guidance to minimize Soviet issues in public while insisting on firmness shaped early Cold War stance.
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Wallace Speech Sparks U S Policy Fallout in 1946
The piece notes a flare up over Secretary Wallace's September 1946 speech attacking U S foreign policy while Byrnes was in Paris at the peace conference. Byrnes says he reminded Truman of his April resignation and pressed for Byrnes’s immediate resignation to avoid cabinet friction. Wallace resigned soon after and Byrnes claimed American policy confidence was restored. Also: Admiral Nimitz to retire in mid December and to not seek a diplomatic post. police chief Rickards says card games like 500 are fine but poker and crap shooting are out after a housing neighbor dispute.
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Greek Guerrillas Challenge Greek Army In Civil War
The article reports on the Greek Army facing Communist guerrillas in a civil war that tests Greek independence. It notes army weaknesses from political interference and desertion hopes from an amnesty, with hints of shifting command initiatives and strategic theater around Drama 22 miles from Bulgaria.
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Meat packing rises as a major industry in the 19th century
The statement notes that meat packing did not gain prominence as an industry until the 1800s, highlighting its emergence during that period as a significant economic development.
Sales Tax Act In High Court
Annapolis Oct 14 The sales tax act faces legal arguments in Anne Arundel County Court tomorrow as four taxpayers seek a writ forcing Secretary of State Boone to submit the act to a people’s vote next year The Attorney General argues the law is an appropriation measure not subject to referendum and will be defended by his staff in a suit brought by Black Truitt Mills and Starr Officials doubt the General Assembly discussions will alter the act’s course and Governor remains central to the outcome
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Lawmakers weigh sales tax plans amid Baltimore power shift
Governor Lane faces pressure as delegates Pollack and Bandiere push sales tax bills to fund allocations. Baltimore City and 23 counties would share receipts above 12 million, with a special session anticipated to address taxing powers. Governors veto remains a potential hurdle. private plans blocked by committee rules. An eight mile underground walk at Mammoth Cave fascinates visitors.
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