Revival of Bible Interest Sparks Postwar Steps in D C
Washington journalist George Stimson writes A Book About the Bible amid a global renaissance in scripture. The American Bible Society reports its largest orders in 120 years for Europe theater and prisoner aid.
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Jesus
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White House staff steady as new faces emerge
The piece notes no changes in the White House staff despite many new faces at the executive level. It cites OWI assurances about farmers and surplus property. It also mentions Japanese and German reactions to surrender and describes Russian soldiers consuming delousing powder and dying, plus transport of Guam produce and animals to American race tracks.
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Iwo Jima
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Returning Servicemen Discharged Under Army Point Plan
S/Sgt. Arthur Freund, 25, overseas veteran, is among thousands to be discharged under the Army point plan for age or dependents. Freund will stay involved in the war effort at home, aided by his experience. his wife Bertha, of Brooklyn, is an invalid from a car crash. Fort Dix separation center, near his home, handles this evacuee. 343,000 Yanks will be discharged in the next 30 days.
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Sergeant Freund Receives Final Discharge and Pay
The ceremony shows Sergeant Freund signing his discharge papers and receiving the final certificate and separation record. He also gets his discharge button, service and honor medals, and mustering out pay totaling $300 after overseas service. The center commander presents the honorable discharge with congratulations on his service.
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Civilian Birth Amid Camp Arrivals
A civilian born into service joins the camp, with soldiers arriving at odd hours. Sergeant Freund misses regular army chow, yet he stays fed thanks to a separate mess at the separation centers for late arrivals.
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Final Army Duty Signing Discharge Postwar Records
The army signs final papers and records thumbprints for discharge while preparing government files for over 10 million veterans. Records must be complete and preserved as the basis for future claims. Discharges extend months beyond V J Day with some choosing to remain in service as peacetime plans begin. Navy discharge plans mirror the army.
Rural Hospitals to Get Surplus Medical Equipment
Rural hospitals and clinics across areas lacking facilities will receive surplus army and navy medical equipment under a new policy by the surplus property board. The plan, debated with Dr. Morris Fishbein, assigns three equipment types and uses state boards for allocation with federal coordination to ensure aid reaches the hardest hit regions.
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American Medical Association
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U S
Thomas Parran
Parran
Federal Security
Paul McNutt
Iade
Reid
Churchill’s Needling and the Davies Moscow London Mission
The article reveals that Joe Davies was initially slated for a Moscow visit to press Stalin but was blocked by his doctor. Harry Hopkins would instead go to Moscow while Davies urged Churchill in London to ease Russia with US policy. Churchill’s role is seen as managing US USSR balance and provoking mutual suspicion.
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White House hosts Bonn and Bidault in confident talks
President Truman and aides anticipated a friendly meeting with French leaders Bonney and Bidault. Mimeographed summaries were distributed as the session began. Congressman Gus Bennett presented a pocket Bible, triggering a playful magnifying glass remark from Truman. Senator Pappy O Daniel surprised guests at a Pauly testimonial dinner with sharp anti Roosevelt and anti administration rhetoric.
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Congress
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Texas
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Tales of the Town Producer Fumes at Show-Shop Incident
Producer John Memphis Boung Wildberg railed at a rude usher during a Brazg way show shop event. His wife advised patience while noting the potential rise of a future star akin to Lauren Bacall as the seating progresses.
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Radio announcer Ken Roberts and war era banter headlines
Outtakes reveal a radio host reciting a controversial Hitler remark. A commentator’s views are disclaimed as personal by Universal Meat Packing Co. A refugee challenges the men’s talk about Goering and Allied punishment. Various wartime anecdotes follow, including a joke about Goering, letters from Germany, and a Marine’s wartime misadventure.
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Ken Roberts
Adolf Hitler
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Universal Meat Packing Co
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