Occupation woes and policy clashes across Europe
Washington column analyzes Allied occupation after World War II highlighting Dutch and Belgian demands for reparations and seized German assets. It contrasts American efforts to rebuild Germany with British, French, and Soviet approaches, noting risks of over or under aid and the shift toward a self supporting German economy. It cites farm accident deaths in the US, including state figures.
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Japan
Uncle Sam
Belgium
Holland
Greece
Yugoslavia
Germany
Italy
Netherlands
Col. J. C. A. Faure
Netherlands Civil Affairs Administration
London
SHAEF
Atlantic
America
Barbs and Bets On Policy Through 1930s Lens
In a satirical voice the piece notes rising cigarette sales, cautious government outreach, and looming debts as Business Week foresees a boom by next summer. It warns the public to hold war bonds, anticipating cautious economic tides and political friction in Washington as bills arrive in Congress.
Radar promises to drive postwar industry and safety
Radar, developed in war, is seen as a diverse peacetime factor. It will save lives by improving weather forecasting and collision avoidance for air and sea travel, aid railroad safety, and guide ships and planes around hazards. It could become standard aboard aircraft and ships, shaping postwar industry.
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Wrightfield
Ohio
Germany
England
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Army
Navy
Real Values of Life After War and Car Pool Tales
In this guest column from Secretary Clin ton P Anderson, a postwar reflection on how wartime sacrifices reshaped daily life. He recalls a country drive before Washington traffic grew heavy, notes neighbors forming a car pool, and praises Victory Gardens, frugal habits, and lessons in neighborli ness. He muses on freedom, rationing, and the enduring dependability of old cars. He also shares memories of mowing his lawn and shopping for groceries during the war.
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Henry Ansley
Amarillo
Texas
Victory Gardens
Drew Pearson
Washington
Walter Winchell Column Seeks Guest Writers This Month
Word of the column notes that while Walter Winchell is away this month, the feature will be conducted by guest columnists. It signals a temporary shift in authorship and preview of potential contributors.
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Walter Winchell
Broadway and Elsewhere By JACK LAST
Impending military and political shifts loom as Lt Gen Ken ney may replace Gen Arnold at Army Air Forces and Admiral Nimitz poised for Navy post. Senate labor bloc presses Truman leftward while Army pledges big reconversion force amid 85 point draft. Clark Gable and Will Rogers casting. Henry Fonda earns Bronze Star yet home life troubled. Newsreel photographer Wong covers the Empire State Building crash after meeting Metro editors in New York.
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Sullivan
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Truman
American Labor Party
Wagner
Ore
Pe Hill
Guffey
Murray
Magnuson
Thomas
Mead
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Wil- Ham
William Clark Gable
Warners
Will Rogers
Joel McCrea
Henry Fonda
MGM
Robert Donat
England
Marlene Dietrich
Jack Dempsey
Estelle Taylor
Jack
Estelle
Paul Small
Empire State Building
Wong
Metro
Globe
Gen. MacArthur
Luzon
New York
Police
Unt
Investigators At Hollywood Probe Communist Allegations
Congressional committees arrive in Hollywood to scrutinize Communist influence in the film industry. A Central Labor Council resolution condemning communism faces decisive votes from motion picture crafts workers.
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Kommunist
Bart Browder
Picture Colony
Central Labor Council of California
Dow
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