Attlee Government Seen Weakening Britain as World Power
Western Union summary argues Attlee's victory marks a shift toward state control of fuel, transport, iron and steel, and the Bank of England. It predicts confusion in world forecasts, notes Churchillism may persist, and warns Britain has weakened economically and militarily relative to the United States and allies.
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Churchill Declines Knighthood Faces Peerage Dilemma
The article notes Winston Churchill turning down a knighthood, hinting Randolph Churchill hopes to remain a commoner to pursue a House of Commons career. It discusses risk to Randolph inheriting a title, and contrasts with alternative outcomes if a peerage were accepted. It also covers wartime steel allocation debates and WPB politics under Cap Krug and Harold Boeschenstein, noting potential shifts in postwar material distribution and the impact on automakers and smaller manufacturers.
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Reversible Propellers Rare in Planes Despite Benefits
Collier's notes few planes have reversible propellers able to push air forward or backward. The feature, demonstrated in 1929, helps reduce landing speed and allows aircraft to back out of hangars. Blades flip in hub sockets rather than reversing direction.
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Collier’s
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