Britain Postwar Labor Victory Could Change Economy at Home
The article analyzes Labour’s surprise win in Britain and forecasts limited shift in foreign policy while signaling radical domestic reforms. It notes nationalization plans for railroads coal mines and industry, plus stronger state control under Attlee Bevin and Morrison. It also covers allied demands on Japan at Potsdam and postwar military actions.
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Old Britain
Laborites
Clement Attlee
Ernest Bevin
Home Security
Herbert Morrison
Iron and Steel Industry
Bank of England
Japan
U. S
Potsdam
Russia
Bull’ Halsey
Nippon
Halsey
Hellcats
Home Islands
Security Charter Fight Ahead in Senate Ratification
Senator Wheeler of Montana warned that ratification of the United Nations security charter will spark a major Senate battle over U S participation and military contributions. He supports ratification but demands later Senate statements outlining operational arrangements. Earlier, Senators Connally and Vandenberg urged ratification, saying the pact does not alter U S responsibilities.
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Wheeler
Dem
Mont
Senate
U. S
Wilson
Roosevelt
Connally
Texas
Vandenberg
Rep
Mich
Servicemen Granted Broad Tax Exemptions Across States
The Federation of Tax Administrators reports servicemen are exempt from income and property taxes and from taxes on veterans loans and motor vehicles. One state exempts estates of deceased servicemen, while two states abate unpaid taxes of those dying in service.
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Federation of Tax Administrators
Natives Embrace American Sports In Pacific Isle
Natives of a Pacific isle, once seeking food and clothing from marines, now ask for athletic gear. Sgt. Red O'Donnell notes they have been indoctrinated in American sports by Third Division Marines and have become eager softball and volleyball players. Fields are built in several villages and natives play all day Sunday and late afternoons.
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Pacific Isle
Red O’donnell
Price Control to Stay Tight on Core Postwar Goods
OPA chief Chester Bowles said price controls will remain firm for principal products and services after a relaxation for minor items. He argued steady regulation is needed to prevent postwar inflation as demand outpaces supply while raw materials flow to essential industries and civilian needs.
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Chester Bowles
OPA
Bowles
War Production Cuts Shrink Actual Output Across Sectors
With war production 9 percent below March peak, munitions output is expected to fall 32 percent by year end. Paper commitments show declines. June saw only 5 percent of total reductions. Aircraft, ships, guns, ammunition, and vehicles all dropped in June, while communications and electronics rose slightly. An accompanying photo shows Matador Canetas in Madrid as he defeats the bull, sustaining minor injuries.
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Matador Canetas
Bull
Madrid
Canetas
Animal
Anderson
Europe
Pacific
UNRRA relief seeks 700 million from Russia and allies
UNRRA has delivered 293 563000 in relief to Greece Italy Poland Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia China and Albania and now requests 700 million from Russia. Deputy Hen drickson says trucks are priority for moving European crops. The United States has shouldered most costs and argues for reverse lend-lease to Britain to cover canal tolls.
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Greece
Italy
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
China
Albania
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
UNRRA
Russia
UNRR
Roy F Hendrickson
U. S
Suez Canal
Pacific
Panama Canal
Egypt
Troop Training Prepares Veterans for Pacific Deployment
An intensive program returns veterans from Europe to the United States before Pacific theater duty. The ground forces redeployment training spans 44 hours weekly with lectures discussions orientation courses and films. Subjects cover Japanese tactics weapons uniforms insignia and technique.
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United States
Europe
Pacific
No Panacea For Farm Problem Says Truman Food Chief
Washington report notes Truman's food administrator Anderson lacks a magic wand to fix the crisis. Analysts cite a broken supply system, heavy regulation, and black market influence, with mixed crop outlooks and limited ship available for Europe. The piece criticizes publicity over reality and casts doubt on Anderson's ability to ease shortages this year.
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Washington
Anderson
Truman
Florida
Pineapple Stitch Butterfly Chair Set Crochet Pattern
Sewing circle needlework note describes a crocheted chair set featuring a pineapple stitch Butterfly Chair Set. Chair-back spans 18 inches, arm piece 8% inches. instructions Pattern No. 5897 available for 16 cents with name, address, and pattern number.
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Sewing Circle
South Wells St
Chicago
One World Cooperation Message from War Advertising Council
The essay argues that American prosperity relies on global trade and cooperation. It notes imports and foreign materials in everyday goods and urges citizens to learn about peace proposals, discuss them in groups, and write to legislators and newspapers to support international cooperation.
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Britain
Western Newspaper Union
Shvalor
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Ture
France
Petain
Henri Petain
Andre Mornet
Paul Reynaud
Eduard Daladier
Albert Lebrun
Daladier
Holland
Belgium
Ae ‘Soviet
Attanalla
Chima
Khtsin
Uae
Hacov
Tartary
Asiatic Theater
Attlee, Morrison, Bevin
United Nations
Suez
U.S
Paul Mallon
Huelligg
Kellogg’s
America
THE
WAR Advertising Council
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