Germans Cleared for Return as Postwar Processing Varies
On the Ghedi airfield in Italy, about 100000 surrendered Germans are being sorted for return home or assignment to work. Most are screened at Verona before boxcar transport. no AWOLs, guards ready to shoot, and many face long-term consequences for war crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Frederick
Miss Frederick
National
Service
Ghedi
Italy
Lake Garda
Mussolini
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Verona
Truman Calls Atomic Power a Trust for Peace and Service
President Truman declares the atomic bomb a new force to be governed as a trust for mankind. He warns of the heavy responsibility and hopes divine guidance will steer its use to peace and progress. Scientists caution it may take years to apply the principles to peaceful industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Truman
Truman
America
Earth
San
Hiroshima
Postwar boom in aviation under way
Tennessee contract for 125 four place civilian planes signals peacetime aviation growth. Plans include 3 000 to 5 000 new airports and airport expansions. Rural dwellers to buy about 60 percent of light planes, suburban residents 10 percent. Plane finance mirrors prewar auto credit with third down and monthly payments. American Bankers Association releases Aircraft Financing manual noting similar fundamentals to autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
American Bankers Association
Ideas Helped Win the War at Victory Center in New York
A reader report describes the Victory Center in New York City as a clearinghouse for home front ideas to win the war and aid postwar peace. Nathaniel Singer funds the office. Dr. Theodore Abel is the head examiner. ideas are filtered and sent to appropriate agencies or civilian groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Center
New York City
Nathaniel Singer
New York
Washington
United States
Theodore Abel
Columbia University
Singer
Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana
Rochester
Chambers of Commerce
Jacob’s Reunion With Esau and Genesis Lesson Summary
A religious study outlines Jacob leaving Laban after 20 years, fearing Esau’s 400 men. He reconciles with Esau, receives the gift, buys land near Shechem, and builds an altar to God. The piece emphasizes Jacob’s spiritual transformation after Peniel and his pursuit of God’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Laban
Canaan
Esau
Isar
Mt. Seir
Shechem
Peniel
Elevating Staff Morale Doubles Liquor Store Sales
A New York City wine and spirits shop owner faced fierce price cutting and near ruin. He renamed employees to raise status, praising a head cashier and a traffic manager, boosting morale and proving staff appreciation can lift yearly sales from under $50,000 to about $300,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
East River
le Petri
New York
Atomic Bomb and the Future of Civilization
The article discusses the first atomic bombs and their global implications. It notes secrecy around construction and control, mentions key scientists and nations, and ponders whether the power will end war or become a Frankenstein monster. It urges using reason over force to settle disputes and promote freedom.
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Japan
United States
Great Britain
Canada
Germany
Hitler
Einstein
Lise Meitner
Meitner
Sweden
Enrico Fermi
Italy
Hiroshima
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Myron B. Gallagher
Sim
R. Wilson
Esther Landwehr
Michigan
Saline
B. C
A. D
Army Service Survey
U. S
Mexico
Democritus
Gideter
Leopold
Belgium
Austria
Sms
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