Attlee Says Lend-Lease Less Serious for Britain
British Prime Minister Attlee told the Commons the sudden end of lend-lease puts Britain in a serious financial position. Churchill protested the U S action, calling it unbelievable and gravely concerned about postwar support and payments. The note mentions canceled contracts and the need for cash or credit arrangements, with Britain’s overseas outlays totaling about one trillion dollars.
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U S Cupboard Bare as British Reporters Hear
Three U.S. representatives Mundt Bolton and Ryler told British reporters that the U S cupboard is getting mighty bare after World War II. Mundt criticized UNRRA and urged a parliamentary approach while noting food shortages and postwar strain on international relations.
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Poles in British Zone to vote on return to Poland
More than 400000 Poles in the British occupation zone in Germany will be asked in a plebiscite starting today whether they are willing to return to Poland under known conditions. British sources say that if Poles refuse now they will have another chance later, but the plebiscite aims to avoid delay.
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Truman Asks Ickes to Stay In Cabinet
President Truman stated that Harold Ickes should remain in the cabinet as long as he desires. Ickes, who has resigned multiple times and served since Roosevelt’s era, will continue after talks with the president, despite past unsteady status. He plans to travel to London soon to renegotiate an Anglo American oil agreement with Britain.
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Reversible Propellers Aid Landing for Atomic Bomber
Caldwell New Jersey August 24 1947 reversible propellers are installed on the B 29 planes that dropped atomic bombs on Japan to allow shorter landing distance. The Curtiss-Wright divisions sold the propellers claiming an auxiliary braking system with blades reversing to provide reverse thrust on the ground enhancing safety for the crew handling the sensitive cargo.
Auto Crank Wielder Held After Robbery Attempt
A civilian was arrested after an alleged attempt to rob a soldier on Mt Medina and Buena streets at 2 15 a m Friday. Patrolman Salva of Sierra arrested the suspect who was chasing the soldier and trying to strike him with an auto crank. Graza told Salvatierra the man had already struck him with the air crank as he was confronted.
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