Britain rejoices as Marshall aid suspended on Jan. 1
London newspapers hail Britain’s return to self sufficiency after the United States confirms near total Marshall Plan aid termination. Officials note continued U S defense funding, while Britons credit American generosity for postwar relief and economic recovery. A separate item reports a gas explosion at Charleston Navy Yard causing shattered windows miles away with no injuries.
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Wilson May Lead New War Production Agency
President Truman weighs appointing Charles E. Wilson of General Electric as military production chief to lead a rapid rearmament effort. The plan envisions a strong federal agency with power over all war production and a central manpower commission to supply personnel for the armed forces and industry.
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