Civilians urged to lead War Assets Administration
A House expenditures subcommittee blamed the War Assets Administration for misrepresentation and urged replacing top military officials with civilians. The panel asked President Truman be informed the disposal program was unsatisfactory and recommended civilian leadership for the WAA under policies that fit Congress intent.
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Washington
House Expenditures
War Assets Administration
WAA
Justice Department
Internal Revenue Bureau
Congress
House
Truman
Robert M. Littlejohn
Littlejohn
Aid Parley From Page One
United States prepared to invest in Europe’s rebuilding and held a three hour fifty minute meeting to discuss secrecy. The French Press Agency accused Britain of leaks while Tass suggested Molotov sought U S money backing Marshall plan details and potential strings attached.
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United States
Europe
Tass
Molotov
Marshall
Europe Aid Plan Focuses On U S Credit Commitments
A Paris Tass dispatch says the first task of the aid to Europe conference is to ask the United States how much credit it will provide for rebuilding Europe’s war torn economy. Bevin Bidault and Molotov pushed for fast action with a Sept. 1 deadline to present a program before the United States.
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Moscow
Tass
Paris
Satuday
United States
Europe
Russia
France
Britain
Congress
United States of Europe
Bevin
Bidault
Spain
Security Council
Molotov
Violet Rays Lift New York Elevator System
The 1947 model elevator uses rubber tires for quiet guide-rail operation and ultraviolet lights to reduce cab bugs. Lights are hidden in top baffles to diffuse indirect light and prevent sunburn. Installed in a new 22 story Park Avenue building, the project cost about $400,000.
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New York
Parkay
Army Designs Portable Arctic Shelter for Troops
Army engineers are creating a prefabricated Arctic shelter that can be plane dropped or glided into place and erected by unskilled workers. The unit, eight by 29 feet, tolerates -70 F interior warmth while outside temps drop to 70 below and withstood 125 mph winds. Made of aluminum with expandable horizon tal design, it serves as barracks and support facilities and allows quick removal and reassembly.
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Washington
Army
War Department
Complexion Wash for Oily Skin Sells at Addis Co
Bold ad offers Kathleen Mary Quinlan's Complexion Wash to treat oily skin and blackheads. Claims a scientifically compounded cream and skin scrubber melt surface debris, leaving a refreshed face. Priced at 2 dollars and 1.73 dollars plus tax.
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Addis Co. Cosmetics
Kathleen Mary Quinlan
Roweller
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Gunnar Myrdal
Geneva
Huck Finn
Neil Reilly
Charles River Lagoon
Boston
Terling
Lang
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Zotos Regular
Zotos Creme Oil de Luxe
Zotos Imperial
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Gaddis
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