China Attacks Japs as Allied Pressure Rises in Asia
Chinese troops assault coastal garri ons and the overland corridor to Burma and Indo China as B 29s and Flying Fortresses pound Japanese industrial centers. Tokyo burns in heavy U S air strikes while Allied leaders push social security expansion and rural health initiatives.
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Collaborationists Stand Trial In Preliminary Appearances
Petain and Quisling argued their actions aimed to protect their nations as France and Norway face hard scrutiny. Petain asked Adm. Leahy to testify he opposed the Nazis and sought to lighten France, while Quisling defended his wartime efforts and claimed prior British and Russian connections.
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France
Vidkun Quisling
Norway
Europe
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Truman
Quisling
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Plane production cut marks shift to Pacific war needs
The Army Air Forces announced a 30 percent cut in 1945 aircraft output and a further 15 percent in 1946 to streamline Pacific war production. About 200,000 workers in a dozen cities may lose jobs this year as long range bombers fighters and transports stay in production.
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Army Air Forces
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Europe
France and Syria Lebanon bases spark eastern crisis
Long noted for cordial ties with native populations France faces friction in Syria and Lebanon over military bases after independence. US and Britain seek mediation as Syria builds up for potential clash with French nationals retreating from public life amid suspicions. Arab discontent risks uprisings affecting Palestine and Egypt, prompting Western concern.
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Hoover Returns to White House for European Relief Plan
Former President Herbert Hoover meets with President Truman to push immediate European relief under UNRRA. He urges international funding, rapid food shipments, and establishment of canteens for malnourished children. War Production Board prioritizes critical materials for relief, including pumping equipment, drainage for Holland, steel, locomotives, and trucks.
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Trade Act Extend Reciprocals Amid Tariff Debate
President Truman said he would not endanger any industry by using new authority as the House approved a three year extension of the reciprocal trade act and allowed a 50 percent tariff cut under current levels. The vote was 239 to 153 despite Republican opposition, with debates over extending tariff reductions and postwar economic cooperation.
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Hospital care burden hits families every 11 years
A survey shows the average American faces a long hospital stay once every 11 years with substantial bills. Wives require more care than husbands and single men pay 26 percent more than married men.
AmputationCasualties Reach 11000 In Army Hospitals
The War Department reports about 11 000 amputation cases in army hospitals as of May 1. No basket cases exist while some patients have lost multiple limbs including one non battle casualty with parts of four limbs. About 5 percent lost more than one limb.
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Controversy over German Prison Labor in Postwar Rebuild Efforts
Justice Robert Jackson urges that German labor be used only for convicted war criminals, sparking high level talks with Reparations Chief Ed Pauley and Morgenthau aides. He warns blanket Nazi grouping could taint Americas war moral standing. Training films burned by the army prompt demand for surplus prints. Senators Randolph and O Mahoney push aviation reimbursement and postwar plant disposal studies.
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Sacrifices and Sovereignty in World Peace Efforts
Washington Digest reflects on cooperation for peace at the San Francisco United Nations conference. It argues sacrifice of national sovereignty to a higher community is essential, cites Clarence Streit and the idea of a federal union, and notes Brooks Harding and his proposed UN flag symbolizing unity and freedom.
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Barbs and Shortages at the United Nations Conference
At a United Nations conference there were shortages of Russian speaking stenographers, taxis, butter, news, and time. Surpluses included invitations and weather comments. Secretary Stettinius misaddressed Kaltenborn at a press conference, causing red faces. A full-length metal leg costs 290 dollars.
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Bankhage
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Barbecue Table and Benches Pattern for Outdoor Furniture
Pattern 279 provides a six foot long barbecue table with a under table bin and matching benches. The design allows pull up benches with no leg conflicts and includes an extra end table. Illustrations and complete cutting diagrams show assembling and materials for summer picnic furniture. Send 15 cents with name and address to obtain pattern 279.
Tree Preserved as Union Pacific Path Bends Around Pine
A lone pine on Sherman hill between Cheyenne and Laramie Wyoming was spared by workers who built the Union Pacific roadbed in 1867. The tree remains standing beside the Lincoln highway as the line was laid, with the trackbed bent around it to protect the historic tree.
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Cheyenne
Laramie
Wyo
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