Weekly analysis on Britain reform and Jap peace terms
The piece surveys Labour landslide in Britain shaping domestic policy toward nationalization and expanded state control while foreign policy stays traditional. It notes Allied demands in Potsdam for Japan’s surrender and occupation, with Russia acting as potential mediator, plus ongoing Allied naval pressure led by Halsey against Japanese forces.
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Japan
U. S
Potsdam
Russia
Bull Halsey
Nippon
Halsey
Hellests
Home Islands
Security Charter Fight Ahead Looms In Senate
Senator Wheeler of Montana sparked a looming Senate fight as the United Nations security charter moves toward ratification. He warned the upper chamber will later settle U S participation details while supporting ratification only with firm operational assurances. Senators Connally and Vandenberg urged swift ratification, stressing the pact does not alter national policy.
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Wheeler
Dem
Mont
Senate
U. S
Wilson
Roosevelt
U.S
Connally
Denn
Texas
Vandenberg
Hep
Mich
Supreme Court
Byrnes
Judicial Branch
Legislative
Secretary of the Treasury
Fred Vinson
Congress
Anderson
Househood
Commerce
Wallace
VET TAXES Exemptions for Servicemen Expanded by States
The Federation of Tax Administrators reports servicemen are exempt from income, property, veterans loans and motor vehicle taxes under actions by state legislatures this year. One state exempts estates of deceased servicemen from taxation and two states have abated unpaid taxes of those who died in service.
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Federation of Tax Administrators
Petain Trial Spurs Debate Over Duty and Armistice
In a France trial of Marshal Henri Petain the proceedings show no witness accusing him of treason, while Paul Reynaud Eduard Daladier and Albert Lebrun harshly condemn his negotiation of the armistice. Daladier argues France’s defeat hinged on general staff errors despite substantial equipment. He notes France had 3600 tanks versus 9200 for Germany at the Holland Belgium invasion.
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Henri Petain
Andre Mornet
Paul Reynaud
Eduard Daladier
Albert Lebrun
Petain
Daladier
France
Holland
Belgium
Natives Seek Athletic Gear From Marines on Island
Natives who previously came to Marines for food and clothing now request athletic gear. Sgt. Red O'Donnell notes they were indoctrinated in American sports by Third Division Marines and have become ardent softball and volleyball players. Fields exist in several villages with play occupying Sundays and late afternoons.
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Pacific Isle
Red O'Donnell
PRICE CONTROL REMAINS FOR MAIN GOODS TO Curb Postwar Inflation
OPA Administrator Chester Bowles announced that price controls will stay tight on principal products and services despite relaxing rules for minor items. He said continued regulation will prevent runaway prices as raw materials flow to manufacturers and civilian demand remains high.
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Aoaa
Chester Bowles
OPA
Bowles
War Contracts Cuts Deepen as Real Output Falls
War production declines pull the economic impact into sharper focus as actual work falls. By year end munitions output may be 32 percent below March, with June cancellations of paper commitments at 5 percent of total. Aircraft down 10 percent, ships 5 percent, guns 13, ammo 16, vehicles 8, electronics 5, other materials up 11.
Matador Canitas Wins After Toss in Madrid Bullfight
In Madrid a matador named Canitas was tossed into the air during a bullfight but quickly recovered to resume the duel. He then thrust his sword through the bull’s heart to win the match.
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Matador Canitas
Bull
Madrid
Canitas
Animals
UNRRA Relief Seeks 700 Million As Russia Requests Aid
UNRRA has distributed 296.543 million in relief to Greece Italy Poland Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia China and Albania and faces a 700 million aid request from Russia. Deputy head Hendrickson says trucks are top relief shipment priority to move European crops. US share of authorized contributions totals 1.850 billion of 1.8627 billion.
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United Nations
Greece
Italy
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Yugoslavia
China
Albania
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
UNRRA
Russia
UNRR
Roy F. Hendrickson
U.S
Britain and U.S. clash over canal tolls in lend-lease talks
As U.S. troops move toward the Pacific via the Suez, tolls exceed 11 million dollars with Britain urged to absorb charges under reverse lend-lease. Washington notes U.S. payments cover British ship passages through the Panama Canal, surpassing 9 million dollars. Britain argues tolls must be paid in Egyptian currency and says it already owes Egypt for wartime purchases.
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U. S
Suez Canal
Pacific
Panama Canal
Egypt
Troop Training Course Prepares Veterans for Pacific Deployment
An intensive training program for veterans returning from Europe focuses on redeployment to the Pacific. The ground forces course runs 44 hours weekly with lectures discussions orientation and films. Subjects cover Japanese tactics weapons uniforms insignia and identification.
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United States
Europe
Pacific
Truman's Honeymoon Faces Domestic Trials Ahead
Analysis of President Truman's early administration, highlighting foreign policy focus from Big Three talks to Dumbarton Oaks, and the balance of domestic reform with party unity. It discusses Hull’s diplomacy, Byrnes and Vinson roles, and potential friction with Southern Democrats as reconversion and inflation loom.
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WNU
Union Trust Building
Washington, D. C
Washington
Berlin
San Francisco
Truman
Hull
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
Wall Street Journal
Warren Harding
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hitler in Patagonia and Mysterious Peace Feelers
A speculative piece questions Hitler and Eva Braun possibly fleeing to Patagonia where Nazi ranches and German influence could hide them for years. It cites past notes on exile plans, German-trained officials, and Kempner’s data on Hitler’s features. It also reports hush-hush peace feelers with Japan, debating Hirohito’s retention and ministerial opposition, amid flux in U.S. plans.
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Hitler
Patagonia
Eva Braun
Argentina
Germany
Stalingrad
Tunisia
San Francisco
Nelson Rockefeller
Jimmy Dunn
U.S. A
Robert Kempner
Lansdowne
Kempner
U. S
Japan
Grew
Chiefs of Staff
Korea
Manchuria
China
Joe Grew
Avy
Hirohito
State Department
Will Clayton
Dean Acheson
Barbs and broadcasts under McGrath at Washington HQ
Under Harold McGrath, superintendent of the genate radio gallery in Washington, radio men were catered to for the queen's taste. Temporary studios rose at conference headquarters and stations were well supported. Hundreds of recordings were made and shipped by airmail. FHA loan insurance applications are now accepted from private lenders, with VA equity guarantees up to $2,000 for principal loans compliant with FHA rules.
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Harold McGrath
Genate Radio Gallery
Washington
Federal Housing Administration
Veterans’ Administration
FHA
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Suez
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Dumbarton Oaks
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
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Senate Chamber
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Lewis Schwellenbach
Baukhage
Burma
Indo-China
Dutch East Indies
South Pacific
High Command
Luzon
MacArthur
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United States Employment Service
Cael
Stony Norens
McConnon & CO
Omle
Winona, Minnesota
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Iowa
Service Dept
W. J. Curtis
Cedar Rapids
McCoy'y Truck Line
Oil Sycamore
South Hughes Agriculture
Rock Island
Gaya
Orr
Brooklyn
Commonwealth Bldg
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Soto
Moines
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OPPOR
Avery
Austin, Minn
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Itasca
Ivern
Rajala
Minnesota
Melrose
T. A. Moran
Bell & Howell Filmosound
J. G. Kretschmer & Co
Omaha
Wisconsin
TOR Rye Henry Farms
Madison
Wablert & Guntzler
Saint Louis
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