Occupation Forces Face Obstacles Need Time for Democratic Roots
Washington reports that while General MacArthur is credited with substantial postwar gains in Japan, observers warn reforms may be forms that require years to harden. A silent supreme influence remains—the power of U. S. occupation forces over daily life and government.
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Democratic challenges in Japan mirror Weimar woes after inflation
The article argues Japan's sudden democratic experiment faces deep roots in feudal culture and a rigid class system akin to Weimar Germany. It notes anti democratic forces from business and aristocracy, the lack of parliamentary experience, and inflation as a key danger threatening Japan’s democratic project.
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Germany
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Democracy Then and Now in a War-Torn World
The piece argues that public schools, trained teachers, and security are essential to democracy, highlighting Japan’s postwar woes. It warns that without native democratic growth and strong American leadership, replacing a MacArthur or Uncle Sam will invite new substitutes and instability.
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Japan
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U S Halts Czech Credit and Probes Russian Payments
The United States cut a 40 million dollar Czech credit and halted a 50 million dollar loan talks after Prague supported Soviet charges at Paris. Washington also accused Czechs of profiteering in surplus goods to Romania while pressing Russia to settle its lend lease debt of about 11.14 billion. The move followed congressional pressure to speed finalization of postwar obligations. Goering dies by cyanide as investigators probe the Nazi’s death after his attempted hanging.
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Goerings Death Marks A War Crimes Perception Shift
Allied observers question whether Goering's suicide will dampen the war crimes trials in German minds. Despite executions of other top Nazis, his death is seen as undermining allied justice and morale. Meat market outlook tied to decontrol and rising cattle numbers. US Agriculture Secretary cites record livestock as reason to lift controls.
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Hinoise Chamber of Commerce
Farmers urged to use feed to fatten cattle and hogs
Experts say decontrol will push farmers to use their record feed supplies to fatten cattle and hogs for prime beef and pork. Farmers are advised to market suitable livestock now as high prices prompt culling of cows fat bulls and old canker cows from breeding herds. Prices may surge initially but should level off once distribution normalizes or consumer resistance appears.
Cure for Low Mood Business Urged To Aid Farming
CHICAGO. Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P Anderson urged business leaders at the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce to support farmers. Four steps were outlined: cut costs in food distribution, boost demand with programs like school lunches, help transition from wartime to peacetime production, and maintain full employment and fair wages. He cited farmer spend plans totaling about one million dollars annually for farm buildings, similar sums for vehicles, and about 400 million dollars yearly for household goods.
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Clinton P. Anderson
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Department of Agriculture
Interlakes Opportunities Unlimited aims to keep Calumet youth home
In New Holstein Wisconsin Calumet county business farmers and citizens form Interlakes Opportunities Unlimited to prove the county offers as many or more chances for business industry and education as the cities The plan includes farm visits plant tours high school talks and mass rallies led by E A Longenecker and an executive committee with representatives from all communities.
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Calumet County
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Scenic Flight and Airport Plans Highlight 1947 Aviation News
The Rocky Mountain region hosts a scenic flight over the Colorado Rockies led by Civil Air Patrol with 20 pilots, featuring 18 000 foot Corona pass and Grand Mesa scenery. Denver reports on a 500 million dollar federal airport aid program and state planning support boosting California airport construction. A Spokane farmers convention discusses organizing cross state farmer associations. The Luscombe Silvaire 1547 enters limited production after passing CAA tests.
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Colorado Ring of the Civil Air Patral
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Grand Junction
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California
Stubborn Indian Squaw Builds Half Million Estate
Oklahoma grandmother Con he seen ey called Grand me Tiger refused government allotment early in life. Bureau of Indian Affairs records show she amassed about $500 000, distributed to four descendants after her death at age 88. Federal inheritance taxes will take roughly $125 000 of the legacy.
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Oklahoma
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Grandme Tiger
Crying Room Ends Youngsters Wails
In Adelanto Wisconsin Mrs. Dave Mackie installs a crying room at home for the youngsters of her two married sons. The room is for a child who cries loudly for no clear reason with babies excluded. She instructs the child to cry alone inside the room with the door closed and no disturbance, promising it will be fun to cry alone.
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Adelanv
Wis
Dave Mackie
Streamliner Speeds Into City Leaves Money Behind
A Louisville and Nashville train sped through Madisonville Tennessee, dropping about 60 local students watched as a mail sack burst beneath a car wheel. About 70 percent of the $20 bills were recovered from along the tracks and bushes. The bills were en route from a Knoxville bank to a Madisonville bank.
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Madisonville
Tenn
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
R. C. Hornsby
Knoxville
Madisonville Bank
Justice Too Slow, Cows Can't Wait
In Morgan County Ohio the wheels of justice slowed as a grand juror went home to milk cows causing a reconvened jury and delaying signing of official court records of actions. The dairy farmer’s timing is marked as the crucial factor in this unusual delay.
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Chio
Morgan County
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