Silver, Bretton Woods, and U.S. policy priorities
The piece argues the United States should align with Bretton Woods’ aims to liberalize trade and raise global living standards, while criticizing silver subsidies. It warns that political interests and the silver bloc influence policy, noting Nevada's strong silver stake and the risk of war if current subsidies persist. It calls for ending silver subsidies to focus on national and international peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bretton Woods
Stellinius
Senate
McCarran
Nevada
New York
Junction and Aftermath of Allied Push to Berlin
A historical flash recalls the 1941 siege of Moscow and the 1945 race to Berlin. It notes Soviet and Allied speed, Patton’s rapid advance toward Dresden, and the planned collapse of German pockets from Bavaria to northern Italy as U S and Russian forces converge near Leipzig.
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Moscow
Wehrmacht
Berlin
Napoleon
Russia
England
France
Rhine
Ruhr
Germany
E. F
Eisenhower
Reich
Bavaria
Austria
Italy
Uhe
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
George
Patton
Dresden
Danube Valley
Czechoslovakia
Leipzig
End of German War Likely Soon Says Allied Leader
Early reports suggest that doubt remains about the exact timing but Czechoslovakia and the plain have been cleared of enemy forces. Eisenhower may wait for decisive victory to announce the end as the Wehrmacht is broken. Some divisions are fanatic and will not surrender. Final battles and defense will require weeks or months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Sortbern
Eisenhower
Wehrmacht
Debating Germany Loans and War Repercussions
An editorial warns loaning money to Germany risks reviving a war economy. It recalls Weimar inflation and 1923 stabilization financed by Allies, argues against further relief from the United Nations, and urges letting Germany recover without outside loans to avoid future conflicts. It cautions the next generation will bear the cost if aid continues.
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Hitler
Puehrer
Germany
Reich
Europe
Franz Pick
Barron's
Reichsbank
United States
United Nations
San Francisco Conference Opens for World Peace
The San Francisco Conference opens as nations seek to craft a new world peace framework. Public enthusiasm mirrors 1919 Paris hopes but with guarded optimism, amid widespread support for a League of Nations style body and heavy public pressure on delegates to deliver practical, lasting arrangements.
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Wilson
Germatty
San Francisco
Paris
League of Nations
United States
Good Neighbor Policy in Action on Mexico River Treaty
The Senate approved the February 3, 1964 treaty with Mexico over Colorado and Rio Grande waters, amid concerns from California Nevada and others. The vote left clarifications to govern machinery. optimism remained for peaceful, cooperative relations despite disputes over water allocations.
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Senate
Walter Keary
Colorado
Rio Grande
Mexico
Truman
Senate i
Hoover
California
Nevada
Boulder Dam
North Dakota
United States
Peace and power in a world of enduring vigilance
The passage argues that a lasting world peace is unlikely and warns that nations must remain strong and armed to deter aggression. It suggests disarmament by some would backfire, creating greater danger of future wars, and posits that a weak stance invites conquerors seeking to dominate without a league of nations.
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League of Nations
Cancer fund appeal seeks 5 million for research and care
The Essex County focus notes cancer now claims about 1,318 lives yearly and urges a national drive by the American Cancer Society for 5,000,600 to fund research, patient services, and public education. New Jersey’s share is 409,000 with most locally used and the rest for research benefits.
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Newark
Essex County
American Cancer Society
New Jersey
Ash Trees At Tomhannock Prompt Public Reply
A Troy reader warns against cutting white ash trees planted decades ago near Tomhannock Reservoir claiming it would threaten forestry value. The city says the trees are on private property and being cut by private workers, not city employees.
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Tomhannock
Troy
Commissioner of Public Works
Eaemen
Russia Looms Over San Francisco United Nations Talks
The author argues Russia is the key unknown at the United Nations conference in San Francisco. US and British positions align on core issues, but Moscow’s stance on Security Council voting and future amendments remains unsettled. The piece extols free press and public opinion as safeguards for open diplomacy and favors a stronger international league to preserve peace.
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Russia
San Francisco
Free Press
United States
Great Britain
Moscow
Senate
Roosevelt
Yalta
Security Council
Molotov
Stalin
Marshal Stalin
Paris
France
Wilson
U. S
America
Seeds for World Peace at San Francisco Conference
The eyes of about 12,000,000 service men and their families watch the San Francisco conference and the fate of postwar peace. Supporters warn that power politics by groups in England the United States and Russia could plant seeds of future war unless the process rests on goodwill and trust. Internal disputes among departments and military leaders threaten the unity of the effort, with concerns over Pacific trusteeships and U.S. naval strategy and relations with Russia.
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San Francisco
Europe
Gay H
Sat
Francisco
England
United State
Russia
U.S. SF
State Department
British Foreign Office
Germany
U. S
Japan
Britain
United States
U.S A
U.S
Edgety
Stalin
Roosevelt
Padoe Island
United Nations
Yalta
Roosevel
State
War
Interior Department
Ernest Hing
Pacific Tolands
Admiral King
Marshall
Eisenhower
U. & Army
Controversy Over Winter Hellman Notes Brings Russia Link Claims
A Fair Enough column discusses Ela Winter and Lillian Hellman with claims of Russian ties, and mentions their U S connections, the Dies Committee, and reactions by Tallulah Bankhead. It questions sources and suggests political bias in coverage.
Chauffeur Pronunciations and Southern Usage Unveiled
A scrapbook item notes two pronunciations of chauffeur and traces the term’s French roots. It cites Nicholls Cugnot’s to illustrate early steam car drivers in America and explains how Southern usage links chauffeurs to “boy” as housekeeper or driver, ending with a prompt for a free pamphlet.
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America
France
Nicholss Cugnot
Encyclopedia Britannica
Frank Colby
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Coltier's Weekly
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Paria
Weenley
Vienna
Harvard
Hellman
New York Heraldtrivane
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Hellisan
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Siad
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