A Beginning to Global Peace The Charter's Test
The essay argues a charter is only a start and stresses that real peace depends on ethics, education, and enforceable cooperation. It warns against relying on mere documents and calls for nations to cultivate restraint, respect for human rights, and commitment to courts and majorities even when outcomes hurt. The piece links peace to religiously grounded moral standards and urges proactive steps toward an international order.
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Germany
Japan
Communists to Meet Chiang for China’s Future Talks
Mao Tsung’s emissary talks with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek mark a step in shaping China’s postwar path. The Communists, loosely aligned warlords, gained influence during Japan’s surrender era, while Moscow’s stance limited their clout. The embassy could raise respect for communists without binding them to a pact or Soviet control.
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China
Mao Tsizung
Chiang Kai-shek
Chang
Russia
Chiang
Tme
Rand
Ig Ung
Japan
Chungking
Mao
Negotiations Ahead in Democratic Talks with Chiang and Mao
The text notes that acceptance of Chiang's invitation is only the first step toward talks. Negotiations will follow Oriental bargaining, with Mao's side pushing hard and concessions unlikely. Many setbacks and refusals are expected, but any talks reduce risk as troops prepare to discuss differences.
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Chiang
Mao
Caialog
Administration Opinion and Truman’s Postwar Policy Foresight
An analysis of U S political dynamics after Roosevelt with focus on Truman’s leadership. It notes Truman’s partisan tilt, foreign emphasis, cabinet unity aims, and compares Wallace’s anti American or dreamlike views. It questions how administration opinion will shape domestic policy and cabinet statements.
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Repub
South
Roosevelt
Truman
Congress
White House
Wallace
Russia
Wellace
Prices and jobs clash as OPA policy faces test
The piece argues that keeping prices low hurts producers and can raise unemployment. It cites Chicago manufacturers resisting the OPA level, noting a 23.2 percent price rise sanctioned for 1941 and the risk of a broader battle over price controls. It suggests lifting price caps enough to restore production, with competition then stabilizing prices.
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Chicago
OPA
M Manufacurers
War Economy Optimistic On Industry Output
The text notes essential industries operating at full speed with ample supply to meet demand. It mentions WPB efforts should spare the country from repeating wartime spending and cash shortages seen after the war. It suggests many would welcome extended regimentation for a few months.
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WPB
Peaceful Occupation or Fierce Invasion of Japan Ahead
A wartime column debates the prospect of a traditional invasion of Japan under General MacArthur. It argues that overwhelming American air, sea, and ground power will minimize Japanese resistance while cautioning about potential kamikaze threats and the impact on civilians and infrastructure.
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MacArthur and Company
Japan
Dante
Dering
Ihoboken
Newport News
Pacific
Macarthur
Current Comment The Road Back From Bataan
Milwaukee Journal columnist reflects on the end of the road back from Bataan with Japan’s delegation in Manila. It frames Japan’s defeat, condemns their actions, and urges decisive American action with a mood favoring further bombing and anti-Japanese resolve.
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Bataan
Milwaukee Journal
Japan
Gen. MacArthur
Manila
Corregidor
Homma
Wainwright
Jsp
Majmoru Shigemitsu
Domei
Shigemitsu
Soo
Philippines
Manchuria
China
Indies
Pacific
Readers letters mix satire and gossip in The Record
A collage of reader queries to The Record includes anonymity in letters, questions about Tom Brenneman and Uncle Corny, movie star addresses, Roosevelt’s grave access, and travel routes. The letters reveal public curiosity and editors provide concise factual answers and library resources.
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Tom Brenneman
Uncle Corny
Breakfast In
Hollywood
Uncle Cory
America
Trey Public Library
When will the war end officially legal detail debated
The piece outlines how wartime powers end via statutes and concurrent resolutions, not presidential proclamations. It cites postwar delays from Versailles through 1920 and 1945, noting peace proclamations hinge on Congress, treaties, and actions by President and legislature. It discusses Germany and Japan, forced labor usage, and the six month discharge rule after a declared state of peace until Congress acts.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Wilson
Hardling
Gar
White House
Umtil
Germany
Russia
Japan
Tokyo
Bevin Warns Against Replacing One Totalitarianism With Another
In a foreign policy address Ernest Bevin compared Hitlerism and Stalinism, urging to prevent any substitution of one totalitarian system for another. He cited Bulgaria Romania and Hungary as signs of replacement and warned that American tolerance of dictatorships could be misread as support for communism. He noted attacks labeling anti-communists as Nazis or fascists and referenced domestic political tensions including immigrant communities and street clashes around a Dewey campaign. Continued on Page Twelve.
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New York
Ernest Bevin
Stalinissz
United States
Franklin JD
Roosevelt
Tae
Hitler
Russia
West
We Party
Labor and Progress
Bevin
American Federation of Labor
Dewey
Bretton Woods debated by British press and U S policy
Raymond Moley reports The London Times and Economist debate U S led Bretton Woods vs British debt and trade. They warn the plan may be impractical with Britains external debt around 16 billion and call for cautious support while Labour protests echo in Conservative circles amid plans for free funds and demobilization policies.
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London Times
Labor Party
Lord Keynes
London ‘Times
The
Times
Bretton Woods
Britain
International Fund
London
United States
Allanicn
Lekor
Labor
Lasor
England
Don’t Take My Word for It Word Quiz and Pronunciation Tips
A reader column presents quick Q and A on word origins and pronunciations. Topics include acorn origins and pronunciations, vowel sounds in veal, the phrase carrying coals to Newcastle, and cob in cobweb with etymology notes.
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Brantley
Talluish Bankhead
Mrs. LS
United States
J. J
Australia
Newcastle
Horace
B.C
Athens
Frank
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