Marshall Doubted Japs Would Strike At Pearl Harbor
General George Marshall testified that he doubted Japan would strike Pearl Harbor, saying U S defenses were sufficient to disrupt the attack. He warned the Pacific Fleet could have repelled the Japanese if defenders were ready, and noted plans to bolster manpower and potential shifting forces to fight in Europe.
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Pearl Harbor
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Commons Rejects Move to Censure Attlee's Party
In a 381 to -l vote, the Commons rejected a bid to censure the Labour government led by Prime Minister Clement Attlee. Churchill argued government controls hinder industry and national recovery, while Attlee defended the debate as a test of policy and warned against erasure of the electable response.
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Heins
Guinnens
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Lahor
Avital
Clement Allee
Churchill
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Alfled
R A F strikes Indonesian rebel HQ in Batavia
British planes hit two houses in Batavia Java serving as rebel headquarters. An official report says 48 Indonesians were killed in skirmishes in the Boorabnna sector as Netherlands and Britain plan a conference in Singapore led by Admiral Laule Mounthatten to address unrest in the region.
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Java
Yesteday
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Andronesian Alstanes
Boorabnna
Netherlands
Stigapore
Gord Laule Mounthatten
Souithinnat
Asia
Nether Tanda Alast Indies
Indo-China
Pearl Harbor Day Anniversary Refocuses U S Preoccupations
On Pearl Harbor Day the United States marks the anniversary amid congressional probes and postwar peace shifts. Adm Spruance notes limited dockyard damage from the attack as focus moves from war to conversion, while Japan’s leaders face conquest losses and occupation.
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Pearl Warrior
Roosevelt
Brad Larbor
Pearl Harbor
Debsele
A. Sputance
Pacific
Lem
Japan
Retirement plan for congressmen by Mouse Body
A voluntary retirement fund for Congress members and cabinet officers would be funded mainly by payroll deductions. Participants contribute five percent of salary or 500 dollars annually for Senators and Representatives, with eligibility at age 55 after two years service. Retirement at 75 follows scales based on years served and total contributions, with refunds if reelected before earning benefits.
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Washington
VPI
House Civil Service Committee
Congress
Beigg
MacArthur Seizes All Japanese War Minerals
General MacArthur ordered the seizure of every mineral resource in Japan that could be used to make an atomic bomb. The ban aims to prevent Japan from developing atomic weapons, with mining restricted to research and safeguarding efforts under Lt Col H O Schenck.
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Ates
Japan
HO. Schenck
MacArthur Nnlral Resources Heckion
Gueda
Troop Movements Discussed in Manchuria Crisis
Reports say arrangements for airlifting Chinese National Government troops to Pussine occupied Changehun in snowbound Manchuria were discussed in Changehun Western day talks. Chiang Chingsuo, son of Chiang Kai-Shek, met Soviet Marshal Bodwin and Maltnavaky amid occupation forces. Gen Tu Li-Ming's Nationalist veterans near Mukden were expected to advance into the city within the near days.
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Manchuria
Chiang Chingsuo
Ching Kai-Shek
Bodwin
Maltnavaky
Camindys
Tu Li-Ming
China
Mukden
Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles divorce likely today
Hollywood reports Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles may divorce after two years of marriage. A joint statement is expected once Welles arrives in town, ending their union amid media attention.
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Rita Hayworth Wald
Orson Welles
Welles
Nazis Betrayal of Norway Revealed at War Crimes Trial
Documented British prosecution disclosures reveal Erich Redner and Alfred Rosenberg framing Hitler’s invasion of Norway and war plans. Minutes show Mussolini seeking armistice and German directives signaling invasion readiness from September 2, 1939, amid a cautious Allied stance.
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Erich Reeder
Norway
Alfred Rosenberg
Adolf Hitler
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Earley
Uermann Gonring
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Raousvelt
Neville Chamberlain
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Eduard Daladier
Pius XI
Fuehrer
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Galeazzo Ciono
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Scientists See Atomic Power In 320 Years
In a Waldorf Astoria symposium, P NINE leaders forecast varied timelines for civilian atomic energy. Major General Groves and others debated when a 1000 kilowatt plant could compete with coal at $15 per ton. Experts suggested estimates range from ten to several decades, with optimists predicting faster progress under ideal conditions.
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Waldorf Astoria
National Association of Manufacturers
I. T L. Groves
Entie Berth
Charles Thomas
Monstanto Chemical Cr
J. A. Wheeler
Princeton University
Britain Owes U S 6 4 Billion From World War I Debt
Britain faces a World War I debt of about 6.4 billion dollars to the United States. The Treasury said interest continues to accrue since the prewar and postwar loans, with payments totaling over two billion made but the balance rising annually. A new bilateral agreement was announced but does not cancel the WWI debt.
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Washington
Britain
United States
Treasury
Manouice
U S Grants Huge Credits To Britain
The Truman administration approved a $4,100,000,000 credit to Britain to promote world trade. Congress members voiced opposition in both chambers, while officials warned of blocs and possible war if the loan shapes global economics. British plans include reforms if approved.
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Washington
Short R-Mo
London
Senate
Moore
Okla
Hill D-Alao
United States
Marriner § Wecles
Federal Recerve Board
William L. Clayton
Congress
Truman
Russia
Brance
Chinit
Death of Mrs Charles Evans Hughes in Washington Home
Mrs Charles Evans Hughes died at her home on the eve of the seventy eighth wedding anniversary. She was Antoinette Curler from a senior partner family of the law firm linked to Hughes. Hughes had retired as chief justice prior to her passing.
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Washington LLP
Charles Evans Hughes
Justine Hughes
Hoges
Antionette Curler
Hughes
Tune
Reparations Chief Urges Stripping Japan of War Industries
U S reparations commissioner Paul Pauley urged President Truman to seize Japan’s abroad assets and remove key war facilities including shipyards and chemical plants. He proposed shipping facilities and weapon production capacity overseas, dismantling monopolies, and protecting victim nations while using interim removals to curb mind policy and end Japan’s war potential.
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Japan
Tokyo
Edwin
Pruley
N. S
Phulyy
Truman Pio
Pauley
Manchuria
Alli
Action Inter
Ponsessiona
Indusstrial
Empire
Imperial Household
Waldings
Lalanda
Manomen
Hurley Calls Inside Job Ruined U S Plans
Former diplomat Hurley told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that American foreign policy was deflated by an inside job. He accused Dean Acheson and State Department officials of sabotaging policy, refused to name specifics, and demanded the department produce documents. The exchange with Chairman Connally and others grew tense as Hurley pressed his charge.
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Patticke J. Hurley
Ching
Senate Farolan Relations
Dean Acheson
Aurley
Hurley
State Department
Slva
Byrnes
Loday
Cornally
D-Tex
United States
Connally
Telah
Senator Tunnel
D-Del
Si. Charman
Nazis Abandoned Plan to Use Atomic Bomb in War
Washington Army investigator said Nazi leaders abandoned any use of atomic bombs. German scientists reportedly despaired about developing the weapon. University of Michigan professor A. Goudamil stated German progress was overestimated and they had no pilot plant. He noted the German project was in the laboratory stage and progress would have required decades.
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A. Goudamil
Geas
Germany
Briery
University of Michigan
Senate
Goudsmil
De Gasperi to Form Five-Party Cabinet
Rome reports Alcide De Gasperi was asked to form a five party government after the Liberal Party declined to join. The remaining parties reaffirmed support and moved to cabinet formation with De Gasperi’s Christian Democrat leadership. A letter was sent to the Liberals stating not tied to a broad based government while noting posts offered to others.
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Premvor-desseinite
Alcide de Gasper
Liberal Party
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de Gasperi
de Gaspert
Vittorio Fananucla Orlenda
Auto Union Rejects New G. M. Offer
The United Auto Workers rejected GM's latest call to restore a 10 percent wage increase and stated the strike remains. Both sides planned another negotiating session as Walter Reuther and GM executives criticized pay proposals and linked wages to prices.
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Farry W. Anderson
Teuther
Duelarodl
Eax
Rod Thooia
UA Wy
Newamen
Thomis Infoyegtal Unitte
Hiswouy
House Approves 1.35 Billion for UNRRA Aid
The House approved 1.35 billion dollars more for UNRRA with a provision that Truman respond to aid recipient countries. The vote stood 327 to 39, with debate on whether aid should be restricted or publicized to prevent Soviet influence. An amendment restricting coverage by U.S. reporters was defeated, while another proposed limit on aid to places that allowed U.S. newsmen access was rejected.
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House
UNLRA
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Ukraine
Protien
Tie Wadsworth
T-N.yi
Sit
Wassworth
Lene
Wwe
Curente Brown
R-Amyla
U.S
Senair
Dv Casseres Dies Poet and Columnist in Windloep
New York poet and columnist Benjamin De Gagnetes, 72, known as Dv Casseres, died yesterday at Riveralda Drive Windloep after a ten month illness. He edited and wrote for the Milly Mirror and contributed to New York papers.
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Milly Mirror
Windloep
Riveralda Drive
Convicted Japanese commander Yamashita faces death by hanging
Manila news reports Lt. Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, commander in the Philippines, convicted of condoning atrocities and sentenced to death by hanging. Prosecution described mass horrors by his troops. Yamashita denied direct involvement, claiming he was too busy to know details and citing orders from Tokyo. He stated his conscience is clear and called for a fair trial.
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UDI
Tomoyuki Yamashita
Philippines
Russell B. Reynolds
Fite
Jutine Lary Voul
Yamashita
Mantaghita
Anyon
Mionneltite
Mawily
Fle
New Iran Attacks Reported As Rebels Seize Towns
Reports claim 30 people killed in new attacks in Averbiyan Province near Marand and Tabriz. Clashes leave police officials dead as rebels reportedly seize government buildings and pressure for international mediation. Elections in Tabriz reportedly resulted in 100 Democrats elected.
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Tabrin Yoatéerdiay
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I Democrat Party
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Moscow
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Tusny
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