Getting Down To Business in Occupied Germany
A wartime op ed praises American raids in the American zone of Germany as necessary to enforce order on millions of Nazis. It warns against vague directives and calls for a disciplined, strict approach to suppress insurgent plots and underground movements. The piece argues occupation requires clear power, and the raids are a starting, tough step toward stabilizing postwar Germany.
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Sam
Germany
Ender Americen
Reich
Ling
France
Belgium
Holland
Morgenthau Retires From Treasury In Truman Era Turmoil
Henry Morgenthau Jr retires as Treasury secretary amid postwar succession debates in Washington. President Truman weighs line of succession plans, fearing disability transfer and dynamics between Congress and executive branch. Possible shifts include Byrnes appointment and rearrangements as Berlin duties loom.
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Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Morgenthau
Japan
Fett
Truman
Washington
Hirself
Staite
Congress
Stettinius
Byrnes
Berlin
Treasury
Name Winset for Treasury Post Amid Resignation Row
The article notes the push to name Winset to the Treasury, while public concern grows over expected delays and President Truman’s request for Morgenthau’s resignation. It labels Morgenthau’s tenure as long but argues his farewell remarks reveal unfitness for high office. Morgenthau presents a treasury plan unused during his eleven years.
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Winset
Truman
Morgenthau
Treasury Department
Morzesthay
The
Tressury
Pfrese
Comforting the Enemy and the Unconditional Surrender Debate
A lengthy column argues against calls for a soft peace with Japan and collaborators in France. It denounces proposals for a Japanese exit that preserves industrial capacity and spoils the Allied victory, urging unconditional surrender and warning it would embolden the enemy and delay victory. It also questions Laval and Petain amid trials framing France’s future leadership and collaboration.
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Wheert
Whd
Nebraska
Ake Mely
Jazisn
United States
Japan
Wherry
Pacific
Potsdam
Russia
Jadan
Patriot or Traitor Petain Trial Opens in Paris
The Petain trial opens in Paris amid divided American opinion on his guilt or patriotism. Observers note the era’s stakes, as conviction could mean the death penalty, while some defend his wartime actions and resistance against Nazi demand.
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Henri Philippe Petain
France
Vichy
Paris
America
Nero
Hitler
Petzin
Guile
Toulouse
Petain
Shall We Enlarge The Cabinet
Washington discusses a new Cabinet post a Secretary of Welfare and Security and other plans to expand executive power. The piece warns that larger cabinets risk autocracy and inefficiency while noting Truman style transfers moving alphabet agencies under cabinet control as a practical solution. It ends with a quip about furloughed veterans and gas rations.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Department of the Air
Department of Communications
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Truman
White House
Illinois Doctor Warns High Heels Hurt Feet
A Illinois doctor cautions that high heels damage women feet with hooflike strain. The piece pokes at fashion and comfort while noting broader travel and civilian rail restrictions looming in August.
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Illinois
Charter Debate Sparks Letter to The Record
Pulse of the People letters discuss the United Nations Charter and the value of anonymity in published communications. A reader questions Dana Wier and defends open discussion, urging competent arguments for or against the charter and recalling historical debates on international affairs. Tanks in Waterford Prompt inquiry into Army deployments and repair practices at Watervliet Arsenal and Mechanicville firms.
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Arm TB Pan Otticg
Record
Dana Wier
Johnson
Senator Vandenberg
League For Nations
Wier
Watervliet Arsenal
Mechanicville
Spelvin Would Have Government Take All His Pay
Westbrook Pegler presents the fictional George Spelvin who urges a single government collection of his earnings and remittance of what the Treasury thinks fits. He laments tax forms and fears penalties, proposing that Old Sam, representing government, take all his income to simplify matters and fund the war department. The piece ends with him suggesting the tax system is unfair and overly burdensome.
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New York
George Spelvin
Spelvin
Treasury
Internal Revenue
Spervin
Spievit
Sam
War Department
George Speivin
Sasi
George
Spel
Washington
Eidney
Pronunciation Tips From a Language Advice Column
A reader asks about the correct stresses and origins of words including pasteurize and mausoleum. The column explains Louis Pasteur's name pronunciation and the proper form of pasteurize, notes Mausoleum origins, and offers a tip on handling onions to avoid tears.
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Louis. Pasteur
Healeg
Ks.c
Mainesburg
LEE Uni
Caria
A.M. HL
Hollywood
Truman to press for world peace not territory at Potsdam
In a Potsdam context President Truman signals a push for peace and prosperity globally, challenging Russian and British sphere of influence. He may confront Churchill over Greece and Egypt policy, including British dominance in the Near East, 7,000 Greeks imprisoned in Africa, and calls for removal of British intelligence disguised as UNERA workers.
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Washington
Truman
Potsdam
United States
Russia
Britain
Balkansamt
Bulgar
Churchill
Poland
Sis Mies
Nahas Be Peate Pranier
Egypt
South Afric
British South Africa
Nahas
Miles Laingson
Lord Kitearn
Greece
Cherchilt
S&s
Raj
Marcus Cladakis
Nick Cladakis
New York
Nick
Taranto
George II
Joé Davies
London
Africa
Unera
Gnera Workers i
Truman Berlin speech sparks war territory debate
Washington observers parse President Truman’s Berlin flag raising remark as signaling no desire to annex any German or allied territory. The discussion covers Cairo Declaration terms, potential swaps for defense bases, and Russia’s role, with analysts weighing strategic control over Pacific isles and Port Arthur against full territorial grabs.
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Washington
Truman
Berlin
United States
Pacific
Germany
Russia
Japan
Moscow
Tokyo
Cairo
Manchuria
Formosa
China
Korea
United Nations
Roosevelt
America
Poland
Gem
Stalin
J Stata
Port Arthur
Siberia
Potsdames
Pacific’ Islands
Gray
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Frank Cosby
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Abyssinia
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Testil
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Royal Palace
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