Hoover Seeks Administrative Reform of Food System
Former President Hoover urges centralizing food production and distribution under a single head, preferably the Secretary of Agriculture, to curb waste, black markets, and bungled distribution. He argues current bureau duplication worsens shortages amid war and rising hunger, calling for decisive action by Washington.
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Truman
Washington
Ove Saeppers
Neaion
Europe
Herbert Heaver
New Deal
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. Hoover
Stilwell Returns to Lead Okinawa Battle Force
General Joseph W Stilwell resumes active duty as commander of the 10th Army on Okinawa succeeding Buckner killed by Japanese shellfire. Stilwell praised for bold drives in earlier campaigns and his temper and skill valued by the American public as he leads tough assault on the Japanese.
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Joseph W. Stilwell
Tts
Caval Reaker
Soutines
China
Stilwell
United States
Chiang Kaishek
Cainete Generalissimo
Vinegar Joe
LiacArthur
10Th Army
Okinawa
Simon Bolivar Buckner
Joe
MacArthur to lead new push in Japan fight
Article previews General MacArthur's return to major command as Okinawa ends, predicting tougher battles ahead. It notes Stilwell’s expertise with Japanese forces and suggests he will play a key role alongside MacArthur in the coming campaign toward the heart of Japan.
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Okinawa
Thutine
Japan
MecArther
Stilwell
Égase
Srester
Amy
Sitwell
Macarthur
Okinawa Campaign Recap Shows High Cost and Grim Resolve
The piece applauds American troops for capturing Okinawa and enduring extreme fatigue in a long, muddy campaign. It notes heavy naval losses, high casualties, and the strategic impact while hinting at future operations against Japan. It also praises prisoners taken and the overall effort back home.
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Pacific
Japan
Okinzwa
Okinawa
China
Jans
New Russian Institute to link Columbia and Rockefeller effort
The Rockefeller Foundation funds Columbia University with 250000 to establish a Russian institute opening July 1 1946. The article urges that in addition to study, direct contact will bridge Russia and the United States, citing Eisenhower and Zhukov to foster mutual understanding through renewed exchanges and League of Nations ties.
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New Russian Institute
Columbia University
Rockefeller Foundation
Russia
United States
Rusia ii
Eisenhower
Marshal Zhukov
League of Nations
Open Doors Between Nations Brighten Trade and Trust
The passage argues that mutual exchange benefits both nations as Americans and Russians should freely visit, learn, and share institutions and wartime life. It urges openness and hospitality, noting Russia currently feels closed and secretive, and calls for more light and air in international relations.
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Gether
United States
Russia
Fife
World skeptical of Polish underground trial in Moscow
The verdicts showed eight to ten year sentences for Polish Home Army leaders after a Moscow trial. Four were found innocent. Western observers doubt the charges, noting reliance on Soviet legal norms and questioning the fate of London government figures in exile.
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Arigy” Teaders
Moscow
Okulicki
United States
Britain
Yalta
London
Lublin
San Francisco
Molotov
Poland
Germany
Briain
Soviet Union
Europe
President Truman proposes line of succession change
The president urges legislation to place the speaker of the House first in line for the presidency if both the president and vice president are vacant. The plan aims for prompt congressional action and reflects Truman's belief that the House speaker, elected in two stages, is closer to voters than the Senate. He notes that no man’s life is guaranteed and that tenure depends on voters beyond control.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Truman
Congress
Roosevelt
Britain
Rome
Augustus
Howse
People’s Representatives
Senate
Record letters urge anonymous signers and critique wartime changes
Readers urge protecting writer anonymity while allowing published letters to prove good faith. Debates on postwar layoffs, wages, and rural work conditions detail high weekly pay versus long hours, imports, and POW labor. Also critiques meat shortages and wartime policy blaming lend-lease and foreign resource exploitation.
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Pep DG
Pat
Record
Record Newspapers
Cuppdses
Coulpinti
Okinawa
United States
Canada
Mexico
Jamaica
Pulse of the People Letter Sparks OPA Shortage Debate
The May 16 Pulse of the People column prompts editor notes in The Record about enlightenment on manpower shortages and the article’s rejection of a definite need. Continued on Page Twenty.
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Price Pane
Pulse of the People
OPA
Labor relations debate marks shift in government role
Washington sees new bipartisan push led by Hatch Burton and Bali to widen government control of labor relations. The column argues current wartime measures fail to end strikes and banking on collective bargaining as embedded in U S law, while noting need for clarifications to Wagner Act and limits on unions. Continued on Page Twenty.
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Washington
Hatch
Burton
Bali
Japan
Lyne
War Labor Board
Danaker
Conpacticut
Republican National
Senate
Guy Gillette
Tawa
Surplus War Property Board
Gillette
Midwest
State Department
Dave Selznick
Summer Welles
Welles
Trumans
Trumen
South
Rules Committee
Congress
Generoso Pope
New York
Pope
Italy
Truman
U.S
Davies
Joe Davies
London
Churchill
Army
Western Allies Enter Vienna Amid Tense Allied-Russian Ties
The June 3 Vienna entry by Anglo American French forces followed Yalta rules but sparked friction with the Soviet commander over access. Russians granted passage to greater Vienna after Western claims. Western Allies plan to extend occupation to west bank of the Danube while the east stays Russian.
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Washington
Vienna
Yalta
United States
Briain
Jster
Austria
Danube
Jett Viesna
SHLAL
Russia
Bulgaria
United Nations
San Francisto
Australia
Elerberh Evatt
Clef Brotherly
Iove
William Penn
U United Nations
Evatt
Philadelphia
Phillies
Henry Kaiser
Colorado Iréne
Fuel
Geneva
Utah
U. S. Steel
West Street
Wes
Kaiser
West
New Hampshire
Toby
Tobex
Cindirecie i
Union Pressure and Draft Policy Spark Allegations in 1940s War Effort
The piece argues that draft law used to boost union funding and influence defied Congress and misused wartime powers. It claims Roosevelt administration and unions funneled funds, imposed deference to unions, and pressured workers into union membership or war service. It notes civil rights concerns and non-discrimination programs amid postwar veterans' return.
Coin values surge as rare proofs top collector prices
The column notes a sharp rise in coin values with proofs doubling in two years and rare pieces like the 186 Flying Eagle and 1913 Liberty Head nickel drawing premiums. It cites auction prices and advertized rates, plus expectations for Morgan designs and gold coins in good or better condition. Next Friday previews rarities to watch.
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Indian Head
Gobrecht
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