Hitler Orders Poles Killed Without Mercy
American prosecutors at war crimes trials reveal a Hitler secret speech from August 22 1939 in which he ordered the killing of Poles including men women and children. The account cites Goering’s reaction and notes other documents about plans against Britain and Japan. The report references a Soviet German pact signed later in August and outlines tense alliances and continued aggression ahead of World War II.
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Germany
Adolf Hitler
Poland
Russia
Ion Pant
Stalin
Hitler
Staling
Soviet Union
Berlin
Moscow
Hiller
Nat Ruska
OPA Refuses To Increase Steel Prices
Washington reports OPA refused a general rise in steel prices, indicating possible minor adjustments for financially distressed small non integrated firms. Chester Bowles noted no broad increase now, but a review of limited hikes may occur as negotiations unfold with US Steel and CIO United Steel Workers amid looming plant votes and advisories.
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Washington (P
OPA
Bijter
United States Steel Corporation
Heliyetter
CIO
United Steel Workers de
Inci
Taft Attacks Wages and Price Policy as Dangerous
Senator Taft described President Truman's wage and price policy as dangerous and almost impossible to implement. He argued for holding wages and prices in balance, with changes left to free enterprise and collective bargaining rather than government orders. Taft planned to push legislation to curb postwar inflation and spur production and prosperity.
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Washington
Taft ER Chin
Polley
Senate
Aft
Assenius
Otway Sud
OPA
Chester Bowles
Taft
White House
Tull
MacArthur Delays Tojo Trial As War Crimes Proceedings
The War Department announced MacArthur will delay the return of Tojo and Japanese officers for trial on charges of violations of war laws and crimes against civilians. An American diplomat noted shared international participation is sought, with other nations involved in the process, though no link to Russia talks in the Far East is implied.
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Washington
War Department
Crice
Tojo Ang
MacArthur
Russia
Far Eastern
GM Rejects Arbitration Of Wage Dispute
General Motors rejected union demands for arbitration over wage increases triggering a nationwide strike by about 200000 autoworkers. The UAW pressed 30 percent wage hikes and GM refused any arbitration, saying unions seek to manage the company. The move came after White House talks with Secretary Schwellenbach and rapid GM statements criticizing the union position.
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Detroit
General Motors Corporation
Mgh
Tahar Schwellenbret
Truman
White House
Rated Auto Workers
CTO
GMO
Ats
Staterent
Came
Gettlemint
Hich
Gwo
Aseti
Keepentid
Orginal
Mondiy
Go Mo
Ming Gant
GMP
Orneil
UAW
RJ Thomas U
Genera Motors
Fford Motor Co
Tigeine
Bevin Sets Frank Tone on Territorial Aims in Open Statement
London dispatch reports Foreign Secretary Bevin urged nations to state their aims openly to dispel world suspicion. He told an audience that a frank, unguarded reply from Great Britain and others would allow direct examination of intentions and reduce mistrust among major powers.
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London
Ein LB
Fia
Anthony Edens
Wertentony
Great Britain
Sal Franely
Carsion
Cette
Cotentia
Bengal
Howrah
Hooghly
Gateutt
Wire Thorn
Costortay
Mercin
Bse
Pheny
Bagan Assung
Cm Army
Iity
Roosevelt Named Vestry Member As Bishop Blocks Status
Gen Elliott Roosevelt was elected to the St James Church vestry in Hyde Park but Bishop Manning ruled he is not in good standing and therefore ineligible. Edmund Rogers said the vestry had no immediate plan. Rev George W Anthony noted the bishop’s displeasure over the move.
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New York
UPI
William T Manning
Bett Roosevelt
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
St James Church of
Franklin D Roosevelt
Cylecopal
Hidsop
St Tarina
Alliott Roosevelt
Vesleyman
Vearnal Yeron
Edmund P Rogers
Serio Warden
Manning
Rogers
George W Anthony
Roosevelt Arthur S Halpin
Tomment
Roosvelt
End To Meat and Butter Rationing Amid UNRRA Funding Debate
Rationing of meat and butter ended as a Senate appropriations subcommittee reviewed UNRRA funding. The move follows measures to stop spending on countries denying American import access, while a Thomas amendment sought limits on farm product purchases from foreign sellers and tied to price parity. Secretary Bowles announced the end of rationing, citing abundant supplies and a shift to controlling inflation and distribution.
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Washington
Senate
House
Mall Committee
United Nations Relief and Rehabilation Administration
State Department
UNRRA
Elmer "Thoms
D Oklachanman
Agrculture
Thomas Wawndment
Thomas
Congress
Jesus P
Igneultine Cinton P Ansterson
Chester Boyls
Truman
Huo
Everone
Hig Agency
Greek Regent Refuses to Step Down Amid Cabinet Shakeup
Archinshop Dams kinod regen of Greece insists his resignation be sent to London, clashing with Athens release of Byte Foregn Secretary Beving letter. Themistokles Sopho ulos leads new cabinet while Bevin and McNeil deny Western interference as rightists protest the government formation.
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Athens
Archinshop
Damskinod Regen
Greece
Jung George Am
London
Themistokles Sophoulos Bayer
Premer Panasotis Kaneliopoulos
Sopho Bis
Damaskinos
Declawig
Hector McNeil
Sopnaulis
Eriest Bevin
Bill Raises Age Limits for Service Academy Entrance
Senate approved legislation raising entrance ages for West Point and Annapolis to 17 through 22 for World War II veterans. The Navy midshipman age of 37 to 21 would be extended to 24 years for veterans. The bill goes back to the House for action on amendment.
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Washington
West Point
Annanolia
Senate
House
Six U S Soldiers Killed In Blast Near Calcutta
A blast near an Army Hospital outside Calcutta killed six U S soldiers. Five other victims were Indian workers. Authorities say there may be a connection to reported demonstrations in Calcutta.
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U.S
Calcutta
Ain
Army
Otis
Tore
Calcutte
State Aid Dies Tracom Any vin-virgialline Sleepi
Head of the Bureau of Industrial Relations in the state administrations of Governors. ATI Od GB Smith and Herbert Ho Lehnion Hed here Thursday night after a heart attack.
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Bureau of Industrial Relations
Atate
Ati Od GB
Smith
Herbert Ho Lehnion
Hatch Sees Soviet Steps Threat to World Peace
Senator Hatch spoke against unilateral Soviet actions and urged renewed faith in collective world security. He warned that attempts by some countries to dominate neighbors threaten global order and called for open debate and engagement with the United Nations rather than forceful unilateral moves.
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Hatch
Washington
DNMM
Lman
Penn
Canmaneati
Funeral Held for Ralph Holmes in New York City
Ralph Holmes aged 30 and his wife Libby Dulman were memorialized yesterday at Universal Chapel. Holmes, a longtime resident, was found dead last Tuesday at an 86th Street hospital after a monthlong separation from his spouse. Local authorities continued inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his death.
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New York
Ralph Holmes
Libby Dulman
Universal Chapel
86Th Street
U S Soldier Missing in Calcutta Riot
A U S soldier is reported missing amid rioting in Calcutta as crowds clash with Indian Army and police. City authorities regain some control after protests and fires damaged hospitals, vehicles, and shops.
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U.S
Calcutta
U S Troops Destroy Japs Atomic Labs Across Japan
Allied forces report destruction of five key atomic research sites in Japan including facilities in Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo as MacArthur’s occupation forces sever remaining links to atomic work. Destruction targeted cyclotrons, a 210 ton magnet, and other critical equipment while Japanese researchers planned to separate isotopes.
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Tokyo
Sesterd
Japin
Tome Power
Ander
Ceneral Macar Thur
Wrrest
O-Lon
Amenern Mide Cyclotton
Sasha
Hiroato
Osaka Trail
Japan
Way
Cattis
Japins
Osahat
Kyoto
Naghing Laboratory
Pacific
Wishina
Figure Japs to Hit Pearl Harbor Destruction Debate
Fragmented OCR notes recount high level US and British leaders debating whether Japan would launch a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Tangles of names, dates, and overheard remarks hint at strategies and tensions shaping prewar policy discussions among Roosevelt Churchill and allies.
British Use Tanks in Soerahaja Civilian Toll Reported
The report describes British armored action near Soerahaja resulting in civilian casualties and bombardment by tanks and air units. It notes Indonesian and colonial forces, with Governor Hubertus Van Mook commenting on negotiations and the broader military situation amid attacks and displacements.
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Semarane
Atabetate
PHO
Giner Hubertus van Mook
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