Ike and Allies Face Postwar Role Clash in Europe and Asia
The piece discusses the American Military Government in Europe and MacArthur’s Japan policy. It notes Eisenhower’s arrests and removals of Nazis, the need to rebuild nations, and tensions between military, political, and administrative tasks. It highlights pacification and democratization goals in Japan.
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Tusn
United States
France
A.M. G
Biar
Pallar
Patton
Swith
Germany
Europe
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Haly
Shinto as a Shield for Japanese Militarism in War Profits
The article argues Shinto acts as a cloak for militarism and war profiteering in Japan, noting Allied efforts to curb Shinto influence while MacArthur’s financial measures receive emphasis. It warns that dismantling Shinto could weaken wartime power structures and big financial institutions alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snost
MacArthur
Japan
Overhauling Congress Committees and Civil Service
The article discusses reforming Congress and federal bureaus to improve lawmaking. It notes lawmakers abdicate to bureaus, the need for better collaboration between departments and Congress, and the impact of many committees on efficiency. It argues for wiser budgeting and a pay rise linked to reform to gain voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Eiki Whiten
Congress
Washington
Lezi
Fevar
Wace scale and wage reform debated as overtime shifts
The piece argues for a measured rise in wages tied to cost of living and production costs, stressing the worker's burden and the need to preserve real purchasing power. It suggests higher wages must come with faster production and a 40 to 45 hour weekly curve, questioning wide price regulation and urging organized labor to support a practical solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowant
Russia
America
Iabor
Jabor
Anyeone
Standings on labor talks and partnership voiced by Frank
Frank advocates cooperation between management and labor to reduce disputes. He emphasizes the public as a silent partner and argues joint efforts could raise production and make higher wages feasible. He references conference discussions and the role of papers in the partnership.
Bonds as War Finance and Atomic Hope: A Reflective Memo
The piece addresses wartime bonds, noting percent ownership and redemption patterns, and discusses the role of bonds in funding the war effort. It argues holding bonds supports soldiers, munitions, and transportation, while warning some sales may be justifiable. It contemplates postwar value and fear as motivators fade. It closes with musings on atomic discovery and future leisure.
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Treasury Department
Ferever
United States
Current Comment Cut Taxes and Watch Outlay
The Rochester Times Union reports Secretary Vinson proposing a three point tax reduction plan including repeal of the normal 3 percent income tax and the excess profits tax with wartime taxes cut. It cautions that peacetime spending must be controlled to avoid deficits and a larger national debt while noting uncertain future business and national income levels. Endorses restraint from lavish spending to support any tax cuts.
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Rochester Times Union
Tom
Secretary of the Treasury
Fred M. Vinson
House
Wass and Means Committee
Vinson
Truman
Congress
Revere
Magill Committee
Letters on speeding fire engines and political blame
A reader urges stricter enforcement to stop motorists racing fire engines and pulling to the curb for calls, arguing the dangerous practice risks lives. Another letter questions Postwar leadership and labels John L. Lewis and his allies as threats to democracy, calling for action against perceived communism and praising FD Roosevelt.
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Times
Troy
Troy Namey
Grenien
Ats
London conference fallout exposes postwar unity rift
The piece argues that the London conference failed to secure a united postwar settlement. It blames Allied indecision, notes Russian and British aims in Europe, and contends Poland and Germany fate illustrate the drift from the Atlantic Charter. It warns against expedient power politics and urges genuine collective security.
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Washington
London
Yalta
Russia
Japan
Byrnes
Mediterranean
Europe
United States
Hull
Dut Shier
United State
Great Britain
Molotov
San Francisco
Poland
Germany
Secret Nazi documents reveal wartime oil and patent ties
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports ongoing debates over releasing Nazi documents seized in Germany. It cites a confidential G Farben memo arguing Americans benefited from German advances in synthetic rubber, lead tetraethyl, and fuels, while noting Nazi secrecy on iso-octane methods and collaboration with Standard Oil of New Jersey.
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Washington
Germany
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Li. Farben
I -Cartél
Ain Srane
Aiverlcag
Justice Department
Standard, OH
Pearl Harbor
Standard Gil
FG. Farben
EG. Farben
Farben Mento
U.S. A
I. G. Farben Memio
Standard
General Motor
LG. Farben
Haslam
Elliott Roosevelt Linked to Texas Power Lobby Effort
A 1941 letter from Elliott Roosevelt, Texas State Network head, urged White House contact on Rural Electrification Administration matters on behalf of Texas Power and Light Co. Witness Claude Wickard testified before a Senate subcommittee about alleged admin mismanagement, with Beedy pressing for public records and accountability.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Elliott Roosell
Electric Power
Texas
Rural Electrification Administration
Evsioitt
Texas, Power and Hi Co
White House
Steve Early
Eiliett
Fort Worth
Carroll L. Beedy
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Claude Wickard
Claude Wickard, Secretary of Agriculture and Director and Supervisor of the Rea
Roosevelt
Beedy
Wickard
Norris
Nebraska
Wallace
Elliott
Steve
Reedy
Texas Power and Light Co
Elliott Roosevelt
Texas Power and Ligh
Simple guide to correct use of due to in English
A concise explanation using noun versus verb guidance. It shows correct and incorrect forms with examples such as The wreck was due to the car's faulty brakes and Their success was due to their perseverance. It advises substituting attributed to or owing to as a test.
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Acis
Frank Colly
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