Wartime Thoughts From General MacArthur On Occupation
The article discusses General MacArthur’s stance on occupation policy, stressing firm planning regardless of Japanese reactions. It notes American and British opinion on costs and casualties, and asserts resolve to press forward to complete strategic aims despite pressures and wartime fatigue.
Calls for sweeping congressional Pearl Harbor inquiry
Letter writer urges a full, public investigation into the Pearl Harbor affair. He questions whether the Army inquiry overstepped its jurisdiction and calls for disclosure of all facts, criticizing hush hush policies and President Truman’s remarks about American responsibility. He supports Senator Ferguson’s push for action.
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Pearl Harbor
Pearl Barnor
Rey
Sista
Buck
Byrnes
Army
Tod
State Department
Navy
Congress
Truman
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Washington
Dawn
Japan's Diet Meets After Surrender and Allied Occupation
The essay discusses Japan's first postwar Diet gathering with the emperor present, noting avoidance of defeat language and reference to an extraordinary measure aboard the Missouri. It questions Japan’s intent to embrace peaceful status or prepare for future conflict under Allied scrutiny, drawing comparisons to Germany in 1919 and stressing the need for genuine reform.
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Japan
United Nations
Missouri
Visio Ozan
Germany
France in flux as de Gaulle era shifts political balance
The piece analyzes France's debate over a new constitution versus revisions to the 1875 framework, contrasting radical democratic currents with moderates. It cites Edouard Herriot and the Radical-Socialist Party, worries about a drift toward totalitarianism, and debates the role of the state in jobs and economic democracy amid Western Europe power dynamics.
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Gemecal de Gaulle
United Nations
France
Great Britain
Russia
Europe
Edouard Herriot
Radical- Socialist Party
Les Petits Bourgeois
British Labor Party
Democratic Party
Socialist Party
Laski
Lawor
M. Hestiot
America
Charles A. Beard
Wallace
Third Secret Yalta Deal Reported By Byrnes Press Conference
Secretary of State Byrnes disclosed a third secret understanding tied to Yalta during a London press conference before the Council of Foreign Ministers meeting. He cited a covert accord allowing Soviet control of the Kuril Islands and Dig Sakhalin, with the Big Three at Yalta previously agreeing on various postwar arrangements.
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Council of Foreign Ministers
Byrnes
Kures
Japan
Kamenaika
Dig Sakhalin
Yalta
Crimean Peninsula
Roosevelt
Churchill
Stalin
United Nations
Russia
General Assembly of
Tee
Stettinius
Aleutians
Alaska
United States
Ryukyus
Parmer
Statin
Secrets at Yalta Prompt Fresh Demands for Disclosure
The article argues that postwar secrecy over Yalta deals fuels public mistrust. It names Roosevelt and Byrnes, notes Stalins position, and urges the Secretary of State to reveal hidden negotiations to satisfy the American public and curb rapid rumors.
Congress Convenes For Postwar Peace Time Session
Congress resumes after years of war gains with hopes for honest debate and fair policy. The session faces taxation, full employment, postwar military and foreign policy, and adapting society to the atomic age while addressing economic fairness and avoiding political favoritism.
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Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Messrs. Cohen and
Corcoran
White House
Emperor Decision Then and Now in Japan Surrender
Washington Star notes the swift Japanese surrender as American forces enter Tokyo. It argues critics urging Emperor retention erred and cites the Emperor as the source of order, with the populace obeying his command and limited revolt activity during surrender.
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Washington Star
Japan
Ibe
Tokyo
Kested
World safe for peace urged as war ends
A letter signed by Pastor D. Talmadge Murray of Liberty Presbyterian Church Troy urges turning from war to building a universal peace. He calls for regaining enlightenment and trust, abolition of barriers, fair distribution of wealth, and active church home and school roles to ensure lasting peace worldwide.
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the Record
Hirohitos
D. Talmadge Murray
Liberty Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt note scandal tale from a hungry reporter
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a journalist chasing a sensational note about Franklin D. Roosevelt with plots involving Joe Schenck and Hollywood figures. The narrator describes wild techniques, long-distance calls, bank break-ins, and attempts to obtain the Roosevelt note, ending with a tease of continuing coverage on page fourteen.
Pearl Harbor press conference sparks debate on brass and policy
The piece recounts President Truman facing Mae Craig during a Pearl Harbor press event. It notes he praised two wartime informants who warned of the Japanese approach and criticizes brass hats for alleged missteps. It also discusses naval plans, potential leadership changes, and postwar policy debates.
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Washington
Truman
Pearl Harbor
Mae Craig
New England
Cordell Hull
Craig
Colone
Trwnan
White House
Pearl Barber
Navy
Jose
Wall Street
Army Board Faults and State Department in Pearl Harbor Inquiry
Washington editor argues for a full Congress led investigation into Pearl Harbor showing Army and Navy pressured by civilian officials. He contends the State Department hid facts and that the Army Board erred only if it ignored Washington actions and secret commitments connected to the war crisis.
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Washington
Congress
Army Board
Hull
Army
Navy
Japan
Department of State
War Departments
State Department
Yalta
San Francisco
Americas
Russia
Roberts
Pearl Harbor
Agreck
Admiral Kimmel
General Short
Board of
What We Need More Capable Men In Public Office
In plain terms the relative pronoun what takes a singular verb since it stands for that which the thing. Example revisions show what is referred to as the thing, not a plural supply. The guidance holds: what he referred to was those people who pay black market prices.
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MatArthur
Jagan
Army Board
Department of State
Marehall
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