Plan to demilitarize Japan and curb war power
The article argues General MacArthur should lead a postwar program to demilitarize Japan, foster peace over war, and shield reforms from militarist influence. It calls for congressional debate, permanent foreign policy in a peace treaty, and a preventive stance to avert future conflicts for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ader
Hectariznion
Japan
Jon
MacArthur
South Pacific
General MacArthur
Congress
United States
Singapore
Our Financial Aid to Britain in Postwar Debate
In Washington a heated debate centers on Britain’s massive needs and America’s demand for congressional oversight. Britain carries about 15.09 billion in unfunded foreign debt with limited cash assets and seeks substantial US aid to cover deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Britain
United States
Europe
America
Harold Laski
British Labor Party
Valu‘ble
Américan Congress
Lord Halifax
Lord Keynes
Fragmented Text On British Policy And Finance
A damaged and garbled OCR fragment discusses Britain's Labour government and socialistic policies, questioning costs and potential consequences. The passage mentions dillapidated concerns about debtors and self interest, with unclear references to Pryor Laski and capital formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Britain
Pryo Laski
General Wainwright Remembrance and Debate on WWII Losses
The piece defends General Wainwright and the defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, blaming American isolationism for surrender. It argues that U S conduct in prior years and weak preparations allowed Japan to gain strength and precipitate the fall of the Philippines. It calls on citizens to learn from history and prevent future capitulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer
Sunny
Hayine
Rome
Galisatry
Wainwright
Phi Dure
Bataan
Homma
Senate
China
Japan
Corregidor
Philippines
U.S. A
Security and risk in historic stock investments analyzed
A historical critique argues that long term reliance on popular dividend stocks failed to provide true security. It cites data from 1901 to 1936 showing significant losses, bankruptcies, and heavy declines even among blue chip holdings. Diversification into bonds offered little protection in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan Fvestor
Ladding
Security and risk clash in a changing economic world
The passage reflects on how security is relative, constantly challenged by invention and technology. It traces how money and time seek stability, while free enterprise and collective security compromise, driven by the duality of human nature as both individualist and herd creature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pergatus
Ancreiz
Egtner
Debate Over Federal Job Bill and Economic Policy
A critical analysis argues the employment bill is flawed and political. It warns government job creation risks crowding out private industry, delaying true economic growth, and fostering dependence while urging bipartisan, nonpoliticized reform with input from economists and labor representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sengiur Aft
Roosevelt
Taft
Capital
Postwar policing and reeducation plans in Asia stir debate
The article discusses postwar policing and a proposed reeducation program for Japan Germany and possibly China. It argues such measures may lengthen occupation and highlights the need to reshape long held attitudes while acknowledging imperfections in all nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
iElmira Star Gazette
China
Roman Empire
Debt Free Troy Promise Calls for Charter Reform
A letter to The Record Newspapers urges anonymous civic input and argues debt payoff as the key to Troy’s prosperity. It claims mortgage interest and long debts burden residents, stating a streamlined charter and tax study will attract business and people, pledging a brighter future once municipal debt is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddior Tae
Troy
Lecor
America
Britain debt plan sparks U S officials alarm
James H Malloy of Troy comments on The Record headline Britain Offers Debt Repayment Plan. He notes the plan would seal half the debt, pay 50 cents on the dollar in cash with U S money and the rest in LOUs. He cites totals for old, foreign, and WW II debts, criticizes lend-lease end, and praises Franklin D Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Britain
U. S
London
Finland
Wrnter
Winston Churchhil
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
United States of America
James H Malloy
Okinawa campaign told, costliest Pacific War naval loss
The Okinawa campaign is recounted as the Pacific War’s costliest naval effort with 30 combatant ships sunk or damaged, including ten battleships and eight big carriers. Nearly 5,000 sailors were killed and about as many wounded. Army and Marine losses approached 7,000. Debates arise over tactics, air power, and command decisions, with calls for Congress to study national defense structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Okinawa
Laiis
Buckner
New York Herald
Telune
Pwe
New York Times
Amy
Marine Corps
Athota
Fair Enough Westbrook Pegler on Pearl Harbor politics
The column argues President Truman indicts the American people over Pearl Harbor while defending Roosevelt era policy. It accuses Roosevelt supporters and unions of prodding isolationism and communism, blaming Guild leadership and figures like Eleanor Roosevelt for alleged provocation of war and insurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Truman
Pearl Harbor
Roosevelt
America
Firet
Mrr
Burt Wheeler
Montana
Hatton Summers
Dallas
C. S O
American Newspaper Guild
Guild
Stalin
Sigsagiini
Britain
France
California
United States
Hiller
Russia
Germany
Poland
Eteator Roosevelt
United Auto Workers of the
North American Aviation
Inglewood
Cal
United Auto Workers
Washington Roundup on Byrnes Potsdam Talks and Kurile Island Sparks
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports on Secretary Byrnes facing sharp Navy and Army reactions over the Kurile Islands in postwar bargaining at Potsdam. Truman pressed Stalin for concessions in the Far East, while Byrnes agreed to a compromise returning Port Arthur and other bases in exchange for Kuriles. Military observers note the Kurile claim as key to defense winds toward Washington and potential impact on Soviet relations. Major Gen. Henry Russell of Macon, Ga., protested a transfer that kept him from overseas command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kala
Poisdan
Byrnes
Yalta
pRussia
Lohan
Roosevelt
Japan
Joe
Rozela
Manchuria
Korea
Moscow
Inner Mongolia
China
Truman Frank
Stalin
Feymao
Potsdam
Elbe
Far East
Truman
Onone Point
South Manchurian
Port Arthur
Russia
Dairen
Kurile Islands
U. S
Jimomy Byrnes
Juatny
Fooserek
U.S
Reids
Siberia
Washington
Army
Pearl Harbor
Marshall
Henry Russell
Macon
Georgia National Guardsmen
Fort Jackson
National Guard
Russell
Georgia National Guard
Potter's Field and Quonset Hut Explained in Student Quiz
A school reader explains why paupers burial ground is called potter's field and how Quonset huts got their name and use. It notes the potter's field likened to a burial site near the Hill of Evil Counsel and Hinnom Valley, plus a short primer on parts of speech with a request for a free pamphlet by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinnom
Great
Naval Air Station
Quonset Point
Rhode Island
Alaska
United States
Myriad
Pacific
Frank Colby
Fuig
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Japa
U. S.A
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