Soldiers linger in Natal Brazil and censored Congress
U S troops in Natal Brazil face slow repatriation after WWII. Col Ferguson delays transfers for backlog while a C-47 carries officers’ wives to Bahia. Separately, Reed Cannon censors Congressional remarks, blue-pencing Eddie Hebert and George Bender on defense spending and housing.
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Washington
Natal
Brazil
U. S
USA
Pan American Airways
Thomas D. Ferguson
U.S.A
Miami
Fer
Bahia
Sam Rayburn
Rayburn
Clarence Cancrofa
Cannon
Martinez Cannon
Eddie Hebert
New Orleans
George Bender
Cleveland
Ohio
Hebert
District of Columbia Committee
Louisiana
Bender
Truman
The
Ohioan
Government Printing Office
Killed In Austria Debates End In House Vote
A congressional debate on the Austria issue concludes with a final vote in the House of Representatives. Lawmakers argued over policy actions and potential consequences for allied relations. The decision sets parameters for subsequent diplomatic steps and budget implications.
Ford Policies Reversed Stir change in Ford empire
Henry Ford II, who became president earlier this year, signals a shift toward cooperation with the United Auto Workers, contrasting with his grandfather’s hard line. Behind closed doors, another policy is being quietly debated within Ford circles.
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Ford Motor Empire
Henry Ford, II
United Auto Workers
Ford
Ford Aides Seek State Dept Help to Counter Ford Antisemitic History
Ford heir Henry Ford moves to suppress his antisemitic past with a private appeal to the State Department. A top lawyer asks embassy and consular officials in South America to combat propaganda spread by fascist elements. Sparkman named Democratic whip surprises Capitol figures. McCormack praises the choice as prudent and liberal.
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State Department
Auto Company
Henry Ford
Ford
Dearborn
South America
Sparkman
Capitol Hill
Rep
John Sparkman
Alabama
John McCormack
Massachusetts
House
Congress
McCormack
GOP
John M. Vorys
Ohio
Congressional Paddle Ball Association
Ohio Republican
Army Warned To Keep Out Of Mexican Election
President Avila Camacho told war and Navy secretaries that military personnel may not take active part in the forthcoming presidential election. He cited armed service groups allied with the Revolutionary Party and engaged in militant political activity.
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Mexico City
Avila Camacho
War and Navy
Mexican Revolution Party
PRM
Paint Trees Against Beavers Near Mills Wyoming
In Casper Wyoming trees and nearby power lines in the Mills area were painted with creosote to deter beavers. The animals have been gnawing on trees and power lines, prompting the precautionary coating.
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Casper, Wyo
Paddle Ball Path to Association Qualification
A brief note states that to qualify for the association one must play a good game of paddle ball. The emphasis is on performance and adherence to skill standards to gain membership.
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Austria
House of Representatives
George J. Keahy, Jr
Tucson
Mansfeld Junior High School
Keahy
Queenie Keahy Myers
Benson
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N.Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Phone VI Equipment Sales CO
Walect
Kansas City
America
Schenley Reserve
Schenley
Schenl
Dist
ERS Corp
UY Victory Bonds
Bond
Sant Aha
Levy
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