Tahiti for GIs a South Pacific Lure
In Honolulu Lt. E Conway recounts Tahiti as a costly but alluring retreat for US service members. Soldiers and sailors enjoy beaches, hula, night spots, and Western films, with rooms at hotels from $5 and cigarettes at $8 a carton. The article notes natives adapting to American visitors, some singing and dancing, and a strike over pay.
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E. Conway
Notre Dame Unity
South Pacific
Colge Pollin
Oklahoma City
Ft. Benning. Ga
Bora Bora
Islands
Papeete
Quinn
the Blue Lagoon
Mutiny On the Bounty
Army
Navy
Conway
Six Months Until New Cars Return After War
Ray Chamberlain of the National Automobile Dealers Association says no new cars will reach the public for at least six months following Germany's defeat. He cites factory reconversion, wartime plant damage, and continued rationing as reasons the auto industry may struggle to meet demand, with output likely capped at about two million units annually in the early postwar period.
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Washington
Germany
Ray Chamberlain
National Automobile Dealers Association
Mr. Chamberlain
Generals by Senators Debate Over Five Star Ranks
The Senate military committee approved promotions of 987 Army officers, recommending nine to temporary major general and the rest to brigadier general. Disputes over overseas versus domestic assignments delayed five star rank legislation. Bolivia reports 8 percent of 3.5 million residents live above 10,000 feet.
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Washington
Senate Military Committee
Senate
Sen. Gurney
R-Sd
Reynolds
D-Nc
Admiralty
Resumption of Auto Manufacture After War in Europe
A plan calls for resuming automobile production at the earliest possible date following the end of the war in Europe. Authorities emphasize swift restart to restore industry and supply chains.
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Europe
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