Explaining American Foreign Policy Dec 28 1945
Washington column surveys how White House diplomacy, Dumbarton Oaks plans, and postwar alliances shape U S stance. It questions rising regionalism and power politics as Russia Britain and Poland influence global security and the push for a universal league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence Washington
Hatch
Senator Ball
White House
Churchill
Marshal Stalin
Poland
de Gaulle
Stalin
Europe
League of Nations
Dumbarton Oaks
Russia
France
World League
America
World Organization
Pan-American Union
Roosevelt
Forrest Davis
Saturday Evening Post
Universal Society of Nations
Britain
United States
China
Hull
State Department
Assembly of the Old League
Security Council
Greece
International School of Thought
Ball
Cordell Hull
Wendell Willkie
Stettinius
Radio vs Press Freedom and Democracy in America
A columnist argues democracy hinges on free expression across media. He contrasts radio as entertainment with the press as a news medium, noting radio lacks editorial scrutiny, while the press shapes informed public opinion. The piece defends diverse views, warns against censorship, and teases a follow up on defining freedom.
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Washington
Wisconsin
INS
Churchill
Russia
Paul Porter
Radio (Communications) Commission
Radio
Radio Commission
King Features Syndicate
Eisenhower backs battle pay for medical enlisted men
General Eisenhower told visiting congress members that medical enlisted men deserve 10 a month battle pay equal to combat troops. Soldiers and correspondents, including Ernie Pyle, have highlighted the injustice since last summer. Infantrymen even pooled a collection to support the pay proposal as Congress prepares action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Congress
Western Front
Ernie Pyle
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Poland Setup by Russians to Correct a Loophole
The excerpt hints at Russian plans to establish Poland as a corrective measure for a loophole. It notes many explanations needed and questions why senators Hatch and Ball would consider behind the scenes activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Hatch
Ball
Illegal Interference in War Labor Board Case
Westbrook Pegler argues the Roosevelt administration uses war emergency powers to coerce unionization. He cites the Ward case where the war labor board demands maintenance of membership and union dues checkoff, alleging coercion and political bias. Pegler accuses public board members of hypocrisy and claims unions benefit from government actions while workers face higher costs. He warns of potential material priority cancellations to coerce compliance.
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Westbrook Pegler
New York
Montgomery Ward
War Labor Board
Roosevelt
Ward
Frank P. Graham
Graham
King Features Syndicate
Indian Guards Quell Insubordinate Nazis in Italy Stockade
A US commandant in Italy mobilized a six foot tall Native American squad from the 45th Division to supervise a rowdy Nazi prisoner batch. The Indians quietly reinforced guards, prompting German murmurs but ending further trouble as the stockade settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5Th Army
Italy
45Th Division
National Guard
Third International dissolved claims spark disbelief across allies
The piece argues the Third International is still active under new guises in Europe and the United States, noting Communist parties adapt names but follow Moscow policy. It highlights figures like Thorez and Togliatti, and claims pro-Russian alignment persists in Europe and America despite official dissolution announcements.
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Moscow
Third International
Comintern
Europe
Thorez
Togiatti
Lublin
Poland
London
Park Avenue
Italy
France
Belgium
Greece
Bulgaria
United States
Communist Party
Communist Political Association
C.P.A
Earl Browder
Daily Worker
New Masses
N.A.M
White House
Russia
Roosevelt
Soviet Russia
Togliatti
Tito
England
America
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Rockefeller plans Argentina outreach amid good neighbor push
Washington reports Nelson Rockefeller seeks a pan American reset including a diplomatic boycott on Argentina, aiming to ease tensions and press reform before U S recognition. Pepper clashes with Connally over confirmations at a social dinner hosted by Evelyn McLean and the Hope Diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nelson Rockefeller
Argentina
Rockefeller
White House
U. S
Claude Pepper
Florida
Evelyn Walsh McLean
Senate
Bat
Tery
State Department
Texas
Tom Connally
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Pepper
Mrs. McLean
Will Clayton
Japan
Germany
Willing Mother and Johnnie Share Candies in Strained Exchange
A brief excerpt shows a mother asking Johnnie to share the larger candy piece with her child, noting even the older hen would give up dainties to her chicks. Johnnie contemplates the idea and replies about doing the same, mentioning worms as a response.
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Johnnie
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