De Lattre Poised for Four Power Talks at Berlin
Paris dispatch reviews General Jean De Lattre De Tassigny as a skilled showman and capable soldier whose 1940 bravery, resistance work, and leadership in Europe mark him as a strong French voice at the Berlin talks. It notes his prestige, landscape hobby, and ties to De Gaulle while detailing potential French appointments to the occupation command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tucker
Hal Boyle
Paris
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
Berlin
Sixth Army
Riviera
Vosges Mountains
Germany
Equatorial Africa
Alps
de Lattre
Rethel
Vichy
North Africa
de Gaulle
Bir Harcheim
Elba
Italy
Corsica
Patch
Saint Tropez
Alphonse Juin
George Marshall
Juin
Morocco
India
Jacques Leclerc
Patton
Lake Chad
Africa
Mayor LaGuardia to Visit Paris on Bastille Day
French radio reports Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia of New York was set to visit Paris July 14 for Bastille Day with London’s lord mayor and the mayors of Moscow and Prague. In New York City, La Guardia declined to confirm the plan saying he knows nothing about it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fiorello LaGuardia
New York
Paris
Moscow
Prague
New York City
LaGuardia
Navy Carries Blood and Freight Across Pacific in War Air Service
At Naval Air Station Honolulu a four engined plane carries blood for Pacific bases amid a 15000 gallon total this year. NATS pilots and crews shuttle passengers and cargo across vast oceans with veterans and newcomers among the ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Air Station
Honolulu
Naval Air Transport Service
San Francisco
Portland
Chicago
West
Marianas
Philippines
Okinawa
Pacific
John L. Harris
Kansas City
Harris
NATS
Robert Clark
Westfield
N. J
Clark
Wall Street
Cmdr
Jack Gandy
Rothville
Gandy
Bisbee
John A. de Gomez
Lefty
Oakland
Calif
Gomez
Pete Gomez
Quality Hill
Ariz
Naval Air Service
James FE. Fornero
Kenosha
Wis
Charles Witter
Lee’s Summit
Navy Air Service
Witter
Hollywood
Britain and Russia Share One Tenth Of U S Meat Exports
Great Britain and Russia, the two largest lend lease meat claimants, received together one out of every ten meat produced in the United States last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Russia
United States
Anderson May Guard Farmers From Losses
Clinton P. Anderson, food boss designate, signals a plan to use the Army and foreign food agencies to guarantee farm profits and remove price fears. He suggests contracts to buy 1946 needs, shifting from current WFA limits to prevent surpluses and sustain next year’s output.
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Washington
Clinton P. Anderson
Army
New Mexico
Secretary of Agriculture
War Food
House Food Investigating Committee
WFA
Anderson
Foreign Economic Administration
Europe
Noth
Ancient Greeks Estimated Earth Size
The ancient Greeks had an approximately correct idea of Earth's size and by 150 B C they are believed to have computed its circumference within less than five percent of error.
Bretton Woods Explained From A Humorous Perspective
Washington opinion piece mocks the Bretton Woods plan while outlining proposals for the international monetary fund and the international bank for reconstruction and development. It frames the fund as an $8.8 billion pool and the bank as $9.1 billion with FHA-like guarantees, contrasting with everyday costs and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Belgium
Small Group Forms Co-Op To Get Power
Articles of incorporation for the Graham County Electric Cooperative Inc were filed with the Arizona corporation commission but no certificate issued. The non profit plans generation distribution and purchase of electrical energy for members only. Incorporators include Silas Jarvis Walter Batty Lloyd Willis Phil Gould Warner Mattice C L Roach J H McRae C J Heney and Don Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Graham County Electric Cooperative, Inc
Arizona Corporation Commission
Silas Jarvis
Pima
Walter Batty
Glenbar
Lloyd Willis
Ft. Thomas
Phil Gould
Safford
Warner Mattice
C. L. Roach
J. H. McRae
Thatcher
C. J. Heney
Don Curtis
San Jose
France Film Industry Stagnates Since January 1944
The French motion picture industry has remained largely dormant since January 1944, with production halted and studios operating at a near standstill. Reports indicate limited releases and ongoing effects on cinema infrastructure during wartime conditions.
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France
Machinists Wanted for SP Locomotives in Tucson
S P seeks machinists to keep locomotives rolling and haul vital war supplies. Earn good railroad pay with benefits including hospitalization medical service railroad privileges and pension. Apply through Train Master W G Currier at Toole Ave Tucson or via SP Agent with availability certificate required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.P
R.R
W. G. Currier
Trainmaster
Toole Ave
Tucson
Overcharges Bring Fines By OPA Panel
Ten Phoenix area businesses paid $3,844.98 to the U S treasury for sales above price ceilings after OPA price panel actions. Notables include Camelback Inn secretary treasurer Jack Stewart paying $1,950, La Passadita paid $518.88, and Emma's Place $226.56 for beer overcharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
U. S. Treasury
OPA
Jack Stewart
Camelback Inn
Lincoln Drive
Manuel Contreras
la Passadita
Buckeye Road
H. A. Davis
Club Buffet
Glendale Avenue
Glendale
Perry Wilson
Naco Mercantile Co
Naco
Wood's Drug Store
First
Glendale Avenues
Emma Medina
Emma's Place
South Central Avenue
James D. Miller
North Seventh Street
Chris Pallas
Palace Cafe
South Fourth
Overcharge Settlements in Phoenix Food Stores Noted
F Avenue in Phoenix paid 197.50 for meal overcharges. Fong Shee doing business as Marys Store at 1546 East Washington paid 25 for corn can overcharge. H L Dulaney doing business as Midget Cafe at 401 West Jefferson paid 57.60 for beer overcharges. India anticipates producing 3,000,000 coconuts in the next 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F Avenue
Phoenix
Fong Shee
Mary’s
East Washington Street
H. L. Dulaney
West
Jefferson Street
India
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de Tassigny
Mayor LaGuardia
Navy
Rea Kann
Spree
Nabisco
National Biscuit Compaen
Bretton Woods
Kopeks
Frederick C.othman
UPR
Illinois
Jessie Sumner
Bret Spence
Kentucky
Jesse P. Wolcott
Michigan
New
International Monetary Fund
England
International Bank
Federal Housing Administration
FHA
Ead
Graham County Electric Firm
Certificate of State Board
Standard Service
E. S Street
America
ACME
West Congress
4Th Ave
Acme Distributing Co
Treasury
O'Rielly Motor CO
Chevrolet
N. Sixth Ave
Roebuck
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