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...United Nations would not attempt military occupation of Axis countries-nor, to avoid future hates, would they attempt such drastic solutions as the dismemberment of Germany. Instead, they would grant their enemies the right to resume trade and shipping, would restore prewar commercial treaties, would themselves begin to disarm in preparation for a return to real peace...
Under the Geneva rules, captive officers are entitled to draw their pay. But in practice, to avoid transfers of large sums, the captor government pays only a nominal personal allowance. The British will pay Arnim $16 a week; the balance of his salary of about $150 a week will be credited to his account in Germany. Messe, who got a boost in rank and pay just be fore his capture, will draw about $30 a week. British officer prisoners in Germany and Italy also get cash allowances; after the war the nations are to reimburse each other for the sums...
Twenty-five German planes swept out of the sea mist, their guns wide open. They came in so low that they had to bank to avoid church steeples. While their machine guns and cannon sprayed indiscriminately over the town, they dumped high explosive and incendiary bombs. In less than 60 seconds it was over...
...possibility loomed larger and larger. Suppose a way had been found to avoid paying the staggering inheritance taxes...
...Wedgies" are the latest styles for paratroopers. The new rubber heels, made by Goodyear, have a smooth junction with the sole to avoid snagging, provide a better cushion for hard landings...