The Philippine Bills
Philippines
United States. Congress
This article describes the necessity for the United States Congress to pass two bills in order to aid the Philippines in their recovery after World War II. Congress is scolded for their delay as Philippine Independence arrives fast.
The New York Times
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
February 24, 1946
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Recovery for the Philippines after World War II devastion
Filipinos Protesting Legislation Amending Grant of Independence
Philippines
United States
This article describes Filipino opposition to American presence in the Philippines following the island's independence. The current legislation allows the United States government the right to retain property after the independence date. Filipino leaders disagree with such allowance and calls it "a policy of commercial exploitation."
The New York Times
H. Ford Wilkins
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
April 17, 1946
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Filipino's disagree with US government retainment of property after independence is granted.