Stalin Assured Poland Accord Mentioned by Ribbentrop
Joachim von Ribbentrop testified at Nuremberg that Stalin agreed in Moscow in August 1939 that Germany would not be accused of aggression over Poland. He said the pact aimed to partition Poland Finland and the Baltic states. Ribbentrop described Moscow terms for a Russian Axis deal and hinted at a possible compromise with Russia to unite against Britain. He recalled a December 1940 Moscow telegram and noted Hitler’s unknown plans behind a symbolic door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Finland
Baltic States
R. A. Rudenko
Friedrich Gaus
Foreign Office
Rudenko
Ribbentrop
Russia
Bulgaria
Dardanelles
Mussolini
Baltic
Skagerrak
Moscow
Hitler
Britain
Fuehrer
Chicago Becomes Whistle Stop for Through Pullmans
Chicago, the world’s railroad hub, became a whistle stop for through Pullmans on a coast-to-coast service. The first through Pullmans left New York, Washington, and Los Angeles Sunday and arrived in Chicago Monday, with 10 major railroads participating. Passengers will not need to change trains. their Pullmans will be hunted to different roads to complete the cross-country trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Radar Wonder: The Moon Message and Radar’s Rise
A historical account of radar’s breakthrough on January 10, 1946 from Belmar New Jersey when a radar beam reached the moon and returned in 2.4 seconds. The piece explains radar’s wartime feats and the science behind sending signals beyond the ionosphere, hinting at peacetime uses. TOMORROW: Miracles of Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army Air Corps
Belmar
Earth
Moon
Transcontinental sleeping car transfers to New York Central
York and Washington arrive on major named trains in New York Central 20th Century Limited and Pennsylvania Broadway Limited. Santa Fe Chief gains Pullmans for Los Angeles after noon. Through Pullmans from Los Angeles join eastbound Chief Tuesday and are redirected via New York Central after a two hour stop. Additional routes from Western Pacific Denver and Rio Grande Western and Burlington provide eastbound coast to coast service via Salt Lake City Denver and Chicago with cars transferred to New York Central and Pennsylvania.
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York
Washington
New York Central
20Th Century Limited
Pennsylvania
Broadway
Baltimore & Ohio
Capitol
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Western Pacific
Denver
Rio Grande
Western
Burlington Road
Salt Lake City
Chicago
Infantry Division In Japan Fights Typhus Epidemic
In Osaka area the largest WWII typhus outbreak among civilians has prompted a major campaign by the 25th Division. Maj. Gen. Mullins reports 5,971 Osaka cases and 7,113 in the Twelfth prefecture with an 8 percent death rate. Only three GI cases have occurred in the Fourth Infantry Regiment and all have been discharged. Mass dusting and large scale inoculation are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osaka
Japan
United States Army
25Th Division
Charles L. Mullins, Jr
25Th
Mullins
G. I's
New Cedar Rapids Council Takes Office in 1948
The new Cedar Rapids city council was sworn in at noon in the City Hall council chambers. Mayor Frank K. Hahn and new appointees Gordon Hughes and Dick Jones, L. D. Burgus, and Dave L. Williams took oaths. Hahn vowed to focus on results, with bond filed at 500 dollars. The council set bank deposit limits and adjourned until Thursday, as Hughes and Jones prepared to begin their duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Harry Johnson
Frank K. Hahn
United States
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Johnson
Public Safety
Gordon Hughes
Richard Co
Dick” Jones
L. D. Burgus
Dave L. Williams
United State Bank
First Trust and Savings Bank
Wes C. Benesh
Hughes
Ed Stefan
Jones
Parks Department
Bever Park
Lafayette Sold to DeWalds Eggert in Cedar Rapids
The Lafayette at 320 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids changes hands to W H DeWald and son William W Eggert of 329 Eighth Avenue SW and spouses. Possession passes April 3. Sale price not disclosed. Staff and operations to remain unchanged. DeWalds previously ran Y Inn and Pine Inn. Eggert a Navy veteran and McKinley graduate. The Thomas brothers have run the Lafayette since 1924 with no immediate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brothers
John
George
Mike
Cedar Rapids
Lafayette
Second Avenue SE
W. H. DeWald
William W. Eggert
Eighth Avenue
DeWalds
Eggert
DeWald
Mechanicsville
Lowdon
Mt. Vernon
William Eggert
Navy
Pacific
McKinley High
Notice of Admin and Executor in Linn County Iowa
Public notice records appointments of Edward R. Kuba as Administrator with Will Annexed of Marie Pohorsky estate and L. D. Dennis as Executor of Anna M. Kaemmerle estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to file claims and debtors to pay debts. Attorneys George F. Buresh and L. D. Dennis listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Marie Pohorsky
Towa
Edward R. Kuba
George F. Buresh
Anna M. Kaemmerle
Pilice
Iows
Déstrie
ARLH
Kaemmerle
L. D. Dennis
Davey Dies Ohio Governor During Turbulent Years
Martin L. Davey, 61, Democratic governor of Ohio 1935 to 1939, died in Kent after a coronary thrombosis. He led the state through tense years, invoking the national guard during prison and steel clashes, faced investigations into his campaign and alleged graft, and later presided over the Davey Tree Expert Company from 1909 until defeat in 1940 by John W Bricker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Ohio
Martin L. Davey
Davey Tree Expert Company
John W. Bricker
Davey
Congress
National Guard
Ohio Penitentiary
State Guard
State Relief Administration
Harry Hopkins
Hopkins
Ohio Senate
LaFollette Seeks Reelection in Republican Renewal
Senator Robert M. LaFollette Jr., founder of Wisconsin's Progressive party, announced Monday his campaign for reelection as a progressive Republican. Editor Morris Rubin said LaFollette will run in the August 13 primary after the party's recent disbanding and a Portage convention vote to rejoin the GOP, a move prompted by shrinking voter support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
TUP
Robert M. LaFollette, Jr
Wisconsin
Progressive Party
Morris Rubin
The
Progressive
LaFollette
Philip
Portage
Republican Party
Gort Dies After Long Illness in London
Field Marshal Viscount Gort aged 59, famed for commanding the British expeditionary force in France and the Dunkirk retreat, died Sunday after a long illness. A distant cousin of King George VI, he had served as chief of the imperial staff and held multiple top posts including governor of Gibraltar and Palestine high commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Viscount Gort
France
Dunkerque
Imperial Staff
George VI
Gort
Palestine
Low Countries
Executrix Emma Winter Seeks Estate Claims and Debts
Executrix Emma Winter of Charles A. Winter's Linn County Iowa estate requests immediate payment from debtors and proof of claims. Creditors must file authenticated claims with Linn County District Court Clerk. Attorney Geo E Farmer represents the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Charles A. Winter
Emma , Winter
Geo. E. Farmer
Govt Agencies Aid Colleges in Vet Enrollment Strain
Washington officials coordinated seven agencies to ease GI Bill vet enrollment. A California survey projects 86 000 to 120 000 veterans may seek full time college this fall while available seats total about 48 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
John W Snyder
Veterans Administration
Hoover says Poland faces worst European food crisis
Former president Herbert Hoover warned on Saturday night that Poland has the worst food situation seen in Europe. American experts report over 2,600,000 children severely undernourished and five million in need of more and proper food immediately. He noted Poland's plight exceeds Italy's and expressed hope aid till next harvest could ease the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Herbert Hoover
Europe
Hoover
Italy
Congressmen on Spot on Claim of Red Sponsorship
Washington reports claim that many congressmen sponsor a peace conference linked to Communist fronts. Rep. Patrick demands removal of his name, expecting others to withdraw. Jo Davidson and figures like Paul Robeson are tied to the movement aiming for Big Three unity and softer USSR policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Communist Front
Rep
Patrick
D-Ala
Kefauver
Dtenn
Sabath
D-Ill
Jo Davidson
Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions
Davidson
Julius Emspak
CIO United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers
Bartley Crum
Lawyers Guild
Paul Robeson
Council of African Affairs
Truman
Russia
Kilgore
DW. Va
Taylor
D-Idaho
Cavalry Abolished as Separate Army Branch Proposed
Washington AP reports the War Department plans to merge horse cavalry with armored forces in a broad reorganization awaiting President Truman's approval. The move reflects World War II trends toward light tanks and armored cars for reconnaissance, ending a long era of traditional horse units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Truman
Burma theater regimental unit reshapes cavalry legacy
The 124th regimental combat team, arising from a Texas National Guard unit, continues as the army’s sole such formation. War department planners, focused on the atomic age, doubt a broad reorganization includes retiring all horse cavalry. Experts foresee few specialized horse cavalry outfits kept for rugged terrain tactics.
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Burma
Texas National Guard
Army
War Department
Czechs Crack Down on Slovak Revolt Plot
Prague AP report says interior ministry detained over 100 people for organizing Slovak werewolf bands and plotting armed revolt against Czechoslovakia. A Croat priest Tomislav Kalakovic is named as spiritual leader. bulletin links Vatican to subversive activity and Tiso era puppetry in Slovakia. Deputy Premier Gottwald warns Communist party gains strength ahead of May 26 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Ministry of the Interior
Tral
Vatican
Slovakia
Tomislav Kalakovic
Father
Josef) Tiso
Germany
Tiso
Klement Gottewald
Czechoslovak Communist Party
Gottwald
Civilian Mail to Germany Reopened by U S Post Office
The United States post office department reopened civilian letter service to Germany on Monday for letters up to one ounce and non illustrated postcards. The change excludes mail to U S troops in Germany and imposes five cent rates for letters and three cents for postcards. Enclosures of monetary instruments are prohibited and communications must be personal or family in nature.
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Washington
Germany
Post Office Department
United States
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United Nations
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Gement
Ball Clinic
Devel
Opus
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Service Optical
Council
Nahn
Norito
Corraienr
Consolidatod Razor Blade Co.,inc
R. T. Moore Agency
Guaranty Bldg
Esquire Cleaners
Third Avenue SW
Butterick
Mary Malone
Newman's
Newman
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