Mystery of War Fates of Captured Wehrmacht Revealed
In Alsace territories I found returning Wehrmacht captives from Russia who spoke of captivity and fear. The pieces point to mass displacement and hidden stories of forced service, with many Germans and conquered natives returning after years in Soviet hands.
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Paris
Ins
Red Army
Berlin
Lorraine
Alsace
Imeenel Igommers
Russia
Germany
Wehrmacht
France
Week-long Packard Strike Settled in Detroit Repair
The CIO Auto Workers union announced a settlement of the week-long Packard strike idling more than 10,000 workers. Maintenance crews to return Tuesday with full plant operation expected by Wednesday. 8,500 production workers recalled, Briggs plant workers 2,900 recalled soon. Also, 12,000 Hudson workers returned after a 12 day layoff due to a supplier strike.
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Detroit
CIO Auto Workers Union
Packard Motor Car Company
Packard
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Briggs
Hudson Motor Car Company
Truman Creates Castle Clinton National Park
President Truman signed a bill to designate Battery Park New York as Castle Clinton National Park and create a national monument. The action elevates Battery Park to protected status reflecting its historical significance.
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Washington
INS
Truman
Battery Park
New York
Castle Clinton National Park
Nationwide Strike Looms at International Harvester
The United Farm Equipment Workers CIO calls a nationwide walkout with 1500 office and plant protection workers slated to quit Thursday to press for an 18 cent general rise a $30 weekly office minimum and higher pay for skilled technical positions. Production workers in Chicago plants pledge support potentially extending the strike.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
Canton
United Farm Equipment Workers
CIO
Gerald Fielde
Fielde
Five Greeks Lynched in Athens Mob Action
Five persons were lynched by an angry mob in Athens Greece as authorities struggled to contain unrest. The incident followed protests and accusations of misconduct tied to a local dispute. Police launched an inquiry and searched for suspects amid chaotic scenes in the city.
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Athens
Greece
Mob Attack in Nea Anchiales Tied to Gendarmerie Station Raid
A mob in the village of Nea Anchiales allegedly aided a Communist band during an assault on a gendarmerie station. One gendarme was killed and three were wounded in the attack.
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Nea Anchiales
He Breaks Jail Before Getting Word of Pardon
Missoula Montana AP report says James Barr a 25 year old Denver man escaped from Fort Missoula disciplinary barracks just after word of a clemency decision arrived. He was serving a six year sentence and would have been released but his escape voids the release. Officers searched for him Tuesday as the case drew attention to the delayed pardon notice.
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Missoula
Mont
James Barr
Denver
Army
Fort Missoula
War Department
Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Linn County Iowa
Notice announces the appointment of DVO: RAK as Executrix of the estate of the late Dvorak in Linn County Iowa. Creditors are asked to present claims, with proper authentication, to the Clerk's office and to contact H B Spangler, attorney, for details.
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State of
Iowa
Rane d. Dvorak
Linn “County
L Ae
H. &. Spangler
Children’s Home Garden Project Picnic Set At Bever Park
The annual picnic and exhibit for the children’s playground and home garden program will be held at Bever Park. From 10 a.m. to noon exhibits of flowers and vegetables, a family picnic at noon, games and contests follow. Cedar Rapids Garden club judges the exhibits. Mrs. R. D. Taylor leads judging. Prizes for first place and ribbons for second will be awarded. cash awards provided by sponsors.
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Bever Park
Cedar Rapids Garden Club
R. D. Taylor
Playground and Recreation Commission
Notebooks to honor Effie M. Burton donation
The late Effie M. Burton will be awarded for the best notebooks with arrangements under the supervision of Mrs. Leonard J. Smith, children's garden director.
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Effie M. Burton
Leonard J. Smith
Rasley Named Advertising Manager at Newman's
Bill Rasley of 3178 Grove Court SE is appointed advertising manager for Newman's. He previously served as copy service manager for The Gazette for five years and has background with several advertising agencies.
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Bill Rasley
Newman’s
Grove Court SE
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Linn County Iowa
Notice announces the appointment of an administrator for the estate of A. Kinzey of Linn County Iowa, with payment requests to be made to the undersigned attorney Geo F P Buresh in the District Court office.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
A. Kinzey
E Ehik
County of District Court
Geo
Buresh
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