Trials to Open on Nazi Doctors in War Crimes Case
Twenty three Nazi doctors were indicted in the United States for murder and brutal experiments on living prisoners. Herta Oberhauser and Karl Brandt are among those charged as the first in a series of war crimes trials. Brig. Gen. Taylor said 250 to 500 officials would be arraigned through 1947, with indictments detailing experiments, euthanasia, and mass sterilization. The case names I G Farben and Krupp among defendants in a widespread crackdown.
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Mernberg
Germany
Herta Oberhauser
Karl Brandt
Hitler
Telford Taylor
Taylor
I. G. Farben
Giant
Chemical and Industrial Combine
Krupp Munitions Works
U S Reverses Bread Size Reduction Order
Washington AP The agriculture department revoked the wartime order that forced bakers to shrink loaves by 10 percent to save wheat. The move followed improved grain supplies and Truman decontrol policy.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Truman
OPA
Secretary of Interior
Cool Weather Predicted for Iowa Notre Dame Game
Cedar Rapids fans expect cool cloudy conditions for Saturdays clash between the University of Iowa and Notre Dame. Highs near the low 50s and light showers near the Minnesota border forecast to stay north.
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Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
Notre- Dame
Minnesota
Iowa City
Tam
New York Doctor Kills Wife and Mother-in-Law
Garden City New York doctor Frank H Lasher 60 killed his wife Gladys 45 and her mother Emma Bryan 75 then wounded his navy veteran son Douglas 21 and himself in an apparent murder suicide bid Investigations by Nassau County District Attorney James N Gehrig indicate the act followed concerns over his son s war related disabilities The son survived with a chest wound the doctor remained in critical condition after four gunshot wounds at the scene
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Garden City
N.Y
New York
James N. Gehrig
Nassau County
Gehrig
Frank H. Lasher
Douglas Lasher
Nassau Hospital
Lasher
Gerard Hughes
Dr. Lasher Iad
American Police Attitude At U N Draws Red Ire
Moscow reports quarrel over U N assembly conduct. New York dispatch says American police assigned to the U N displayed a harsh and tactless attitude toward delegates, especially Russians. Tass notes disorganized first day and many officers cluttering Flushing Meadow.
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U.N
M Moscow
Moscow
Radio Friday
New York
U. N. General Assembly
Russia
Tass
Flushing Meadow
Pilfered liquor shipments shock Chicago dealers
Chicago liquor dealers reported loss of scotch cognac and wines from abroad shipments. Customs officials were informed that one to six bottles were removed from each case and bricks substituted. Carl Lilydale, head of the collector's entry division in Chicago, said investigations are underway.
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Chicago
INS
Joy
Carl Lilydale
Meat Boycott Spreads Across Chicago and Cities
Shoppers in Chicago Madison Wisconsin and Springfield Illinois join a non buying campaign to pressure meat prices. An American Meat Institute spokesman said prices would rebound as supplies improve while retailers report losses and 60 housewives queued for bargains at 39 to 49 cent per pound cuts.
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Chicago
Madison
Wis
Springfield
Ill
American Meat Institute
Sidney A. Alexander
South Side
Alexander
Porterhouse
Chicago Committee For Price and Rent Control
Laura Price
Community Chest Nears Campaign Goal in Cedar Rapids
By Friday noon the Cedar Rapids Community Chest had raised 119,862.50 in contributions and pledges, eight a campaign closing audit looms. Officials hope to top the goal of 142,262.63 while appealing to workers to report promptly. Donations are accepted at Public Welfare bureau and by co chairmen George Hearn and John W Miller. Cedar Rapids Engineering employees and Cherry Burrell corporation reported strong overages.
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Cedar Rapids News
Cedar Rapids
Community Chest
Chest
Public Welfare Bureau
George Hearn
John W. Miller
Cedar Rapids Engineering
Cherry-Burrell Corporation
Bulgar Press Allowed To Publish U.S. Data
Sofia report states that Maynard Barnes, American political representative, said the Allied control council will permit the local press to publish all correspondence from the United States on the fairness of the upcoming election.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Maynard Barnes
Allied Control Council
United States
Churchill Claims Facts On Red Forces War Footing
London reports Churchill told constituents in Loughton he has facts and evidence supporting the claim that the Soviet Union has about 200 divisions and more than two million men on a war footing in Soviet occupied Europe. He said he weighed the evidence carefully and informed the government before speaking. He praised Bevin and Attlee for their policy continuity and speeches.
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London
Winston Churchill
Soviet Union
Europe
Loughton
Churchill
House of Commons
Ernest Bevin
John Bull
Clement Attlee
Brighton
Cabinet Discusses Coal Peril and Mine Contract
The cabinet discussed a possible coal crisis amid the United Mine Workers contract dispute led by John L. Lewis. Attorney General Clark said his office would analyze the contract as a safety measure while officials warn of potential strikes before the November elections.
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Washington
Truman
Clark
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Federal Coal Mines Administration
Congress
MacArthur Optimistic On Morale of Troops
General Douglas MacArthur reported that morale and discipline among occupation forces in Japan were "of the highest." He attributed Philippine incidents to a few homesick youths and said those problems could be corrected easily.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
United States
Pacific
Philippines
Japan
Kenridge Trailer Contractor Delayed by Rockford Rains
Contractor Clyde Fishburn was delayed in Rockford Illinois by heavy rain and could not load equipment for Kenridge Terrace trailer repairs in Cedar Rapids. Ralph Pickering Federal Public Housing Authority housing manager says Fishburn expects to arrive Saturday and begin work Monday with crew and materials. Veterans groups in Cedar Rapids promise assistance with roof coverings and repairs as needed.
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Rockford
Ill
Clyde Fishburn
Kenridge Terrace
Cedar Rapids
Ralph M. Fickering
Federal Public Housing Authority
the Gazette
Fishburn
Pickering
Kenridge
Gazette-Blumenshine
Pals Serve Time in Separate Jails for Family
In Brooklyn, Sidney Zolo and Jack Troia, longtime friends and real estate salesmen, pled guilty to taking bribes from a black market butcher. Both received six month sentences plus a $20 fine. Troia begins immediately while Zolo awaits his turn after posting bond.
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New York
Sidney Zolo
Jack Troia
Troia
Zolo
Brooklyn
Santa Claus
Mortimer W. Byers
OPA
Bernard Falk
Byers
Falk
Troia Zolo
United States
Edward E. Fay
Music Strike Set to Hit Transcriptions by Sunday
Chicago reports a looming musicians strike against 100 electrical transcription companies including RCA Decca Capitol. The action could affect bands like Harry James and John Scott Trotter and Bing Crosby’s show, unless 50 percent wage increases are agreed by 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Chicago
RCA
Decca
Capitol’ Records
Harry James
John Scott Trotter
Bing Crosby
James C. Petrillo
American Federation of Labor ‘Musicians
Petrillo
Cuban Rebel Ring Reported Seized
Cuban troops with submachine guns raided a Marianao suburb, arresting 20 to 30 people in a crackdown on an alleged conspiracy against the government. Reported detainees include former national police and ex-army members. The raid targeted Marianao where Francisco Batista governs, brother of strongman Fulgencio Batista.
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Havana
Cuba
Marianao
Francisco Batista
Fulgencio Baista
U S and Britain Protest German Shift from Berlin Factories
The United States and Britain protested to Russia over the mass removal of German skilled technicians and laborers from factories in the Soviet sector of Berlin to jobs in Russia. The action, announced Friday, aimed at shifting skilled labor away from Berlin industry to Soviet employment centers.
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Berlin
United States
Britain
Russia
Quits Fight To Head Off U.N. Debate
Russia abandons bid to block a United Nations General Assembly debate on the veto issue and backs open discussion. U S Britain andChina support a debate though not changing veto rights, while Warren Austin urges clarification and warns against weakening the veto. Vishinsky urged dropping three proposals to force debate, calling it a solidarity gesture to the UN.
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U. N. Hall
Flushing
Russia
Unite Nations General Assembly
U. N
Andrei Vishinsky
General Assembly
Vishinsky
United States
Britain
China
Warren R. Austin
Austin
General Assembly of the
U.N
Australia
Cuba
United Nations Organization
Negro candidate ruled ineligible as non resident
Aurelius Southall Scott, 47, said to be the first Negro to seek Georgia office since Reconstruction, was ruled ineligible for Fulton county coroner due to Georgia two year residence rule. A two hour hearing upheld a challenge by George M. Kirkland, who alleged Scott resided in Birmingham until 1945. The decision cut Scott from the ballot as turmoil mounted over party designations and potential federal civil liberties concerns. Scott is hospitalized in Nashville for psychiatric care following prior police detention. Atlanta police filed charges of disorderly conduct.
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Atlanta
Aurelius Southall Scott
Georgia
Fulton County
Eugene Gunby
George M. Kirkland
Scott
Birmingham
Democratic
Ed Almard
Almand
Frank Doughman
Hubbard General Hospital
Nashville
Columbus Ends 25 Day Streetcar Strike Amid Arbitration Deal
The Transport Workers Union CIO and Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company agreed to arbitrate wage and related disputes ending a 25 day streetcar and bus strike in Columbus. Unknown dates and minor details omitted.
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Columbus, Ohio
Columbus
Transport Workers Union
CIO
Columbus’ and Southern
Ohio Electric “Company
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Jack Frye
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Lewis Union
Pittsburgh
Edward R. Burke
Southern Coal Producers Association
Rockford, III
John Reynolds
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