Laval and Petain Officials Condemned by Court
A nationalist court sentenced former Vichy leader Laval to death and Petain to imprisonment amid a dramatic session. Witnesses were called as the case proceeded with ministers and generals present. The events echo wartime tensions and the pursuit of accountability after the regime collapse.
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Vichy
Gov 1
Mes
France
of Justice
Laval
Iminal
Mornet
Ranch Council of Ministers
Gen. de
Jacques le
Acto Jawters
Art
Rial
Henri Teigern
Lewis and Operators In Third Meeting On Accord Effort
The government pressed for a quick end to the postwar labor dispute affecting about 177000 coal mine workers across 675 mines. Labor Secretary Schwellenbach reported progress in talks with John L. Lewis and operators as a third meeting opened, while coal shut downs continued and industrial fallout spread to steel mills, docks, and Hollywood studios with widespread layoffs and turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preae
Schwellenbach
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Sewure
Indiana
Pittsburgh
U S. Steel Company
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Lewis
UMWA
New York
AFL International Longshoremen's Association
Worth
Joseph P. Ryan
Hollywood
AFL
Warner Brothers
Admiral Chester W Nimitz Parade Honors Hero at City Hall
Broadways wind whipped procession honors Fleet Admiral Chester W Nimitz as New York marks the first full military parade since the war. Some 350 000 people jam City Hall area while officials pledge strong peace and maintained sea power for future security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester W
Broadway
Felice
John J.el
la Guardia
City Hall
Admiral George
New York
Navy
Navy Nimitz
General warns U S against entering new war
Gen Holland Awl at Alabama Polytechnic receives honorary degree and urges America not to repeat World War I. He notes vigilance but cautions against entangling alliances and calls for cautious policy to avoid another major conflict.
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UAN
Ala
United States
Holland
Smith
Alabama Palitechnic
Marine Corps
Stafaculty
Commission Adopts Traffic Ordinances in Dothan
The City Commission in regular session adopted two traffic ordinances. One tightens enforcement at the Man and Foster streets intersection with fines from 1 to 100 dollars. The other bans parking on East Troy Street between Foster and St. Andrews, with the same fine as for no-turn violations, extending parking prohibition to the north side as well.
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Dothan
City Commission Roesting
Man
East Troy Street
Foster
St. Andrews
Troy Streets
Ordonance
Palestine Jews In Protest Strike Across Tel Aviv
Palestine Jewish workers walked off jobs for five hours in a protest against British immigration limits. About 50,000 joined a mass meeting in Tel Aviv urging the British government to honor international obligations and open Palestine gates. G. E. sued by TV.5. Washington AP. Justice Department filed a civil action against General Electric and Westinghouse for antitrust violations in exporting electrical equipment.
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JekuyaLem
Tewsn
Teatzbout Palestine
Dac
Tel Aviv
Palestine
G. E
TV. 5
Washington
Justice Department Today
General Electric Co
Westinghoused Electric Corporation
Federal District Court
New York
International General Electro Compiany
West “inghouse = Electric International Co
Westinghouse
Westinghouse Internatione
Impounded Jap Treasure Under U.S. Troop Guard
American soldiers guarded Japanese gold silver and platnum reserves of more than 250 million as Allied headquarters said the Imperial Army and Navy had not accounted for funds since 1937. Premier Shidehara vowed severe punishment for officials who trampled rights and urged unity amid economic hardship while new cabinet members faced potential war-crime questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Navy
Tokyo
Imperial Army
Lald
Japan
Farure
Kijuro Shidehara
Soyemu Toyoda
Adm
Mitsumasa Yonai
Hideki Tojo
Toyoda
Bank of Japan
Bank of Thailand
Siam
Bank of Indo China
Federal Reserve Bank of China
Bank of Italy
Bank of Chosen
Korea
Bevin Says Big Three Failed Parley Over Peace Talks
London AP Byn Bevin told Commons the big three leaders Truman Attlee and Stalin failed to break the deadlock over whether all five Allied nations or only armistice signatories would participate in postwar peace treaties For three weeks foreign ministers sought a foundation for European peace but adjourned with no major agreement Bevin noted Byrnes shared the view that all five foreign ministers should discuss all issues Molotov reportedly agreed on decisions by signatory delegations only
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London
Ernest Bevin
Commons
Truman
Attlee
Stalin
Begin
Halkaqs
Italy
Finland
Bevin
Europe
U. S
James F. Byrnes
Molotov
Rains Opposes U S Sharing Bomb Secret
Rep. Al Rains of Alabama urged retaining atomic bomb secrets. He spoke at a Kawania International meeting that the 52 crew should stay in the United States until Allies form a united organization to preserve world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
United States
Alibert Rains
D-Ala
Rains
Russia
Kawania International
United Organization of Nations
Vets to Get FSA Loan Preference in Texas County
Returning veterans will receive loan preference from the Farm Security Administration. W Y Cook, Houston County FSA supervisor, told the Veterans Committee that veterans may borrow up to about 12 times the non veteran limit, aided by a $25.09 million earmarked fund for veteran farm purchases. The meeting discussed policy details and a possible change to loan size limits and committee attendance.
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Farm Security Administration
W. Y. Cook
Houston County
FSA
Houston County Veterans Committee
Aiendi Ng Sesso
Wth
Cid
Liz
Borrey
Tie
Congress
Mes. Col. Colon
Wilfere Department
Sura Parssan
Gounty
Ben May
Veterans of
Bruce Flurry
Ety
Wy Tearntern
Veterans
Maton Secunity Administratra TL
Kerk
Wisted
Ror Sorvinn
Seisuton Armnys
Paty Ree Bartrananote
Brave Ter
Aid
Amd Atrs
Gaaley
Med
Crnas
War Chest Drive Underway In Teothan Civic Clubs Push
War Chest Drive starts with leaders from De than United Charities urging civic clubs in Teothan to distribute donor cards. Walter Morris says Rotary and Kiwanis groups will receive cards this week as the drive targets 880.19016 pegreted. committee reports a significant gift and a closing deadline of October 2.
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Dethan United Charities
Kiwame
Exchange Club
Lions
Charinéa Chest Office
Speriet Giltis
Ny Rev GQ. Hl
Remminder Rue
City Studies Anti Rabies Plan
City officials discuss an anti rabies plan focusing on dog population control and vaccination campaigns. The report notes proposals for humane treatment, detention policies, and a potential pathway to public health safeguards amid concerns about stray animals and disease spread.
Mute Farmer’s Signs Point To Sister Murder Case
In Talladega Alabama a mute farmer used signs to describe a brother’s claim that a masked intruder killed his sister, in a ransacked farmhouse. Investigators found an exploded shell and two metal boxes. one contained a key. The brother described a large man as the slayer. Police said the sister had been dead several hours when authorities were alerted.
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Talladega
Alu
Bernard
John Robman
Inehborn
Brater
Truman Says Allies Do Not Seek Secret Atomic Data
President Truman stated at a secretive press conference at Reelfoot Lake that no ally including Russia has requested engineering know-how for the bomb. He named Byrnes to begin talks with Britain and Canada to outlaw its use and denied a U S Russian clash in interests. He noted misrepresentation of Russia in America and expressed hope for improved relations amid labor and management adjustments following wartime reconversion.
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Ernest P. Vaccaro
Tiptonville, Tenn
Truman
Reelfoot Lake
Russia
James F. Byrnes
Great Britain
Canada
London
United States
China
France
Menta
T. O. Morris
Tiptonville
Charles G. Rose
Alibis and Grins Mark Turn-Only Ticket Day
Police reported a no turn sign at Main and Foster led to 47 motorists receiving $1 tickets on the first day. Officers Odell Hobby and Rofus Cherry described offenders with varied reactions from sheepish to angry as a Florida-licensed driver proclaimed plans to relocate a factory to Panama City.
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Main
Foster Streets
Odell Hobby
Rofus Cherry
Gare
Baller
Apa
Mmor
Bome
Asme
Hobby
Tia
Ant
Cherry
Florida
Manufactoree
Panama City
Panama
British Would Be Happy To Discuss Atom Power Future
Prime Minister Attlee told the Commons Britain will be happy to discuss the future of atomic power with the United States. Truman said the US will not share the atomic bomb secret with other allies. Britain and Canada helped develop it. Attlee noted close U S contact and ongoing studies by a new advisory committee. he promised a fuller statement later. The House of Lords opened amid reminders of the blitz and rebuilding after the six week recess.
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London
Attlee
Commons
United States
Truman
Great Britain
Canada
Tirtush
Britain
House of Lords
Stown Bomblara Chamber
Briain
Kourlyard
House of Commons
War Secretary Urges Commission Control of Atomic Energy
War Secretary Patterson advocates centralized control of atomic knowledge and national planning. He warns that unrestricted development could threaten the United States and world, urging a formal plan for research and production to harness power responsibly.
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Wasitisciton
Patterson Dld
Peeret
Fru
America
Patterson
Corry
Dock Strike Threatens British Food Supply
A nationwide unauthorized strike by British dock workers disrupted major ports including London and four smaller ones. About 2,000 workers at London docks Avon and other sites joined in sympathy with stevedores, with totals rising to around 18,000 at Liverpool. Thousands of tons of perishable foods faced potential loss as workers stayed away.
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London
London Docks
Avon
Preston
South Shields
Middlesbrough
Cardton
Liverpool
City Plans Quick Sale Of Surplus City Lands
City officials adopt a policy to rapidly dispose of surplus real estate taken for paving agreements over the past 15 to 20 years. About $460,000 in property has come to city custody, with owners failing to satisfy paving payments, leaving the city to sell lots at a loss to recoup invested funds. Some valuable parcels remain on the books, while roughly half have already been sold.
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Mie Ciy
Ana
Wada
Ciy
Canning Sugar Stamp Invalid After Nov 30
Officials with the Hounton County War Price and Housing Board announced the five pound sugar canning stamp becomes invalid to consumers after November 20 1945. Retailers without bank accounts have until December 3 and wholesalers with bank accounts until January 10 1996 to adjust.
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Hounton County
Nazi Camp Killer Denies Prisoners Mistreated Claims
LIENEBURG Germany Nazi concentration camp killer Jasef Kramer testified denying mistreatment of prisoners at Belsen asserting guards did their duty. He defended senior officers including Heinrich Himmler and claimed 28 000 prisoners arrived at the camp between April 4 and 23 by various means.
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Lieneburg
Germany
Jasef Kramer
Irma
Irpin Cirae Arkerd
Kramer
Abe
Pelemete
Grese
Ler Dutvirn
Indri
Belsen
Desrele
Cialion
Bolish
Fnally
Heinrich Winmler
Himmler
Rotary District Governor Addresses Local Club Visit
District Governor Dr. John Wa Ine visited Sylhcause to address Rotary members. He emphasized international service and world unity, stating cooperation is essential to avoid conflict. Guests included Rotarians Free Schantz Long Branch Trent and others.
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Lonthan
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Witress
Ivers
Pacific
Commission
U.s.coast Guard
Coast Guard
Post Office Department
U.S Navy
Annapolis
New York City
Sub-Treasury
Eeals
Canning
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