Daytime Dark Heralds Storm in New York
A new cold wave sweeps toward the east as snow belts widen in the midwest and northeast. Forecasters warn of intensifying cold into tonight and tomorrow with moderation expected later, while New York sees a snowstorm and near midnight darkness amid fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Midwest
Pembina
Agay
Chicago
North Central States
West Virginia
Florida
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Husband Kills Two Women and Leaps in Well
In Topsham Maine a man Edward Russell 42 killed his wife Mabel Russell 40 and her sister-in-law Hattie Crosman 31 with revolver shots in Crosman’s home and then jumped into a well dying apparently by drowning. Witnesses included four frightened children Beverly 10 Frances and Joyce Crosman and Jeanette Russell 10 the couple’s only child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topsham
Frank Carver
Mabel Russel
Hattie Crosman
Lina Carver
Edward Russell
Russell
Fire destroys South ern Pennsylvania Bus Co. garage
A January fire at the Southern Pennsylvania Bus Co. garage in Chester Pennsylvania destroyed 33 buses and caused about 750000 in damage. Police ordered 3000 residents from surrounding areas as two explosions sparked the blaze injuring two firefighters and delaying containment for about three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Southern Pennsylvania Bus Co
Long Beach Harbor News Prompts Shipping and Trade Focus
California goods and Pacific shipbuilding policy dominate headlines as president Truman urged to aid the industry. Local finance reports note Long Beach Savings and Loan shareholders to resume control. War and regional tensions appear in bulks from Je ws to Greek guerrillas with various page placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Long Beach Harbor
Pope
West
Truman
Pacific Shipbuilding Industry
Long Beach Fedral Savings and Loan Association
Million Called Out in Bavaria Food Protest
Munich reports a 24 hour Bavarian strike called by the trade union federation to protest food shortages. Up to 1,000,000 workers in the American zone may join, with major cities like Munich Nuernberg Augsburg and Wuerzburg affected. Authorities plan emergency steps including release of fats and sugar to ease rations. sympathy strikes could broaden participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
Bavarian Trade Union Federation
Bavaria
Nuernberg
Cologne
Germany
Augsbui
Regenab
Wuerzburg
Coburg
Cera
Varia
Ruhr
Lera
Woman Indicted in Betty Grable Threat Letter Case
Mrs. Jane Bean, 20, indicted in Los Angeles on charges of sending an extortion letter to actress Betty Grable. Bean, recently from Kaufman Texas, was arrested by FBI agents after threatening to kidnap Grable’s infant daughter Jessica unless paid. Bail set at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jane Bean
Yeaterday
Betty Grable
Picket Line Ignored Customers Locked In Taverns
Pittsburgh January 22 1934 customers ignored a picket line and entered two taverns. The doors were padlocked on the outside trapping 35 patrons inside until authorities intervened. The incident followed a protest at the establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Californians Seek to Put Ike on Ballot
In Los Angeles on January 22, a group named Man of the Hour Inc pledged to file articles of incorporation to back General Dwight D. Eisenhower as a Republican presidential candidate in California. If he declines, the movement aims to have Eisenhower as a second choice for delegates to the Warren camp. The group sent incorporation papers to Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan and has not contacted Eisenhower directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Dwight BD
Eigenhower
California
Man of the Hour, Inc
Frank M. Jordan
Sacramento
United Press
Earl Warren
Eisenhower
Anse
Inc
Elsenhower
Aeom
U S S Midway to Depart the Med for Alterations
Washington reports the 45000 ton carrier Midway will exit the Mediterranean for extensive alterations costing about 1 million dollars to reinforce the flight deck for heavier aircraft. A sister ship such as Franklin D Roosevelt or Coral Sea may replace her and be ready in March. President Truman said no additional Marines are being sent to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Midway
Mediterranean
Whl
Roosevelt
Coral Sea
Earle W. Mills
Truman
Middle East
Greece
United States
Atheny
Mills
House’ Armed Services Committee
U. S
U S to Close Down Changchun Consulate
The State Department begins steps to close the American consulate in Changchun Manchuria as Communist forces isolate the city. Consul Allen C Siebens orders evacuation to ensure all private American citizens leave the besieged area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.’S
Changchun
Washington
State Department
Manchuria
Allen C. Siebens
President and Hoover Differ on Europe Aid
President Truman and Herbert Hoover clash over Western Europe relief plans. Hoover calls for a defined framework of loans and grants while Truman proposes a four year aid program with strings. Senate foreign relations members weigh principles and administration shift toward a bipartisan commission. The debate centers on scale, administration, and the share of American relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Herbert H
Senate
Aix-Point
Conrou
Trumen
Congress
Pruman
Hoover
Seng
Wiley
RiWis
George
D.-Ga
Smith
Vandenberg
Sen.Connally
Texas
Commission
Bingle
Ao Hoover
United States
Overell Heiress Faces Hit-and-Run Hearing
Los Angeles January 22 An 18-year-old heiress Overell was ordered to appear for a hearing on a hit-and-run driving charge. Police say the yacht explosion case that killed her parents was recently unsettled, and she seeks to avoid publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Beulah
Overell
Olice
Histon -To
Knutson Sees Hoover Plan Backing Tax Slash Veto Proof
Knutson says Hoover supports a tax slashing bill aimed at trimming President Truman’s 1949 budget by about 3 billion dollars and targeting foreign aid ceilings. The 102-man budget panel formed a 20-member subcommittee, led by Senator Bridges, to prune the budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Repub
Knutson
Hoover
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
Senate Foreign
Deptead
Sen. Bridges Arsnlh
Earthquake Recorded Far Off Center Likely Near New Zealand
Caltech scientists in Pasadena report a distant quake recorded 5400 miles away likely centered between New Zealand and the event near the Pacific. The unusual reading traces to an offshore Pacific region, with researchers noting the magnitude and travel path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
California
Here
New Zealand
Russia seeks Axis join reveal fuels propaganda impact
A US disclosed 1940 Soviet bid to join the German Italian Japanese axis. Hitler refused. The State Department issued a 362 page book of captured German records detailing Moscow Berlin talks from 1939 to 1941, including Poland sphere deals and Stalin's demand for a Free Hand in Finland. The publication follows Voice of America broadcasts and ongoing debates among officials over releasing the documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
United States
Russia
Adolf Hitler
Voice of America
Reat
Europe
Foreign Office
State Department
Moscow-Berlin
Hitler
Soviet Union
Germany
Poland
Stalin
Dardanelles
Ollrich Middle East
State’ Department
Berlin
Seaway Project Vital Says Truman
President Truman described the St. Lawrence Seaway project as vital to national defense and the economic welfare of the United States and Canada. He said he might send a letter next week to the Senate president and House speaker if Congress backs the long-pending legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Van
St. Lawrence Seaway
Truman
United States
Canada
Senate
House
Ifn
Madge Meredith Sentenced Five Years to Life in Prison
Los Angeles reports film actress Madge Meredith received a five years to life term for kidnapping and assault. Judge Charles W. Fricke imposed the sentence at Tehachapi Women’s Institution after Meredith’s probation appeal was denied. Co-defendant Albert Tucker drew similar terms. Damon Klinkenberg and James Hatfield received shorter county sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Madge Meredith
Miss Meredith
Charles W. Fricke
Nick, Glanaclis
San Quentin
Albert Tucker
Damon Klinkenberg
James Hatfield
Inkenberg
Masked Pair Robs Los Angeles Drug Store for 1600
Two masked and armed men robbed the employees at a drug store on Sepulveda Boulevard in Los Angeles, taking about 1600 dollars. Police were not immediately informed or involved in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Sepulveda Bivd
Bevin Warns Soviet West Europe Drive Off, Urges Union
Foreign Secretary Bevin outlined plans for a western European union to counter Soviet expansion. He cited talks with Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg and predicted one power domination would spark another world war. Bevin warned Soviet aims and urged unity with France Britain and the U.S. to prevent overcentralization and a one party dictatorship while noting Austrian peace talks and Marshall plan tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A.P
Ernest ‘Levi
Europe
Russia
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Britain
France
Paria
Great Britain
Bevin
House of Commons
Western
Wand
Agalnat Ar PeAmeirint
Soviet Union
Balkan
Greece
United “Nations
Bovin
Trieste
Stettin
Germany
Elbe River
V. M. ‘Molotov
Austria
United States
Diner Hero Helps Captured German Prisoner of War
An alert citizen at a Midtown sandwich shop identified a German POW after recognizing a posted photo at the post office. FBI agents then arrested the escaped prisoner, said to have been captured in North Africa in 1943 and escaped in 1946 using a fake name from a New York obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Gerald B. Norris
North Africa
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reidig
Fage
West Europe
Ipickets
Man OF the Hour
U.S.S. Midway
Levant
Aping
Dhat
Caltech
Axis
Russ
Alert ‘Diner
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!