Yugoslavs Accused of Forcing 165 Americans into Slave Labor
The United States charged that Yugoslavia under Tito used slave labor on at least 165 American citizens with some deaths reported. Many victims were of German ancestry or naturalized Americans taken abroad. The Yugoslav embassy denied the allegations and blamed repatriation issues under Potsdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Yukfavia
State Department
Tito
America
Yugoslavia
Sergio Matiedo
Yugo
Germany
Belgrade
Berlin
Lugoslav
Mos
Russia
Soviet Union
Decontrol Board Slashes Staff Amid Decontrol Push
The Price Decontrol Board orders about a 50 percent staff reduction to a skeleton force. Two board members decline salary payments of 22 000 yearly while Chairman Roy J Thompson keeps pay. The move follows a reappraisal of duties under the administration’s decontrol program as petitions cease and the board remains in existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Man, Jr
George Jr. Mead
Dayton
Ohio
Mewer
Roy J. Thompson
Beman
Thompson
Federal Land Bank
New Orleans
Auto Workers Seek Wage Increases In 60 Day Push
The CIO United Auto Workers plan wage increases within 60 days in plants with reopening of wage agreements. About 206 000 automobile workers would be affected as President Wester Resther announced after the union's international executive board met. The exact amount will be decided at tomorrow's meeting with Philip Murray, CIO president, in attendance for the first time to discuss wage terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
CIO
United Auto Workers
UAW
Wester Resther
Adar
Reuther
International Executive Board
Whenational Cio
Philip Murray
Third Of Food Budget Passes From Controls
The Office of Price Administration reports the food budget share under controls is shrinking but prices for many items rise. New ceilings and increases fuel discussions as the November 1 decontrol deadline approaches for most items. Halsey calls for sustained seapower and force to curb criminals as U.S. draft discharges accelerate. Maryland discharges expected as War Department orders reduce 1945 draftees.
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Washington
OPA
Lwo Armrent
Coller
Mort
Krug
D.3
Truman
Police Court Cases Heard Plea Guilty in Driving Without License
A soldier, Niles B. Fos, on duty at Fort Meade, pled guilty to driving without a license and was fined 3.10 plus costs. another charge was withdrawn. Harry Owen of Union Bridge pled guilty to operating a car without a muffler and paid 2.50. Carol Long of Baltimore forfeited 3 plus costs for passing on a hill. Virgil Grimes forfeited 10 for fishing without a license. Two other forfeitures were recorded for drunkenness. Five-year-old James Despeaux was injured when he darted into a car driven by Edgar Wachter. no charges were filed.
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Niles B. Fos
Fort George G. Meade
Ana
Kennedis Calnd
Kins
Fox
Meade
Douglas Stup
Harry Owen
Union Bridge
Bruce Brachey
Carol PT. Long
Baltimore
Ansil
Blalock
D. W. Kettels
Virgil Grimes
West Fourth Street
Bruce Hammond
Grace Klug
Jes Fite
Brachey
Henry King’s Orchestra to Play Here October 28
Henry King and his orchestra have been secured by local dance enthusiasts to perform October 28 at the Armory in Frederick. The event tests whether Frederick will support big name bands, following King’s acclaim in top hotel ballrooms and radio. The Armory dance would mark a new series of public dances with top-billing acts after nearly ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry King
Frederick
Armory
Febing Chee
Apbietel
King
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
King’s
the Armory
Two hitchhikers held up truck. police halt car in Aberdeen
State Police shot into a fleeing automobile to stop it and arrest two occupants on theft and heldup charges. Corporal Hartey White of Sebastian Texas reported he picked up the men near Pittsburgh and was robbed through Maryland. The Damascus P T A held its first meeting with over 300 attendees and a British exchange teacher performed. The education department offers a $10 award for PTA membership growth in Montgomery County. Cape of Good Hope occupation began in 1506.
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Aberdeen
Corp
Hartey White
Sebastian
Texas
Benson
Pittsburgh
Frederick
P.T. A
Damascus
Theodore McKeldin
Purdy
England
Lucille Johnson
Department of Education
Montgomery County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Parent-Teacher Association of the
County
Mysterious Reich Ring Leader Nabbed by FBI in New York
Edward Scheidt of the New York FBI announced the arrest of Teodoro Erdmann Erich Lau 44 Argentine German born citizen tied to the Ludwig spy ring that planned to pass convoy and installation data to Germany. Lau identified as Bill by mastermind Ulrich von Der Osten. The ring members faced long sentences with Lau jailed on espionage charges.
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New York
FBI
Bill
New York Area
Edward Scheidt
Teo-doro Erdmann
Erich Lau
Kurt Frederick Ludwig
Gin
Lay
WU. S
Canada
Simon Riffind
Pond
Ludwig
Germany
Scheidt
Lau
Ulrich von der Osten
van der Osten
Times Square
von der Osten
van der de
Fthey Crant
Ha Paten
Buenos Aires
von Dev Osten
Ring
Lucy Boehmier
Local Youth Dominates Baltimore Livestock Show
Robert Remsburg near Frederick led the livestock judging at the Baltimore show with top individual honors. Frederick County placed second behind Montgomery, while Carroll County finished third. Remsburg placed second in sheep, third in swine, and sixth in beef cattle. Other county competitors included Donald Keller of Middletown, Page Seils of Adams, and Peter Wight of Urbana. Prize animals sold for 28 to 36 and a half cents a pound. A separate suit for damages was filed in Circuit Court by Clarence Shenley against Walter Bidle Jr over a car collision with a horse. Frank Keller of Middletown was elected a member of the Ayrshire Breeder’s Association.
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Robert Remsburg
Frederick
Baltimore
Frederick County
Montgomery
Carroll County
Remsburg
Donald Keller
Middletown
Page
Jack Page
Adamsown
Peter Wight
Urbana
Wight
Graham
Walkersville
Donald Weller
Charles Lutz
William Wilcom
Calvin Ausherman
Adamstown
Robert Sandbower
Clarence F. Shenley
Walter Bidle, Jr
Myersville
Holden St. Felton
Shepley
Elks Endorse Army Recruiting Drive Led by Broughton
Newly elected Grand Exalted Ruler Charles E. Broughton of the Elks backs the 800000 member order's plan to aid the U S Army in its new recruiting drive. Judge James T Hallinan, chairman of the National Veteran Service Commission, reports Broughton says the Elks pledge one recruit per month for every 100 members.
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Charles E. Broughton
BPO Elks First
Elks Lodges
U. S. Army
James T. Hallinan
Order
National Veteran Service Commission
Said Broughton
Sheboygan
Wis
The
Elks
O Conor Opponent Markey Attacks Record in Debate
Baltimore Oct 18 Republican candidate Markey accused Governor O Conor of misrepresenting his experience and argued Markey has broader legislative credentials. He cited roles with the American Legion Military Affairs Committee and the National Guard Association plus business activity. Reckord urged veterans to back Democrat William Preston Lane Jr for governor during a campaign broadcast.
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Baltimore
John Markey
U. S. Senate
Conor
Markey
O'Conor
Senate
O’conor
Senator Radcliffe
Radcliffe
American Legion
National Guard Association
Milton A. Reckord
William Preston Lane, Jr
General Reckord
Lance
Turkey rejects Soviet Dardanelles demands in note
Ankara rejects sole Turkish control of the Dardanelles and bilateral talks with Moscow before an international conference on the Montreux regime. The note notes US and British opposition to a direct Russian role in guarding the strait and Bolivia's role is not mentioned.
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Ankara
Turkey
Russia
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Boe AL Nefanes
Montreux
Soviet Union
Moscow
United States
Britain
Mossow
U. S
Mediterranean
Damascus High School Paper Drive Results Leaderboard
The paper drive at Damascus High School has begun with more than 4 000 pounds collected. Seniors lead the tally, chaired by Paul Butcher, Roger Buxton, and Donald Moxley, who head this year’s campaign. Arizona covers 113 956 square miles within its boundaries as the fifth largest state among the 48 continental states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus High School
Paper Galvage
Paul Butcher
Roger Buxton
Donald Moxbey
Arizona
Scientist Speaks to Maryland Teachers on Morality and Atomic Age
Johns Hopkins chemist Dr. Donald T. Andrews told 5 000 Maryland teachers at the State Teachers Association session that moral stature and world cooperation are needed to prevent atomic extinction. He warned a few men could soon build weapons capable of erasing nations. Governor O Connor praised Maryland education plans while noting shortages of teachers and building space may slow progress. Public school children had a day off as teachers met. Chairman Sumners urged DC residents to vote on suffrage in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Donald T. Andrews
Johns Hopkins University
State Teachers’ Association
Fifth Regiment Armory
O'Conor
America
Women Riflemen Elect Officers at Catoctin Club
The Catoctin Women’s Rifle Club elected officers after the October 15 shooting session. President Margaret K. Hardy. vice-president Muried Baer. secretary Janie Finch. treasurer Mable Gallagher. executive officer Frances Gittinger. Meetings set for first Tuesday. rifle practice at the State Armory each Wednesday under NRA rules.
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Catoctin
Frances Gittinger
West Fifth Street
National Rifle Association
Robert Nicodemus
State Armory
Jon
Burglaries Reported Near Police Headquarters
Detectives in Hagerstown investigated two burglaries on October 18. One store reported about 660 dollars in fountain pens and billfolds stolen, while another shop lost around 100 dollars in shirts and men’s jewelry across the street from the police headquarters.
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Burgarlaries
Hagerstown
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U.S
State Dept
Decontrol Board
Rose Nadreau
Walter 3. Dewees
William F. Halsey, Jr
Propeller Club
War Department
Allen’s
Allen
Corner Market and
Second Sts
Henry King’s
Cape of Good Hope
Union of South Africa
Herbert Duvall
Keller
Frank A. Keller
Ayrshire
O’ Conor
Cairo
Col. C. S. Irvine
St. Paul
Neb
Bilal
Fscapf
Knoxville
Frederick City
R. F. Stone
Peter Pan Inn
Music BY
Ossie Fagan
Sumners
House Judiciary Committee
District of Columbia
Helena Rubinstein
Col. Market & 2Nd St
Frederick Iron & Steel, Inc
John R. Fitzpatrick
Supreme Foundation
Foundation No
Fredericktown
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
LU. S
C.E. Cline & Son Funeral Directors
Cai
Bernie's Arena
Weil Brothers
North Market ST. Frederick, MD
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