Dutch Troops Cease Fire In Java Ends Hostilities In Sumatra
Dutch announce a cease fire in Sumatra two days after Java hostilities end. Lt. M. Rees says 1985 was a year of unrest but constructive work, urging unity through action to rebuild Indonesia. Indonesian Republic remains the opposing side after the invasion campaign began December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Indosesis
Netherlands East Indies
Unity Counci
Sumatra
M. Rees
Netherlands
Indonesia
Convictiot
Ita
Tito Pleads For Unity Amid Yugoslav Strife
Premier Tito urged internal unity within Yugoslavia and warned against disunity amid the Cominform feud. He insisted the aim justifies the means and urged strengthening the party to lead workers, youth, and farmers to new victories despite a year of trials and Moscow clashes in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marzhal Tito
Yugoslavia
SIS
Belgrade
Tito
Yugoslav Communist Party
Inj
Moscow
Russia
1949 Underwear Turns Into 1948 Lamb Chops In New York
In 1949 a wool shortage and rising prices push woolen wear to be repurposed into last year’s lamb chops as sheep raisers convert animals due to meat demand. The International Wool Secretariat notes reduced U S wool production from nine tenths to a third, with world prices rising up to 20 percent, signaling costlier coats and sweaters and potential domestic shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
WNNS
International Wool Secretariat
Iamerica
América
Department
U.S. Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Russia i
Moscow
Leningrad
Vladivistek
Bureau of Agricultural Eco
Inter Coatonomics
GOP Oldsters Plan Fight Over Leadership Battle
Senate veterans gear up to back Taft for minority Policy Committee chair, hoping to beat younger rivals led by Lodge. Democrats hint at the tide turning as McKellar wins pro tempore on a secret ballot, drawing support from elder members and most Southerners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Odtimers
Iesk
Taft
Ohio
Naucus Mendsy
Fay
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senator McKellas
Tennessee
Tichellar
Senator Tidings
Maryland
McKellar
Non-Political P. D. Positions Urged
A Washington report notes Senate committees urged Congress to make postmaster appointments non political and end discrimination against Negroes in Federal Jobs. The Post Office and Civil Service Committee, led by Senator Lang er, pushed recommendations to curb partisanship in appointments and shift examinations practices. The letter highlights current practices and calls for reforms while signaling ongoing debate within the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
Post Office
Civil Service
Langer
Cut in Probe Group Urged
Washington reported moves to trim the House Un American Activities Committee. Rep John S Weed of Georgia urged limiting its size and said members should hold no other committee posts. He opposed replacing it with a joint Congressional investigation committee. Weed, former top Democrat on the group, criticized other Democrats proposal to drop Rankin from the Un American Activities panel due to leading the Veterans Affairs panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House UN- American’ S Activities Committee
John S. Weed
Georgia
House
Congressional
House| Foreign Affairs Committee
Un-American Activities Group
Rep
Rankin
Mississippi
Un-American Activsties
Veterans Affairs Group
Einstein Passes Comfortable Night Amid Frail Condition
An item reports Einstein's condition as non malignant and stable after a night in hospital. The Brooklyn Jewish Hospital noted his status as satisfactory with no complications. The report reflects modest improvement in his abdominal area and ongoing monitoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iEinstein
Brooklyn Jexisn Hospital
Smuggling trial set for Dutch broker in Indonesia
The Dutch High Court named Carlton A. Hire, a Welsh shipbroker, to face trial on January 7 at Tanjoengpinang, Indonesia, on arms smuggling charges. He allegedly organized arms imports into Indonesia without authorization and induced three Americans to import arms illegally into Indonesian waters. Albert W. Onslett of Yuba City and Conie W. Seiglis of Jawai were noted in the proceedings with judgment expected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapore
Carlton A. Hire
Tanjoengpinang
Indonesia
Hire
Tuer
Albert W. Onslett
Yuba City
Conie W Seigzis
Jawai
Night of Revelry Ends in Slaying
A man was shot and killed early today in a downtown nightclub ending a night of revelry. Detective Chief Cleme Merz identified the victim as Edie Chowing, 50, a former bartender. Police questioned about a dozen patrons as officers investigated a series of free-for-alls. An automatic pistol, found in a beer case, is believed to be the murder weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleme Merz
Merz
Edie Chowing
London Paper Recaps Passing Of Titles And Honours
A London paper notes hereditary titles passing from father to son and highlights new barons and knights. It mentions Sir Winston Dugan and Sir William Gilliatt among honorees, with leading figures in sports, arts, literature, and drama named in the year’s orders and conferrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Dugan
Vis Yora
Austrailia
Algermant
West
Serlans
Joseph Secre
Chaian
Belland
Wiliam Gilliatt
Princess Elizabeth
Finns Have No Hangover in Small Georgia Community
In Mekesnon Georgia Finnish farmers mark New Year with coffee and songs. They gather at the commodity house in Sunday best for a brief celebration featuring accordion music and Finnish poetry. At midnight there is a short prayer and no fireworks or strong drink. No hangovers are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mekesnon
Teday
Ser
Car Builders Are Criticized in Hearings on Auto Dealerships
Washington hearings of the 8 Hours to Represent RAXLE group accused automakers of lax policing to protect buyers. A Macy's public works subcommittee report, prepared for the 80th Congress before its death, found little promise of industry reforms to curb gouging of automobile buyers. The public expressed growing frustration at pledges that were not kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
RAXLE
Metropoltan
Macy's Public Works
Wreckage sighted after plane crash off Bahamas coast
Coast Guard units in Miami reported sighting wreckage on Andros Island in the Bahamas from a fatal crash. About 32 persons were aboard the aircraft. Photographs showed the damaged fuselage and debris, with authorities continuing to search for survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
INSI
Andros Island
Bahamas
Riot Lifts London Greeting for New Year
A lively London New Year scene features the Duke and Duchess of Windsor with their daughter Mrs. Sarah Oxver among a crowd at neighboring tables. Swedish Prince Bertil and Princess Ciotese of Montenegro are also noted attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke and Duchess of
Windsor
Sarah Oxver
Bertil
Sweden
Princess Ciotese
Montenegro
British Students Given Aid For 1000 More Enrollments
A government report details increased student aid in 1938, with tuition support rising from 29 to 60 cents per dollar of university operating costs. Despite enrollment growth, shortages persist in books, equipment, and laboratory supplies. The piece notes mixed celebrations in London and Europe as 1949 begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rao Thures
Lonon
Moscow
Berd
Mascoe
Europe
Chelsea
Royal Albert Hal
Port
Berri Brien
Thames
Bnaliy
Nox
Jersuhite
Trafalgar Square
St Pat's Cathedral
Toy Train Ignites Fire In Chicago Home
A toy electric train sparked a blaze when its shore circuit ignited a Christmas tree in a Chicago home. Veriglio, 32, and his wife evacuated with four children and extinguished the fire, causing about 150 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Saxeph Veriglio
Verciglio
CBS to pay Jack Benny 1.26 million for switch
CBS reports it will pay comedian Jack Benny 1 255 000 for leaving NBC radio. The sum reflects Benny's 60 percent stake in Amusement Enterprises. CBS cites tax speculation as a reason for clarifying the deal. Previous reports cited a 1 000 000 price for Benny's organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny
Switch
New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
Jack fBenny
CBS
jBenny
Enttre Iprises, Inc
iBenny
Jooo
Benay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Batavia
Jsia
Wegnes Cay
GOP Oldsters
Times Square
Father Duffy
P. D
Ske
London Transport
Alec
Einstein
GATSS
Prague
Kiemen Gottwald
Re Pee Rere
Auburn — Bello
Carl H. DeFurio
Art Mex
Auburn
University of Miami
James Gracefio
Barmael
Acs Cxeaied & Caren
Slax
Aho
Riot
Radio Moscow
Kremlin
Soviet Union
Stalin
Brest
Europ
Germany
Mwesser
Berlin
Belgum
Stockholm
Skansen
Anders de’ Sahl
Jeag Tennyson
French Riviera
Winston ,Churchill
Monte Carlo
Dr. Raymond Abend
Syracuse
Hes
W. Mantius St
For All
Fairmount
LEN Edews
Stewart Foster
Engi IE Cleee Peer
Lecky Stein Mit
Ceil Charles
Ray Hastings
M.C
Winnie De'hoveler
Abel Barbuto
Jug
Sci 2
SaLpya Sé. Eh
Mander Ae Eist
Burnet Ave
Phong Peart Tur Kene
Watt
Antoines Sera Ree 417
Warren ST
The
Baldwinsville Road
Cold Springs Bridge
SSS
Michael
North Seline
Amyie Parkine
Phosee
Frankie and
Johnny
Datteraet
Grant
Tera Bererazes
Roderick
Manlics ST. East
Paul Firenze
Paul — Zoem
Ander
Teeee Gerster
Nest Food
Teer
Brinks
Rueys Rascals
Liverpool
Cing
H. Saubersraten
Gaserrac
Rascals
Iqu
Feorge
Dross
Bill — Fiano
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!