Nations seek peace as Trieste binds postwar borders
World leaders press for unity as 21 nations draft European peace pacts. Masaryk defends Yugoslav claims to Trieste and Venezia Giulia, urging a peaceful, stable port arrangement. Molotov departs Paris to report on the talks, while proposals suggest expanding Trieste’s free territory and routing borders under the Big Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Austria
Trieste
Venezia Guilla
Italy
Marshal Tito
Czechoslovakia
Jat
Masaryk
Yugoslavia
Brazil
Venezia Guilia
Big Four
South Africa
Istria
Molotov
Paris
Moscow
Te Return
Orcal
Territorial Commission
Adriatic
Venezia Giulia
British Begin Regrouping Troops Across Middle East
London reports indicate a partial withdrawal of British forces from Greece as part of a broader regrouping in the Middle East. A foreign office spokesman said no immediate general withdrawal and declined to name numbers, with Greek plebiscite moves heightening regional political sensitivity. King George II awaited invitation to return to Athens as 50,000 troops were noted in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Foreign Office
Greece
Middle East
George
Hig
Foreign Office
George II
Tscidaris
Athens
Registered Nurses in the United States Reach About 300000
A recent tally shows roughly 300000 registered nurses currently practicing across the United States. The figure reflects ongoing demand for licensed clinicians amid evolving healthcare needs and demographic pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Greek Leftists To Challenge Vote To Return King George
In Athens authorities of the leftist EAM announced plans to appeal in the Greek supreme court the validity of last Sunday's plebiscite. They allege fraud violence and falsification as the basis for the challenge. The case is to be heard by end of September. King George II reportedly won about 69 percent of the vote with many votes cast by unrecorded civil servants and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
EAM
Greek Supreme Court
George II
RAM
Ministry of Interior
U S Hands Open Bill To Tito
The U S undersecretary rebutted Tito claims of 275 unauthorized American flights over Yugoslavia citing only 47 near Yugoslav territory since July 16 and denying flights crossed the frontier. He said American planes did not fly over Yugoslavia without approval unless in an emergency and explained two crashes involving an unarmed transport with one crew dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slavia
Clayton
Tito
Yugoslavia
United States
Olayton
Europe
Lichfield Soldier's Prison Probe Urged
Senator Revercomb urges a Senate Armed Services inquiry into wartime conditions at the Lichfield England soldiers prison. He cites alleged cruelties and criticizes a $500 Army court martial fine against Col. James A. Kilian as out of keeping with his conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lichfield
England
Revercombh
W Va
Revercomb
Armed Services Committee
Senate
West Virginia
Senate Military Committee
James A. Kilian
Veterans Must Report Earnings Under GI Bill
Maryland veterans receiving subsistence allowances must report August September and October earnings to the Veterans Administration. VA regional office manager W L Limburg said forms were mailed with August checks and must be returned before November. Alabama is known as the cotton state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Veterans Administration
W. L. Limburg
Heirens Enters Guilty Pleas
Heirens pleads guilty to three murders after judge warns of possible death or life sentence. State agrees not to seek death penalty in exchange for his signed August statements detailing the Degnan, Brown, and Ross slayings. Psychiatrists report rational defense but note perversion and a dissociated alter ego named George Murman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heirens
Ward
Degnan
Miss Brown
Ross
William J.’ Tuohy
George
George Murman
Police Check Second Assault Upon Youth
Louisville detectives investigate a second reported assault on a 14 year old Black youth after the August 23 hanging death of 14 year old Boy Scout Ronnie Tritt. Col. Tom Dover leads the inquiry, with details of a white man about 27 abducting and assaulting the youth near the Louisville baseball park and driving out into the county before release. Coroner Roy Carter links the Tritt death to the Lex pervert case at Audubon Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Tom Dover
Jefferson County
Dover
Ronnie Tritt
Roy Carter
Young Tritt
Audubon Park
Lex Pervert
Draft Board Force Here Reduced To Two
Federal economizing orders cut personnel at government agencies affecting local draft boards. The focal office once staffed by seven to handle drafting over 7,000 Washington county men for war service was reduced this week to a two person staff: a chief clerk and a stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Steeple Fire Flashes Across Historic Trinity Church
Fire swept the steeple of Trinity Church at Broadway and Wall Street, with firemen ascending 100 feet through scaffolding to extinguish flames. Interior spire damage described as slight, worshippers alerted by smoke seeping into the vestibule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trinity Church
Broadway
Wall Street
Financial District
Seamen Strike Threatens Waive of $5 Increase
Walter J. Mason AFL wage board member urged reconsideration of a decision granting seamen an extra five dollars monthly. The Pacific Employers' Association warned that disallowing the $5 could revive all 70 other contract demands, noting the hidden increases may far exceed the $5. Walter Mason and Harry Lundberg had coordinated after Lundberg agreed to drop many demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Mason
AFL
Pacific Employers’ Association
Harry Lundberg
West Coast
J. B. Bryan
Pacific Employers’ Group
Bryan
A. Colman Barrett
VFW seeks pensions for World War I veterans
The VFW at its 47th national encampment adopted a resolution for disability and age pensions for World War I veterans with 90 days service under same rules as Spanish-American War benefits. It argues proof of service-origin disability is hard due to poor medical records. mentions Benjamin Franklin’s 1753 appointment as colonial postmaster general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Strike ends at Nash Milwaukee plant after worker deal
Detroit reports that 3300 CIO United Auto Workers members ended a weekend strike at Nash Kelvator Corp in Milwaukee after the company agreed to reserve 17 cars per week for employee purchase, up from 11, conditional on production staying at 590 cars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Nash-Kelvisator Corp
Milwaukee
CIO
United Auto Workers
Nash Body
R. A. de Viier
Gas Revenues Are Largest In History
Baltimore Maryland chief deputy state comptroller Joseph O C McCusker reports Maryland July gasoline revenues at a record high with gross 1 403 229 dollars and net after refunds 1 289 932 12 dollars compared to 1 624 266 52 gross and 1 235 242 60 net for July 1941 last prewar driving year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Joseph O C. McCusker
Maryland
McCusker
Power Workers Vote To Strike In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh girded for a second power strike after Duquesne Light Co. workers voted 1008 to 580 to strike as soon as possible to win a wage increase and better contract terms. Union president George S. Mueller suggested a strike could occur in three to four days once shifts and vacations align. A 30 day strike notice under the Smith Connally act had expired. Mayor David I Lawrence urged public influence to avert action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Duquesne Light Co
Independent Association of Duquesne Light Co
Washington
David I. Lawrence
Vets Call Halt to Food Shipments to Former Enemies
Boston reports that the Veterans of Foreign Wars demanded investigation into U S food shipments to former enemy nations Germany Japan and Italy. The 47th National Encampment adopted a resolution condemning perceived appeasement and urging limits until Americans have adequate food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans’ Organization
Germany
Japan
Italy
Marines Urge Enlistment By Oct 5 For GI Bill Benefits
Baltimore Marine Corps recruiting HQ announced by Set J L Bennett that eligibility for GI Bill benefits requires enlistment by October 5 1946 with ninety days active duty. Major K B Pickle cited that benefits may expire if the war ends before the 90 day service is reached. Local sergeant urges 17 to 36 year olds to join now while provisions remain available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Baltimore
Set
J. L. Bennett
Bennett
K. B. Pickle
Congress
Truman To Speak During Campaign
President Truman plans at least one, likely more, speeches for Democratic congressional nominees in the current campaign. White House press secretary Charles G. Ross said one engagement is arranged and the location will be announced soon. He noted Truman will not undertake a barnstorming trip. He has one engagement now and probably will make a couple of speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
White House
Charles G. Ross
Ross
School Bus Service Crippled By Strike
About 1,000 Wood County students were without bus service as AFL Brotherhood of Teamsters drivers quit over demands for a $20 monthly wage rise. County School Superintendent Lloyd H. Wharton said buses would not operate at this year’s salary scale until the school board meets the demands, with service halted until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Wood County
AFL Brotherhood of Teamsters
Lloyd H. Wharton
Bombay Clashes Rise to 132 Dead and 484 Wounded
Casualties from Hindu Muslim clashes in Bombay soared to 132 dead and 484 wounded after a night of violence. Police fired to disperse mobs in the northern city and main business areas as rioters tried to loot stores and burn a house of worship. Many businesses closed amid curfews and food deliveries declined. Sewers blocked and workers refused to clean them due to safety fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Awards Given Actors Rapped At VFW Meet
Veterans of Foreign Wars leaders criticized promiscuous awarding of combat honors to actors at the national encampment. A California resolution, approved unanimously, said actors did not serve as combat troops and that awards were given without actual combat service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Veterans of Foreign Wars
California
VFW
Also Mentioned on This Page
Annally
Kaybee Peoples
Washington, St
PY Aa Rey Ind
Smith & Wells
Hagerstown
Vote
U.S
Alabama
Cotton State
The
Danzer Metal Works Company
Pringe
Prince Bernhard
Netherlands
Berkeley Square
National Geographical Society
Thompson Trophy
Gus Lindquist
Chicago
Alvin
Tex) Johnston
Niagara Falls
Cleveland
Lindquist
Johnston
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
R.M. Hays & Bros., Inc
House of Blue White
Rogers Jewelry Co
West Washington St
Muror
Public Square
L & B Hat Shop
Democratic Bowling League
Democratic Club
Brewer L. Stouffer
North Avenue
Mary Sappington
North Prospect Street
VFW Meet
Milly
Large Petroleum Company
Herald-Mail
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!