Torgau Five Years After
Five years after the Torgau meeting in Germany American and Russian troops greeted each other with camaraderie and cognac at the Elbe. The article recalls hopes of East West friendship fading as the Iron Curtain rose and access to Berlin and Soviet zones became restricted. It notes leaders’ quotes and shifts from shared victory to Cold War tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes Gallagher
Frankfurt
Germany
Easie
Torgau
Armles
Mir
Larionov
Taegliche Rundschau
Berlin
Eisenhower
Truman
Washingtom
Organization of the World For Peace
Moscow
Stalin
Taegliche Rundschan
Dresden
Stars and Stripes
Molotov
Elbe
Dewey Sets Date For Survivors Meeting In May
Governor Thomas E. Dewey announced the Survivors Association will meet May 12 at the Hotel Statler in Washington, D C. The group, formed by reporters who covered his 1944 and 1948 campaigns, traces its roots to Castle Rock Oregon after a wreck. Dewey serves as president of the association. Willemite, a mineral rich in zinc silicate, was named for Wilhelm I of the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Upi
Thomas E. Dewey
Washington
Albany
Survivors Association
Hotel Statler
Washington, D. C
Dewey
Castle Rock
Willemite
Wilhelm I
King
The
Netherlands
Raincatoe Kills College Head Aide and Himself
Peru Nebraska report says psychology professor Dr B K Baker killed Peru State Teachers College president Dr William L Nicholas and Dr Paul A Maxwell before shooting himself. Nicholas and Maxwell were shot in their offices. Baker was found dead at home with a note. Deputy county attorney said the killings appear premeditated and tied to firing Baker. Local secretary Mary Smith present during Maxwell shooting.
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Peru
Neb
Yeaterday
Willa
Nichsian
Fred C. Kiechel
Nemaha
Dr. Baker
Kiechel
Peru Teachers’ College
Atate School
Nicholas
Nebraska
Tryon
Oshkosh
Kearney, Neb
State Teachers' College
Puldance Ies
Itawa
Baker
van der Dr Baker
Maxwall
Amd
Lan
Maxwell
Dr. Maxwell
Mary Smith
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Raincatoe
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Trefemd
Arn
Evening Star
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Avery Hote Ix Ewes
America
Chevrolet
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W. H. Bumstead, Inc
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