Return of Peace Sparks International Air Speed Record Push
The article notes postwar plans for international competition to reclaim air speed records. It cites British and American efforts with two engine and jet prototypes, mentions 1945-46 record context, and references the Federation Aeronautique Internationale and the U.S. National Aeronautic Association as governing bodies.
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Fatelyn
Geran
ABO
Federation Aeronautique Internationale SP. A. 1
Paris
United States
National Aeronautic Association
Great Britain
Global aviation speed records in early era details
The article describes 1920s speed contests across Germany Belgium Spain and Switzerland using stopwatches and early timing gear. It notes attempts to match wartime aircraft speeds with new equipment and cameras, radar concepts, altimeter needs, and the structure of FAI world, international and national speed records with multiple categories.
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Maner
Germany
Tuly
Belgium
Spain
Switzer
Bron
Army Ay
NAA
Witeh
Atwad
Sllcameras
Une
Bell
Winant Named U N Council Representative for U S
President Truman designates John G Winant ambassador to London as United States representative at UN Economic and Social Council meetings likely during or after the current UNO session. He will keep his post as ambassador to Great Britain and lead the U S team in organizing the council’s economic and social work. The White House stresses Winant’s past achievements and essential contribution to the new body. Lancaster divorce case ends with unusual wrestling claim as wife, a 19 year old, wins the divorce from her Navy-discharge husband after matching him in a jiu jitsu bout and alleging repeated violence.
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Winant
U. S
Washington
Truma
John G Winant
London
United States
United Nations Economic and Social Council
UNO
Great Grier
Wenant Mane
White House
Economic and Social Council
Lancaster
Ninetenn
David N. Noreivss
Ric
Kyearold
Milk production near record pace amid war shortages
The Recon Newspaper Bureau reports dairy output at near record rates for the season, with civilian milk supplies tightening as demand remains strong. The Department of Agriculture notes seasonal declines in butter and cheese production yet expects civilian supplies to exceed 1945 levels by spring, aided by government stock releases and evaporated milk availability.
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Recon
Washington, D. CG
Department of Ag Heung
Lotl Andi
President Accepts Fortas Resignation From Interior Post
Washington reports President Truman accepted the resignation of Abe Fortas as undersecretary of the interior, effective June 18. The White House disclosed that Fortas wished to end 12 years of government service and participate in readjustment as a private citizen.
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Washington
Trujcan
Abe Fortas
Quekers
White House
Farlaw
German Witnesses Removed from Nuremberg Tribunal
Allied prosecutor reports removal of 24 potential witnesses from the Nuremberg setup including one of Hitler’s former secretaries and the widow and daughter of Gedlapp Chief Helmlet Himoter. They were relocated to the United States Eighth Army and were not immediately declared freed. Prosecutors say none were needed to testify before the International tribunal. Johanna Wolf is named as Hitler’s former private secretary.
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Juil Nuernberg
International Tribunal
Johanna Wolf
Liltler
Military custody details unclear in northern Italy arrest report
Fragmentary OCR describes individuals including Christa Schraeder and Margneate in military custody after arrests in northern Italy. The text references discharge failures and transfer to military authorities but is terse and partially garbled, leaving key names and outcomes uncertain.
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Failen
Christa Schraeder
Pion
Jeat
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