Nazi Top Planners Convicted of Aiding Aggression Acts
Five of Hitler s top government officials were found guilty by a U S War Crimes Court of aiding aggressive war plans. Baron Ernst Von Weizsaecker, former state secretary in the foreign office and ex Nazi ambassador to the Vatican, was convicted of plotting aggressive war against Czechoslovakia. The verdict marked the final act of this war crimes trial before an American court. A capacity crowd heard the judgment in the same courtroom that held Hermann Goering and others earlier.
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Mernberg
Germany
Hitler
U.S
Notce
International
Ibunal
Hermannring
Baron Ernst von Weizsaecker
Foreign Office
Vatican
Czechoslovakia
Weizsaecker
Hermann Goering
Nuremberg Trial Verdict Read in 1946 Court
The final judgment in the historic trial spans 833 pages and will be read over four court days with sentencing set for Thursday. Defendants face charges of war aggression plots, murder, mistreatment of enemies and POWs, atrocities against civilians and Poles, plunder, and forced slave labor. Weizsacker, defended by an American attorney, claimed he secretly opposed Hitler. A guard fainted during the verdict reading.
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Agion
Weizsacker
Hitler
Sforza Seeks Return of Italian African Colonies
Italian Foreign Minister Carlo Sforza urged the U N General Assembly to restore pre war Italian African colonies. He pledged to prepare the old territories for independence at the earliest moment. U N spokesmen noted the full assembly would reconvene to discuss Mindszenty, Israel's membership, and the Indonesian case.
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Israel
U. N
GI Bill Helps Over 1.4 Million Veterans Buy Homes
The GI Bill credits home purchases by more than 1.4 million World War II veterans since the war’s end. S. M. N. A. notes that credit provisions enabled these buyers to obtain housing.
Tear Gas Used to Break Up DP Demonstration in Munich
In Munich on April 11, about 10 000 displaced Ukrainians protested Russian persecution of churches. The crowd, led by seven Cossacks with a coskie flag, attacked a Soviet liaison mission and disrupted streets before American MPs, aided by armored cars, fired tear gas to disperse them.
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Munich
Russia
U. S. Army
Dp’s
Chamber Letter Urges Rail Service Revisions for Winchester
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce calls Baltimore and Ohio to reconsider discontinuing trains 54 and 55 between Brunswick and Strasburg. It cites a three hour wait at Harpers Ferry for connections and urges schedules that enable better links to Washington Cincinnati and other cities to serve the community. If services continue with improved connections the chamber pledges cooperation in publicizing them.
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R. M. van Sant
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Chamber of Commerce
Harpers Ferry
Washington
Cincinnatian
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Brunswick
Strasburg
Earhart Mystery Fixes On Howland Island Location
Howland Island, a small atoll in the central Pacific near the Gilbert Islands, lies roughly halfway between Hawaii and New Guinea. Amelia Earhart departed from New Guinea in 1937 heading toward Howland during her around the world attempt and was never seen again.
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Amelia Earhart
Howland
Pacific Ocean
Gilbert Island
Hawaii
New Guinea
Stephens City Lions to Welcome District Governor
Stephens City Lions club invites District Governor James C. Hill to their regular meeting at 7 15 pm to discuss Lions administration and humanitarian service. The club, already among district leaders in attendance, supported by President R E Ayler, recently helped charter Virginia's 138th Lions club in Marshall. The group will attend the state convention in Virginia Beach June 16 18 and the international convention in New York July 18 21.
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Lions of
Stephens City
James C. Hill
Hills
Lions Club
Lions Administration
R. E. Ayler
Tyler Memorial Plaque Unveiling At Virginia Capitol
In Richmond on April 11 United States Senator Harry F Bird will deliver the principal address at the unveiling of a granite plaque commemorating John Tyler tenth President of the United States. Annie B Tyler and George K Tyler great grandchildren will unveil the shaft in front of the governor s mansion. Farrar Newberry Woodmen of the World president will present the plaque. Gov Tuck will accept for the state and Mayor King for the city. D Gardner Tyler will accept for the Tyler family with delegates L I Carper W E Newlin and D C Hottle from the Winchester camp attending.
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Richmond
United States
Harry F. Bird
John Tyler
Capitol
Virginia
Annie
George K. Tyler
Farrar Newberry
The
Woodmen of the World
Gov. Tuck
Mayor King
D. Gardner Tyler
Tyler
Virginia governor candidate proposes school reforms and funding
The candidate calls for reexamining the public school system, restoring local control, expanding vocational training, and applying sound business practices. He questions the $396 million construction estimate, cites 1946 state surveys, and pledges to audit tax dollars and pursue legislation to boost local funds to ensure every child gets a sound education.
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Battle
Division of
Department of Education
Virginia
General Assembly
Taft Terms of Settlement Suggested (Continued)
Taft is considering recommending terms of settlement as the discussion continues. The article fragment indicates further deliberations on possible compromises and the next steps remain unresolved.
Fragmented treaty language discussed by Congress and president
The text outlines potential steps if no settlement occurs within 60 days with Congress to handle the dispute via a special law. It notes a presidential request for extended operation, lacking enforceability, while current law allows an 80 day period and bans certain shows though preferences on union hire remain unclear.
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Congress
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