Soviet Politburo Established to Rule East Berlin
The Soviet zone forms a Politburo for East Berlin with Co chiefs Wilhem Pieck and Otto Grotewohl and lord mayor Friedrich Ebert, plus many little secretarists. The move mirrors a Russian system as the Socialist Unity party reshapes, with Neues Deutschland praising peace and unity while western papers doubt the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity (Communist) Party
Wilhelm Pieck
Otto Grotewohl
Berlin
Friedrich Ebert
Cominform
Communist International Information Bureau
Socialist Unity Party
SED
Neues Deutschland
Kremlin
Neue Zeitung
Germany
Socialist Front
January 27 Sales Directory Trustees Scully and Wolts
A January 27 sales listing for farm livestock and machinery begins at 9 30 am with Scully and Wolts as trustees at Cooper Moise. Followed by sales on February 9 10 am L C White stock and implements. February 16 10 am Claude Poston one mile south of Millwood on Rt 60 machinery and livestock. February 23 10 am four miles east of Berryville livestock and farm implements. February 24 7 am H a Barr White Hall farm machinery and livestock. February 25 10 am H O Light Grimes Va livestock farm machinery and household goods.
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Scully & Wolts
Trustees
Cooper Moise
L. C. White
Claude Poston
Millwood
Berryville
Barr
White Hall
H. O. Light
Grimes
Soviet nations form mutual aid council as eastern counterpart
Moscow reports Russia and five eastern bloc nations create a council of economic mutual assistance. They argue it opposes the Marshall plan, while Finland may apply for membership and Yugoslavia and Albania are excluded. The six nations aim to boost trade, technical help, and cooperation in raw materials, foodstuffs, machinery, and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Council of Economic Mutual Assistance
United States
Britain
Soviet Union
Bulgaria
Hungary
Poland
Romania
Czechoslovakia
U.K
Organization For European Economic Cooperation
London
Europe
Finland
Yugoslavia
Albania
Webb Approved By Senate Group
The Senate foreign relations committee unanimously approved James E. Webb as undersecretary of state. The vote was 11 to 0 with two senators absent. The full Senate will consider the nomination Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
James E. Webb
Connally
D-Tex
Senate
Quiz answers for ve 4 page print
The text lists concise quiz responses: Nissen hut. False. Louis XIV. Abolition of the electoral college with proportional state votes. Lorna Sears phrase. Roman Empire. Wagner. Minnesota. Yes.
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Nissen Hut
Louis XIV
Lorna Sears
Roman Empire
Wagner
Minnesota
German Pianist Gieseking Cancels U.S. Tour After Protest
German pianist Walter Gieseking leaves the United States under immigration hold after protests over his prewar associations. He canceled a Carnegie Hall recital and an American tour, agreeing to depart for Paris following a planned exclusion hearing. Police dispersed clashes as groups demonstrated outside the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Gieseking
Carnegie Hall
Gieseking
U. S
Department of Justice
Washington
Europe
Germany
Justice Department
Bevin Urges Pool of Know How for Non Communists
British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin urged anti communists to join the United States in Truman's plan to aid backward regions. He praised the Marshall Plan legacy, chided Russia's opposition, and said a higher standard of living and happiness should counter communism. Britain pledged to contribute its share.
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London
Ernest Bevin
United States
Truman
George C. Marshall
Harvard
Bevin
Russia
U. S
Soviet Union
Foreign Press Assn
Britain
Manheim church still pays red rose rent, 176 years on
Zion Lutheran Congregation of Manheim continues the annual rent of one red rose as per the late William Henry Stiegel's wish. The practice dates back about 176 years and remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manheim
Zion Lutheran Congregation
William Henry Stiegel
Do Mien women gain U.S. citizenship by marriage to a citizen in the armed forces
Aliens who marry United States citizens, whether they are in the armed forces or not, do not thereby acquire United States citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
S.ee
Cross-Eyed Doctors Cite Dual Vision Case Histories
Dr. T. D. Murroughs of Linton Indiana cites authenticated records showing about one in five cross-eyed people can look two directions at once. He notes a New York bus driver and a florist as examples with mixed outcomes including a salary rise after eye correction. He spoke at the Southeastern Midwinter Optometric Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
T. D. Murroughs
Linton
Ind
New York
Murroughs
Morse Urges End To Filibuster Over Defense Risks
Senator Morse argues the filibuster threatens national defense and cites a past draft law standoff led by Senator Taylor. He says breaking the filibuster altered European strategy and Russia’s moves, urging rule changes to allow halting debate by majority or two thirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morse
Ore
Senate
Senate Rules Committee
Taylor
Idaho
Europe
Congress
Russia
Italy
National Garden Club Convention Set for Virginia in 1950
Richmond hosts the 1950 National Council of State Garden Clubs convention after Virginia Federation boards select the site. Mrs. C. B. Nettleton of Covington leads arrangements. The Virginia meeting May 9 11 in Virginia Beach features iris and fashion shows and a table setting display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
National Council of State Garden Clubs
Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs
Virginia
C. B. Nettleton
Covington
Federation
Virginia Beach
Growth of Left-Handedness in Pupils Surfaces in Survey
A survey finds 8.2 percent of pupils examined are left handed. Investigators believe environmental factors raise left handedness compared with the previous generation and that the trend continues to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F
Common Type of Anemia Explained by Dr Bundesen
A medical primer outlines anemia types and causes. Iron-deficiency anemia responds to iron such as ferrous sulfate, with improvements in about ten days, though stomach irritation can occur. A balanced diet and proper treatment of underlying causes are emphasized.
Axis Sally Bares Defense in Nazi Pressure Case
In U S District Court a juried trial opened over Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally with prosecutors portraying her as a traitor and defense presenting her as an American who resisted harm to the war effort. Prosecution outlines radio propaganda roles and about 20 recordings to be used. defense argues she was a product of a broken home and acted before U S entry into the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sally
U. S
John M. Kelley Jr
Mildred E. Gillars
Miss Gillars
Portland
Kelley
Roosevelt
Laughlin
Witness Called After Kelley and Laughlin State Their Case
Immediately after Kelley and Laughlin finished their statements, Kelley called Adelbert Houben to the stand. Houben, a former high official of German radio, testified for the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Laughlin
Adelbert Houben
German Radio
Transit Co Union Agrees on Hourly Wage Increase
Richmond January 25 Virginia Transit Co. and a negotiating committee of the union have agreed on a 3 1-2 cents per hour across the board wage raise as announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
M- Virginia Transit Co
Vic
River Crossing Impeded by Mile-Wide Barrier
The report notes a struggle to reach the opposite bank of a mile-wide river as currents and obstacles hinder progress. Details remain fragmentary, with emphasis on the challenge of achieving passage and the potential risks involved.
Capital braces for shells as government offices empty
The report notes shells could strike the capital at any moment, leaving offices deserted while troops move swiftly. Chiang Kai-shek’s forces concentrate in Chekiang province, mirroring a prior communist retreat toward the northwest fourteen years earlier.
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Berryville 19
Webb
Cooper Merchandise and Oil Co
N. Loudoun and
Piccadilly Sts
Winchester
Thurs
Campbell's
O’sullivan
L. T. McKee
W. F. Artrip, Jr
W. F. Artrip
Marry Murphy
N.Y
Hardie
National Garden Club
State
Mass Tue
Giow
W. Boscawen St
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G. R
Features Syndicate, Inc
Rosenberger
Braddock S
Chiange Kai-Shek
Chiang
Chekiang Province
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Order OF the Golden Rule
Jones “Funeral Home
South
Loudoun ST
North Cameron St
Bell
Front Royal
Farm Bureau
Frederick Cooperative Farm Bureau, Inc
Court House
M. A. Hubbard
WFBF
Frederick County
Hubbard
J. L. Jolliffe
Cammer Tire CO
Handley School
Thermo-Weld
Seiberling Tires
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