Austrian writer and activist Bertha von Suttner (1843-1914) became a leading figure in peace activism at the turn of the twentieth century with the publication of her anti-war novel, Lay Down Your Arms. She continued her efforts as a public speaker and...

Vienna, (WFS) - She calls it Berthaisation; he sees it as Suttnerisation. But this is no battle of the sexes, for both Cora Weiss - head of the International Peace Bureau and president, Hague Appeal for Peace - and Austrian President Heinz Fischer dream...

Bacovsky, Bertha A. (Nee Mantz) Of West Bend, age 88, was born to Eternal Life Thurs., Sept.15, 2005, surrounded by her loving family. Bertha was born April 1, 1917 in Richfield, where she was also raised, to the late Robert and Clara (nee...