Original: On January 29, 1946, Arnold was named mayor of DÃ 1\/4 sseldorf and later elected in the first free elections (October 26, 1946).
Simplified: On 29 January 1946 Arnold was appointed mayor of DÃ 1\/4 sseldorf by the American Military Government. He was elected mayor in the first free elections on 26 October 1946.