Christmas Card Fragments Reveal 1940s American Ties and Charity
A jumbled reminiscence records Walter Winchell era notes on Nishiyama Tisch Lafayetter College funded by an American soldier’s life insurance, World War II charities, and diverse community acts. It highlights Arch Bishop Keough, Samuel Greenberg, and Will Hill, plus civic efforts in Brooklyn, Atlanta, and New York through late 1940s vignettes of immigrant gratitude and wartime relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Nishiyama
Lafayette College
Robert Johnstone
Johnstone
Philippines
Nishiyama
Marine Corps
MacArthur Plans to Stay in Japan to Complete Task
General Douglas MacArthur intends to remain in Japan to "see the job through" and has no plans to return to the United States. An Allied headquarters official told the Associated Press there was no Washington memo about a scheduled return.
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Lokyo
Douglas Mary Arthur
United States
Allien
Washington
MacArthur
Truman
Williams Leads MLB Batting Champs With 369 Average
Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams tops the list with a .369 average over 13 games as 13 of 15 players reached 225 games or more. Williams claims his fourth batting title amid a succession of successful seasons in the American League era.
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Red Sov
Ted Willams
Ted
World Government Week Proclaimed for January
Local officials announce World Government Week from September 9 to 15 to promote a world federation. Events include church programs, radio broadcasts, school assemblies, and two city meetings with speakers from groups such as United World Federalists and the Syracuse Council of Churches. Activities will operate from 136 S Salina St with participation urged from all groups.
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Prank J. Conthle
Kupeveliors
Arkinnon
Bel
S. x Salina St
Hvereto N. Ilatch
Catty
United World Federassis
Qian
Mr. Taleh
New York Men Gel State Posts In Comptroller Panel
Heney Brusie and Lew Phompaan Smith of New York City were named to vacancies on the State Comptroller’s Municipal Finance committee. One seat opened by Clarke G Dailey’s resignation. another by increasing committee size from 17 to 18.
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Albany
Heney Brusie
Lew ‘Phompaan Smith
New York City
Frank
Clarke G Dailey
New York
Revered Rev. Markle Follows Ramblers 20 Years
In New Haven Conn Rev Delmar Markle of Bridgeport is one of the team’s most devoted fans traveling 25 miles to Ramblers home games for two decades. He has attended every game for the last 20 years.
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Bronx
Finland
McAlliser
P.S
New Haven
Conn
New Haven Ramblers
Delmar Markle
Bridgeport
Markle
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Walter Winchell
Samuel Greenberg
Thor
New
Barnt Medgyesy
Hungary
U.S
Medgyesy
Will. Hill
Will Hill
Atlanta
Sherlock
Teln
Glia V
Bulew
Congres
Chicago
Superior
Sabath
Ton
Beekman St
North
Tarrytown
Stephen Chambers
Iseriber
Chambers
Hugh Claffey
Brooklyn
Stephan Chambers
Newslord
York
Gerda Schairer
Marshall Flan
First Congregational Church
Milton
Mass
Grove
Basil Robert McAllister Santa Claus
Wen Franklan
Polumuy de Wets
Hewrh
Chedsinny
Solvay High School
Abnve
Coryelia Segia
Victor Lubora
Tefl
Albert Antonia
Eleanor Rausa
Raymond Salvini
Stella Reapelta
Carlo
Lakeland
Santa
Scotland
Johnnie Walker
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Inc
Sol Dmporter
Job
Williams
the Longs
Georgna Trainter
Fyrncnsy
Wand
Onondaga County
Weng Wan Tinkhie
von Aachay
Harvester
WFR
Bruce Logie
Hontclair
Siroke
Syracuse Slick Bank
Aveile
BUICK
Sdkamadth
Orea
Fisher
Biles
Syracuse
Buick Company, Inc
W. Onondaga St
Syracuse, N. Y
Clark, Inc
Elbridge, N.Y
H. B, Romig
Grant Ave
Auburn, N. Y
W. H. Smith & Son
Seneca St
Weedsport, M. Y
Fulton, N. Y
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