Buffalo church blaze injures two firefighters and more
Two firefighters were hurt battling a two alarm blaze that swept the St Stusisaus Church hall and surrounding areas. Battalion Chief William Duty was fatally injured after a fall from a ladder. Edward Osteighi and Fireman Con were among others injured in the incident.
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Rookie Patrolman Recovers Stolen Gems in Theatre Incident
Massachusetts patrolman Francis Dalley, with two years of experience, recovered jewelry estimated at 2600 dollars after a starlet forgot the gems in a rush to an appointment. He received a 25 dollar reward for the recovery. In Pittsburgh, a heat related work stoppage idled 704 workers at the Carnegie steel plant as coke battery crews walked out.
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Gen Harris to Receive Mexican Medal in Argentina
Gen Arthur H Harris military attache of the U S Embassy will be awarded the Order of Military Merit second class for fostering friendly ties between the Mexican and U S armies after his transfer to Argentina announced yesterday.
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New York Prepares Eisenhower Homecoming Parade
New York City plans a grand homecoming for Dwight D. Eisenhower next Tuesday with a ticker tape parade and a ceremonial march through Manhattan. President John B. Glenn urges residents not to dump wastebaskets as scrap paper is needed for the celebrations. Eisenhower arrives from Washington and will be greeted Monday before a city procession through major avenues.
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Two Youths Rescue Boy From Lake at Como Park
Richard Rusher, 8, fell into Como Park Lake and did not surface yesterday. Robert Whalen of Depew, a former Chicago junior lifeguard, brought him to shore where Paul Pionessa, a Depew Boy Scout, gave artificial respiration until Fire Chief Joseph Geyer arrived with an inhalator.
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Memorial services for Lt Paul G Schroeder in St Peter’s Lutheran
Memorial services for Lt. Paul G. Schroeder a flight surgeon killed in action in the South Pacific will be held Sunday at 10 30 A M in St. Peter s Lutheran Church where his father the late Rev Henry Schroeder was pastor for 18 years Surviving are his wife Adelaide of Reading Pa a daughter two sons and a brother and sister
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New Deal Graft Seen Warned by Senator ODaniel
Senator O Daniel of Texas, a foe of the New Deal, warned that graft and corruption may be exposed in the future as skeletons are dragged from the closet. He cited a loan of 22 090 dollars for 3 000 and suggested revelations could undo the Deal administration.
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Big Three Deadlock Eases Poland and Trieste Fallout
The article outlines a breakthrough tone as a break in the Big Three deadlock over Poland suggests most global problems may be ironed out when Mr. Truman meets Stalin and Churenill. It notes tentative US British decisions on Trieste and ongoing plans for a postwar peace organization charter to be sent to the Senate after San Francisco approval. White House officials say Truman will deliver the charter after the UN conference and may visit Olympia, Washington.
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Marine's Pass From Page One
Frances Ned, a War Women worker near Warner Robins Field, writes to Maj Gen Clifton B. Cates about her Marine brother Bob Ned killed on Iwo Jima. Bobs buddies send his promised birthday gown and orchids, while Warner Robins coworkers host a birthday ball for the brotherless sister who vows to keep her chin up.
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Gasoline Spill Shuts Harbor. Fire Hazard Noted
About 28 000 gallons of gasoline escaped from an eight inch pipe into the Los Angeles harbor yesterday. The spill forced four shipyards to send home thousands of workers as fuel spread through sewers and storm drains for two hours until a pumper stopped the flow. Coast Guardsmen sprayed the floating gasoline to reduce fire danger.
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Third Ticket Still Likely in New York City Race
In New York City a potential third ticket emerged in the mayoralty contest. Willian O Dwyer and General Sessions Judge Jonah J Goldstein are top contenders with party endorsements. Samuel Seabury explored a Fusion backed third ticket hoping LaGuardia reconsidered reelection, while Surpless supporters planned entry.
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Okinawa Front Battles Intensify As Japanese Defend Escarpment
American forces pressed into northern and eastern Okinawa escarpment sectors as the Ninety-Sixth Division battled for a 26 hour grenade assault and gained a wedge into the enemy bastion. The Seventh Infantry seized much of the escarpment while the First Marine Division reinforced Kunishi ridge. The Naha pocket was cleared by the Sixth Division after a nine day engagement that killed about 3,500 Japanese with many caves left to seal.
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War Fronts Expand as Allied Forces Hit Kyushu and Borneo
Allied and Japanese forces clash across the Pacific with renewed airfield strikes on Kyushu and Brunei protecting airfields. Okinawa sees intense fighting as Marines mop up Oroku peninsula while Philippines advances push toward Davao and Cagayan valley areas.
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Battle Report From Mindanao Davao River Area Firefight
American forces press the Davao River line in Mindanao as Japanese defenders fight tenaciously. Col. Thomas E. Clifford’s infantry smashed resistance in hemp groves and jungle hills on the east bank, with pockets still near Mandog. West of Davao City 24th Division troops under Maj. Gen. Hoscoe B. Woodruff and elements of the 41st Division clash with tough terrain and bad weather along the Tolome Kibawe trail.
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Jock) Clifford
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Wickard Approved to Lead Rural Electrification Administration
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved Claude R. Wickard by a 6 to 1 vote to head the Rural Electrification Administration. The full Senate was expected to act on the nomination the following day.
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