October 13 1942 letter from Gen Wainwright to Mrs Wainwright
Mrs Wainwright in Skaneateles received a letter dated October 13 1942 from Lt General Jonathan Wainwright a Corregidor hero and Japanese prisoner now in captivity He mentions hoping to live in Skaneateles upon return and notes his capture date August 12 He says he weighs about what he did in 1911 and has enough to eat The letter passed censor review and she reports no other Americans named in it The town and her connection to Formosa through the Red Cross are noted
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Jonathan Wainwright
Philippines
Pearl Harbor
Skaneateles
Gen. Wainwright
American Red Cross
Wainwright
Formosa
Woman Held On Charge of Cheating Firm
Detective John Klotz and Officer Geneveive Pioh left for Paterson New Jersey to extradite Mrs. Altha Kellmer Slasher, 78, a former Clay resident, on a Syracuse warrant for grand larceny second degree. The case centers on a $3435 fraud tied to a Peerless Vending Machine Co. claim of Ammunition for shooting galleries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Klotz
Geneveive Pioh
Tms
Paterson
K. J
Syracuse
Altha Kellmer
Clay
Sfiss Muew
Christopher
Peerless Vending Machine Company
West 42d Street
New York City
A. D. Kellmer
Metropolitan Police
Separation Case Decision Reserved in Watertown
Supreme Court Justice D Page Morehouse reserved a decision after hearing testimony in a separation action brought by Mrs Edna Prosser a 22 year old waitress against Revert G Prower an employee of Knowhor Brothers Inc in Watertown on June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Supreme Court
D. Page Morehouse
Edna ‘MM Prosser
Revert G. Prower
Knowhor Brothers Inc
Group Honors Greeks in Syracuse War Relief Program
A Syracuse program honoring Greek bravery drew 250 attendees at the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts. D. Daniel Pananidles chaired the Syracuse Committee meeting thanking the United War Fund for a 22 500 grant to Greece. Harry A. Hill shared experiences from Greece, noting wartime shortages and the need for artificial legs.
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Greece
Europe
Harry A. Hill
New York City
Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts
Syracuse Committee of
Greek War Relief
War Chest of
Syracuse
Onondaga County
D. Daniel Pananidles
Syracuse Committee
United War Fund
Mr. Hill
Greek War Relief Association of
Athens
America
United War Chest
Last Fail
Corp. Hosear Sparkes
Syracuse Army Air Base
Miss Barbara
St. Sophia’s’ Orthodox Greek Church
Abraham Privis
War Chest
Panachotis
Anastassion
St. Sophia's Orthodox Greek Church
Hare A. Hill
Greek War Relief Association
Tyreld Stone
Chainsan
Syracue Committee
Groek War Relief
Largest Navy Supply Bill Sends to Roosevelt Desk
The Navy appropriation, valued at 27 637 000 000, includes 9 218 000 000 for new warships and auxiliary craft and other naval operations and goes to the White House for quick approval after Senate voice action. It also funds 23 142 more fighting and training airplanes and carries House additions totaling 173 539 000.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Ae Naval
White House
Senate
House
New Priests Named and Nine Transfers in Syracuse Diocese
The Catholic Diocese of Syracuse announces eight newly ordained priests and nine priest transfers. Also, Rev. Leo Crowley of Utica is commissioned as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army and will report to Harvard for Chaplains’ School. Appointments take effect next Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Walter A. Foery
Foery
Leo Crowley
St. John's Church
Utica
Father Crowley
Army Chaplains’ School
Harvard University
Paul W. Keefe
St. Catherine’s Church
Binghamton
St. John’s Church
John P. Newell
St. Francis de Salle
St. Thomas Church
John B. Daley
Church of the Most Holy Rosary
St. Charles Church
Thomas E. Skinner
Most Holy Rosary Church
Stanislaus Loiski
Holy Trinity Church
Sacred Heart Church
Stanislaus Macewicz
Rome
Litica
Peter J. Koleczek
St. Stanislaus Church
Charles Kazmierczyk
Edgar M. Holihan
Chaplin Elopement Fuel Source Probed by OPA
Los Angeles June 18 Office of Price Administration investigators cannot locate Charlie Chaplin to question the source of gasoline used for his elopement with 18 year old Oona ONeill daughter of Eugene ONeill in Santa Barbara County. Investigators also seek to verify reports that two cars were used and the 35 mile speed limit may have been violated. Joan Berry dismisses a civil suit claiming Chaplin father of her expected child.
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OPA
Chaplin
Los Angeles
Office of Price Administration
Charlie Chaplin
Oona
O’neill
Samuel Leask, Jr
Southern California
Leask
Miss O'Neill
Eugene O'Neill
Santa Barbara
Joan Berry
Joan
Two U S Fliers Die In Ecuador Plane Crash
Two United States servicemen died when their plane crashed after takeoff from Guayaquil. Capt. Leo Swarner, 40, Army, and Navy Lt. William Webbe, 28, were in Ecuador to make purchases for the U S Navy base at Salinas. Burial occurred at the Salinas base today.
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U.S
Ecuador
Guayaquil
United States
Leo Swarner
Army
Navy
William Webbe
U. S. Navy
Salinas
Windstorm Wrecks Planes at Airport and Injures Staff
A fierce storm damaged aviation facilities injuring several workers and disabling power. Lightning struck the observation tower and a hangar while planes were secured. four men in the control tower escaped major harm, though others suffered burns and multiple electrical lines and runway lights failed.
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James J. Healy
S Aeronautics Administration
Dr. Bryan
William A. Barry
James Webster
James E. Walsh
Lawrence L. Witheril
Edward Middleton
Edward Booner
Thomas Lewis
Barry
Regents Too Stiff Says Syracuse Teachers Face Regents Complaints
Syracuse teachers protest the Regents exams as unusually difficult in history physics chemistry biology and mathematics with next week marking finishing of marking and possible Albany complaints. Many fear lower marks may affect college entrance scholarships and state waivers amid war related disruptions.
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Syracuse
Albany
Herkimer
G Carl Alverson
Alverson
Dr. Alverson
Thunderstorm Rips Through Airport Grounds Causing Wreckage and Injuries
A fierce wind gusts from 44 to 66 mph ripped through an airfield causing about 40 planes to crash or be damaged. Lightning struck hangars and towers while several people, including Olive Salveterra and Lena Bales, aided planes amid chaos. Police and emergency calls followed as trees and limbs blocked streets and a large maple damaged a home.
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Barry
Frazer Park
Miei
Inc
Sant
Olive Salveterra
Lena Balestra
Une
Teelland
Weather Bureau
William 8. James
Onondaga Road
Harry Burgess
John Fitzgerald
Atks Department
Peter, Henchen
Bhat Street
Stanley Pochodd
Richmond Avenue
Col Adamson Speaks at Rotary and Red Cross on Blood Plasma
Col Hans C Adamson, survivor of twenty four days lost at sea with Ed die Rickenbacker, spoke at Syracuse Rotary noon luncheon and at a Red Cross meeting. He described fourteen blood transfusions that saved his life and urged public blood donations starting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adamson
Rotary
Red Cross
Hans C Adamson
Eddie Rickenbacker
Pacific
Syracuse Rotary
Onondaga
Red Cross Ace
Gwondara
Savage Granted Change Of Plea In Grand Larceny Case
Clarence B. Savage of Syracuse was allowed to plead not guilty after appearing before Judge Albert Campbell in Wampsville on June 18. The change followed Savage's prior guilty plea to a grand jury indictment made without legal counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage
Wampsville
Clarencs B. Savage
Syracuse
Permpville
Albert Campbell
Wurley Condition Improves After Oswego Hospital Surgery
Police officer John M. Haley of Mast Second Sree underwent a operation on Tuesday at Oswego Hospital and was reported in good condition by hospital authorities yesterday.
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Oswego
John M. Haley
Mast
Oswego Hospital
We’re Always First Delivering Your Favorite National Brand
A brief ad emphasizes quick delivery of widely advertised brands with the promise of fast service. It highlights the retailer’s claim of being first and ready to bring customers their preferred products. The piece functions as a simple promotional notice.
One Free Delivery Per Week Policy At QO. D. T.
A local notice announces free delivery limited to one trip per week per section with a minimum 5 lb weight and asks customers to order early. It lists Leads You Save Here at 301 E Genesee Street opposite City Hall and Yates Hotel.
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QO. D. T
Genesee Street
City Hall and
Yates Hotel
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J. Wainwright
Mrs. Wainwright
Patterson, N. J
Harbor Brook
St. Joseph's Hospital
Bellevue Avenue
Hartson Street
Mosley Drive
Tlam
Skaneateles Lake
Richard Sands
Jack Eggleston
Lee Hares
Oneida Lake
Sylvan Beach
James Bentley
Barge Canal
Verona Beach
Francis E, Mulroy
Mulroy
Crax
Aerowax
Ar Northern Tissue
Horther
Butler
Sakna St
Dept
Patty Forte
Coling
Soyditic
Makhunt
Pinkhan
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