U.S. Expects Intensified U-Boat Drive
U S naval experts forecast a stronger Nazi submarine campaign along the Atlantic coast as weather improves. They caution that air and sea anti submarine efforts will rise in tandem with U boat raids, while urging more blimps patrol planes and destroyers to protect shipping and deter home bases.
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Adolphus Andrews
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Navy
Navy Department
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Caribbean
Germany
Western Pacific
St. Nazaire
France
U. S
Pacific
WPB halts production of many electrical devices after May 31
Washington reports the War Production Board orders stop the manufacture of toasters waffle irons colators portable heaters dry shavers roasters and other electrical household items after May 31 as part of war conversion. The move affects about 60 million dollars in annual output and 25 000 workers.
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WPB
Washington
Confessed Robber Taken to Chicago from Troy
Joseph Garbaciak confessed to Troy police an armed robbery in Chicago 20 years ago and was en route with Cook County deputies to the crime scene. He said the escape from a robbery conviction was to relieve his mind and learn if his parents are alive. Chicago warrant lists the 1921 robbery of Harry Nathanson for $95 cash a $300 ring a $35 watch and a $5 chain.
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Chicago
Troy
Joseph Garbaciak
Cook County
Til
Garbaciak
Gabacak
John Perch
Harry Nathanson
Women accuse each other in husband’s death case
In Clarkesville Georgia two farm women face murder warrants after accusing each other of poisoning William Baker the husband of Mrs Flossie D Thomas and former tenant of Mrs Australia Baker The body was exhumed for tests but the cause of death remains undetermined Both women are jailed without bond as Habersham County prepares a grand jury Dennis Thomas the accused’s husband is jailed as a material witness on abandonment charges
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Clarkesville
Lew Allen
Australia Baker
Flossie D. Thomas
Baker
William Baker
Habersham County
Grand Jury
Dennis Thomas
Allen
Yehle Named to Bar Association Court Committee
Judge Leo J. Yehle of Onondaga County Children’s Court was named to the State Bar Association special committee on uniform City Court act. Appointments were made by John G. Jackson of New York City. Other Syracuse honorees include George A. Langan Henry S. Fraser Tracy H. Ferguson Oscar J. Brown and George H. Bond on various committees.
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Yehle
Bar Association
Albany
Leo J. Yehle
Onondaga County
Children’s Court
State Bar Association
John G. Jackson
New York City
George A. Langan
Henry S. Fraser
Tracy H. Ferguson
Oscar J. Brown
Trip in U.S. Sub Proves Real Thrill
Aboard an American submarine in the Atlantic a group of war correspondents and crew describe the thrill of diving to 140 feet. Commander J. F. Davidson and 49 officers show clockwork precision as they maneuver, with periscope view and pressure readings underscoring the dangerous excursion.
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John A. Moroso
Atlantic
Navy
Davidson
Warren
Submarine Talk Highlights Safety Beliefs From Crew
In a discussion aboard the submarine, Commander Davidson and Lieut. J F Wahlig of Shelton Conn emphasize submarines are safer in water than surface ships. They note the Atlantic is saltier than the Pacific and argue submarines can dive escape and evade planes more easily, making operation resemble a routine drive when using everyday common sense.
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Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Davidson
J. F. Wahlig
Shelton
Conn
Mrs Helen McKinstry Named Acting President at Russell Sage
Helen M McKinstry was appointed acting president of Russell Sage College Troy for one year to fill the vacancy created by James Laurence Meaders leave for U S Army service She has long served as physical education director and chairs the state committee on activities for girls and women The Winnebago Minn native holds degrees from NYU and other schools and was educated at Boston Normal School of Gymnastics and Gymnastic Peoples College in Ollerup Denmark.
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Russell Sage Troy
Helen M. McKinstry
Russell Sage College
James Laurence Meader
U. S. Army Service
Meader
Miss McKinstry
Lehman
State Defense Council
Division of Physical Fitness
Winnebago, Minn
Boston Normal School of Gymnastics
Hygiene Department
Wellesley College
New York University
Gymnastic Peoples College
Ollerup
Denmark
Clark Lee Reaches Australia To Continue MacArthur Coverage
Clark Lee Associated Press war writer who reported from Bataan has arrived in Melbourne Australia to cover General Douglas MacArthur. Lee left the Philippines just before MacArthur’s dramatic dash to assume command in the southwest Pacific. travel details remain undisclosed.
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Clark Lee
Bataan
Reaches
Australia
Melbourne
Associated Press
U. S. Army
Two American Fliers Buried at Canberra
Two American fliers killed in training accidents were buried at Canberra with full military honors. Names were not released. Suppy Minister Beasley praised the young men for fighting beside Australia and vowed their sacrifice would live on in their heroic comrades.
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San Francisco
Canberra
Radio
Melbourne
CBS
Beasley
Australia
April Fool Joke Censored by Chicago Telephone Operators
Chicago March 31 telephone company officials said they would intercept calls to the morgue dog pound and the zoo to prevent line tying up. Operators will explain to pranksters whom they were calling.
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Chicago
Bush man gorilla to mark 14th birthday at Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago reports Bushman the Lincoln Park Zoo gorilla will celebrate his 14th birthday by skipping his usual 20 pound birthday cake to conserve food. In Kansas City a prisoner at the municipal farm borrows a nickel from Detective Tom Clarkin and, after a chase, police recover 13 fountain pens the man admitted stealing.
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Chicago
Bushman
Lincoln Park Zoo
Kansas City
Municipal Farm
Tom Clarkin
Clarkin
Rookies Claim Smarts Brighten Fort Leavenworth Camp
Private William F Neece emerges as a standout at Fort Leavenworth with a car tag N1Q 491 noted by fellow rookies. In Kansas City, a Johnson County farm reports chickens stolen and the thief's billfold helps secure confession. In San Diego fire crews find upholstery ablaze in Battalion Chief Edward MacLarney's red car after an alarm.
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Fort Leavenworth, Kan
Pvt
William F. Neece
Kansas City
Johnson County
Red Face
San Diego
Calif
Edward MacLarney
Schenectady to Build Nine New Wells to Ease Water Shortage
Schenectady voters authorize a $285,000 bond issue plus a $120,000 federal grant to finance nine new wells. The move targets drought driven shortages and higher consumption by defense plants. Also, Mrs Crosby is reported improving after an emergency appendectomy at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Hollywood.
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Schenectady
Crosby
Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Dixie Lee
Crooner
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Prelate Joseph Schrembs In Grave Condition
Arch bishop Joseph Schrembs, 76, remained in very grave condition in Cleveland as he fights pneumonia that began last Thursday. The chancellery released the update stating his critical health status.
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Cleveland
Joseph Schrembs
Soviet Russia Forms New Republic of Lands Won From Finland
A historical report notes that two years ago Soviet Russia established a new republic comprising territories gained from Finland, reflecting border changes and geopolitical shifts of the era. The piece highlights the formal creation and its regional implications.
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Russia
Republic of Lands
Finland
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