09 May 1944
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1944
Page
1
The Barge Canal System branches were opened in Albany on May 9 with the Chant-Pain Canal Hudson River route between New York and Montreal ready after a week's delay. Other lines were ready for traffic.
Washington May 9 doctors report singer Singita in hospital with throat infection and fever after an ambulance transfer. Senate debates extend lend lease funds and use limits with observation on postwar aims and potential air base rights for Caribbean sites. House and Senate clash over final settlements and treaty approval as war aid extends beyond current year.
Hatinegan clinched a fourth term victory in a local election as opponents conceded. The outcome solidifies Hatinegan’s position and shapes upcoming policy priorities for the city.
U S bombers and fighters struck targets across Europe as Allied air forces intensified raids before the Chicago convention opening. In Britain and France raids focused on Berlin Brunswick rail yards coastal fortifications and offshore targets. The Democratic state convention in Missouri instructed delegates to vote as a unit for a fourth term nomination.
Reports from the front describe Japanese advances reaching within six miles south of Loyang and Chinese counterthrusts along the Yi River area. Allied air raids target Honan and Peiping Hankow railway approaches as Chinese reinforcements are noted, with ongoing tank and artillery engagement around Loyang and Tengfeng. Eric Johnston of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce plans a Russia visit to observe frontline conditions and discuss collective farming.
A Sunday and holiday service provision for tolls on bridges between Canada and Mexico passed the Senate yesterday by voice vote and was sent to the House for consideration.
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