Cohoes Officer Indicted in State Probe Case
The Cohoes police lieutenant Collins faces a sealed indictment for allegedly swearing to civil service applications and delivering them to the Cohoes Civil Service Commission. Bail sought at 5000 while defense claims he stayed at duty. Names include William Shea jailed for illegal registration and voting, and local officials Monaghan Justice Swift Wertime and Henry Kahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaghan
Collins
Cohoes
Albany
William Shea
Shea
Wilfred Delisle
Deeds
William Dushane
Cohoes Civil Service Commission
John J. Morrisey
Mohawk Street
Justice Swift
Theodore Cox
Swift
Grand Jury
Civil Service
Board of Elections
Henry S. Kahn
Walter H. Wertime, Jr
Canoes Republican Committee
Saratoga Trooper Transferred to Troy
Sergt Edward P Conway transferred from the Saratoga Springs outpost of Troop G to the Troy barracks. Corp Walter K Cruden replaces him at Saratoga Springs. Trooper A H Barney returns to duty at Saratoga Springs after relief at Thomas Corners. Corp A C Rasmussen and Trooper H E Chatterton move from Saratoga Springs back to South Glens Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Conway
Saratoga Springs
State Police
Troy Barracks
Corp
Walter K. Cruden
Albany
South Glens Falls
A. H. Barney
Thomas’ Corners
Schenectady County
A. C. Rasmussen
H. E. Chatterton
Vichyite Secretary of State Shot in London Deaths
Paul Marion, the secretary of state in the Vichy government, was killed by a revolver shot as he left the Hotel Esplanade in London, according to a Reuters dispatch from Vichy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paul Marion
Esplanade
Reuters
Vichy
Political Stage Outlook Across Europe and Asia
The piece argues that Allied air power and heavy field artillery will determine how to breach German fortifications in northern France, with large-scale raids planned and casualties expected to rise. It notes a longer war into autumn 1945, faster Pacific operations hindered by British limits, and a need for persistent confidence despite uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Hitler
Maginot Line
Germany
Japan
India
Burma
Europe
Indian Ocean
Asia
Man Injured in Fall On Broadway
Joseph McGrath, 55, of the Clark House on Broadway, was treated at Troy Hospital for a nose and eye cuts after a fall at Broadway and Church Street. Police Sgt. Frank Hahn and officer James Dwyer, of Central Police Station, carried him to hospital. after treatment by Dr. Padalino he returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McGrath
Clark House
Broadway
Troy Hospital
Church Street
Frank Hahn
Sergi
James Dwyer
Central Police Station
Joseph Padalino
Ben-Gay Rubs Seek Fast Relief Amid Strong Claims
Advertised rub-ins boast vastly higher ingredients than rivals, claiming laboratory tests prove superiority. The copy urges insistence on genuine Ben-Gay for swift relief and emphasizes the product’s superior potency over five competing brands.
State Postwar Plans Outlined By New York Commerce
J Davis Romine assistant director of state publicity told the Advertising Club of Troy that postwar planning will cushion shock and raise payrolls. He noted millions in war contracts already awarded and urged use of Chamber and Committee for Economic Development aid to sustain industrial activity. He urged matching promotional efforts with other states and highlighted local support from Floyd Tifft secretary John Van Epps Mary Bass Virginia Beecher Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Davis Romine
State Publicity
State Department of Commerce
Advertising Club of
Troy
M. c
Troy-Albany- Schenectady
Committee For Economic Development
Department
New York
Romine
Virginia Beecher Smith
North Atlantic
American Red Cross
State Bar Association appoints Vinett to unlawful practice panel
Jackson A. Dykman of Brooklyn, president of the New York State Bar Association, named Arthur H. Vinett of Stillwater to the committee on unlawful practice of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ON State Bar Group
Jackson A. Dykman
Brooklyn
New York State Bar Association
Arthur H. Vinett
Stillwater
Ludlow Valve Plant Roof Fire Blamed on Sparks
Firefighters fought a roof fire at the Ludlow Valve Manufacturing Co. plant in the South End. Sparks from the cupola of the iron foundry were blamed for the blaze which caused several hundred dollars in damage. Seven grass fire alarms were answered in the area, tying up multiple pumper crews across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludlow Valve Manufacturing Co., Inc
South End
Bank Street
111Th Street
Ninth Avenue
Hoosick
Twenty-fourth Streets
Hutton and
Eighth Streets
Hamilton Avenue
Rye Field
Stow Avenue
Immaculate Conception Monastery Grounds
Vandenburg Avenue
No Strings to Aid to Russia Reported by State Department
The State Department spokesman said the United States did not link postwar lend lease aid to Russia with Soviet help in the war against Japan. He noted no political questions were involved. The London Sunday Observer had reported Russia asking for a three year continuation, contingent on cooperation with Western powers against Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Berlin Reports Allies Over Hungary Again
Berlin and London reports state Allied bombers crossed into Hungary on a night raid following a heavy daylight attack on Budapest. The Berlin station said a small number of planes approached the Hungarian capital soon after midnight. Earlier warnings spoke of a single enemy aircraft near southeast Germany, possibly British Mosquitos dropping large bombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Hungary
Budapest
United States
Germany
Lana Turner Separates From Husband Stephen Crane
Actress Lana Turner announced last night she has separated from her husband Stephen Crane and declined to say when grounds for divorce might be filed or provide details of the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Lana, Turner
Stephen Crane
Troy Post Occupies New Quarters in Hall-Rand Building
Troy Post of the American Legion held its first meeting in new rooms on the second floor of the Hall-Rand building after six weeks homeless since Franklin Square rooms burned. William L. Ray led the session ahead of redecorating and furnishing plans including a large hall and a recreation room. The post plans to expand activities and consider making the quarters a serviceman center for men in any branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Post
American Legion
Hall-Rand
Franklin Square
William L. Ray
Quaess
Odd Fellows Plan Social at Burden Lake
Odd Fellows lodges announce a social at the Burden Lake Casino on Friday April 21 to raise funds for delegates to the 1946 National Convention. The executive committee includes John Paul Green Island George Prims Castleton and Charles Razer Averill Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burden Lake
National Convention Executive Committee
Interlochen
Averill Park
John Paul
Green Island
George Prims
Castleton
Charles Razer
John Mahar
Trojan Lodge
Abe Wolvis
Hudson Valley Lodge
112Th Street
Odd Fellows' Temple
Hans Lund
John Johnson
Federal Witness in Sedition Trial Dies in D C
John H W Schmidt 59 under presidential subpoena to testify in the sedition trial of thirty defendants in Washington died yesterday. Autopsy ordered after his physician refused to sign the death certificate. He suffered from pernicious anemia. Widow said illness followed a dinner away from home last Friday. Defendants include George Sylvester Viereck Elizabeth Dilling Gerald B Winrod and William Dudley Pelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
John HW Schmidt
Washington, D. C
Schmidt
George Sylvester Viereck
Elizabeth Dilling
Gerald
Inductions On Holy Days Exemptions Issued
Washington Selective Service directors will excuse Christian registrants from physical examinations or induction on Good Friday upon request. Jewish registrants will be excused on Saturday and April 15 during Passover under a last week arrangement. In each case another examination or induction date will be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Selective Service
Two Fatally Burned In Factory Accident
Two men died and several others were burned when a high pressure oil line valve broke at the Precision Castings Company plant in Fayetteville suburb. Oil ignition caused the fire. No further details released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Precision Castings Company
Surbuban Fayetteville
Captain Bong Tops Allied Ace List With 24 Kills
Captain Richard Bong of Poplar Wisconsin official credit yesterday for destroying 24 Japanese planes in the Southwest Pacific. Bong, veteran Lighting pilot and the region's leading fighter ace, adds to his wartime record as the Allied air commander confirms the tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Headquarters
Southwest Pacific
Richard Bong
Poplar
Wis
Lansingburg Boys To See Garden Films
A series of educational films linked to the Victory Garden program opens tonight at 7 30 p m in Lansingburg Boys Club rooms with Ever Since Eden. Oscar E Engquist will speak after the show outlining the garden plan and plot allocation for club and outside participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansingburg
Eden
Oscar E. Engquist
Alaska
Court ruling extends voting rights to Texas Negroes in primaries
The Supreme Court reverses a 1940 Texas primary exclusion, holding that state law and party actions in primaries must meet the 15th Amendment standard. Chief Justice Stone and Justice Roberts dissented, Roberts arguing the decision signals intolerance of past opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Texas
Justice Stone
Justice Roberts
Roberts
Reed
Democratic Party
Railroad officer promoted to lieutenant at Albany office
Carimasmasse a 26 year railroad policeman with the Delaware and Hudson office in Whitehall was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant and transferred to the Albany office. He begins his new duties this week. Succession by Patrolman Frank Lee of Mechanicville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carimasmasse
Delaware & Hudson
Whitehall
Albany
Railroad
Frank Lee
Mechanicville
Victory Garden Chairman Named At Cohoes
Edward Jennings of Second Street has been appointed chair man of the Victory Garden Committee of the Cohoes War Council. Frank Ablett, council head, announced the appointment yesterday and said a city wide survey will identify people with garden plots and those needing sites. Block leaders are conducting 15 surveys and must return blanks soon with full district details to form a complete picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jennings
Second Street
Victory Garden
Cohoes
National Red Cross Drive Goal Assured
National Red Cross war fund drive chairman Pi-Leon Fraser said the national quota of 200 million dollars is "in the bag" with at least 174.6 million collected. Cities like Milwaukee Baltimore Cleveland Detroit St Louis have surpassed the top, New York leads with 11 percent of the quota, and a message from Gen Dwight Eisenhower urged focus on morale and fighting for democratic ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leon Fraser
Red Cross
Washington
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
New York City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Fraser
Dwight Hisenhower
Colonie Post Elects John H Phillips Commander
Colonie Post, Ameri can Legion, elected John H Phillips as commander at the first meeting of the newly formed organization held in Newtonville Town Hall last night. The post operates under a temporary charter with no post number yet and named officers include Claude V Geaney, George R Simpkins, David Kinker, Egbert J Mayell, James Christian, Abram W Van Duesen, James Woolfolk, and Lester Morton. The post plans monthly meetings on the first Monday at Newtonville Town Hall with guests from American Legion posts across Albany County. Albert Southwell of Latham led the drive and presided as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Phillips
Colonie Post
American Legion
Newtonville Town Hall
Claude V. Geaney
George R. Simpkins
David Kinker
Egbert J. Mayell
James Christian
Abram W. van Duesen
James Woolfolk
Albany County
Lester Morton
Newtonvile Town Hall
Albert Southwell
Latham
Cohoes Draft Board Reclassifies 34 Men for Service
Cohoes Draft Board No. 45 lists thirty four men reclassified yesterday with 21 moved to Class 1A ready for military service. Names include George M Coonred George Barna Louis Belanger Edward Ceplel Sonra Gelesaent James Ziegler Earl Ashdown Edward Boyer and others. all but two are fathers. Also noted are 12 men already in service in Class 1-0. Thomas VanBramer assigned to Class 4.F. Fire brigades responded to multiple damp blazes on Ontario Street and nearby areas with no damage reported. Spartana Rebekardge lodge to meet at Remsen Street A R rooms. Mrs Catherine Jackson to preside. Tech Sgt Frank Stanton returns to duty at Muroc California after furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes Draft Board
George M. Coonred
George Barna
Louis FR. Belanger
Edward ®. Ceplel
Sonra I Gelesaent
James J. Ziegler
Earl Ashdown
Edward T. Boyer
Camille J. Frednette
William Harris
George M. Nailor
George C. Lambert
Frank Smith
Leo P. Bessette
Francis Py St. Onge
Harold Agger
Leo O. Jarry
Virginia Diszatti
Felix J. Winkowski
John 3B
Leo J. Primeau
Fred J. Kekleher
James T. Shea
Edward J. Baleyard
William F. Hughes
Charles J. Owens
Edward F. Duane
Joseph E. Cox
Joseph F. Bernardin
Thomas C. VanBramer
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Bill Accus
Saratoga
Vichyite
5Th Ave
Fifth Ave
Davis Romine
Advertising Club
Arc
Right
Robert W. Ames
Floyd Tifft
The
John J. Ahern
Peter
Ben-Gay
OfState
Ludlow
Russia
Lana Turners
New Quarters
Odd Fellows Plan
Spape
Funny
DNA Aloe We
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Collier's
Alfred
Bong
Negegro
Ontario Street
Simemons Avenue
Dudley Avenue
Lineden Street
Reservoir Street
Watervliet Avenue
Platt Street
Spartana Rebekaridge
A. R
Remsen Street
Catherine Jackson
Tech
Frank Stanton
Army
Genevieve Stanton
Ann Murphy
Muroc
Cal
T. Brandon Timpane
D.D
Optometrist
Remsen St. Cohoes
Sans Bne Este HS
IAA
U.S
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