Berlin Raid and Allied Bombing Blitz Report
Berlin raid details a savage battle with about two hundred Nazi fighters and separate clashes with fifty to seventy five enemy pilots as forces moved on targets. Fortresses and Liberators struck Germany in strength for the first time in five days while Pas-de-Calais attacks continued in northern France. American bombers dropped more than 6000 tons on Berlin targets last month, with at least 302 German fighters downed defending the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munster
Berlin
Germany
Gaid. R. A F
Plovdiv
Sofia
Germans Warn Troops Of Imminent Invasion D Day Nears
British radio urged French civilians to stockpile food as Allied invasion from the west looms while German forces were told to prepare for zero hour. The invasion timing remained a guarded secret with diplomats tightened under censorship and radios seen as a potential risk as Allied plans pressed forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Berlin
Atlantic
Red Cross Tag Day Set With Local Speakers
A Tag Day fundraiser led by Comdr. Oney P. Smith and other Troy leaders will kick off Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Music Hall with a Red Cross tally event. Volunteers from Troy and nearby towns will canvass streets to sell Dollar Tags supporting the Red Cross War Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Music Hall
Comdr
Oney P. Smith
Troy
Pacific
Peter L. Harvie
Office of Civilian Services
Aleutian Islands
Attu
John J. Ahern
Arthur Johnston
Red Cross War Fund
Watervliet
Cohoes
Waterford
Green Island
Red Cross Motor Corps
Trial Proceedings Highlight Defiance as Nazi Links Debated
Smythe relatives report the missing defendant since April 9 with a New York address box number and an April postcard claiming travel to Washington for the trial. About twenty four defendants plead not guilty as two women among them defy the court with fascist salutes and provocative acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smythe
Manhattan
Washington
Hitler
Laughlin
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Goebbels
Hermann Goering
Conferences on Home Grounds Scheduled
Professor Donald Bushey of Cornell will conduct home grounds conferences in multiple towns Friday with local hosts. Sessions cover garden planning, outdoor living spaces, shrubs, borders, and a five year plan for year to year garden care. Miss Josephine Kenny named stenographer in the Corporation Counsel's office by Mayor Ahern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bushey
Cornell University
Rensselaer County
F. Douttiel
Cropseyville
Bertha McCue
West Sand Lake Road
Averill Park
Arthur Butler
J. Gordon Baxter
Joseph Mosnig
Mabel Milhan
Home Bureau
Bushey
Invasion Security Measures Tighten for Diplomats
Britain seals off foreign influence by prohibiting diplomat departures and opening diplomatic pouches. The policy bars travel, censors civilian communications, and prepays to curb invasion intelligence. Washington and Moscow were consulted as allies. France warns citizens to store food and memorize London broadcasts for post liberation survival. German circles expect Allied invasion and potential bridgehead gains with possible secret weapons discussed in Swedish press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
Foreign Office
Washington
Moscow
China
Brazil
England
Ireland
Neural
London Radio
France
Berlin
Dagens Nyheter
Saratoga Reservation Employee to Retire
Daniel Holjland a Saratoga Reservation employee for 27 years and principal power plant engineer will retire on April 30 under the New York State retirement system. A farewell party was held last Wednesday at Wilton Grange Hall with officials and mechanical force present. Tracy Millis led the event with C B Elmore Dr Walter S McClellan Herbert Antchemist and Harold J Murphy among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Holjland
Saratoga Reservation
New York State
Wilton Grange Hall
Tracy Millis
C. B. Elmore
Walter S. McClellan
Herbert Antchemist
Harold J. Murphy
Poestenkill PTA Plans May 15 Officer Vote
The Poestenkill Parent-Teacher Association met with president Mrs. Benjamin T. Pinney presiding. Officers will be elected at the next meeting on May 15. W. Kenneth Doyle Troy High School principal spoke on The Youth of Today and Tomorrow, followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association of
Poestenkill
Benjamin T. Pinney
W. Kenneth Doyle
Troy High School
Former Big Leaguer Clarence Foster Dies in Princeton
Clarence F. Foster, 67, former outfielder for the New York Giants Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals, died at Princeton Hospital after a long illness. An instructor in physical education at Princeton University since 1924 he also served as wrestling coach football trainer and crew trainer. Survived by his widow Jeannette and daughter Jacqueline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Clarence F. Foster
New York Giants
Chicago White Sox
Washington Nats
Princeton University
Foster
Clark Grn
Newark Heats
Lancaster
Reading
Jeannette Foster
Jacqueline G. Foster
Purge feud over district committee seats roils New York GOP
A district spanning Herkimer, Lewis, Oneida, Oswego, Onondaga, and Jefferson Counties is split by a rule change requiring one man and one woman on the state executive committee. Marvin resists removal, praising past campaigns for Willkie and Dewey, and urging the chairman to purge Rathbun or reappoint him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herkimer
Lewis
Oneida
Oswego
Onondaga
Jefferson
Rathbun
Marvin
Jaeckle
Mr. Willkie
Dewey
Willkie
Young
Lewis County
Fifth Judicial District
Syracuse
General Electric Profits Rise and Orders Fall
General Electric reported a quarterly net profit of 10.38 million dollars on 28.85 million common shares, down slightly from 1943, while shipments increased by 76.75 million dollars and new orders declined by over 30 million. Gerard Snape, GE president, announced at the Schenectady annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Co
Gerard Snape
Schenectady
General Electrics
Memorial Service Planned by Spanish War Auxiliary
The M. D. Russell Camp Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans holds its annual memorial service for deceased members at the rooms on Monday May 15 with officers overseeing arrangements. On May 4 a delegation will attend the past presidents night program by the Colin-Ross auxiliary in Cohoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Russell Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
Auxiliary
Colin-Ross
Cohoes
India War Fronts Steady as Burma Operations Proceeds
Mountbatten headquarters report Allied advances in Burma with defeats for Japanese and confidence in India's defense and the key Bengal Assam Railroad. Kohima base actions. air campaign targets outposts. MacArthur says Tokyo claims exaggerate tonnage. Allied air and ground blows press on. Australian troops push toward Madang as Truk defenses fall in Pacific strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Southeast Asia
Imphal
Kohima
Dimapur
Myitkyina
Page
China
Tokyo
Admr
Louis Mountbatten
India
Dimspur
Bengal-Assam
Joseph Stilwell
Ledo
Tokye
Mountbatten
Japanese Out of Each Defensive Outpost In the Southwest Pacific
Hollandia
Dutch New Guinea
Douglas Macarthur
Bogad- Jim
Madang
New Guinea
Southwest
Central Pacific
Truk
Carolines
Pot Holders and Pies for Sale At 4-H Auction
The 4-H Clubs of Rensselaer County sponsor an old fashioned auction at Syeaway Community House on Friday night. Items include crocheted pot holders, aprons, book ends, candlesticks, bird houses, and more all created by H Club members. Former Gen. John F L Williams acts as auctioneer as funds buy a projection machine to enhance club programs. Cak es pies canned goods and vegetables add to the sale with livestock restricted. Auction starts at 8 p m and runs while public interest lasts with entertainment between periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syeaway
Rensselaer County
John FL Willams
Stenographer Ill Delays Nuisance Suit in Troy Court
In Rensselaer County Court House Justice Sydney F. Foster hears a nuisance case filed by George A. Weingartner against Commodore Cleaners and Dyers. Stenographer William M. Murray fell ill at Troy Hospital and was replaced by Marion Yager, delaying proceedings as testimony regarding fumes and odors at the Fifth Avenue South plant continues. Witnesses include real estate salesman Clyde Heer and residents Elizabeth Neilson and Elizabeth Jordan, with defense testimony from Harold A. Wilson of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Hospital
Rensselaer County Court House
Supreme Court
Sydney F. Foster
Monticello
George A. Weingartner
Commodore Cleaners
Wiliam M. Murray
Albany
Justice Foster
Murray
Weingartner
Fifth Avenue
108Th Street
Marion Yager
Third Judicial District
Clyde W. Heer
Armenian Quota Raised at Armenian Relief Fund Meeting
The Emergency Relief Fund of the Armenian General Benevolent Union exceeded its $2,000 quota at a mass meeting in Masonic Temple. Mayor John J. Ahern praised Armenian merchants and Trojans for benevolence while Levon Guerdan outlined the Union’s work since 1904, focusing on refugee rehabilitation in Europe and Syria. Rev. Vahan Guidalian gave the invocation, with Rev. Mihran Renjitlian presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Armenian General Benevolent Union
Masonic Temple
John J. Ahern
Levon Guerdan
French Academy
Union
Paris
France
Europe
Syria
Vahan Guidalian
Mihran Renjitlian
Camp Fire Girls Plan Annual Meeting in Troy
The Camp Fire Girls Association outlined plans for its annual dinner meeting to be held Tuesday May 16 at a site to be chosen. Mrs H B Britton was named chairman of the arrangements committee and nominations for officers were received. An honorary membership was voted to Henry P Sherman for service as a director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Girls Association
Troy
Henry P. Sherman
Sherman
Rita Cowan
Troy Council
Camp Fire Girls
New York Council
New York
Kathryn Carmichael
Focal Council
Fishing Strike Ties Coast Halibut Fleet Across Pacific
Astoria fishermen joined six other ports in a protest over OPA ceiling prices, stopping 600 boats from the fishing banks. Fresh halibut normally due in two to three days will be scarce until the tieup ends, says H A Dunlop of the International Fisheries Commission Seattle office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Astoria
Ore
H. A. Dunlop
International Fisheries Commission
Dunlop
Haskell PTA Marks 20th Anniversary Dinner
Judge Harry E. Clinton spoke on Children Courts and Child Delinquency at the twentieth anniversary dinner of the Haskell School Parent Teacher Association held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Leon Lonsdale led as master of ceremonies with music and tributes to founders and early clubs. about 100 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Clinton
Parent Teacher Association
Haskell School
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
Leon Lonsdale
Harry Edmans
Jed
Anna Niles
John McCochrane
Walter Toudy
Mother’s Club
Ilda Foster
P T. A
Mildred Lloyd
Foster
Louis Marvick
Marvick
Marvin Grown
Raymond Foster
Clinton
Lloyd
Veda Weckmuller
Area Traffic Association Dines in Troy
More than 150 area members of the Troy Area Traffic Association attended the spring banquet at the Crystal Bar. A. P. Stevens of New York told of railroads in wartime logistics. Mel Hein of Union College shared football experiences. Capt. Alvin Kelly and Lieut. Roger T. Walsh spoke on naval service and athletics. Mayor John T. Ahern gave the welcome. James F Rowan was toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Area Traffic Association
Crystal Bar
A. P. Stevens
New York
Car Service Division Association of American Railroads
Mel Hein
Union College
New York Giants
Alvin Kelly
Cornell
Watervliet Arsenal
Roger T. Walsh
U.S.N
Baoston College
RP. I
John T. Ahern
James F Rowan
National Officer Visits Titcomb Auxiliary Group
Mrs. Mary Halbritter a national president of auxiliaries of the Army and Navy Union visited Mollie E. Titcomb auxiliary last night at the Spanish War Hall. Mrs. Halbritter praised progress and outlined national plans while presenting a satin memorial cloth. Plans for a dinner and reception at The Hendrick Hudson on May 4 were discussed with Mrs. Rose Leadbetter arriving from Buffalo to join auxiliaries in nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Halbritter
Albany
Army and Navy Union
U. S.A
Mollie E. Titcomb
Spanish War Hall
Mary Patrick
Halbritter
Hendrick Hudson
Rose Leadbetter
Buffalo
Troy
Rensselaer
Colonie
Cohoes
Ann Balford
Hazel Creon
Mary Reidy
Amelia Russell
Bertha L. Coiteux
Changed Bus Route Sought For Cohoes
The Cohoes Common Council heard United Traction Company’s request to shift the Blue Line terminus from Columbia Street to Sunset Court Arlington Road and Blane Court, council to transportation committee for report by May 2. The meeting also corrected 1944 tax assessment errors, lowering land values on Corland and Remsen Streets while reducing Remsen Street Woolworth Co. assessment from 45,000 to 32,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Fourth Ward
Roger McGarry
Third Ward
James Gorman
Fifth Ward
W. Lowenthal
Coriland Street
Remsen Street
FL W. Woolworth Co
Troy Area Population Decline After War Effort
The Troy area shows a 4.1 percent population loss as war peacetime activity contraction displaced workers. OWI notes war and postwar migration will reshape population for years, with thousands potentially staying put despite unemployment. Of twenty cities leading the list, thirteen show growth from 1940 to 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Office of War Information
OWI
Car hits tree near Globersons Corners injures dancer at Ballston Spa
Joseph B. Vezau of Ballston Spa was taken to Saratoga Hospital after his car ran off the road near Globersons Corners and struck a tree. He suffered facial lacerations left thigh injuries and loosened teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Vezau
Ballston Spa
Saratoga Hospital
Globerson’s Corners
Saratoga Springs
Vezau
Flag Presented to New Girl Scout Troop at St Patrick’s
The auxiliary served at Ryan's Restaurant then presented a flag to the new Girl Scout troop of St Patrick's Church Watervliet. The ceremony in the parish hall was directed by Mrs Mary Nevilles, a patriotic instructor, on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan's
St. Patrick's Church
Watervliet
Mary Nevilles
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T. Brandon Timpane
D.D. Optometrist
Remsen St. Cohoes
Epwnhpape
Arphives
Lois de Lafayette Washburn
National Liberty Party
William Dudley Pelley
Silver Shirts
Joseph E. McWilliams
Christian Mobilizers
George Sylvester Viereck
George E. Deatherage
Knights of the White Camelia
Dibi
Andala
Lashi
Hina
General Electric
Spanish War Auxiliary
Haskell Parent Teacher
Area Traffic Association
Titcomb
Tr Oy
Afuphoisterine
Enterprise
A. Swire’s
Furniture
Pearl ST
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