Berlin deserts and weapons theft disrupt Nazi defense
Izvestia reports mass desertions in Berlin as German units remove wheels from private cars, hide in subway tunnels, and face orders to punish deserters' families. Pravda notes intensified artillery while urban centers crumble, subways become defensive assets, and electric plants are captured by encircling forces.
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Moscow
I —Investia
Berlin
Adeiber
Tts
Izvestia
Krone
Bertin
Ret Star
Conference Row Over Poland Invite At United Nations War Talks
Amid World War II era UN talks, debates split the conference. Moscow accused Argentina of Axis cooperation while Russia signaled possible Polish inclusion if Warsaw and Argentina both joined. The steering committee rejected inviting Poland, and Molotov voiced concerns but were swept aside as delegates backed United States and Britain against the Warsaw government.
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United Nations
Argentina
Moscow
Russia
San Francisco
Poland
Molotov
United States
Britain
Warsaw
Dore Family Furlough Travel and Youth Fellowship Meeting
Private George Dore Jr of the Marine Corps, wounded at Saipan and Iwo Jima, spends a furlough with his parents in Latham. The Methodist Youth Fellowship of Calvary Methodist Church held a business meeting at Mrs. Ethel Cathout’s home, Van Simons presiding, approving a constitution for cabinet review. On Sunday May 6 during service the new cabinet will be installed.
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George Dore
Latham
Saipan
Iwo Jima
Dore
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Calvary Methodist Church
Ethel Cathout
van Simons
Sates of Everett B. Bolt in World War II honors
Private Everett B. Bolt 21 son of Mr and Mrs Walter Doll Granville recently returned from Europe after months of service in England France and Germany. He wears the Silver Star Purple Heart Oak Leaf Clusters and Battalion Presidential Citation for heroism救 He entered the armed forces Sept 6 1942 and was wounded at Hagenaud Det on Dec 22 before returning to the States in February He rescued two wounded comrades under fire and attended Granville High School Cornell University and Trinity Episcopal Church prior to military service. He was employed by Colts Patent Firearms Co Hartford Conn.
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Everett B. Bolt
Walter Doll
Pine Steer
Granville
England
France
Germany
Dell
HaHoran Hospital
Staten Island
Armed Forces
Hagenau
Det
Doll
Granville High School
Cornell University
Trinity Episcopal Church
Colts Patent, Firearms Co
Hartford
Conn
Peace Rumor Continues With No Surrender Declared
Reports from San Francisco and Washington describe ongoing speculation of imminent Nazi capitulation with no conditions attached. President Truman and officials say no official surrender proclamation has been issued, while aides indicate news may come soon and crowds await updates at the White House.
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Nay DsTex
Foreign Relations Committee
Trumen
Unrt
San Francisco
Connally
Hig
Grew
Joseph C. Grew
Stettinius
San Franicises
Elmer Davis
Afice of War Information
Stephen Early
Mr. Truman
White House
Davis
Equipment Sought for 4 H Club Camp
An appeal by county agent Samuel B Dorrance urged 4 H clubs to supply indoor or outdoor recreation gear for camp activities. Dorothy McCabe presided as plans for canning contests, sewing displays, and a 4 H Club Auction were outlined. Leaders, committees, and dates were announced for demonstrations, flower shows, and a view of a Victory Garden poster.
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Firpiaré
Samuel B Dorrance
Dorothy McCabe
Troy Kivan
Dortasee
Montes
Donslé Waterfeld
Eagle Mille
Mes Srankive Perkins
Speigletown
Vietory
Dorrence
Lendson
Plorence H Thayer
Gasod
New York
Cink
Reber
Lyman
Poestentitl
Harvey
Reed
Spiegfeltown
Grace Shaver
Mountain View
Eleanor Calhoun
Haynerville
Eleanor Warner
Castleton
Miss McCabe
J. Corey
Greenbush
Robert Lyman
Poestekill
Hemas Howlett
Alps
Htev
Forrest K. Emerson
Poesten- Kil
Clifford Cooper
J. Mann
Munich 1938 Pact Shrine locale linked to Hitler rise
American troops stood in the beer hall where Hitler plotted in 1923 as Bavarians reportedly called for revolt while Third Army closed on Dachau. The 45th Infantry Division pressed toward Dachau near Munich as Seventh Army moved into the Bavarian Alps and near the Brenner Pass toward Austria. Far west heavy fighting persisted near the Austrian border.
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France
Britain
Hitler
German Republic
Third Army
Munich
45Th
Wes
Dachau
Seventh Army
Bavarian Alps
Inns+bruck
Brenner Pass
Italy
Marriage annulling Stella Hoffman and Raye Mond Hoffman
Stella Hoffman of 302 Washington Street gains a decree annulling her marriage to Raye Mond Hoffman of Averill Park for fraud grounds. Filed in the County Clerk's office by John C. Ratter Jr. The Supreme Court Justice Pierce E. Russell granted the decree. The couple wed January 9 1981 at West Stephentown.
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Stella
Hoffman
Washington Street
Rayemond Hoffman
Averill Park
John C. Ratter, Jr
Supreme Court
Pierce E. Russell
Jane
West Stephentown
Rumor of German Contact Denied by President Key Aide
Amid rumors of a possible German approach, Adm. William D. Leahy denies any foundation to the claims while the President avoids ruling out future capitulation. Connally, briefed on the denial, discusses unconfirmed “official” word and Meantime Mostov confirms Himmler’s offer to US and Britain was rejected over Russia's exclusion. Swedish traces link Count Folke Bernadotte to a communication to German and Allied officials last week, with Stockholm noting his return and speculation of a response.
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William D. Leahy
Germany
Connally
Sweden
Foreign Office
Folke Bernadotte
Red Cross
Stockholm
Himim' Tien
Souvenir Hunters Open Search After Train Wreck Relic
Police hunt a souvenir thief who removed a three pound bronze locomotive bell and its 150 pound wrought iron bracket from the Central Bridge wreck site in February. Investigators say the thief displayed resolve to obtain the keepsake and urge vigilance from officers in Jens DD and OH.
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Jens, DD. & OH
Central Bridge
Focal
Waterford School 1 spring assembly and PTA meeting
Waterford elementary department holds a 1:15 p.m. assembly in the school auditorium with flag salute greetings from Superintendent Roscoe L. Williams and student performances by multiple grades including songs dances and a shoemaker tale. PTA to meet at 5 p.m. in Room 207 for officer elections. War Stamp Drive promoted by student senate with rewards for 100 percent room participation.
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Roscoe L. Williams
Im'a Spring Garden
Marie Kurrus
Mary G. Baker
Sarah Venalstine
Elizabeth Caney
Gertrude Vanderpool
Catherine Burke
Jane Houlihan
America
Waterford Parent-Teacher Association
Waterford High School
CL. Wilson Chemberlin
Waterford Junior High School
Fis
le Club Senatance
Shntey Muraski
Mussolini: Clarette as symbol of Fascist corruption and fall
Reports from Rome and Milan recount Claretta Petacci as a symbol of Fascist corruption amid Mussolini's downfall. Rumors claim she fled toward Spain while Attilio Teruszi and other regime figures were captured with money and valuables. A British radio broadcast cites Graziani’s capture and Allied handling as a war crime case.
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Sraigh
Bomass
Mussolini
Vnj
Ben Blump
Rome
Bibi
Tris
Italian Arrested for Looting Royal Family
Antonio Cavicchioni, a former Halan diplomat, was arrested in Reggio Calabria for turning over to the Germans the private patrimony and valuables of the Italian royal house, the House of Savoy. He had previously served as minister to Venereal, India, Afghanistan and Thailand.
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Rome
Antonio Cavicchioni
Halan
Regzie
Calabria
House of ‘Savoy
Cavicchioni
Veneruele
India
Afghanistan
Thailand
Japs for Small Nations Reject San Francisco Plan
Radio Tokyo reports Japanese leaders disapprove of the San Francisco Conference plan that would force smaller nations to accept the big powers terms. The broadcast notes opposition from Japanese authorities to the proposed framework guiding postwar order in the Pacific and Asia.
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San Francisco
Tokyo! Radio
Blondes Declared Less Intelligent and Healthy by Scientist
London report quotes Dr. Rega Armattos claiming blondes score poorly in tests and have shorter life expectancy than brunettes. He notes some blondes are lively but argues brunettes show more brains and steadier temperament, predicting fewer blondes in the future.
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London
Rega Armattos
Armatioe
Biondes
Vatican plans Cabrini canonization first American saint
Pope indicated yesterday that Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini would be proclaimed a saint, the first American to receive canonization. Addressing nuns and girls, the Pontiff praised Cabrini’s work in the Americas and urged its continuation amid world indifference and lack of character.
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Vatican City
Pius
Frances Xavier Cabrini
Cabrini
Secred Heart
Jnstitute
Christ
Americas
Chicago
Mother Cabrini
State Woman Named 1945 American Mother
Mrs. Harper Sibley of Rochester selected as the American Mother of 1945 by the Golden Rise Foundation American mothers committee. She has six children, her husband a tanker and agriculturist and former U S Chamber of Commerce president. Mothers Day observed in May.
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New York
Mild earthquake shock felt in Washington city
An earthquake was felt throughout Seattle with geologists at the University of Washington noting it as likely local in origin. No damage was reported. A similar shock occurred at Mt St Michael's School in Spokane at the same hour.
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Seattle
Wash
University of Washington
Mt St Michael's Scholasticate
Spokane
British Civil Defense Units to Disband After War
Britain signals quick disbandment of the Royal Observer Corps and air defense units after the war. Full-time civil defense workers remain briefly before demobilization resumes.
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London
U S Fleet Units Shell Defenses on Mindanao
Light U S naval units firing from Davey Gulf shelled Japanese shore defenses at Davao as two infantry divisions pressed toward Sig Mindanao. An airfield on the western shore of Davao Gulf at Pedada near Digos was seized by the 24th Division and put into operation.
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Manila
U. S
Davey Gulf
Davao
Sig Mindanao Islands
Davao Gulf
Pedada
Digos
Quisling Cabinet Quits New York
A British broadcast recorded by the Blue Network said the Norwegian Quisling cabinet resigned at a meeting in Oslo last night. The report quoted Stockholm as saying Quisling was trying to form a new cabinet.
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Quisling
New York
Blue Network
Osteo
Hockholm
Mer Reilly to Be Buried This Morning
Monsignor John L. Reilly 91 longtime Schenectady priest will lie in state at St John the Evangelist before a requiem mass. Bishop Gibbons and several priests will officiate with interment at St Agnes Cemetery. Governor Dew calls his death a loss to New York State and phoned tribute from Albany.
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Arthur J. Kelly
Nestor
Cheech
Richiela
Mer John L. Reilly
Schenectady
St. John the Evangelists Church
Edmund Gibbons
D.D
Cease
St. John the Evangelist’s
Monsionor Reilly
Albany Catholic
Dew
Monsignor
Reilly
New York State
Monsignor Heilir
Troy
Dewey
Mgr
John Leely
Church of St. Joan the Evangelist
State of
New York
United States
God
Screen Actor Dies Hollywood
Screen actor George Sidney, known for his work in Cohen and Helly series with Charles Mur Tar, died at his home yesterday after a prolonged illness. He was 75.
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Hollywood
George Sidney
Cohen and Helly
Charles Mur
Tar
Vacant Cohoes Ward Posts To Be Filled
Official notice to certify candidates for municipal ward seats in Cohoes. Election director Barry Gibb of Albany County Board of Elections announced a four year term replacement plan. Provisions include Milas Bouma Sheato and Mrs Hosera McGarry as successors to prior incumbents. Republican nominees pending committee decisions.
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Cohoes
oStees
Cir Clark
Eugene' Heter
Barry Gibb
Alpany County
Boars of
Rexent Geatn
Alvermen
Milas Bouma Sheato
Tee
Potts
Hosera McGarry
McGarry
St Vermeil Ofwes
Honor Pupils Named At Cohoes Academy
Honor pupils named at Heveny Memorial Academy Cohoes include valedictorian Ming Rosemary McCormack daughter of Mrs Asse McCormack 12th Street Troy and sanitatorian Garvin Favreau son of Denny Chu Comptroller and Mrs Leo E Favreau of Bridge Avenue 13. Graduation plans not finalized for Class Day and ceremony stage dates yet to be set.
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Crade
Heveny Memorial Academy
Cohoes
Ming Rosemary McCormack
Asse McCormack
H Street
Troy
Garvin Favreau
Denny Chu
Leo E. Favreau
Bridge Avenue
Spring Concert by Cohoes High School Pupils
Cohoes High School presented its annual sprite concert in the school auditorium on Friday. Brau Rite R. Starkey directed the three groups offering a varied program to a large audience.
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Bend and
Giee Cith
Cohoes High School
Braurite R. Starkey
Bronze Star Winner Romeo Mitri Named for Gallantry
Army private Romeo Mitri awarded the Bronze Star Medal for gallantry in action in Northern France. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Michael Mitri of 35 Ontario Street and has served two years with the Army, six months overseas. Mitri is with the 6th Panther Division and also holds the Infantrymen’s Section Badge.
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P.c. Romeo Mitri
France
Michael Mitri
Ontario Street
Rvice
6Th “Panther
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