Yanks Compare Russian and German Troops in War Diary
A U S soldier notes surprising similarities between Red Army troops and American soldiers on the Elbe front. Russians appear better disciplined, well equipped, and generous with supplies while German civilians show lingering effects of propaganda. Russian officers’ uniforms remain neat, and combat readiness is high despite lighter gear.
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Amertae
Russie
Gerald & Herrsetadt
New York
Wang
Wirser
Germus Civith
Formont Tergau
Ees
Beileven
Paul Joseph Goebbels
Elbe
Zuet- Jean Doktar Bille
Schuylerville Health Clinic and Village Budget Update
Schuylerville and Saratoga Springs residents attended an event with Mr and Mrs J Wesley Hudson Jr and family. A smallpox vaccination and tetanus clinic will be held at Dr AE D Duby office on Thursday May 3 at 3 pm. The village budget for Schuylerville is tentatively set at 23270.52 with 17650.38 raised by taxes. Village Clerk Mary Hoey announced water rates from Nov 1 1944 to May 1 1955 are due. Principal F W Stanton of Schuylerville High School is 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wesley Hudson
Saratoga Springs
Grangerville
AE. D. Duby
Northumberland
Saratoga
Schurlervile
Wictory Mills
Schurlerville
Tases
Mary, Hoey
Gué
Parabie
F. W. Stanton
Schuylerville High School
Activities and Meetings At Second Baptist Stillwater
Stillwater reports a busy week with the Young Women's Bible Class meeting at Mrs Fart Lane and leadership by Mrs Salah Walsh. Upcoming officer elections, nominating committee updates, and future meetings at Mrs Leonard Kellogg’s home are noted. PTA food sale at Derry's store chaired by Mrs Frank Joyce. World Wide Guild gathering postponed to tomorrow evening with Ruth Bevard as host. Junior Prom drew about 75 couples, pastel decor and Charlie Bendall's orchestra. Dessert Bridge Club hosted by Mrs John McNaney with prizes to several members. War Bond and Stamps drive details for grades 1-4 listed, with winners in Junior and Senior rooms under Miss Vera Terpening and Miss Alice Clancy directing banners and high amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Baptist Church
Fart Lane
Salah Walsh
Lyman W. Smith
John Hammond
Leonard Kellogg
Leman Smith
Fred Hayner
Parent-Teacher Association
Derry
Frank Joyce
World Wide Guild
Ruth Bhevard
Charlie Bendall
John 3
SicNanx
Sellaess
Luella Boston
H. 5
Talacge
Joan MceNany
Helen On
Dames Hutton
Heles Casa
Alyce Solvin
Alice Clancy
Yoom
Afiss Vera
Terpening
Sopholomores
Helen 5
FL W. Stanton
Wounded in Action Sergeant Henry Lesson of Schaghticoke
Sergeant Henry P Lesson formerly of Schaghticoke schooled at Schaghticoke High School entered the Army in 1930 and went overseas in 1943. He was seriously wounded in Germany on April 13 after serving in D Day France Belgium Luxembourg and Germany. His father Mr Frank E Lesson is mayor of Schaghticoke and the family notes he was with New York Power and Light in Albany before the war.
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Henry P. Lesson
Schashticoke
Sherif
Rensseizer
Germany
Frank E. Lesson
Schashticok
Schashticoke High School
Lesson
Petes
France
Belgium
Luxembourg
Mr.Lesson
Sergeant Lesson
Schaghticoke
New York Power and Light Corp
Albany
Mother and Three Sons Die in California Home Fire
A fire in Maxfield California on Saturday destroyed a home killing Mrs Raymond Zimmerman and her three sons, Douglas, David, and Raymond Jr. The 18 year old brother reportedly died as well when a portable heater exploded lowering the chances of escape. The father, recently discharged from the Army, had lit the heater before leaving the house that morning. Neighbors heard the blast soon after.
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Maxfield CA
Raymond Zimmerman
Douglas
David
Syear Olt Orins
Raymond, Jr
Yanks Lived Behind Jap Burma Lines
American officers in North Burma reportedly lived among local tribes, adopting native foods and language while guiding a covert operation. Created by Gen. Joseph W. Sutwell, the detachment supported Burma campaigns by bombing bridges, destroying railways and communications, and relaying explosive reports to Army and Navy leaders.
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India
Burma
Binheed
Enes
Cain
Joseph W. Sutwell
Hidden American Guerrilla Force Surges in Burma Campaign
Marine Corps volunteers infiltrated through Japanese lines and parachuted into Burma. Tribesmen learned of resistance networks and joined the guerrilla fight. Americans trained in India return to Burma with light weapons, forming a key, secretive force. Their leaders remain unnamed but decorated for bold exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Ansignoienta
India
Woman Fatally Burned While Smoking in Bed
In New London a woman identified as Mrs. Lile Dértien about 35 was found in her bedroom Friday night after a fire swept through the room. Fire investigators believe the blaze started from two cigarettes with the victim solo in bed.
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New London. Com
Lile Dértien
Derties
Hewtenant
Baltimore
Ensign Trotter Commissioned Amid Naval Ceremonies
Ensign William S. Trotter, son of Dr. William Trotter, was commissioned into the naval reserve in ceremonies at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine New York. He trained at the naval reserve pilot school in New York and served overseas in Atlantic waters on a destroyer before his commission. He is a 1934 graduate who began midshipman training in December 193?. his father notes his naval career follows prior service.
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William S. Trotter
Willers ‘S Trotter
Fortier
Jane Carolyn Reed
Aitteret
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WH. J. Fagan Keenan
Luce
Clare Boothe Luce
Buchenwald Hareer
Dread Camp
Schuylerville
Stillwater
The
American Medical Association
Troy Vocal Society and
Schubert Club’ of
Schenectady
Dorothy Hartigan
Music Hall
Inc
Miller's
Hus
Watt Gsney Frodutt
Sonoco
Sunoco Dealers
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