Men in Superfortress unit face tough enemy in Pacific
Lieut. Col. Gerald W. O'Connor reports from India that B 29 crews bombing Palembang and Manchuria expect hard fighting against the Japanese. He recalls living conditions in India, the war’s strains, and plans to write a book about life in the field. He lists his family addresses and notes his assignment with the 20th Bomber Command at Waterford, Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julda Goodwin
Gerald W. O'Conner
Waterford
India
Palembang
Manchuria
Alnes
United States
Tesses
Colon O'Connor
Jone
O'Connor
Judge Advocate
20Th Bomber Command
Tourts
Tectared
Agen
Indi
Fife
Bomber Command
Gerald W. O'Connor
Twentieth
Nogaski
Aiembang
India-China
Broad Street
Area Men Named On Casualty List
War and Navy Departments published casualty lists from the European theater. The Army reports include St Sergi Waiter J Degu ng and Second Lieutenants Albin J Rzeszorarski and Harry Seiler among others. Navy lists note Pfc Richard J Goggins of Schenectady as wounded and Sgt Thomas E Snyder among the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilion F. Girard
Marines
Mohawk Street
Cohoes
War and Navy Departments
Averill Park P T A Card Party Planned
A meeting of Averill Park Central School P T A chairmen outlined final arrangements for a card and game party at the school auditorium on Averill Park Parafield Road. Lucien OKeefe reported strong ticket sales and broad member outreach with many responses. The event is set for Wednesday evening August 16 and a separate note confirms a funeral mass for Bergz Raspa, killed in action at Saipan, will be held Monday at Our Lady of Good Faith Church Valley Falls at 8:30 am, revised from 3:30 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averill Park Central School
Averill Park-Parafield Road
Garner Roney
Lucien O'Keefe
O'Reafe
O'Keefe
Charles Albrecht
Harold Abbott
Willard Vana Derzee
Chester Wood
Abs
Joan Gaddis
Harry Weldron
Lawrence Hoban
Harold Harriman
LeLand Mahi
Bergz
Raspa
Saipan
Our ‘Lady of Good Faith
Valley Falls
Wounded at Saipan Ogden of 105th Infantry
Corporal Russell J. Ogden of Troy, a member of the 105th Infantry, was seriously wounded in the Saipan battle on July 6 and is reported to be in satisfactory recovery. His mother, Mrs. Joseph Q Ogden of 346 Congress Street, received the word Thursday. Ogden enlisted in the Troy unit months before activation.
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Saipan
Russell J. Ogden
Troy
105Th Infantry
Saipan Island
Joseph Q Ogden
Congress Street
Ogden
Troy Upiit
Sergeant Passero Killed on Saipan in World War II
Sergt. Sam Passere of the 105th Infantry was killed on Saipan at age 45. A Gloversville native, he served since 1915, fought in Europe, survived the Hindenburg Line, and later joined a machine gun unit. His family was notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Passere
105Th Infantry
Saipan
Gloversvie
Midtpacifeen
Hawaii
Sergeant Passero
Mexican
France
Flo
Hindenburg Line
Sergerht Passero
Six Areas Win Approval for $3.11 Million in Projects
The State Postwar Planning Commission announced approval and planning for six area projects totaling 3,108,830 dollars. Items include state teachers colleges at Clinton County Oneonta and Potsdam with economics, administration, auditorium, physical education, heating plants. Buffalo State Hospital additions and medical wing. Peterson Hospital Lang Hall alterations. and Beer Mountain State Park water supply and sewage rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Postwar Planning Commission
Pisssbore
Potsdam State Teachers” College
St. Lawrence County
Buffalo State Hospital
Erie County
Islen
Peterson Hospital
Lang Hall
Beer Mountain State Park
Rockland County
Red Cross Rooms at Bank Closed
Surgical dressing rooms of the Red Cross at Manufacturers National Bank will be closed after yesterday until further notice. All volunteer workers are to watch this newspaper for word of reopening within a short time. The emergency quota assigned to Rensselaer County Chapter is completed and workers await further gauze shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers National Bank
Rensselaer County
Island Concert Stars Shine in Saturday Night Dance Program
Local readers report a lively Saturday concert featuring Steve Wisheie and several bands led by Sweetheart GhiSertice. The event offers a romantic serenade, dance music, and a varied lineup on the island venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bren Chub
Fran
John F Murray Dies Suddenly Troy Attorney and Brother of Justice Murray
John F Murray a prominent Troy attorney and brother of Supreme Court Justice William H Murray died suddenly at his residence 2108 Fifteenth Street. He practiced with William H Murray forming a law firm later renamed John F Murray and Robert T Murray. He served as deputy and corporation counsel, ran for state senator, and was active in civic affairs including a memorial dedication in Benan Park. He is survived by wife Agnes Quinn Murray, son Robert YT Murray, three daughters and four brothers. Funeral Monday at 9 am from home and 9:50 am mass at St Paul the Apostle Church. Burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
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John F. Murray
Troy
Supreme Court
Wiliam
Murray
Fifteenth Street
Mrs Murray
Alartin & Fané
Jula Murray
Troy High School
Laer
Wiliams College
Ab _Basy Law School
Lander
John F
Willam H. Murray
Burdett
Wiliam H. Murray
Atm
Jona FL
Robert T Murray
Dan
R. Comway
Iroy
Mir. Murray
Democratic Party
Rensselaer
Beman Park
Ian Beman
St. Pagith Apostte’s Church
Troy Lodge of Elks
Rensselaer County Bar Association
Agden
Order of Hibernians
Agnes Quinn Murray
Roberti YT. Murray
Rensselaer County
Eugene W Coffey
Paul Hartiz
Schenectady
John Heffernan
New York
Justice Murray
Vsis
Robert J. Murray
Waters New
A. Murray
Oceanside
N. J
Peter J. Lamb
St. Paul the Apostle
St. Mary's
Four Local Concerns Take New Locations
Four Troy businesses relocate to new quarters. Hayes Electric moves from Fulton and Fourth to River Street in the former National City Bank site. Devape's Rugs transfers to Fulton and Fourth in the building once the Hayes shop occupied. Lou Masian Furs buys 29 Fourth Street and will move after improvements. Thorne Electrical Appliances buys the former Trey Chamber of Commerce building on Fourth Street and will move there next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Gordon J. Hayes
Fulton and
Fourth Streets
River Street
National City Bank
Devape
Fourth Street
Hayes Arm
Lou Masian
Furs
C. Danchy Thorne
Electrical Appliances
Trey Chamber of Commerce
Parking Meters Net $14 292 in Seven Months
Chief B Kendall reports to Commissioner Ames that Troy parking meters yielded 14292 dollars over seven months with July at 532 and the seven month total at 3517. Arrests in July reached 80 with 74 males and 6 females. Six autos frozen for 2475 dollars lost, four recovered. Police logged 22 auto accidents and seven fires. Three children were reported lost and found.
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Troy
B. Kendall
Frank M
Public v
Poles Court Snes
Racali
Ames
John PB. Fanten
Pol
Precaution Plans For Wynantskill Circus Event
Precautions prepared for a Wynantskill circus at the school grounds under North Green Association oversight. Charisse Brunelis of Preenotekill coordinates two trucks to assist ambulance services, with Chief Brine Meiso inspecting equipment and deputies plus State Police directing safety. Chief Harold Rowe plans ambulance and rescue squad support, with Florence Warren overseeing ambulance inspection. public contributions funded the emergency vehicle. A gathering is planned for September at the Whashtskft free house to bolster ambulance support.
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Charisse Brunelis
Preenotekill
Wynancskill
North Greensbush Acabuthance Association
Sreeds
Tincus
Brine Meiso
Sheri Phitere F Craver
Harold Rowe
Amulance Squad
Ambilance
Phan
Rowe
Florence Warren
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Col. O'Connor
Saxiboo
Kate
Serge
Phice
Fortadie
Paeide
O Connor Beloves
Moraie
H. Hank Greenberg Clays
At the Sea Shore
Red Cross
Helen
Sulllivan
John F. Baker
Fourth Avenue
Baker
20H
Weterford
Regan Washer CO
Bere St. Frants Sa
Third ST
Corner Ferry
Srixless Franks
Passere
WERY
Fb Wak —Sehstertady A. M
Nate de Sons
Melodie Li News18
Parm Paper
Atlantic
Apatlighs
the Thin Man
Ronert Hughes
Barbara
Travers Krai
Taue
America
Pal Davee Seiurt Massey
Xees
Hanes
Albany
Sacred Heart
Garien Gate
Chidren'y Preczam
Mary Tee Ta
Pashione
Theater of
Totay
Hollewood
Grand Central
Coventry Journal
Oee
Pan Aonestota
Vicinty
F. C. F. Ira
Paradi
Tanda
Keasy Baker
Bo Inrer Sancti
Winiers Wo Fee Crees Proxiard
Sige
Finkse Wiig—Deas
Teag— News
TRY
Trovit
Id News
Sacred Hears Pem
Leon Decker
Esra
Southerhaires Eido
Baptis Church
Sobral
Lone
Mary Small Revie
Fiewgy
Ephenectady
Pradivari Orch
Landon Caluman
Cancer Orchestra
Tabernacle
John F.murray
Youn
Banat Life Oil
Frederick Try Cari
Allure Beauty Salon
Congress
Wynantskill
Hore
River ST
Employment Office
Cross ST
Troy, N. Y
Ball
John Hayes
Hudson Valley Fuel Corporation
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