State committee considers adding high school subjects
A New York State Education Commission study panel in Albany led by George D. Stoddard reviews expanding mandatory subjects in high schools. The plan adds health and social science to nine required areas, aiming to boost world history and fitness, with impact on veterans education and teacher training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Stoddard
Albany
George M. Wiley
Warren W. Knox
Department
Stoddard
New York State
Board of Regents
Superfort Base Has New Commander
Washington announces 37 year old Maj Gen Curtis E Lemay is named chief of the 20th bomber command overseeing the Superfortress fleet. Lemay, a native of Columbus Ohio, succeeds Brig Gen Kenneth B Wolfe, who becomes commingling general of the air forces materiel section at Wright Field Ohio. Willam J Eaton an instrument specialist stationed at Muroa Cal has returned to base after 15 days with his parents Capt and Mrs Enoch Exton of 3 Mechanic Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Curtis E. Lemay
20Th Bomber Command
War Department
Lemay
Columbus
Ohio
Kenneth B. Wolfe
Air Forces
Wright Field
Ric. Willam
Eaton
Murae
Cal
Enoch Exton
Mechanic
Street
Legal notice citations and probate petitions in Troy New York
Notices warn several residents of Woodbridge and nearby areas of Middlesex County New Jersey and Troy New York to show cause before Surrogate Courts on dates in 1943 and 1944 why wills should not be admitted to probate and why real and personal property may be sold for estate division. Included are petitioners Funel J. Downing and others with addresses in Troy and surrounding towns, and matters involving the estate of Ovid Weedfold and Sarah T Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julia
K Sjortson
Bergen Stree
Woodbride
Tunnla
Flo Beojain
Alling
Paulson Avenue
Pasrale
Florence Stornson
Moore Avenue
Woodbridge
Lillias Jensen
Smith Street
Perth
Antboy
Berzen Street
Middlesex County
New Jersey
Hehsselatz
Court House
City of
Tre
Juiz B
Ovid
111Th Street
Troy
Rensaciner County
Garrard
Edward
Donohue
Rata
Harriet M. McSsaac
Frederick ¢. Filley
Offite
P.O
Canton Pisce
State of
New - York
Joby Doe
Mary- Doe
Bald Famien
John Dow
Mary Dorbeink
Helmw
Sarah T. Buchanan
Bela
Buchanan
Funel J. Downing
Exet Sennyalle
Troz
Surroratess Court
Fenavetter County
New Tork
Sarsh T
Hara J. Donshukt
Farrekate
Nate Crinetty
Eri
Frey
Anmuet
Florence
Renemer
Trox
Tray
York
Donahue
Major Fires Roar Through Piers and Boardwalks in New Jersey
A series of fires swept Wildwood Hoboken and nearby areas causing mass panic on a 100 degree day. Fire at Palisades Park Virginia Reel ride and Pier 4 Hoboken left two men missing and 4000 people described in eyewitness accounts. One fire truck was destroyed and several cars burned as victims and witnesses recalled the chaos along the New Jersey coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Boardwalk End
Wildwood
N. J
Lane Park
New York
Pier 4
Hoboken
Edward Mcl Feeley
Thomas Robinson
Jersey City
Edward
Palisades Park
Virginia Reef
Thomas Mensorio
Cliffside Park
Anthony S Mattag
Passaic
Eugene
Mattag
Fort Lee
Virginia
Sirsida Rosen
Paterson
Hanging Clothes Advice on Starched Fabrics
A brief note warns not to hang starched clothes where they face wind as it drives starch from the fabric, preserving crispness and proper texture.
Man Injured When Auto Skids Hits Pole
John Sanko of 790 Livingston Avenue Albany received a laceration to the right leg when his sedan skidded during a rainstorm on the Albany Saratoga Road at Loudonville and struck a tree. State Police Trooper Crommie investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sanko
Livingston Ave
Inue
Albany
Albany-Sarastoga
Loudonville
Sanko
Crommie
Newtarville
Freop G
Allied Pincers Tighten as Drive Reaches Argentan
Reports describe American armor cutting toward Argentan after a Le Mans to Argentan thrust, with Australian and British forces pushing north in the German corridor. Berlin claims a counterstrike near Le Mesnil and distant reports imply a German retreat toward the Seine as von Kluge eyes a possible stand near Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalingrad
Breton Peninsula
le Mans
Afencon
Argentan
Argesten
le Mans- to-Argentan
Supreme Headquarters
Paris
Orth
Berlin
Normandy Pen
Palaise
le Messer
Sarthe River
Alencon
le Messe
France
Seine
Guenther von Kluge
Forest Trails Close After Fire Suppression
Bear Mountain Park rangers and volunteers battled two forest fires near Woodland trails in Palisades region. The closures lasted yesterday as crews cleared the area and ensured safety for hikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bear
Mountain Park
Palisades Interstate Park Rangers
Nimitz Discusses Pacific War Strategy From Fuge Oar Command
Admiral Nimitz outlined plans to tighten the sea blockade against Japan after Allied advances in the Gilberts, Marshalls, and Marianas. He praised troop morale on land and sea, noted Japanese casualties at 3 83 killed and 3522 POWs, and said Americans suffered 3 906 killed with few surrendering. He called for exploiting Apra Harbor and warned about Japan’s carrier-based air power, stressing rapid, decisive operations to secure peace terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuge Oar
Germany
Europe
Elorer Davis
Office of War Information
Mari— Asas
dJepea
Nimitz
Japan
Ximitz
Navy A Boet
Co Hat Uftiis
Marianas
Gilberts
Mearshalls
Central Pacific
Mabe
Washington
Guam
Apra Harbor
Pearl Harbor
Apra
Captured Rennes Airfield Dwarfs LaGuardia in Size
The Rennes airfield, captured by Americans, covers more acres than New York's LaGuardia Field and ranks among the largest in western Europe. Originally laid out by the British in 193K, it housed 33 hangars with two long runways, and extensive taxiways and parking areas extending into nearby woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennes
A F L Leader Urges More War Production
Washington report shows William Green head of the American Federation of Labor urging unions to boost output of war materials. He cites appeals from the army and navy and calls for increased production of heavy artillery ammunition radar equipment tires tentage fabric and Pernicious?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Green
Ent
American Federation of Labor
Army
Navy
Green
Adt
Air Passengers Help Boy In Flight Medical Emergency
In Boulder City three travelers gave up their seats aboard an airliner to assist a stricken three year old. The child arrived with E. Crowell his father J. M. Crowell and Dr D M MacConnell en route to Children’s Hospital for surgery to remove a peanut lodged in the throat. Dr Howard Howszer later removed the peanut and said the boy appeared out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Boulder City
E. Crowell
J. M. Crowell
D. M. MacConnell
Children’s Hospital
Howard Howszer
Framework For Peace Parley Laid
Washington reports a British delegate Cadogan outlines a base for Americas security peace talks. He tweets that discussions will expand beyond an international constabulary while the Washington conference aims for a broader postwar framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Galexander
Altends
Hoosevelt
Nove Guyiong
Cadogan
Earl of Halfax
Congress Checks and Employers in Flux
A column vents about Congress and employers, arguing for mutual respect while critiquing espionage and social entanglements in workplaces. It muses on a hypothetical pension plan and the idea that lawmakers could be swayed by public sentiment and expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alger
Tuanot
Waite Congress
Striking Drivers Agree to Return to Government Control
Minneapolis reports that 241-Lou Hosking said members of the Midwest Operators Association voted unanimously to resume operations today under government control after a two day meeting. The action covers 103 midwestern over the road truck lines seized by the government with 15 states represented. Independent operators not affected by the decision will continue under existing terms. Operators will pay wage increases approved by the WLE in February, whose nonpayment sparked the recent shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Lou Hosking
Midwest Operators Association
Elfis
Longenecker
WLE
Churchill Tito Meet in Rome Among Allied Leaders
Prime Minister Churchill and Marshal Tito conferred with Allied and Yugoslav figures in Rome while radio reports from Algiers noted the gathering late last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Churchill
Marshal Tito
Rome
United Nations
Algiers
Super-Gasoline Powers Bombers to Peak Performance
American chemists developed a high octane fuel labeled Sunether that enables Slant 8-29 and 8-32 bombers to reach maximum capacity. The Petrolean Industry War Council reports about 34 percent of national high octane gasoline can switch with minor changes, promising improved speed range and payload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Amierican
Petrolean Industry War Council
Pulse of the People note on war ships and home life
The column discusses armor on prewar U S battleships at 18 inches on gun turrets and mentions reader letters about radios. It reflects on kindness, home life, and daily prayer, urging selfless living amid wartime. The date is July 29, 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Regaré
FAR Trov
Taxpayer association voice on city tax changes
The Record notes a Tucson residents’ push toward forming a taxpayers’ association. It mentions an announced plan to raise residential taxes and lower business taxes, with city officials requesting action and the group pledging strong advocacy. Also cites Mrs. Sweden’s export share as 38.6 percent of foreign trade, the lowest since 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texpayers’ Associaion
Sweden
Miners Rally Into Sixth After Doubleheader Sweep
The Scranton Miners jumped from last into sixth place by sweeping both games of a doubleheader against the Zintira Pioneers. The Miners built a lead with a strong attack on Essie Bickhaus in the early innings and held off a late challenge as Heinie Manush was ejected for disputing a call in the seventh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Zintira Pioneers
Sagitering
Schoon
Pioncess
Seranton
Essie Bickhaus
Sunnser
Heinie Manush
Inners
Samman
Rallying Callahan Wish Bases Empty
Readable fragments describe a local event with figures named Callahan and Mead, noting empty bases and a sense of comfortable joy amid the scene. The text conveys a rallying mood and a stationary arrangement without clear outcomes or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callahan
Mead
Eisenhower Advises French on Bomb Avoidance
General Eisenhower spoke to French behind the German lines via radio instruction, urging groups to lie low when Allied planes pass and to maintain emergency food supplies and clear identification for children. He emphasized avoiding German targeting and staying informed as Allied operations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacdon
Dwight DB. Eizenhower
Buhies
Lems
Bieweles
Grieg
Nazis Quit Finland Stockholn
Dispatches report another contingent of German troops left Finland through the port of Turku while earlier reports note Finnish and Swedish sources confirming German withdrawal from the region. Details on numbers and timing remain unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholn
Aushands
Marighame
Finland
Tork
Also Mentioned on This Page
Superfort Base
Alcohole Beverace
Rennstress County
New
Mary Rivage
Trny
PIRE
Hudson River
X. J
New York City
Wasil
Fred Hofmann, Jr
Roimann
la Guardia
A. F
L. Chief
Tito
C McMore
Technicisa
Fort Agn
Bec
McMore
New Orleans
Muskie
S.C
Melvin McMore
West Fort Ann
Col
Harald More
New Guinea
Marvin Myers
Ticonderoga
Home Comfort
Trey
U. S. Army
9Th Air Force
Raymond M. Walsh
Long Island City
Fort Myers
Fla
Siegh W. L Whitman
Montgomery
Ala
4Auk Carson
Jane Wyman
Ese Lamhetd
Gunlow
Falace EL
Hope
Vaulex
Stm Geneathy
Cartoox
Ee Mark
Rhythbi
3Arnatoga Road
Ann Sheridan
Jack Benny
George Washington
Fred MacMtoareau
Mary Martin
New York Town
Aveling
Ducaths McGaire
Claudia
Mister
Children
Lansing Anne Baxter
Thomas Mitchell
THE
Dover
Tomorro Francis Lebrerer i 1
Voice IN the
Martha
Driscoll
Warner Theatre
Oes
Eisenhower
Proctor
Wall Biswey
Secrat of
Scotland Yard
Michael O'Shea
Anne Shirley
Man
Frisco
Ronald Reagan
Jane Wymer
Brother Rat
Varie
Dorwi
Rene Dunne
Dancting
Troy Mag New Yar Rosie
East Greenhawk
East Toies
Rita Hayworth
Gal Sal
George Sanders
Rosstind Euayeh
Brian Aberme
Henry Aldrich
Jimmy Ordon
Charles Multh
Carloon
Cary Grant
John Garretd
Prairie Chickens
Nash Beery, Jr
Jimmy Rogers
Sexta” Maria Months
Sabt “Cobra Woman
Edw
G. Robinson
Victor McLazion
Tampico
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!