National Service Law Likely in Play When Congress Reopens
Congressional sources anticipate the administration will seek national service authority upon reconvening September 14 to curb proposals for a pre Pearl Harbor draft. War Manpower Commission notes on manpower strains are seen as groundwork for civilian job mobilization. Rep James Wadsworth expects to return before session and signal White House backing for such legislation. The Austin-Wadsworth bill would require universal registration of women 18 to 50 and men 18 to 60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
War Manpower Commission
James W. Wadsworth
N. Y
Wadsworth
White House
Austin-Wadsworth Bil
Bankruptcy notices and sheriff proclamation in Troy district
In the District Court of the United States for the Northern District of New York the matters of Alexander J. Seney Edward J. Snay and Russell Groesbeck list bankruptcies, with creditors meetings set in Troy on September 1943 and asset sales to follow. Sheriff Philete Craver proclaims court delivery and notices of assessment exhibitions and multiple beer license approvals in Troy, Rensselaer County, cited for off premises consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
District of
New York
Alexander J. Seney
East Greenbush
Rensselaer
Beferet
Post Office
City of
Troy
Albany
N, YL
Frank Bearup
Edward J. Snay
Edward Snay
Avent Park
Edward
Russell Groesbeck
Post Office Building
Eslock Im
B. C
Frank Bearupf
Philets Craver
Supreme Court
Court House
Eros
County of Rensselaer
Troy N. Y
Philete Craver Sheri
Rensselaer County
Third Street
Trox
James J
Sixth Avenue
North
Renaselaet County
Joseph B. Cunningham
Sixth Ave
N. Y
Asa
Hoosick Street
Jamal F. Bunnie
Hoosick St
Reneseracy County
Thomas F. Mulhall
Third St
Federal Street
Former Teacher Honor Guest At Eagle Mills
A surprise party honored former Eagle Mills School teacher Miss Mary E. Shyne yesterday. About 75 former pupils and classmates attended. she retired last June after teaching in Troy schools following Eagle Mills. She plans to reside in Utica, with guests from Troy, Albany, Waterford, Mechanicville, Center Brunswick, East Orange, and Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Mills
Mary E. Shyne
Shyne
Troy
Utica
Albany
Waterford
Mechanicville
Center Brunswick
East Orange
N. J
Providence
Artificial Respiration Revised in Royal Navy method
The British Navy adopts a gravity based artificial respiration technique by Dr. F C Eve of Hull as a preferred alternative to prone pressure. Described by a Journal of the American Medical Association London correspondent, the method uses head down rocking then head up tilts to expel water and promote breathing, claiming safety and accessibility. Royal Navy medicos say it avoids reliance on chest muscle tone.
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Chicago
IRS
United States
London
Journal of the
American Medical Association
F C. Eve
Hull
England
Royal Navy
Journal
Eve
Royal Navy Medicos
Death of Boris Triggers Bulgarian Crisis and Rumors
Reports through Berlin relay King Boris of Bulgaria died at 49 after a five day illness amid war alliance with Germany. Radio and AP note his remains lie in state, with mourning orders. Simeon II to be sworn in. Claims of assassination and confounding illness circulate amid Germany’s control of Bulgaria during World War II.
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Sofia
Boris
Hitler
Berlin
Newski
Simeon II
London
Bulgaria
Associated Press
Adolf Hitler
Fuehrer
Istanbul
Nazifuehrer
Russia
Ferdinand
Germany
Italy
Joanna
Giovanna
Mussolini
Greek Macedonia
Thrace
Serbia
Doubraja
Romania
Larlier
Axis
Balkan
Greece
Ygoslavia
Yugoslavia
Hungarians Urged Peace Move End War and Sue for Peace
Budapest reports indicate Liberal Deputy Karl Rassy and other opposition leaders urge Hungary to quit the war. Stephan Horthy, son of the Regent, was killed in Russia last year. Social Democrats and lagrarians share the demand while Right Party remains silent amid indications the government seeks demilitarization and an open city in Budapest.
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Stockholm
Hungary
Italy
Finland
Budapest
Svenska Dagbladet
Stephan Horthy
Nicholas Horthy
Karl Rassy
Russia
Social Democrats
Lagrarians
Right
Knox Promises Navy Immovable In Pacific Victory
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox told Colgate graduates that the navy is dedicated to destroying Japanese power in the Pacific and will not turn back until final victory. He defended the UN strategy of Hitler first, noting most naval effort has been in the Pacific since Pearl Harbor, and announced adding a warship daily to the fleet. Knox received an honorary degree and inspected the university’s Navy regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Frank Knox
U.S. Navy
Pacific
Navy
Colgate University
Knox
United Nations
Hitler
Pearl Harbor
Pacific Theater
Tojo
Japan
Colgate
Navy Regiment
King Boris of Bulgaria Described in Turbulent Reign and Trials
The article portrays King Boris III amid Allied gains in the West and growing internal strife in Bulgaria. It notes assassination attempts, concentration camps, and his guarded return to Sofia, with rapid political tension, warnings from opposition deputies, and a fragile succession. It highlights his passion for railways, wartime service, and survival amid multiple narrow escapes. The piece recalls his 1918 accession, a 1921 parade bombing, 1925 cathedral attack, a near-fatal bullet graze, and his quip about seeking work in America if dethroned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin
Boris
Sofia
Nicholas Massanoff
Simeon
Kyril
Marie Louise
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
Land
America
Wells Sees Revolution As Way Out
Wells argues that ending harsh competition is essential to avert global disaster. He envisions a new Magna Charta for mankind, based on natural rights and universal accord amid social transformation, while warning that scientific progress and world monopolies threaten free initiative and peace. He notes a shift to a new way of living and urges leaders to study the peace treaty carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Mexico
Wells
Regents Park
Peter
Home Owner Catches Burglar In Bronx Dawn Scene
A young man, trying to enter through a Bronx window at Al Steinberg’s home at five in the morning, was aided by a passerby. Steinhers struck him with an alarm clock about ten times, knocking him unconscious until revived by physicians. neighbors then hog tied the burglar with belts and strings before police took him into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al Steinberg
Bronx
Steinherse
Missing Girl Found Dancing At Carnival Side Show
Sixteen year old Elizabeth Hickey, reported missing from Buffalo, was found in Rochester in custody of her uncle George O Byers after recognizing her dancing in a carnival side show. Irene Zimmer, a carnival ticket seller, was held on vagrancy charges after posing as the girl's mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Elizabeth Hickey
Buffalo
George O. Byers
Irene Zimmer
Elizabeth
Fourth Ward Plans Honor Roll Meeting Tonight
A Fourth Ward residents meeting at 8 p m at the Italian Club 416 Federal Street will arrange an honor roll tribute to local armed forces members. A site for the honor roll may be chosen at the gathering. Relatives of service members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Federal Street
Farmers Market Prices and Local News August 28 1943
Market strong for tomatoes and cucumbers with high quality fruit at 1.50, extra celery at 1.50 a dozen, grapes trading around 2.30 a half bushel. Beans and sweet corn softer. peppers, radishes, and other produce listed with varied per basket or dozen pricing. Local note reports Thomas Bushnell 16 of Hutton Street arrested for disorderly conduct after an accident investigation. Also announces J Grant King to teach at Peekskill Military Academy starting September 23, with family moving to campus mid September.
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Russell Sutton
New York City
California
Harry Peck
Broccoli
Glenn Loucks
Dean
David Loucks
Lieutenant Loucks
Doz Bu
Ohio
Romaine
Yoush
Thomas Bushnell
Hutton
Street
Edward Howard
Central
Bushnell
Apples
Hutton and
River Streets
Acci
Dent
Peekskill
J. Grant King
Saratoga Springs High School
Lafin
Kill Military Academy
G. L. F. to Meet At Salem
The Grange League Federation holds its annual meeting at 8 p m on Wednesday in Lo 0 F Hall Salem. Members are urged to ride together to save gasoline. The program features a discussion of needed and available supplies for 1944 farm production and the election of two GLF committee members to replace John A Rea and Nelson S Pratt whose terms expire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange League Federation
F. Hall
Salem
G.L.F. Committee
John A. Rea
Cambridge
Nelson 8. Pratt
Cossaguna
Filipinas Not Meant For Slaves in Philippine View
Washington says Filipino women are among the most progressive in the world and would resist any attempt by Japan to subordinate them. The Commonwealth Office of Special Services notes Filipina women have long held strong roles in business law engineering and public life, and would defend rights and equality amid any changes in colonial status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
V.P
Philippines
Commonwealth
Japan
Spain
Office of Special Services
Local residents and visitors noted at area cottages and homes
Shushan Mrs Albert Prindle is spending a few days with friends in Bronxville Paavo Kilpie of Washington DC is spending a few weeks vacation at his home here Mr and Mrs Charles W Ayres of Bennington were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Judson Shaw Mr and Mrs Bernard Palmer recently spent a few days at the former s home in West Hebron Mr and Mrs Paul Hoecke of Jamaica LI have been at the Driscoll cottage for their vacation Mr and Mrs Paul Hoecke and children Lois and David of Jamaica LI spent the week at the Stranden cottage here Mr and Mrs Harry King of Pittsfield MA spent a few days this week as guests of their brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Charles M King Miss Jean Sivers of Albany is spending a three weeks vacation with her parents at their home in Anaquascoke Miss Dorothy Ellis who has been spending the summer with friends here has returned to Pittsfield MA to be with her sister Miss Rveton Filis for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paavo Kilpie
Washington, D. C
Charles W. Ayres
Bennington
Judson Shaw
Bernard Palmer
West Hebron
Paul Hoecke
Jamaica
L.I
Driscoll Cottage
Paul Ho
Denmark imposes martial law as German rule tightens
The Danish capitol faced German planes circling all day and ships escaping to Sweden with about 400 officers aboard. Von Henniken’s decree, read at 4 10 am, bans strikes, imposes a dusk curfew, forbids assemblies, and sets German military courts to punish infractions. Denmark joins other occupied nations under Nazi control, while resistance and uncertainty grow among Danes and officials.
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Royal Guard
Copenhagen
Sweden
Landskrona
Malmo
Christian
Alrain
Sorgenfri Castle
Denmark
van Hannecken
Miitary
Werner Best
Berlin
von Hennecken
Hitler
Norway
Holland
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Adirondack Steel Outing Planned
Adirondack Foundries and Steel, Inc. workers from Watervliet will attend an outdoor event Sunday at Bates Grove Speigletown. A program of sports and entertainment will precede prize awards for sports winners, with several hundred workers expected. Also noted is the 1943 strawberry acreage on the Pacific Coast estimated at 17 000 acres versus 95 120 in 1942, with growers discouraged by picker shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlamsteam
Adirondack Foundries and Steel, Inc
Watervliet
Bates’ Grove
Speigletown
Pacific Coast States
Waterford Will Filed Names sole legatee and executrix
Mrs. Elizabeth C. Evers of Waterford is named sole legatee and executrix in the will of her son John S. Evers of Waterford as probated before Surrogate George C. Tuck. The estate of Mrs Agnes Haight Haight of Hairston Spa will be shared by two sons Samuel Haight Lowell Mass and William Bail Haight Boston and a daughter Mrs Haight Law Miami. Personal property does not exceed 150 000 dollars and real estate does not exceed 15 000 dollars. The two sons are named executors.
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Eliabeth C. Evers
Watereford
John S. Evers
Waterford
George C. Tuck
Agnes Eal} Haight
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Conservation Commission
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Greater Midway
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