Allied Air Offensive Pins Kiel Bremen Areas in Major Raid
A large force of U S heavy bombers with escorts struck Kiel and Bremen targets while facing intense anti aircraft fire. Allied aircraft reported heavy clouds hampering accuracy at Bremen and Kiel, with no enemy air opposition in either raid. Overnight RAF hit Stettin and Koenigsberg as part of broader operations against eastern German supply hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londen
Kiel
Bremen
Natalla
Hoos
Pas-Deuglais
Crechten
Stettin
Koenigsberg
Air Ministry
R.afl
Germany
Tontiers
Koningsberg
Stattin
Rej Connaissance
Konigsberg
Berlin
Hamburg
Sir
Italy
Romania
Szeged
Sxelnok
Balkan
Czechoslovakia
Moravska Ostrava
Europe
Mediterrannean
Yugoslavia
France
Dewey Plans Pacific Coast Tour in Campaign Swing
Governor Dewey will launch a 22 state tour beginning in Philadelphia with a national radio address at 10 p m West Time. He will visit Owosso Michigan his hometown and end back in Albany on September 23. He plans major speeches in Louisville Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and Oklahoma City and will meet governors and industry groups during the trip. The entire journey will be by train and coverage will be nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Dewey
Owosso
Mich
Philadelphia
Chicago
Albany
Louisville
Seattle
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Oklahoma City
Brownell
Pawling Farm
Belt
County Post Filled With Treasurer's Appointment
Rensselaer County treasurer Difford W Hastings announces Bermice Coates age Sienographer has been appointed in the treasurer office effective immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Difford W. Hastings
Rensselaer County
Bermice Coates
Allied Advance Across Marne and Aisne In Brittany Campaign
First and Third American Armies pushed toward the Belgian border from the Seine to the Marne and Aisne. Patton's Third Army crossed the Marne at Epernay, reached Reims, and advanced beyond. Hodges' First Army moved through Soissons toward Laon. Reported German losses and a large number of prisoners highlighted the Brittany campaign.
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Brittany
Patton
Sedan
Third
Reims
Aisne
Neufchatel
First Army
Belginm
France
Reich
Chelons
Gennay
St. Digier
Rouen
Dieppe
le Havre
Somme
Berlin
Seine
la Harra
Third Army
Paris
Marne
George & Patton
Neuf
Courtney Hodges
Sois-l #ons
Chemin Des Dames
Laon
Germany
Ardennes
Seissons
Alsace- Lorrainé
Geran Transocean
St Dizier
Oven
Jean de D'Arc
dAnother
Longthamps
Aguitus
England
Supreme Headquarters
Anz
Postmaster Named for Schumer Ville
Ralph Varney of Schumer ville has been named postmaster. A World War I veteran and adjutant of the Saratoga Post American Legion, Varney is employed by the Drilled Boxboard Co. at Victory Mille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Varney
Schumerville
Qld
Saratoga Post
American Legion
Varney
Victory Mille
Bats Use Natural Radar To Avoid Obstacles
Scientists explain how bats emit high pitched cries that echo off trees and other objects, guiding flight in darkness. Experiments with sonic amplifiers show bats adjust cry frequency and rate to dodge obstacles, demonstrating intricate echolocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schesciady
INS
Robert Galaarbos
Rochester
University of Rochester
Galempas
General Electric
Gatamban
Wilich
Romanian Delegates Arrive in Moscow for Armistice Talks
Romanian government armistice delegation has arrived in Moscow to discuss peace terms with Russia. Moscow radio reports the purpose is to carry on conversation and the conclusion of an armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
iPre
Moscow
Russia
Moscovw
Fish Urges Postwar Release for Married Men 33 Plus
Representative Fish of New York proposed in the House that married men aged 33 and older be released from military service after Germany’s war ends. He plans to offer this as an amendment to the postwar mobilization and reconversion bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fish
Rn.y
Germany
House
Army Acquires 700 Bed Hospital Ship Charles A Stafford
The Army yesterday took over its twenty second and largest hospital ship the 700 bed Charles A Stafford named for an Army Medical Corps captain killed during the Java evacuations. It formerly was the New York ship Baez Siboner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gmi
Army
Charles A. Stafford
Army Medical Corps
Java
Cuba
Baez
Siboner
A Word to the Wise St Louis Mayor Warns on Coal Shortage
A large lump of cost sits on Mayor A P Kaufmann's desk as visitors ask. The mayor urges residents to buy their winter coal early to help the city avert a serious coal shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
A. P. Kaufmann
Cuba Ends Ban on Electric Signs Amid War Era Changes
The report notes Cuba fitted and banned electric signs yesterday as part of wartime adjustments instituted 22 months ago when Nazi submarines prowled the Florida Straits. It mentions a 1943 fare income projection reaching 219,005,009 dollars and references a national economic strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Simont
Florida Straits
Gulf of Mexico
Czech Liberation Army Hits Nazis
The Czechoslovak underground reports from London that Czech forces and guerrilla detachments have resisted German occupation in Slovakia since August 23. They claim the town of Cadea at the Slovakia Moravia frontier was captured, with heavy fighting around Zilina Povazska Bystrica and Trencin, while Cadeca serves as a key railway junction south of Bratislava.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Actiovas
Sret
Berce
Slovakia
Cadea
Morivia
Zilina
Povazska Bystrica
Trencin
Cadeca
Jablonica Fuss
Hes
Bratislava
Berlin
Krakow
Bratislave
Viars
Troy Warns Of Check Passer Operating Local Banks
The Troy Detective Bureau warns banks and merchants to watch for a professional check passer active locally for several days. A $35 check was passed at a special bank last week and another rubber check was tried at a bank Tuesday. An attempted pass at a restaurant Tuesday was declined by the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Detective Bureau
Benk
Chevalier Believed Kailed Near Cannes
French star Maurice Chevalier, famed for song and film, was believed killed near Cannes by Maguie according to Interior forces. The BFI cautioned death not yet confirmed. Chevalier had left Paris months earlier and his whereabouts were uncertain.
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Paris
Maurice Chevalier
Maguie
Cannes
France
Interior
B.F.I
Chevalier
FLFLE
Banana smugglers active in the southeast
Southeast states see small boats used to import Cuban bananas for sale in Florida ports above the OPA ceiling. James J Pleaisier of regional food enforcement cited the activity as a black market supply chain. The report notes fleets rivaling Prohibition era rum runs and mentions official concerns about inflated banana prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
James J.pleaisier
Office of Price Actm’tion
Fiemister
Florida
Nazi Tanks report pushed back in Rhine valley pursuit
Allied forces advance through the Rhone Valley with German units fleeing toward the north and abandoning equipment. American artillery and planes hit positions near Montelimar and Valence as the drive heads toward Chabeauil and Leen, with German forces in disarray and abandoning guns and vehicles.
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Tusky
Montelimar
Y Valerce
Berth
Chabeauil
Montelimsr
Valence
Chy
Rhone
Report on Condition of Crops in New York State
State and federal agencies report a wide range of crop conditions in New York for the week ended August 29. They cite inadequate rains along Lake Ontario eastward, the Adirondacks to Long Island, with drought most damaging there, while Central and Western New York saw relief from moisture and delayed or prevented serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Unent of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
State Agriculture Department
Lake 1
Lake Ontario
Adirondacks
Long Island
New York
LaGuardia Opposes Barricades on V Day Misprint
New York Mayor La Guardia opposes closing department stores and barricading windows to protect against bomb threats on V Day. Fifth Avenue Association executive vice president Pefitick said La Guardia agreed stores should stay open and operate normally during the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. H. LaGuardia
Capt. Pefitick
Fifth Avenue Association
Pedrigk
la Guerdia
Europe
Hts Association
Fifth Avenue
Price Boost Granted For Plain Chewing Tobacco
The Office of Price Administration announced price increases for chewing tobacco starting Monday. Plain tobacco may rise about 20 percent and sheetened varieties about 10 percent, pushing the cost per plug to about 12 cents and 21 cents respectively, reflecting higher production costs since March 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Lighting mix up near traffic circle in Lexington
A South Carolina highway department report notes a misperception by Army airmen who mistook a lit traffic circle in Lexington for a bombing target. Authorities emphasize safer lighting and clearer markings to prevent future confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
S.C
South Carolina Highway Department
Cohoes Couple Wed In Sacred Heart Ceremony
Miss Mary Irene Barnes daughter of Mr and Mrs John Barges wed Sergeant Stacles FH Consery of the U S Army at Sacred Heart Cheyen. The bride wore a pink gown with brown accessories and a corsage. The best man was the bridegroom's brother Corporal Francis Conners. After a reception at the home the couple left for a New York wedding trip. The Connerys are Cohoes High School graduates and he is employed by the State Banking Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Irene Barnes
John Barges
Sp Meivilia Avenue
Stacles FH. Consery
U. S. Army
Willea
J. Lerrery
Licests Avenue
Ptu
Sacred Hear
Cheyen
Rasmoné J. Roberts
Macelire Bavasier
Wlexregm
Matton Gine
Thes
Bridegrecen
Corp. Frascix Conners
Bode
New York
Boker
Mrs. Connery
Cohoes High School
Mra
Connery
The
State
State Banking Department
Long Esland
Cohoes Liquor Case Adjourned. Other City News
Two liquor violation cases in Cohoes were adjourned for two weeks at Po. Nee Court with counsel for two defendants and a third defendant without counsel deferring proceedings. Judge Brand denied a motion to dismiss for insufficient information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee Court
Frank L. Brand
Brady
Kupiec
Pila
Michael Rincones
New York State Liquor Authority
Theresa Gadoua Bride of Marine Spizowski
Theresa Gadoua’s wedding to Marine Spizowski is reported with details of the ceremony at St Joseph’s Church, bridal attire, and wedding party. The groom is Corporal Spizowski stationed at Hart’s Island New York, and the couple plans a wedding trip before settling with her parents in Cohoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Gadoua
Cohoes
Cohoes Man Aided Allied Invasion Effort
Joseph A. Derocher of Cohoes served with the parachute infantry regiment of the 2nd Airborne Division during the Normandy invasion. He aided the assault on Cherbourg and was cited for actions leading to the airborne operations that opened the way to the sea and helped cut off the Cherbourg peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Derocher
Cheres Street
Cohoes
Parachute Infantry Regiment
Broun
Mobile Annon
de Alps
Cherbourg
Cohoes Cigarette Fund Aids Servicemen In War Effort
A joint committee of Joseph Gadouz Gar No 333 Anor and the Ladies Group on Mohawk Street organized a cigarette fund for overseas service men and hospitalized veterans. Members will collect and distribute items, with a monthly report on collections, shipments, and hospital visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finsslans
Eterney
Pugsday
Joseph Gadouz Gar
Anor
Ladi Group
Mohawk Street
Cty
Oeaporauring
Walter Posniewski
Earl Forant
Joseph Welch
Alvin P. Bumlock
Samuel Wilcox
Albert Dales
Oscar Vaschereau
Joseph Savoie
James Rourke
Fred Esterby
Josefr Cooper
Louise Corbeil
Otelia Shannon
Jessie Miller
Bertha Bruste
Anna Sokoloski
Ethel
Posiaiewski
Glenta Swazey
Army
Navy
Troy
Exhma Esterby
Focal Auxiliary
Posniewski
Forant
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U. S
German
Gahambon
Donald
Griffin
G. Wil Pierce
Harverd
Gageth
Dr. Galambos
Czech Liberation Army
Kailed
Holden
Mass
Lewis A Fisk
LaGuardia
Michael Rutowski
Fort Barrancas
Fla
Cohassier
Corp
Norbert J. Rainville
Lancaster Street
Tard Signal Battalion
Fifth Army
Reinville
G. S
Rainville
Ireland
North Africa
Veterans” Session
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Spm
Remsen Street
David Maveroff
Adolf
Fuehsis
Spizowski
Hart's Island
N.Y
Christopher Curlex
High Street
St Bernard's Church
Joseph. A. Kelly
Jomys P. Sresnan
Gerald Mulqueen
Tony
Mary Coyle
M. Loretta Harden
John T. McDonald
Miss Heyden
John B. Ryan
John Nor Vmile
Thommes Charron
Armand ‘Langlois
Matthew O Brien
Thomas Melvin
Fiber
Brennan
St. Agnes’Cemetery
Meth‘bers
Holy Nama Society
Father
I Kelly
Edward Taylor
John E Taylor
Main Avenue
St Johns Episcopal Church
Joann
Ralph Terror
Tray
Martha Miller
Atl ‘Bany & Grandson
John E. Tartar
U.S. Navy
Leonard Cravie
Elizabeth Taylor
Mann
Avetuue
Waterford Rural Cemetery
Rosina Ansevino
Main Street
First Baptist Church
Frank Allameni
Algbany
Guy Ansevino
James Cuva
Anthoni Palmer
Agostine Behn
Frederick Shepard
Waterford Burst Cemetery
Sirective Service
Morton T. Valles, Jr
Sir Agnes”School
Joseph A. Franklin
American Red Cross
ASE Cordirion
Hollywood
Stzke
Stites Temple
Modernella Beauty Salon
Broadway
Torey Deare
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