Post Backs Use of Local Hospitals for Veterans Care
Troop Vets post approves a plan to open local hospitals for overcrowded veterans during wartime, with Congress pending a bid to place all veterans at western facilities. The group also backs appointing staff physicians and asks for swift replies on cigarette shortages. They plan Christmas tree decorations, invite servicemen via USO, and support Salvation Army kettles while joining a county War Bond committee and rehabilitation conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Star
Tro’ Regr Legion
U. S
Robert FL Wagner
Pep
Oran P Tay
Osr
USO
Salvation Army Christmas Fund
Krawse
Troy Post
American Legion Wars
Thomas * E. Rainey
John. FL Nagle
Charlies J. Lei
Albany
Dec
Oriental Temple Fall Ceremonial Schedule Announced
The Oriental Temple AAC.MLS plans its fall ceremonial at Feoy Masonie Temple Monday with novice reports at 1 pm and balloting at 4 15 pm. A 5 pm dinner in The Hendrick Hudson precedes a 3 pm band concert and chanter programs. The second section occurs at 7 18 pm with a floor show and buffet.
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Oriental Temple
Hudson
Battle Update From Western Front Near Strasbourg
American Seventh Army pushed toward Selestat as Lieut. Gen. Patch’s force crossed nearer to Colmar. German countermeasures intensified with sieges, tanks and Pontoon lines while Selestat battle entered its fourth day and rail traffic to Lorraine faced heavy bombardment by British forces.
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Saarkeutern
Seartaulern
East Bank
Repkacetm Anc
People's Ames
Nazis ii
Eneasy
People's Army
Volkssturm
Bueck Fron
Siegfried Line
Saalautern
Helch Frontier
Holland
Switzerland
Lorraine
Alsace
Lorgne
Saarlautern
Karlsruhe
Patton
Sentlautern
Seventh Army
Alexander M.patch
Diem¢ringen
Haguenau
Sixe
Oberbroon
Palatinate
Rhine
Strassoburg
Selestat
Stresbours
Lown
Colmar
Diebesheim
Strasbourg
Memorial service for Staff Sergeant Edward Pollock killed in action
A memorial service honors Staff Sergeant Edward J Pollock son of Harvey Pollock of Argyle killed in action in Germany. The service to be held at 12 a m Sunday at the North Argyle Church with a service flag and gold star. Pollock served overseas a year after prior service in southern camps. He last wrote from somewhere in Germany at month end. Born in Glens Falls he grew up in North Argyle and worked at Fitzgerald's restaurant there. Survived by brother Ernest Pollock Glens Falls and sisters Mrs Thomas Keyes Salem and Mrs Cuthbert Lester Glens Falls.
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Edward J.pollock
Harvey Pollock
Argyle
Germany
North Argyle
Pollock
Hint
Glens Falls
George Hanna
Fitzgerald’s
Ernest Pollock
Thomas Keyes
Salem
Cuthbert Lester
Allied push and German counterattempt near Ruhr towns
Fragmented wartime notes describe air support prospects, German efforts to retake high ground captured at Auenerberg, and artillery breaking units near the Rhine dikes flooding Dutch territory. Parachute troops struck northeast of Decent and a Rosy front lines report mentions banquet amid election setup.
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Kar Heilbronn
Northesst
Auenerberg
Rhine
Arnhem
Nijmegen
Decen
21St Army Group
Ruhin
Saar
Germany
Porthers
Ruhr
United States presses for Greek and Italian self rule amid wartime talks
The United States urges Greece and Italy toward democratic self government, warning against outside influence. Secretly wary of military factors guiding Italy's cabinet, officials insist Italian choices should reflect Italian will. Britain echoes aim for reform and unfettered self government while reserving views on specific appointments.
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United States
Italy
State Department
Sforza
Neta
Britain
Thaly
Noti
Foreign Office
Trely
Greece
Balkans
Worldwide P A Hinted by Hillman Lorden
Hillman and British union officials outlined plans for an international labor conference in February. Hillman praised a coordinated postwar international effort and said American labor should pursue cooperation rather than power politics.
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Lorden
Sidney Hitmen
CIO Labor Under
Seld
International aMaita Vesterdar
Imde
Fetrusry
Hillmann
United States
P. A. Co
Waterford Pions For a Christmas Party By Sonic Triangle
Waterford Pions for a Christmas party were organized by Sonic Triangle Daughters of the Eastern Star at its Monday meeting in the Masonic Temple. Miss J beloved queen and John Barty Wilk connected with the next meeting on Dec 15. Members and officers readied gifts for surgeons hospital at Springfield. A social followed with refreshments provided by Conklin Mercer Ruth Spry and Margaret Burgess. Personal notes include Frederick Willetts returning to Fort Mead after visiting his parents on Upper Third Street. Parish elects Grace Church wardens vestrymen were reelected. Ford Hose Company held its annual meeting with officers named and a hamburger supper served. Next meeting set for Jan shortly after.
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Christasus
Sonic Triangle
Daughters of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
John Barty Wilk
Archbag
Shirley le van
Lois Season
Bresner Waterbury
Henry Swailing
Supe
Dorothy Gorham
Triangie Depu
Waterford Triangle
Paytis Falsom
LaVerne Conklin
Stating
Dorothy LeVan
Suriners’ Hospital
Springfield
Conklin
Ruth Spry
Margaret Burgess
Evi Frederick Willetts
Fort Mead
Abed i Wiletts
Uppey Third Street
Mead
John F. “Welsh
Mead Sod
St. Lawrence River
Waynda
Walsh
Waterford
Ford Hose Company
Division Street
Gerald McNamara
Harold Swasey
Leon Bechard
Frank Fannucci
James Remimington
James Rolston
Stephen Swarey
British Tanks in Greece Stir Crisis After Coup Attempt
The report notes British tanks entering Elas in Greece amid a political crisis tied to the Elias coup and Papandreou's government. Maj Gen. RLM Scobie confirms tank actions and casualties while Sephoulis urges resignations and a broader cabinet reshuffle, as ministers hold their posts amid national upheaval.
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Elias
Panandreou
Athens
Oper
Rlm
Scobie
Greece
Papandreou
Suggesthio
Sephoulis
National Werehy
Red Cross Closes Dressings Rooms
The surgical dressings rooms of the Red Cross will be closed until further notice per Miss Madeleine Henry chairwoman. The closure affects units including Headquarters the Manufacturers Bank Buile Jeramin Memorial Presby Church in Waterviet and Fir Presbyterian Church Watervliet, Cohots, Waterford and Lansinzbarz Episcopal Church units.
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Red Cross
Madeleine Henry
Manufacturers Bank Buile Jeramin Memorial Presbyis
Waterviet
Fir Presbyterian Church
Wat Presbyterian Chz
Waterviei
Cohots
Weterford
Episcopal Church
Lansinzbarz
Soldier Hayden Killed in France During War Service
Private Hayden from Cehoes died in France with details limited to date of death. He was educated at St. Agnes' School and served overseas as part of the U.S. Army. He hailed from Ce Sees and was 22 or 24 years old at the time of death.
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Timothy
Hayden
Ce Sees
St. Agnes’ School
State Department
Privete Hayden
Cams
WHS
Nazis Retreat as Moscow Reports Axis Rout Near Budapest
The article notes German forces withdrawing from Austrian regions and retreating toward Vienna and Budapest while Soviet movements push toward the Danube area. It describes Himmler tightening control, German hospitals stripped for evacuation, and allied drives along Lake Balaton and the Danube as the decisive Central Europe battle signature.
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Hes
Pam
Hungarias
Hizaiuid
Thilest
Budapest
Moscow
Lake Salaton
Danube
Sehmile
Zagsfeb
Yugoslavia
Czechoslovakia
Vienna
Berlin
Zurich
Heinrich Himmler
Reich
Fishi
Time Lake
Hermiong
Briston
Ma Shal Feodor
Telbwirhin
Europe
Go South Young Man Explorer Urges Antarctic Station
A noted explorer calls for a permanent manned Antarctic station to advance exploration and science. He argues Antarctic presence offers unique opportunities despite harsh conditions and political hurdles.
More Than Two Million Nazis Lost in Six Months Report
French forces report heavy German losses over six months, detailing multiple divisions and marked reductions in enemy strength. The account notes torments of French campaigns and significant casualties among German troops.
Fragmentary wartime notice with missing names
A damaged excerpt references a nineteenth child and a marriage, mentions Mrs John F. En right, and notes a mother aged 38 who recently worked in a warplant. The legible phrases imply a family or social notice with incomplete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Enright
Students Sell Selves as Slaves For Bond Drive
A Lansineburg High School auction sponsored by the Business Club raised funds for a bond drive. Senior Thoms ina Oviatt purchased 200 bonds as the event drew readers into a quirky fundraiser. Local faculty names appear garbled in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Garere
Thomsina Oviatt
Buiness Club
Lansineburg High School
Carl WW
Air Conference Pact in Brief
A concise outline of an air routes agreement describes rights to be detailed per treaty. It notes immediate start when possible, existing operating rights unaffected, and assurances against discrimination in airport charges and facility use. It mentions customs freedom for items and personnel and adherence to national laws.
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Chicaza
Ates
Frei
Freedom Front
Hobo Leader Luis Up Clan Praises War Effort
A West coast speaker extols the hobo camp and its volunteers for war work. He lauds efforts to raise funds through War Bonds and to gather plasma donations while aiding needy youth and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis Up
Cincinnati
CPI
America
Corporations Exceed Quota in Bond Drive
Six million volunteer bond salesmen urged more vigorous efforts with corporation purchases leading the drive. Officials report corporations and individuals contributed, hitting a multi billion dollar total earlier than prior drives, while many buyers remained in the trenches.
Cohoes Home Bureau Plans Christmas Party and Meeting
Cohoes Home Bureau will conduct a Christmas party following its monthly meeting at the TF WLS. Arthur B L Nettney and Mrs Iilett Bindewsié are coordinators with committee members Edward Ther Mashew Simi Cram Tl Nettes Sera Mies Jabs Are Geigh F and John H Ring assisting. event details indicate a meal and equipment arrangement led by Mrs Byron.
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Cohoes
Bireau
Wil
Tex
WLS
Arthur BL Nettney
Mra
Iilett Bindewsié
Mes
Edward Ther- Mashew Simi
Sera Mies
John H. Ring
Byron
Awning Shop Blaze Kills Three Workers
A fire at an awning shop claimed the lives of three workers. The blaze broke out on the building’s second floor where hazardous paints were stored behind a doorway. Investigators noted the flames spread quickly from the shop to adjacent areas.
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Pam Fay
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