Polish Troops Resent Status As Prisoners On Baltic Front
Polish soldiers in German controlled areas on the Baltic coast face forced service under German command while British oversight exists only in name. Polish units live in Nissen huts, suffer harsh winter conditions, and endure a dual loyalty trap as many fear returning home. Polish officers complain of lack of Polish policing and German imposition, with families penalized and some choosing to fight for Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gldenbure Penneaul
Belleswhg
Holstein
Germain
Guman
Alte Goon
Sullara
Oldenburg
Germany
Bb Corps
Eritis
Corman
Maj
Kenneth Perder
Sven
Pole
Shaek
Nim
Dortmander
Cerna
Hey
Bhurkel
Uley Wight
Tran
Gatdler Deeliiwil
Sam
Baby
Wrey
Generi
Vlassov
Paris
Europe and Far East Face Sugar Fats Oils Shortages
War era shortages loom as Europe and the Far East await scarce sugar fats and oils while other foods remain limited. News highlights wartime meat dairy cuts, livestock feeding issues, and the need for imports to avert famine, with UNRRA and OFAR analysts noting global supply tightness and continued rationing into 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Far East
Washington
United States
Tapleid
U. S
Egypt
India
Africa
York
Naval Man Missed V E and V J Days in Kentucky
A wartime note from Janisville Kentucky recalls Officer George A. Hill aboard U 39 who crossed the international date line en route to Tokyo Bay and missed V E Day and V J Day celebrations. He reportedly traveled 36000 miles and continued wartime duties into July while others marked the holidays. The piece reflects on ceremonies held in the Pacific as a counterpoint to Hill's extended voyage and absence from home celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janisville, Ky
Saya
Germany
Japan
George A. Hill
Tokyo Bay
Theo
Nazi plot to sabotage American resources exposed in wartime notes
In a detailed account from 1943 to 1942, German agents discussed plans to sow sabotage in the United States. Canaris and the Foreign Office resisted, while a German American group proposed missions led by operatives including an American citizen. The effort, code named Pastorius, failed when eight Nazism backers were blocked and an American counter intelligence effort exposed the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Foreign Office
dUc
Air Force
Che
Canadia
Amerifean
Canavis
Ute
Lie Puehrer
Canaris
Fuehrer
Canariz
America
Kappe
Association For Germans
Golden Party
Cannols
Canaria
Herp
Aligh
Pastoriua
Dusen
Berlin
Niagara Pally
Laslarius
Dahnusen
Chiler
Pruss
Hitler
Hiller
Ruchver
Canavish
Bick
de Fuehrer
Cug
SD Storm
Reinhard Heydrich
le Berchtesgaden
Lahousen
Nebraska Triplets Shower After Birth in Alliance
A celebratory event in Alliance Nebraska followed the arrival of triplets for Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Hopper Linda Rae Lonnie Dean and Larry Jame were the newborns Gifts included a year’s supply of milk blankets baby fuel silver cups cod liver oil swings three cribs beds and other infant essentials plus robes kimonos and three Bibles The note highlights a unique family milestone in the Panhandle region.
Japanese Americans Utah Colony Grows
Utah's Japanese American population has surged nearly threefold in five years from 2,210 to 6,565, while leaders say many may return to the Pacific Coast within a year. The piece blends demographic notes with mentions of wartime espionage and political intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
TMU
Suuro Kida
John D Burton Ordained At Home Church
John David Burton of Second Presbyterian Church was ordained last night after Presbytery of Troy examined him. He becomes the fifth church member elevated to the clergy in 38 years, with multiple ministers from nearby churches taking part in the ceremony. Burton, who moved to Troy in 1998 from Texas, recently completed studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and Park College, and previously attended Troy High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John David Burton
Second Presbyterian Church
J. Hillman Sollister
Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church
Washington
Troy
Burton
Danis
Elnisters
Lewis Jones
Granville
Maurice D. Robertson
Oakwoad Avene Presbyterian Church
Francis Lb. McCauley
Silliman Memorial Presbyterian Church
Cohoes
Frederick W. Evans
D.D
Seth N. Genung
1St Presbyterian Church
Lansinghuig
Henry J Smith
First Presbyterian Church
Green Island
Leon DeSualdi
Wentinington Presbyterian Church
FL Townseend Hvister
Robertson
McCauley
Genung
Dr. Jones
Manly
Evang
Jesus
Briggs
Harold T. Abrams
Bmbrs
Tal
Texas
Troy High School
Park Catlera
Parkville
Princeton Theological Seminary
Tha Wan
Wee
Frank Snenett
Seattle
Wash
George Hurnett
John
Charles
Edward Ane
Lloyd Burnett
Coles
Ree
Fredericke ‘Plante
William Gilligan
William Grogan
Cuhes
Josepp Blin
Lake Worth
Philip Petrétion
Lanaster Steret
St Joseph's
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Watertorn
Christian Endeavor Official To Be Guest At Anniversary
Eugene G. Alhart of Rochester the 1st vice president of the State Christian Endeavor Union will speak at the 66th anniversary of the Try Local Union of Christian Endeavor at the Church of Christ Disciples tomorrow night. LeRoy W. Clark will be toastmaster and Rev Wilford P Fearler will read singing. Miss Hoix B Ludowig heads the Fray Branch as celebration chair. Anna Anker presides over dinner and invitations go to youth and alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene G. Alhart
Rochester
Vic
State
Christian Endeavor Union
Try
Union of Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ, Disciples
Mr. Alhart
LeRoy W. Clark
RL P. 1
Wilford P. Fearler
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church
Hoix B. Ludowig
Fray
Anna Anker
Pil i Thi Dain Lin Tai
Franklin Day designation approved by national youth group delegates
Day designation for Franklin D Roosevelt was approved by delegates at a national convention of the American Jewish Youth Organization. The report notes a purchasing agent in Renascelser County and references a 1945 delivery timeline for a Tudor DeLuxe model vehicle trade in.
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Atlantic City
J. IA
Congress
Franklin Ds Roosevelt
Renasgelser
Deventer
Plymouth
Uae
Ransen Carderier
Wageni
Newswether
Ablett Heads Cohoes Clothing Campaign
Frank S. Ablett named 23 chairman of a national clothing drive to begin January 7 under the local war council, with volunteers collecting and storing clothing at depots for shipment to war stricken areas. Fire damages $200 at Eagle Garage. a false alarm at Mart and Lancaster Streets. Police report two assaults, with Riel held and arraigned on second degree charges after a confrontation that injured Sergeant Plouffe. Health records note Cohoes had no new cases of communicable disease in the last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Ablett
Cohoes
Eagle Garage
Mart
Lancaster Streets
Holt
Health Department
Avsault
Albut Hiel
Cayuga Steel
Albany County
Gegault
Bgt
Hormidas B. Plouta
Cohaes
Calas Hospital
Ruel
Riel
Polios
Frank Je Biaudt
Chirsa
Albany County Penitentiary
Plouffe
Renixen Street
Hoor
Budget Doubled for 1946 Relief by JDC and JWA
The Joint Distribution Committee and Jewish Welfare Agency adopted a budget of 95,950,000 for 1946. The 1948 budget, over double the 8 3 year 28,000,000 level, funds overseas shipment of food clothing blankets medical supplies and other relief.
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New York
Joint Distribution Committee
Jewish Welfare Agency
Garrett Keeps Post As Chief In Cohoes
Police Chief Josephy Garrett of Cohoes returns from overseas duty with the Song hees and remains in his post. Mayor Rudolph J. Ronker labeled the move a misunderstanding after Garrett announced a new claim to veteran rights. Garrett is back on active duty December 1 and William F. Maxwell will serve as acting captain in the police bureau until a permanent appointment is made following Wilfrid Delisle’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephy Garrett
Cokner
Songhees
Rudolph J. Ronker
Gare Tett
Rouller
Garegett
Prene
William F. Maxivell
Garrett
Wilfrid Delisle
Knights confer second degree at St Joseph's Hall
Second Degree work completed for Cohoes Watervliet and Troy councils with a social hour following. District Deputy Joseph Halpin led the degree team with local officers assisting. Plans announced for more degree ceremonies after the holidays at St Joseph's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes K
Zatuits Council
Knights of Columbus
Mty
Tom Troy
Watervliet
Cohoes
St. Joseph's Hall
Distriit
Joseph Haipin
Joan Wajah
Colones Gounam
Coors
William
Trambley
St. Joseph's Tall
Joseph Halpin
Water
Kitin
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Department of Agel Isutture
OPAR
Ussr
Pew
Mess
Tne
North America
Canada
Dy. H.C. M. Casq
UNRRA
Jexpert
Howe
Orient
Department of Agriculture
Modernella Tady
ST. Sont
Tara
Supamleviy Asd
Duchess
AIL National
Permanente
Fhone Troy
Lynertirtinvennt
St. Vincent's
Hillside School
Nebraska
the Groppe
Matthew Alsa
John D. Burton
Home Church
Christian Endeavor
Enna Conaumpplin
Rensselaer County
New
Frances Ircitann
Dbs Rersin
Ablett Heads Cohoes Clothing Campaign
Sue Ladies
ET. Ruane
American Legion
S Jem
Onert Street
Mes
Voracres
MR. W. Hi
Barbour
Personnel
Mer
Berkray Corp
Middleburg and River Sts
Liston
Berk-Ray
Roy Shudt
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