Utica Man Heads State Bar Albany Probe
Warrick J. Kertan of Utica appointed chairman of two special committees of the New York State Bar Association to inquire into conditions alleged to enter in Albany County. Gov Dewey ordered the probe amid a grand jury investigation, with Col. Jackson A. Dykman selecting distinguished lawyers to report to the executive committee next month.
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Warrick J. Kertan
Utica
New York State Bar Association
Thar Association
Albany
State Bar
E. Dewey
George P. Monaghan
Aperial Grand Jury
Euprema Court
Gilbert V Schenck
William H. Murray
Troy
Harry &. Lehivick
Kinsson
Frasers Bergun
Parton Swift
Buffalo
Dewey
Bar Association
New York City
Jackson A. Dykman
Brooklyn
Dykman
Donald Lynch
Daniel P. O'Connell
Albany Democratic
Supreme Court
Schenck
James V. Marra
Cohees Pharmatist
Board of Education
Marta
Pierce H. Russell
Marra
Julian B. Erway
Tlect
Albany County
Elso
Senator Erway
Orca Ban
1,600 U. S. Heavies Hit Frankfurt in Major Raid
Allied air forces pounded the Frankfurt area with 6,000 tons of explosives as part of a massive raid by more than 3,200 U.S. war planes. Losses included 12 bombers and two fighters missing from a force of about 16,909 air crewmen, marking a record low for such a large operation while German defenses remained mostly silent. Simultaneous strikes from the south involved hundreds of bombers and fighters hitting Austria from Italian bases.
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London
Frankfurt
U. S
Eighth Air Force
U.S. Flers
U.S
Frankfurt Hanau
Giessen
Esysem
Austria
Italy
Sixth War Loan Scoreboard shows county leaders in area drive
The week end Sixth War Loan scoreboard highlights Rensselaer County in the lead over Schenectady County with high E Bond sales. Rensselaer’s percent of quota stands at 116.7 percent, totaling 52408233 over the original 22500.00 quota. Schenectady trails with 35.5 percent.
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Rensselaer
Schenectady County
Schenectady
Rensseleer
Woman Shot by Man in Mechanicville Home
Mrs. Treca Holmes, 44, of 121 Ellesworth Avenue, Mechanicville, was fatally wounded by a shotgun blast from Michael Connelly, 38, of Mechanicville Stiltwater Road, at about 4:45 p.m. yesterday. Connelly fired through her window panes as she stood in a bedroom. pellets struck her back and abdomen, with others hitting her arm and wrist. Holmes confronted Connelly in the front hall after the attack. he was disarmed by her husband, Herbert Holmes, who restrained him. Mrs. Holmes was rushed to Leonard Hospital, where Dr. Eugene F. Connally operated, removing pellets and administering plasma. The case was under investigation by Dist. Atty. John F. Doxte.
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Treca Holmes
Ellesworth Avenue
Mechanicville
Leonard Hospital
Michael Connelly
Stiltwater
John F. Doxte
Saratoga County
Connelly
Herbert Holmes
Boston & Maine Railroad
Holmes
de GW. Crissey
DeMarcco
Eugene F. Connally
Gillette Warns U S Peace Goal At Risk
Senator Gillette warned that without a strong stand the war could end in a hot war victory and totalitarian spread. He accused allies of expanding influence while America doubts peace prospects and called for adherence to moral standards in international relations. He cited a News blackout in eastern Europe and questioned Atlantic Charter coverage by OWI and FCC. OWI Director Davis disputed the claim.
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Washington
Gillette Dowa
America
Senate
Europe
Russia
Office of War Information
Federal Communications Commission
OWL
Elmer Davis
Gillette
House Votes to Abolish Jackson Hole Monument
The House passed a resolution to abolish the Jackson Hole National Monument in Wyoming, created by an executive order from President Roosevelt. The measure, approved 178 to 107, moves to the Senate after two days of debate amid sharp criticism of the President for establishing the 223,610 acre tract, with supporters saying it drained Wyomings tax base and noting Congress twice declined to create the memorial land.
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House
Jackson Hole Monument
Washington
Jackson Hole National “Monument
Wyoming
Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
Inductions to rise 1 to 20 percent, Hershey says
Selective Service director Major General Lewis B Hershey said at a press conference that inductions could increase 1 to 20 percent in the coming months due to combat replacements and a wartime labor shortage. He noted more calls on local draft boards and changes in draft policy emphasizing job type over age.
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James. Byrnes
Hershey
Selective Service
Germany
Local Boards to Tighten Draft Rules under War Effort
Washington selection service moved quickly to enforce the new produce of fight directive. Occupational deferments now hinge on immediate war needs, with registrants under 33 urged to stay in essential jobs or face reassessment. Major General Hershey said amendments will shift all under 33 toward military service if they drift from essential work.
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Washington
I Wag
Hershey
Budapest Battle Rages as Soviets Press Toward City
The Red Army expanded to near Budapest with advances along the northeastern suburbs and toward Bratislava and Vienna. Marshal Malinovsky and Tolbukhin's forces reportedly joined in attacks to encircle Budapest, while German reports claim stubborn resistance and ongoing fighting near the city.
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London
Budapest
Moscow
Red Army
Bratislava
Vienna
Germans Fighting In Eastern Slovakial
Budages
Rodion
Matinovsky
Second Ukraine
Vere
Begvhaz
Szada
Paris
Algiers
Malinovsky
U. S. Blasts Jap Airbases Near Saipan
Pacific Fleet and air forces conducted a series of neutralization raids Friday through Sunday targeting Japanese airbases around Saipan Iwo Jima Haha Jima and Babelthuap in the western Carolines Pagan near Saipan. Navy and Marine aircraft continued operations across the central Pacific Marshall Islands.
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Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor
Navy
Army
Biarine
Saipan
Japan
Iwo Jima
Seventh Army Air Force Liberators
Haha Jima
Bonins
Isto
Tok Corsairs
Second
Marine Aircraft Wing
Babelthuap
Parauss
Carolines
Pagan
Marianas
Central Pacific
Marshall Islands
Termites Suit Involving Loretta Young and Husband
In Los Angeles a contentious $85,000 case pits Loretta Young and her husband Thomas H A Lexis against Siegel over termite infestation at their Hollywood Hills home. Both sides admit termites did not compromise the foundation, with dispute over whether damages warrant payment.
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Los Angeles
Benjamin T Bugsy Singel
Hoimpy Hills
New York
Hollywood
Loretta Young
Thomas H. A. Lexis
Bionet
Lewis
Loretta
Siege
Clare Warne
Carl A
Ormoc Garrison Wiped Out As First Army Close On Duren
General MacArthur announced the Ormoc pocket on Leyte Island fell after heavy fighting. Allied forces, including the Seventh and 32nd Divisions, closed in on Duren as German resistance along the Western Front showed signs of withdrawal. Air raids and bombardments crippled Japanese logistics, with significant Allied advances across multiple fronts.
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First
Duren
Macfarth
St Ormoc
York
Douglas MacArthur
Macarthur
Divigi
Ormoc Hall
Juzan‘splas
Big Rory
Cmoac
32Nd
Philippines
Borneo
Tarakan
Balikpapan
iPu
Chies
Haguensa
Sarsegue
Boer River
Cilogne
U. S
Reich
Mont
Cologne
Sarregué
Rhine
Poer
Fasc
Mariawester
A&mue
Dartmker
Haven
Roer
Fulks
Saar
Lee U
Courtney H Hodges
Western Front
Yamashita
Rejuvenated Chinese Army Routs Japs
Chungking reports that Chinese forces claim decisive gains in Kweichow province. Japanese columns pushed into the province were forced back toward Kwangsi and Ling, with Liuchai recaptured and a 17 mile advance noted before the drive stalled. Remnants around Ling said to be mop ped up as Chinese counterattacks pressed inland.
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Chungking
Kweichow
China
Kireichow
Kwangsi Province
Liuchai
Kweivang
Kurechow
Hurman Road
Etr
Koweiyang
Ward Chungking
Kenming
Ling
Kweiyang
Kwweiyang
Roosa
Storm Heads East as Midwest Snowstorm Binds United States
A massive storm sweeping the Midwest and South brought widespread snow and freezing temperatures. Cold air from Canada collided with warm air from the South, causing deep snow in parts of the region and record lows in states from Texas to Nevada. The Weather Bureau noted rain mixing with snow in the Midwest, with bitter freezes extending to Florida and beyond as conditions gradually eased northward. Individual locales reported extreme lows including 39 below in Montana and 2 below in Nevada, while widespread sun returned to many areas as the system moved east.
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Associated Press
Midwest
Aden
Chicago
Weacnreau
Canada
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Klas Reported Ready To Negotiate Peace
Leaders of Klas forces massed inside Athens and Attica reportedly ready to withdraw from the capital in return for guarantees they will not be prosecuted. They claim willingness to seek unity and equal rights within a renewed national framework as fighting ebbs.
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Athens
Klas
Jeaders
Papandres
Elas Igaders
Attica
Paris
Newest Ward Strike Hits Four Stores in Detroit Area
Pickets as many as thirty marched in snow sit downs before four Montgomery Ward & Co. stores in Detroit area to press United Retail Wholesale and Department Store Employees toward a War Labor Board directive. The United Auto Workers pledged aid. Stores remained open with reduced staff as about 1300 of 2200 employees joined the strike, while department heads and extra help kept Dearborn store open. Strikers demanded union maintenance of membership dues checkoff seniority back pay and arbitration of grievances through the board.
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Detroit
Mountgomery Ward & Co
United Retail, Wholesale & Department Store
War Labor Board
United Automobile Workers
Walter Reuther
K. A
Beret Oak
Greek American Ask Halt Strife With Greece Yugoslavia Aid
Greek American delegation urged halt to strife as Roosevelt and Churchill outline zones of operation in Greece and Yugoslavia. The informal agreement aims to limit British and American involvement while Russian operations remain unaffected. Separate talks cover civilian relief work in Greece.
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Washington
Nis Giaund
Roosevelt
Pome
Churchid
Greece
Yugoslavia
Star
Churchill
Stalin
Trvasiog
Federal payrolls drop in October totals cite Byrd report
Senator Byrd D Virginia reported to the Senate that federal payrolls declined in October to a total of 3,035,502. The drop follows a prior reduction of 4,661 in September, as government employment contracts.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Senate
Republican Leader Quits Amid Shifting Party Fun
Fragmented notes indicate a party realignment with leaders stepping down as loyalties blur. The piece mentions distrust, internal rifts, and a harsher political atmosphere, suggesting a dramatic pivot in party dynamics.
Dunnigan Condition Improves After Gallbladder Op
State Senate Minority Leader Jona A Dunnigan’s condition is described as generally improved by his physician Dr Franka McCarthy after a recent gallbladder operation. He remains under medical care and is expected to recover.
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New York
Senate
Jona A. Dunnigan
Franka. McCarthy
Nazis Defend Faenza with Crack Troops
In a fierce four mile front southwest of Faenza, German crack veterans, including Panzer Grenadier formations, mount a counterattack to save a vital ridge from the British Eighth Army. Kesselring concentrates heavy forces to hold defenses near San Prospero and Pideura while Allied command reports some gains at other points and ongoing bombardment along key rail routes.
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Rome
Faenza
Eighth Army
Albert Kesselring
Panzer Grenadier
Meining
Rommels Afrita
San Prospero
Pideura
Faendza
Celle
Fasaza
Kesselring
Fagaza
Bologna
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