Snowstorm ravages East while Troy endures icy aftermath
A winter storm battered the East with heavy snow and freezing rain while Troy reported dangerous conditions and a fatality. George Ostrander, 66, died at Troy Hospital from injuries after being struck on River Street by a skidding car driven by Joseph Preston, 39. Coroner's verdict pending further study. The system disrupted transport, closed schools in parts of the region, and sent temperatures plunging, with forecasts predicting more snow and winds. The storm claimed multiple deaths across the United States and Canada, as rail service lingered hours behind schedule.
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Bombing of Frankfurt and Ruhr centers continues in heavy Allied raid
U S. bombers and RAF forces pounded Frankfurt rail facilities delivering over 3,000 tons of explosives amid night and day operations. Nine bombers and nine fighters reported missing, while Essen Osnabruck and Witten also faced air strikes. Italian based air units hit Blechhammer refinery in southern Silesia. Luftwaffe losses noted with most fighters landing in friendly territory. Witten, a Ruhr rail hub, targeted as key military traffic route.
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Royal Heir Expected From Princess Alexandra of Greece
London reports that Princess Alexandra, wife of King Peter of Yugoslavia, is expecting a baby next spring, according to the British press association.
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Rensselaer County Leads War Bond Drive in Area
Rensselaer County retains a lead in the Sixth War Loan as 58.6 percent of its quota in Serial E bonds is sold. Nearby counties trail with Schenectady in second and others in fourth. County sales total 24,950,557 dollars, 111.1 percent of its 23,500,000 quota, with 43.9 percent still needed to reach a boosted target by Saturday. Series E sales by area counties follow.
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New B 29 Raid Speeds Tokyo Evacuation
Washington announced a sizable Saipan based B 29 strike on Honshu as part of mounting air pressure on enemy targets. Tokyo claimed planes fled southward with no bombs. evacuation of Tokyo residents continued amid fires and demolitions to create firebreaks.
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Seaway Vote Rejects Plea of President
The Senate rejected the President's plea and defeated the Lawrence Seaway amendment 36 to 25. Aimed at postwar improvements for the St Lawrence Seaway, the measure now heads to a House Senate conference to reconcile differences. Senator Aiken urged action and railway utility concerns were cited by opponents as delaying tactics.
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France May Recognize Lublin Polish Chiefs
A rumor in Paris political circles said France might recognize the Lublin Committee of National Liberation as Poland’s provisional government. Reports also claimed a Franco Soviet military accord aimed at standardizing armaments, though no details were released pending General de Gaulle’s return to Paris.
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Florida confusion sprinkles talk of Pacific patrols
A captured Nippon soldier, believing he was in Florida, claimed Florida instruction from his commanding officer during interrogation. The tale shows his total ignorance of geography as U S forces traced his misbelief while evaluating the Pacific division’s actions and the broader conflict. The report blends humor with wartime chatter and slang about products and teams.
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Ward Strike May Spread To All Stores
The War Labor Board summoned Montgomery Ward officials and union leaders to a Detroit hearing on the strike, with a possible nationwide ripple. The board seeks compliance and explains why orders have not been followed, amid broader Ward labor tensions and plans for further action in other cities and stores.
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Stettinius Holds Mild Senate Session on Foreign Policy
Secretary of State Stettinius led six aides as he testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senators pressed nominees on ties to Wall Street and leftish concerns, but questions were limited as Chairman Connally and others steered away from improper topics.
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Senate Kibitzer Bounced Again
Washington on parade drew capacity crowds as the Senate foreign relations committee heard testimony. Doyle was escorted out amid jeers while R. Stettinius and Joseph Clark Grew spoke, and Bill drew steady applause from the audience, prompting a chuckle from Senator Clark.
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Russians Battle In Budapest Suburbs
Soviet troops burst into eastern suburbs of Budapest amid heavy bombardment. Reports from Moscow and Berlin describe major breaches and fighting around the capital, with German and Soviet broadcasts claiming both advances and counteractions as the city faces a critical siege.
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Ninth Jap Convoy for Leyte Sunk in Philippine Sky Battle
General MacArthur headquarters reported a Japanese convoy of four transports and three destroyers attempting to rush aid to beleaguered troops on Leyte was smashed off the island Monday. American air and naval forces intercepted and destroyed the convoy amid renewed ground actions as U S troops pressed west coast advances. Eight American planes were lost in the running battle. more than 30,000 enemy troops were estimated killed in prior engagements.
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Pressure on 4-Fs To Enter War Work Advocated
Col Francis Wassling, head of Selective Service legislation, urged expanding war work rules to include 4-Fs and cover men 38 to 45. He argued for broadening bans on quitting plants without board approval and authorizing 4-Fs to engage in war work to meet manpower needs. He praised Byrnes action and said minimal追加 legislation could supply the required 36,000 men.
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Bandit Uses Child as Shield in Tacoma Holdup
A bandit, about 35,790 dollars, used a small child as a shield during a holdup at the Puret Sound National Bank in Tacoma Washington yesterday. The five year old was abandoned by the robber after the crime.
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American Bombers Hit Volcano Island Fields
Washington reports American bombers swept Japanese airfields across the Volcano Islands and nearby Saipan. B-29s and Liberators damaged enemy bases, with limited Japanese fighter returns. Navy planes hit Chiei Jima and Pagan targets, while Marine squadrons strafed in the Palau group.
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Americans Press Breakthroughs Near Duren in Roer
Allied forces across the Roer advance with First Army pushing toward Duren and Hurtgen amid rain and snow. Units seize positions along the Ober Maudach reservoir while Seventh Army drives toward Haguenau and the German frontier.
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Army to Release Textile Workers Declares Senator
Washington reports the Army will release skilled textile workers to bolster heavy duty wartime demands. Senator Maydock Cusi notes the Office of Price Administration has agreed to let the Army set price controls on duck fabric for tents, signaling a price boost and reshaped production.
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Berlin Hints of New V-3 Bombs in Use
Berlin hints at the deployment of new V-3 bombs with potential targets including Antwerp and Liege. Reports say Britain and London face possible use as anti aircraft defenses struggle against heavy firing.
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Money Found in Shooting Case at Dis Atty Home
Authorities recovered 3720 dollars allegedly stolen from Mrs. Trena Holmes after a search of Connelly’s residence. Holmes, 44, wounded by a shotgun blast through a window, remains critical at Leonhard Hospital. Connelly, charged with first degree assault, awaits another hearing in Saratoga County Jail.
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Hirohito Prays For Victory At Ise Shrine
Emperor Hirohito visits the Ise Shrine as Japan faces Allied air raids and battlefield reverses in the Philippines and South China. Nippon board official Zake tora Ozata declares unity of 100 million subjects in response to the wartime surge.
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