May Swap Guillotine for Electric Chair in France Debate
In a discussion sparked by Dr Paul and others, the guillotine is debated against the electric chair as a quicker form of death. Critics note the psychological burden on executioners, while some favor decapitation and question electricity's superiority. Guillotin, who proposed the device in 1789, is cited as the origin of France's method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Conteavatay
Paul
Party Law Court
Dr. Paul
Joseph Ignace Guillotin
Made In America study of Japanese prisoners at Charlottesville
The War Department funds an education experiment with several hundred Japanese prisoners at the Charlottesville camp. A nucleus group of 25 to 40 well chosen Japanese study American democracy and governance to forecast how it might operate in Japan. They will remain in the United States longer than fellow prisoners expected to return to Japan within six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
America
United States Camoran
Svar
War Department
Jann
Gol
Boude
Moore
Mall of the School of Milletary Goverment
Charlottesville
Chairs W. Hepner
Merly
Far Easten
Rath Hive
Aagynants
Wax Film Museum Plans Stars in Wax Figures
Hollywood project revived as John W. Considine and executives pursue a wax figures exhibit of famous stars. Demonstrations on how motion pictures are made and changes in technique would accompany the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Film Museum
Hollywood
Tiwen
John W. Considine
Pagtani
Fact Finding Continues On Labor Racket Legislation Debate
The Senate and House hearings feature strong opposition and support from labor and industry leaders. William Green of the AFL and Wade Masher of the IMA urge stronger collective bargaining and arbitration, while critics warn the bill may criminalize labor disputes. The Hobbs bill seeks to tweak the 1942 act, narrowing conspiracy provisions and raising penalties, with court precedents cited to justify or challenge interpretations.
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Lng Lense Langr
William Green
4. PF. L
Alsay
Wade
Masher
Mouse
Senate
Creen
Ag Labher
Donnell JD
Schwellenbach
Labor Department
Green
Mosher
A. FL
Meilia
Pia
Labor
Untins
House
Supreme Court
al Union
At Inve
Diebate
Civent Court of Appeals
New York
Teamsters
Bona Fide
Court of the
United States
Forts sold for educational displays at surplus sale
Surplus Property Administration lists warplane Forts for $350 delivered to communities seeking Fly Inge Fortress memorials. Other smaller war planes offered for educational use at $50 to $200. Items are available for shipment to designated destinations, with costs for transport and handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Propserty
Yanks and Indians Sing Same Christian Hymn in India
Two American officers aboard an Army seaplane in the Assam Valley pick up two robed Indian hitchhikers. Language barriers fade as passenger and crew join in The Old Rugged Cross in five tongues, reflecting homesickness and shared faith. Captain John R. Mockbet of Palmouth, Ky, then a Cincinnati University student, is identified among the Yank captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Cincinnati
India
Assam
Che Yunks
Ola Rugged Cross
Spon
John R. Moekbet
Palmouth
Nazi Slave Labor Figures From Allied Files
A prosecution briefing cites Nazi leaders including Goering and Sauckel directing slave labor in occupied Europe. It details 6.5 million foreign workers sent to German factories through 1945, with decrees targeting Jews and other groups for brutal exploitation, and mentions harsh punishments and inhumane conditions in camps and factories.
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Tehulanian
Bereh
Dold
Meinvich Pammier
Nasi
Ministry of Justice
Shmmlers
Bagekel
Germany
Ukraine
France
Holland
Krepp
Dodd
Simimler
Adda
Group Two Years OK The Lansingburg Girl Commandos
The second anniversary meeting of the Lansingburg Girl Commandos approved forming an oral city initiative across the nearby neighborhood. The final lesson covered Jewish history. In January the group will begin a study of Catholicism.
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Lansingburg
Ford Faces U A W Demands Amid Wage Readiness
Ford Motor Company officials debate wage increases as union pressure grows during a critical period. Joh Burny Jcuierter of the industrial relations division warns production could worsen with a steel strike risk. Ford cites high costs and past raises, arguing productivity must rise to justify any wage hikes while urging U A W cooperation to curb unauthorized stoppages.
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Ford Saith
Joh Burny
Ford Motor Company
Bune
U. A.W
Bugas
VWAW
Payne
Leonard
Teller
Tose
Augay
Yout
Joiny
OPA Pyrous
Bayne
Aps
Plan Home for World War I Veterans in Jefferson City
Jefferson City will host a proposed Home for World War I veterans. The project aims to buy an old colonial manse to provide a gathering place where young members can talk about experiences. A WWI soldier described keeping out older members.
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Jefferson City
Metp
Kenney Appointed Chief of Pacific Air Forces
General Kenney has been named chief of all air forces in the Pacific. He previously led the Mar Eastern Airforces wing and dissolved most Army air units except the 20th Ariane. The Pacific Air Command under General Dawg las MarAythar forms the new regional force, with units in the Forth Seventh Easath T3th and BOL Airfares, reporting to General H. Arnold at Washington. The command's formal establishment occurred on December 7.
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W WanNinglon
George C Kenney
Air Forces
Kenney
Mar Eastern
Puerte
Pacific Ag
Forth
Easath
China
Alusia
Kenney's
Guntaion
Feneral Dawg
Las
Wagner Memorial College names new president on Staten Island
Dr. Walter Gangs, longtime professor at Union College and former OSS mother, yesterday became the twelfth president of Wagner Memorial Lutheran College on Staten Island, succeeding Dr. Clarence Stoughton who resigned last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Gangs
Union College
Office of Strategic Services
Wagner Memorial Lutheran College
Staten Island
Clarence Stoughton
Lass Born at Sea Stewardess on Ship
Two girls born aboard ships during wartime pursue sea life as stewardesses Kathleen O'Toole born in County Cork and a companion born at sea near Australia. They describe a pleasant life at sea despite wartime danger and long voyages between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
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Lass
Los Angeles
Micheldside
Ives
United Kingdom
South Africa
Gooniwatra
Miss Kidde
Wells
Let
Marnind
Australia
United States
Patriotic signs ordered removed from small park
Two billboards in a small park in front of the Albay Capitol were ordered removed by Charlex H. Sells state superintendent of public works. One board promoted the Victory Loan the other urged enlistment in viring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albay Gamtol
Charlex H. Sells
Collaborator to Die in The Hague Trial Decree
The Hague special court yesterday sentenced Dutch Nazi Party leader Anton Mussert to death for collaborating with the Getimans. The ruling pinpoints his role in wartime collaboration and his leadership of the movement.
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Hague
Anton Mussert
Nazi Party
The
Getimans
Certificate Record Shows Walter B. Traty's Address Change
A county clerk file lists Walter B. Traty of 111 Ninth Street now operating as Lynd Laundry at 1 Mourteenth Street. He succeeds William J. Seales in ownership duties.
Cohoes Board Classifies 28 Men As 1 C Volunteers
Cohoes Board places 28 men in 1 C class as an army draft classification. Names include John Stojak James Malonay Alfred Havel fr Paul Seneral John Droselo Charles Forman Samuel Amith James Glichvest and others. Other men listed are Cornelis McGany Marcel Carey William Kelly Michael Shostak Gerald Fontaine Arthur Mckillough John Molesky George Le Blanc John Halloran George Marr a Raymond Bertrand Franke Densmore Amos Fourdeau Tolonel Fhierrault Robert Dantus and John Diehl classified In 1 A.
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Pwentssaighl Cohogslers
Armed Forces
Peel
Selective Service Board
Manet
John Stojak
James Malonay
Alefred Havel
Paul Seneral
John Droselo
Chrles Forman
Samuel Amith
James Glichvest
Dona Wysocki
George Granton
Anthony Facron
Wilfred Grignon
Yrohn Patrick
Henry Herons
Cornelis McGany
Marcel Carey
Cohoes Red Cross Plans for March Campaign
Preliminary outline of the annual financial campaign was presented at a Tuesday meeting of the executive Board of the Canones Branch American Red Cross in Cohoes. Col. Charles B. Plumley to again chair the 1915 drive. reports on the plan noted ongoing welfare needs postwar. Local civic figures and committee members attended, with other community events and notices included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biarch
Te Ixenitive
American Red Cross
Claiadan Association
Mohawk Street
Robert G. Hanlon
Derry Mages
Charles B. Plumtey
Barnow
Nelidine George Ashby
W. FL Fulkens
John Mutpass
Chaves Moygin
Wilson
EL. Hamnemond Weer
Qearse F. MeEhem
Elinch
W. Lon Blood
Samaday Seoul
W MM. Howell
Frank Shih
Maipat Plitis
Harry Meld
Éaid Payly
Sagred
Feat
Onedtom PhD
Sehnal Hall Theedig
Chustiey Vanderwerkun
Aids Cou Wintiers
Mig Charlotte Waterhdugy
Mia Thongs
Suonin
Edward Fisment
Mi Wits Tame Dame
Alice Moles
Harry Latbert
Avun Hhveux
Lee Brusca
Freé Sonssein Ani Mice Marcella
MeAfers
Cohoes Assembly Honors New Members
More than fifty attended the dinner and reception honoring new members of the Cohoes Assembly. Speakers included Rev. Tej jietur of St Hernad’s Church and Fr. Joseph A. Franklin of St. Agnes, with remarks by William Connery and others. An entertainment program followed the presentations.
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Cohoen
Joseph A. Franklin
St. Agnes
William Connery
Grane
Win J. ‘Nonthley
Cokes Coun Ey
Michael J. Foley
John St. Kelly
Troy
Tid
Arrangeants
James Shiels
Fred MacGregor
Emmett Ryan
Harry Dickey
Damand Bowevel
Obituary Notices Leave Details Of Local Funerals And Requiems
The obituary summarizes multiple funeral services with names, addresses, and church locations for J Adelond La VANere and others. It lists services from St Joseph Church, St Bernard, and local cemeteries, noting specific officiants, choirs, and organists. It mentions burial at Sl duseph gy Cemetery Waterford and notes related obsequies for Thomas J. Cusavis and Michaett Brown with family attendees and church rites.
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J. Adelond la Vanere
Congr'se Street
Bavin's
Congress Street
Aml
Oona
Henry PB. Poilevin
Edware
Cece M. Rivet
Tae Jeay
Offertuay
Miss Rivet
Beavers
Canute Arechambrirlt
Emery Boyer
Lut Que Gadat
Edouard Ansel
Henry Palhim
Alf Theriyi
Biotoey Robitaille
Ros
Leo H. Paradis
Sl Duseph Gy
Waterford
Thomas J. Cusavis
Janensten Steel Co
Gd Am
St. Bernard's Church
Jovyph A. Reilly
Mutur He Smith
Deaton
William PO Brennin
Mouyy Goyle
Misa
Loretia Haydon
Angelina
Bony J. Latkiait
Willters Daevia
Arti
Ucheaty
Agnest
Mensods
Kather
Eidaw
Michaett Brown
William F. Brown
Charles
Diesbrow
Conhops Rest
Warsday
New Britain
Sarviors Atenel
Therman
Cohoes Offers Classes for Servicemen
Dr F Herrick Conners announces courses in school subjects and shop subjects for returning service members. The program, to be run from the Education Building on Molouk Street, seeks interested men and women to form a teaching group.
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F. Herrick Conners
Joral Education
Conners
Births in November Double Deaths in Cohooe
November records show five cases of communicable disease with one malaria, one other pneumonia, and one whooping cough. Cohooes births for November total higher than deaths, with 33 director reports and 70% completion noted by local officials.
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Cole
Aubauind
Megor Rudolph
Mans Py
Pessin
Ramami Kearney
Vital Atiriztiog
Coles Stores Report Night Hours Beginning Monday
Coles Stores will begin night hours Monday as part of a longer shopping period. The plan includes a continued Saturday schedule and involves the Retail Merchants Bureau. David Stile of Hurpau Assist USO announced the change, with Sts. Peters and Paul’s group managing fans and supplies for the USS Lounse event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coles
Cohors Oreast
Retail Merchants Bureau
Femieia Ipen Mmu FN
AINE
Weual
USO
Sts. Peter's and Paul's
USS
Lounse
Troy Galen Staton Musday
Diy
Mes
Charles Liberty
Mie Roanimitee
Stella Migitih
Ria Kozansity
Anna Byranuwsia
Glorm
Elopany
Ny Nedelehy
Mins Greget Amt
Stella Dachinehys
Su Bereniard
Chuck
Prajert
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Winte
Bausch & Lamb
T. Brandon Tripane
Remsen ST
Cohoes
L—Trensselaer Polytechnic
Guy
Thomas &, Dewey
Navy
Institute
John J. Abern
PF. Taylor
Guvernee Dewey
Ray Palmer Baker
Deans Livingston W. Houston
Lester C. Higbee
State Guard
Schiellenbach
Congress
Groen Demauinees
U. 5
Sauckel
Retehnarsial
Hermann Goering
Albert, Speer
Goering
Alfcud Ungenberg
Ford
Vame
Kenny Pacific Airforce Howl
Kegler
Bobby Bomar
Chicags
Buddy Bomar
Cohoes Board
Red Cross Maps
Howard W. Perrier
Mra
Cor Foal Berrien
Dulng Uve Worl
Fort Knox
Belgium
Mit
Cecile Caaip
Amerie
Odile Leblanc
Wilhelm Na Bicher
Oracle
Cleb of Sacred
Feat School
Mtei
Chaenue Vanderwerke
Gereral
Charlotte Water House
Thomas Noonan
Edward Fratient
Mow Willan
Alice Foley
Henry Lambert
Arthur Hervioux
Fred Moussean
Lira Roudvenu
Marcella McCaftéry
Mak Doty
Thomas A Fhanagan
St. Patrick's Church
Bis Hoan
Cohoes Hospital
Social Security Board
Bureau of Old Age and Survivors Insurance
Waterveiet Auto
MABE
Pine
Valefvniel
R. J. Milter
Flrat Street
Watervilet
Third Avenue
Fifth Street
Mark
Dito
Sorel's
Romsen St
Colones
Terre Mepeimadine
W. P. Lamarche
Congdon
Empire Theatre
Cohoes Retail Merchants Bureau
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