Allied Landing Report and Cassino Push Amid Italy Battles
Allied forces fought through shattered San Vittore near Cassino as American troops breached the village and pressed toward Cassino along the inland highway to Rome. Canadians advanced beyond Ortona toward Pescara while probing toward Arielli and the Moro River area as German defenses tightened along the Adriatic coast.
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Algiers
San Vittore
Cassino
Rome
Ortona
Adriatic
Pescara
D. N
Associated Press
Enes
Guriglino
Appian Way
Mount Sammucio
Mark W Clark
Dan Whitehead
Reene
Otena
Arielli
Moro
R P I Professor Writes Chapter for New Book
Dr H van Klooster a professor of physical chemistry at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute wrote a chapter on chemistry for The Contribution of Holland to the Sciences. Born in Holland he studied at Gattengen and Groningen and the Pasteur Institute and held roles in Groningen the Dutch Army Ordnance Ministry and a Dutch woolen mill.
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H. §. van Klooster
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Holland
van Klooster
Gattengen
Groningen
Pasteur Institute
Kruyt
O. Henry
FCC Opposes Newspaper Expansion Into Radio Field
The FCC voted to oppose further newspaper expansion in broadcasting, a move seen as limiting press control of radio. The decision may affect pending standard and FM licenses. one dissenter warned it could violate press freedom and set a bad precedent for future media ventures.
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FCC
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Congress
Standard
FMC
T. A. M. Craven Craven
Craven
Standard Broadcasting
Commission
National Boy Scout Commissioner Named
Dr. George J. Fisher, deputy chief executive of the Boy Scouts of America, named national scout commissioner succeeding the late Daniel Carter Beard. Walter W. Head announced the appointment. Fisher to be installed May 17 at the national council meeting in New York City. Fisher, born in Cincinnati, resident of Scarsdale, has served as deputy chief executive since 191?, and during World War I led recreation and athletics for the national war work council.
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New York
George J. Fisher
Boy Scouts of America
Daniel Carter Beard
Walter W
St. Loui
Fisher
National Council
New York City
National War Work Council
Cincinnati
O. Dr. Fisher
Scarsdale
President Cancels Press Conference Due to Cold
Washington UP reports President Roosevelts press conference was canceled by the White House last night because he has a cold. He has been taking things easy for the past few days and had no fever Friday morning according to officials.
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Washington
Roosevers Vu
White House
Allies Ready to Shift Strength Against Japs
Admiral Ernest J. King announced plans to shift full UN strength to the war against Japan probably in 1944. He said preparations had been underway for months and may begin only after Germany falls, with Eisenhower agreeing Germany’s defeat could come in 1944. King expressed hope for continued pressure on Japan and noted studies on moving power from Europe to the Pacific.
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Washington
Ernest J. King
United Nations
Japan
Germany
Dwight D. Eisenhower
King
Pacific
Christmas Methodist Church Event at West Sand Lake
West Sand Lake church hosts a 7 30 p m Christmas party with gifts and a student program led by teachers. A watch night service follows, with a Rall sign and refreshments by the Young Peoples Class taught by Mr Pause. Next Sunday features church school at 10 and a morning sermon by Rev John A Lavender at 11. The Woman's Society meets Tuesday at Mrs Bietnell's home.
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Dietrich Pause
Robert Bicknell
James Hargrave
Melvin Lavender
Young Peoples
Pause
Florence
John A. Lavender
Woman's Society
Robert Bietnell
Soldiers in Pacific weary of speeches from home
New Bedford reports UPI says Pacific troops resent labor strife and homefront politics. Sergeant William Baron jr of New Bedford notes soldiers unfairly blamed by leaders, cites Mrs Roosevelt remarks in Noumea and opposition to John L Lewis. He urges awareness of soldiers’ view. Verbal backlash and disciplined MPs noted.
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New Bedford
Mass
UPI
New Bedford Standard-Times
U. S Army
South Pacific
Roosevelt
William Baron, Jr
New Pedford
Washington
Baron
New Caledonia
Allies Must Have Postwar Air Accord
Peter Masefield writes from a British view in the Atlantic Monthly that postwar air bases are the central issue between Britain and the United States. He notes 98 year leases, sovereignty with peoples, and the need for a temporary air commerce agreement while rejecting open skies as impractical. He argues for reciprocal, cooperative aviation policy and a united future in the air with the British Commonwealth.
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Boston Upi
Peter Masefield
Atlantic Monthly
Great Britain
United States
Masefield
Eigil Aviation
Lord Beaverbrook
Churchill
Britain
Mfasefield
British Commonwealth
Bermuda
Jamaica
Trinidad
America
Maserfeld
Masefeld
Amercan
WAC Recruit Found Dead on Lonely Road
Elvira Alice Rodin a 33 year old awaiting induction into the WAC was found dead on a lonely road in Camden County New Jersey. Investigators say her husband Edward 46 a Philadelphia taxi driver allegedly assaulted her with a razor leaving the weapon near the body. Detectives say the case involves a domestic dispute and reconciliation efforts before the death.
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Camden
N. J
Elvira Alice Rodin
WAC
Delaware Township
Anthony Mitchell
Edward
Philadelphia
Camden County
Lawrence Doren
Redia
1943 Traffic Deaths Estimated at 23,000
National Safety Council estimates 1943 traffic fatalities at 23,000, down 20 percent from 1942 and about 40 percent from 1941. The estimate covers 11 months with 20,480 deaths and a December projection. City results show 82 increases, 172 decreases, and 70 no change.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Council Aid
Judge Rejects Testimony of Anaconda Wire
In federal court Judge John P. Hartigan ruled testimony on talking tests of 200 reels of field wire from the Anaconda Wire & Cable Pawtucket plant inadmissible. Prosecution objections argued the evidence bore on the conspiracy to defraud the government but the judge held it immaterial to the case against Anaconda and four officials.
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Army Signal Corps
Dodd
New York
Signal Corps
Troy Elks Gift sixty families for Christmas
Troy Elks, led by John L Fleming Jr, sent Christmas gifts to more than sixty underprivileged families through city charitable organizations. New Year party plans were finalized for 75 couples with a turkey dinner, floor show, toast to absent members, and dancing till 3 am. A scroll will honor Lieut Earl Sheer, in service. A lodge of sorrow remembered William Martin and Dennis Brennan.
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Troy Lodge
John L Fleming, Jr
Lodge
Earl Sheer
William
Martin
Dennis Brennan
Railroad Wires to Aid Emergency Communication Plan
State Office of Civilian Protection announced arrangements with the New York Central and Delaware and Hudson railroads to use their telegraph facilities for emergency communication if other wire options fail. Pvt. Ralph B. Chirk, husband of Sally L. Crath of Saratoga Springs, has been wounded in action in the Mediterranean.
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New York Central
Delaware and Hudson
State Office of
Edward
Thomas
Ralph B. Chirk
Sally L. Crath
Ludlow Street
Saratoga
Srillings
Mediterranean
War Department
Growth Through a Reinforced Transport Foundation
A call for pushing ahead with a new transportation foundation and bonds aims to yield a more prosperous and closely connected civilization than ever before. The message emphasizes unity, progress, and stronger regional ties through improved transport links.
Appeals Court Frees Man Held For 1916 Murder
Montreal UPI The Court of Appeals yesterday freed a farmer and father of 12 after overturning a 1916 murder conviction of Carmine Festa. Stabile, once linked to a skeleton found under a farmhouse, had faced hanging after a King’s Bench jury verdict. The skeleton’s identification and motive remained unsettled, with Festa’s daughter confirming a last sighting, ending a long, unusual Canadian trial.
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Montreal
UPI
Stabile
Carmine Festa
Court of King’s Bench
Injur
Carmela Festa
Carmino Festa
Stabne
British Increase Pacific Fleet Units in 1943
The Royal Navy reported its 1943 operations show a growing Pacific force driven by the Atlantic turnaround. It praised sinking the Scharnhorst and three destroyers, while maintaining world commitments and a 3,266 ship armada to Sicily. No capital ship or aircraft carrier was lost. losses included one cruiser and several destroyers, corvettes, submarines, minesweepers, and trawlers.
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London
Royal Navy
Scharnhorst
Aq Miralty
Britain
Pacific
Sicily
Admiralty
Germans Use Machine To Wreck Railroads
Allied Headquarters, Almers reports the Germans built a machine to place dynamite under every rail section and wreck lines. The device, captured on a railroad car in Italy, foreshadows a rapid, systematic approach to destroying railways as retreating forces abandon hope of return.
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Almers
Italy
Penicillin Saves Glens Falls Gunner
A garbled report notes a Glens Falls gunner treated with penicillin after illness and a fever followed by digestive trouble. The text mentions names and places in a damaged OCR fragment, with references to New Guinea and December events.
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Glens Falls
Gunner
Retiring Capt Shea Presented with Purse
Captain Michael B Shea of the First Precinct retires at midnight and is presented a purse by officers at 4 pm during the change of platoons. Patrolman William J Ryan, president of the Troy Police Benevolent and Protective Association, presented the gift.
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Michael B Shea
William J. Ryan
Troy Police Benevolent and Protective Association
Cohoes Tax Deadline Ends Penalty-Free Period
Cohoes property owners face today as the last chance to pay city tax and water rent arrears for 1943 without penalties. After today, a 1 percent per ninth penalty applies retroactively to all unpaid bills, following the Common Council action on Dec 7.
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Cohoes
Common Council
Former Chief of Police Dies At Cohoes
James W. Cohoes, former chief of Cohoes police, died yesterday. He served as night sergeant after joining in 1911 and became chief on February 1, succeeding John Schofield, who retired on May 1. Schofield attended St. Johns Episcopal Church and belonged to several local Masonic and fraternal groups. Surviving are brothers Charles and George, sister Elizabeth McKee, and niece Mrs. Withiam Ward. Masonic funeral services will be held tonight, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. Also noted is the reelection of Albert Hilton as commander of Collin-Ross Camp United Spanish War Veterans, and upcoming installation ceremonies. Green speaks at Colnes Rotary Club on Chanukah and Christmas interdependencies in a lecture on justice and love.
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Pofeld
James W Cohoes
Cohoes
Bureau
John An Schofeld
Jameson
Albany County Sherif
Schofield
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Lodge
James S. Calk & Son
Mohawk Street
Schuyler D. Jenkins
St. John's Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Albert Hilton
Collin-Ross Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
G. A.B
Remsen Street
William Jeffer
Peter Duval
Coi Mender
Delsin Rhodes
Dennis Bordeau
State Department
Green
Alan Green
Third Street Temple
Colnes Rotary Clan
Wednesda
VanSchaick Island County
Henry E. Rickman
Jay O'Brien
Cohoes Draft Contingent To Leave
Fragmented notice outlines a draft contingent from Cohoes with December election notes and church events. It mentions St Agnes, Confessions, Masses, novena at Archabbey, and local lodge meetings plus an obituary and a Purple Heart mention. The text also references a Salvation Army program and tributes, with scattered names and addresses.
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Boy Scout
Humphreys
Uumeopainia
West Sand Lake
Lily Pons
Tokyo
John L. Lewis
Lonely Road
Eisenhower
Trafford Leigh Mallory
Eft
Troy
Capital
National Airport
A. J. Martin
Montour Falls
X. Y
Wellington
Lock Haven
Starr A
Appeals Court
Sergi
M.sata
Cherry Street
New Guinea
Capt. Shea
Hilton
Club of Sacred
Welr Hall
Clarence
Santa C.lus
Tursreek
Coy Hall
Dever
Avene
Salvation Army Darts
Sita Claus
Ad Addy
and Louzh
John DeHedo
St. Agnes’ Church
Ana
Spartana Rebekah Lodge
Remsen
Catherine Jack
E. T. Ruane Post
American Legion
Onerde Street
Claude Foster
William J. Mure
Deuce
Devineer
St. Patrick's
Thomas A
Fran Zaxen
Hector Berrard
Salerno
W. N. Vandercar
Tom Walsh
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