Troy enforces statewide curfew as city shuts down
In Troy a curfew and strict restrictions aimed at conserving fuel led to a near disappearance of night life. Gov Dewey ordered state alert for guard units and volunteers to aid transportation. police surveyed compliance while major entertainment venues closed or limited hours. By 9 p.m. streets emptied and brownouts darkened storefronts.
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Barkley Seeks Compromise on Wallace Cabinet Nomination
Senate Majority Leader Barkley convenes an emergency conference with Democratic senators to resolve disputes over Henry Wallace's cabinet appointments. The party faces a split over grafting Wallace as vice president and Commerce Secretary as the Senate prepares for a potentially stormy session. The Commerce Committee voted against Wallace 14 to 5 and approved measures to strip Jones era loans from the Commerce portfolio, complicating the nomination.
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Pendergast Leaves $100 To Each of Children
The will of Thomas J. Pendergast former Democratic leader was filed for probate in Kansas City leaving $106 to each of his three children and the balance to his widow. No estate value was listed though friends estimated the total at around $100,000.
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MacArthur Captures Subic Bay and Luzon Advances
General MacArthur announced major advances across Luzon as Eighth Army seized Olongapo at Subic Bay and Sixth Army moved toward Calumpit and Pampanga River. Forces secured islands at the bay entrance while pushing toward Baguio and severing Japanese retreat routes. Olongapo's capture provided a drydock and ship repair facilities for U.S. forces.
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W-2 Day Here For 45 Million U.S. Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Bureau urges action as employers completed W-2 distributions for 1944. About 45 million workers have received forms and should file final returns now if using W-2, with March 15 as a general deadline. Users of Form 1030 must attach any W-2s, and those with 1934 income under $5,800 largely earned wages.
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Educators Lobby for Federal School Subsidy Request
Educators ask Congress for aid to schools nationwide from rural one room schools to large universities. A proposed formula for rebuilding higher education was submitted to the House education committee by a educators group. The plan calls for a federal appropriation of 95 million dollars over two fiscal years for higher schools under contracts to maintain faculties. The Senate education committee reviews measures to grant 300 million dollars in subsidies and to boost teacher salaries amid funding fears.
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Lincoln Tunnel Opens In New York Preview Ride
The report notes a preview run yesterday as the Lincoln Tunnel nears formal opening scheduled after noon today. The tube, 806 feet shorter than the existing third tube, links Midtown Manhattan and Weehawken and raises project costs to about 80 million dollars.
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WLB Allows Pay For Closings Amid State Emergency
New York manufacturers may continue paying workers during Governor Dewey's statewide emergency. The Wat Lebor Board ruled the action permissive, not mandatory, and follows requests from ACES. The state halted most non essential retail and wholesale businesses for an indefinite period, with the Guard prepared to apply the rule statewide if the emergency persists.
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OPA Targets Hotel Supply Houses in New York
New York The OPA moves to close hotel supply houses amid allegations they profit illegally from price ceilings. OPA administrator Woolley said profiteers and black market operators face jail. He spoke at an Emergency Menace Committee meeting asserting new price ceilings were posted and illegal operations removed.
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Army to Reequip Troops Sent To Pacific After Hitler Defeat
American troops shifted from Europe to the Pacific after Germany's defeat will leave behind equipment. The plan aims to hasten victory over Japan by arming new forces months earlier, with production and transport constraints shaping the move. Surplus gear would be sent back or sold as peace arrives.
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Nazis Gird For Battle Of Berlin
Berlin prepares defensive fortifications as Goebbels leads a hardened garrison and slave labor in making strongpoints across public buildings and institutions. Rumors say factories will be blown and the capital scorched if attacked.
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Fala Hospitalized After Love Nip Rumor Surfaces
A Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt's presidential dog Fala was treated for external injuries after a love-nip incident. Maj. Warner Hall notes no hospital care. Fala was sent home. The Washington Post cites a claimed failed wedding with a female dog.
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Brush Didn't Kill Sibley in Man Slaughter Hearing
Testimony in the Irene Clark murder case in Rensselaer County was presented as to whether she stabbed Ralph H. Sibley with a paint brush. Justice Leroy Ro Center of Valley Falls reserved his decision after reviewing minutes from three sessions. a grand jury decision awaits.
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Hopkins and Stettinius Leave Rome for undisclosed destination
Secretary of State Stettinius and Harry Hopkins left Rome by air yesterday for an undisclosed destination that may host the Big Three conference. Hopkins met Pope Pius and Italian Foreign Minister Alcide de Gasperi during a two day visit and discussed with Gen. Aik Narney and Gen. Baker as well as U.S. ambassador Alexander Kirk.
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Father of Lee Quads Killed in Action
War correspondent report states Charles Lee, father of the Gainesville quadruplets born last summer, was killed in action during the recent Nazi offensive in Germany. Private Lee, stationed at Camp Blanding before deployment, left behind two newborns who died within two days. the surviving babies remain at Halt County Memories Hospital.
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Yanks Drive More Breaches Into West Wall in Allied Push
American doughboys from the U S First and Third Armies crossed the German border in rain and slush, widening the Aachen breach by two miles and overrunning towns inside Germany. French forces moved on Colmar and Wittenheim, while Colmar’s encirclement deepened as Seventh and Ninth Armies held steadier positions on the northern front. Allied air forces were grounded by overcast skies and drizzle turning snow to slush.
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Upstate Regions Cited for Small Arms Production
Rochester officials reported that Upstate New York produced substantial small arms as demand rose and supplies fell. Colonel Frank J. Atwood noted about 500 workers in Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Utica and nearby areas contributed to machine parts and cali gun components.
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Japs Prepare for Last Ditch Stand at Mandalay
Japanese defenders at Mandalay Burma position along the Irrawaddy River corridor from Sheinmagay to Sagaing as they prepare a final defensive stand. Troops back to the river, facing the Mandalay line near the railroad crossing.
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Baby Home in Auburn Run Illegally Fire Tragedy
Maine Health Commissioner reports the private boarding home operated without a required license and housing 16 or more babies beyond permit limits. Four bodies remain unclaimed as relatives seek identifications while investigators probe the deadly blaze that started in a kitchen above a coal stove.
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Noted Physician Found With Throat Pierced
Ranses City reports Dr Logan Clendening a noted physician with a pierced throat was found dead in his bed indicating suicide. Authorities cite no doubt of self harm. Earlier he attacked a WPA worker on a sewer project and paid fines for peace disturbance and property destruction. He was known for a syndicated column on health and wellness.
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Stimson Cancels Weekly News Conference
War Department reported Secretary Henry L Stimson is out of town and unavailable for today's weekly news conference. A spokesman offered no further information.
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Russians Press On Across Eastern Front Near Berlin
Soviet communique reports advances from East Prussia to Budapest with 300 prisoners taken. Berlin radio says Germans claim crossings of the Oder and Soviet head of Konyevling near Sovan inside Germany.
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Bills Would Cut Federal Loan Agencies
Washington. Bills introduced by Reps Dirksen Reed and Crawford seek to dismantle federal lending powers. They would require federal agencies to sell their loans to private buyers and to report saleable obligations, with the buyer taking on government debt on the same terms.
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Dewey honors USO as state observes anniversary
Governor Dewey saluted the United Service Organizations announcing a two day public observance to be held next Sunday. He urged New York residents to visit USO facilities as part of the statewide tribute and spoke at a fundraiser during the campaign period.
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