Swiss Count Violations Of Neutrality Amid World War II
During six years of war Switzerland sheltered or refuted 229 foreign military aircraft with 164 in 1944 and 43 in 1939. The United States suffered 161 bombers lost, while Germany 42 and Britain 18. Russians lost one plane. At Dubendorf near Zurich most landings occurred as Swiss air defense claimed five bombers shot down and a fortress recall downed. In April 1944 a dozen badly damaged bombers sought refuge at the base, with one machine severing a railway line and causing fires and the death of two children.
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Killa
Lady’s Gas Trouble Vanishes After ERB-HELP Claim
An Indianapolis woman reports her bloating gas pains headaches and irregularity disappeared after taking ERB-HELP which she says cleanses bowels clears sludge and boosts kidney action. She praises the relief and urges others with gas and constipation to try ERB-HELP sold at local drug stores.
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Mystery crashes and a near diplomatic incident in wartime notes
Report comments on several air crashes with many injured and dead. Describes a Gernur fighter plane with a secret detector that landed by mistake at Dubendorf in March 194. Swiss authorities destroyed the craft to avert a diplomatic clash as cash and commercial activity loom in witfields today.
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Dubendorf
Youth Canteen near closing over lack of adult director
Hoosick Falls adult Youth Canteen committee met Thursday and blamed the absence of an adult director for fe cent depredations that led to its closure. TL aimed to hire a temporary competent director, a committee was formed, and the canteen would stay closed until then. Marvin B. Loveys, Supt. of Schools, chaired. The weekly Center Civic social was set for today at 8:45 pm at the Knights of Columbus clubhouse.
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Marvin B. Loveys
Center Civic
Knights of Columbus
Round Lake Women Elect Leaders at Library Meeting
The library committee of Round Lake held a meeting at Library Hall and elected Mrs. Royal W. Swthup as chairman. Another improvement committee selected Mrs. Harry S. Foster as chairman.
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Rithara H. Gorsline
Saratoga Avenue
Women’s
Round Lake
Gibrary Hall
Royal W. Swthup Charmain
Harry 5. Foster
Promotion for Dr John A Enzien in Navy medical corps
Dr John A Enzien former head of the ear nose and throat staff at Leonard hospital has been promoted from lieutenant commander to commander. His wife and children say he and their Hudson Falls family now reside there. Enzien landed with the first Naval medical unit on Guam where he was injured and later returned to the Brooklyn Naval Hospital in May 1945. He is currently stationed at Shoemaker Receiving Station in California before entering service at home with his family at 24 Huclid Avenue.
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Leonard Hospital
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Brooklyn Naval Hospital
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Shoemaker Meceiving
California
Fazien Tved
Huclid Avenue
Three Paths Remain Open To Franco In Spain
The Madrid Crystal group outlines three options for Franco as Allied powers pressure Spain. The monarchist restoration, a constitutional monarchy with Don Juan, or Franco stepping aside while retaining a non political role. The generalissimo faces pressure, with midnight oil burning at El Pardo as he weighs a dignified path to placate Allies.
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Spain
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Ite
Tan Juan
Ul Franco
el Tarde
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Sword’s Point
Don Juan
Generalissima
Army loyalty in crisis stirs talk of monarchy
The analysis argues government control hinges on the army, warning civil war passions linger. It suggests a monarchial restoration could be pursued if the army remains loyal, with a possible quid pro quo of keeping the military commander as head of state, though outcomes remain highly uncertain.
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Hranco
Ranea
Common Sense Publication Date Noted
Thomas Paine's influential pamphlet Common Sense was published on January 18, 1776, marking a pivotal moment in American political philosophy and the push for independence.
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Thomas Paine
Stillwater Grange and Chapter Meetings Tonight
Stillwater Bemis Heights Grange plans an evening session in Grange Hall with first and second degree work. Mrs George Birdainger leads lecturer duties and Mystery Pals reveal. Refreshment and hospitality teams listed. Montgomery Chapter R A M to meet at the Masonic Temple. Fire Department to meet at the Engine House. Robert Gibeault, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Gibeault, receives Army discharge with Purple Heart and multiple ribbons. Funeral services for Mrs Lynn Bachelder held at 2:40 am on Saturday on the Stillwater Mechanicville Road. Rev Wendell P Stantard officiates. interment at Hudson View Cemetery Mechanicville. Bearers named.
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Bemis Heights
Grange Hall
George Birdainger
John Stodel
Bury Britton
Aubrey F. Porty
Spencer Kellogg
Montgomery
R.A. M
Masonic Temple
Howe
Sal
Machurgesd
Robert Gibyuilt
Albert Gibeault
Army
Lynn Bachelder
Sillwater-Mechanicville Road
Wendell P. Stantard
Secondaptist Church
Hudson View Cemetery
Mechanicvills
Wilbur Curtis
Honey Vat Vranken
Wrank Coons
Guy Dunn
Ralph Schell
Jonn W. Morris
Child Dies of Burns in Birthday Fire
Five year old Elizabeth Anthony of Syracuse died Saturday from burns after a birthday cake lighter ignited her dress. Authorities reported the accident occurred at the home, with emergency responders rushing her to hospital where she succumbed to injuries.
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Syracuse
Elizabeth Anthony
Terminal leave for Captain Paul A. Bishop after Army service
Captain Paul A. Bishop, city resident, was placed on terminal leave after serving with the Army Signal Corps since 1942, including a year as liaison officer with the RAF in England. Since returning in 1943 he held base communications roles at Middletown Pennsylvania Dover Army Air Field Delaware and Shaw Field South Carolina. He will join the General Electric Co aviation engineering department at Schenectady with wife Lois Cranley and son Roger, living at 96 Third Avenue. He is the son of Mrs. Frank G. Bishop and the late Frank Bishop.
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Paul A. Bishop
Army Signal Corps
England
Middletown
Air Liepot
Dover Army Air Field
Delaware
Shaw Field
South Carolina
General Electric Co
Schenectiy
Loig Cranley
Roger
Third Avenue
Frank G
Winter Street
Frank Bishop
Nancy O'Neil Celebrates Sixth Birthday Anniversary
Nancy O'Neil, daughter of Bir tui Mie and Joseph O'Neil of 530 Seventh Avenue, celebrated her sixth birthday anniversary on Sunday.
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Nancy O'Neil
Bir Tui Mie
Joseph O'Neil
Satunday
Birthday Party at Parents Home Noted in Fragments
A fragment describes a party at a hostess’s parents home with a group of friends. Games were played and refreshments served, followed by birthday cake. The hostess opened many gifts during the event.
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Luego
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