Army lifts ban on Communists in officer ranks
Washington reports the War Department issued directives ending distinctions between Communists and Americans in the U S Army. The order would let Communists hold security and intelligence posts and place loyalty proof on officers rather than on the Communist.
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Washington
War Department
United States Army
Washington Times
Steasen
Communist Party
United States
Idwalsen
J Biddle
Biddle
Harry Bridges
Cushmunist Party of
United States of America
Army
Fire Breaks Out At Emma Willard School
A fire damaged wiring and the dimmer bank in the large switchboard area of Slocum Hall at Emma Willard School. The main breaker tripped. investigation found no fire in Sage or Kelas Halls. The blaze in Slocum Hall was discovered at 4 30 am and controlled within thirty minutes without city fire department involvement.
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Assembly
Man Taken To Hospital After Incident In Troy
Frank Tegue aged 33 of 56 Fourth Avenue was transported to Troy Hospital last night from his home. He was found by a police radio car led by Sergeant Joan J. Hynes and Patrolman Edward Kirkpatrick and held for observation at the hospital.
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Frank Tegue
Fourth Ave-nue
Troy Hospital
Joan J. Hynes
Edward Kirkpatrick
La Salle Manila ties noted with Tasikuie college
The record states La Salle College in Manila is run by the Christian Brothers. Brother Pai Tick, La Salle director, has three friends at the Manila college including Brothers B Raymund C John and another John.
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Manila
la Salle
Christian Brothers Order
la Salle Tasikuie
Pai- Tick
Manila College
C. John
John
Legion Post Sees Films of Pacific War
The Troy American Legion post initiated six new members at a meeting held in the Hall Rand Building. Movies depicting the Pacific theater were shown and officials discussed veterans' benefits, with remarks from Robert L. Rickerson and Brig. Gen. Giden J. Ross. The gathering, led by Otto Krause, paused for a tribute to former mayor Frank Hogan.
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Tse
Troy Post
American Legion
Hall Rand
Pacific
Earl J. McGuire
Albany
Jase Sander
Delmar
Aw Hogan
Founders Day Dinner Hosted by Lansingburg P T A
Reverend Charles C Noble of First Methodist in Syracuse will speak at the Founders Day Dinner of the Lansingburg Parent-Teacher Council next Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church. His topic is Omiof the Mouths of Babes. Representatives from all Lansingburg association units will attend. Reservations close Friday. The dinner includes music by a quartet: C P Ford, Wayne F Knoppes, Frederick J Burd, and more.
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Charles C. Noble
First Methods
Cherveh
Syracuse
Lansingburz
Parent-Teacher Council
First Presbyterian Church of
Lansingburg Association
Alan 3
Cobden
C P. Ford
Wayne F
Knoppes
Frederick ¢ J. Burd
James B. Ioyd
Wiliam
Fulton
William V. McNulty
John W. Church
British Widen New Burma Bridgehead Near Mandalay
British and Indian Gurkha troops of the 11th Army crossed the Irrawaddy River about 35 miles below Mandalay under heavy artillery and mortar fire. The new bridgehead expands under five days of fierce fighting, with Japanese casualties described as heavy and British losses as not high.
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Calcutta
Irrawaddy
Burma
Mandalay
11Th Army
Roops
Waiters Edge
Inder
Dass
7Th Army
Myinam
MecConihe Auxiliary Honors Two State Officers
MecConihe auxiliary meeting in Youngs Hall honors Schenectady's Mrs Mabel M Miller department president and Troy's Mrs Mary Neville department deputy. Presiding was Mrs Eleanor Devholi with guests Mrs Lillian Messer and Charles Messer. Refreshments served by Mrs Helen Behm and Mrs Bessie Countess. Text meeting scheduled for March 3.
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Youngs Hall
del A. D
Mabel. M. Miller
Schenectady
Mary Neville
Troy
Eleanor Devholi
Lillian Messer
Charles Messer
Helen Behm
Bessie Countess
Trojan Passes State Test in Civil Service Examination
Miss Margaret Broderick lists address 182 Hill Street and earning 894 points. She places third on a list of 352 in the State Civil Service exam for junior researcher aide in the Municipal Affairs division. First place went to Miss Betty Minnock of Albany with 894 marks.
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Trojan
Margaret. M. Broderick
Hill Street
Betty Minnock
Albany
Fire Extinguisher Triggers Theater Panic at State Theater
A fire extinguisher toppled from its holder at the State Theater in Mechanicville on Sunday afternoon. The spray and film colors caused a panic in the balcony with many teenagers escaping toward the exits. several youths were slightly injured.
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State Theater
Mechanicville
Airl
Witness Tells Of Iwo Jima Invasion
War correspondent William F. Tyree reports from Iwo Jima as American Marines storm ashore amid massive naval bombardment. He describes intense Japanese resistance from underground positions and heavy bombardment by carrier planes and battleships as the island endures fierce combat at its beaches.
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William F. Tyree
Associated Press
Ige
Iwo Jima
Mount Sutibacht
Igland
Iwo
Stredeas
Texas
Nevada
Arkansas
Ldsha
Tennessee
Iwo Isla
Johr Q. Scheil
K. Asheville
N.C
Suripachis
Tokyo
Daughter of West Point Chief’s Daughter Held on Larceny
Elizabeth G. Winans 38 daughter of a former West Point superintendent was held on grand larceny charges for passing worthless checks to obtain champagne and liquor. Police traced a $125 bad check to a New York department store and followed a trail along the Atlantic coast. she was also sought by Washington and Boston authorities.
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New York i
Elizabeth G. Winans
West Point
Brunjette
Winans
la New York
Miss Winans
Atlantic Seaboard
Washington
Serranc
Boston
Edwin B. Winans
Missing in Action Pvt Mahdon Lehman in France Since Jan
Pvt Mahdon E Lehman 37 formerly of this city listed Missing in Action in France since January 23 as reported to his wife Edith Decker Lehman of Watertown NY He was wounded in action October 15 and after six weeks was returned to service Inducted January 25 1943 he sailed to France last June His wife and son David 17 months old resided at Miami Apartments Troy location details show his wartime movements
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Mahion E. Lehman
Personal Finance Co
France
War Department
Edith Decker Lehman
Watertown. Co
Hails
Counser
David
Troy
Miami
Lansinghurs
Local Notices and Moves Across East Greenbush and Vicinity
East Nassau Mrs Mollie Yosha vacationing in Mexico City Mr and Mrs Ralph Russell Rave move from New Haven Conn Mrs Larry s are of Bosota S J Miss Rose Rinza returns to Alba after operation Vernon Tavey returns to Camp Sherman Edweard Goker and daughter Vivian visit Mechanicville Frank C Jerons of Albany to run Archies Grill in East Greenbush Alice Wainman Camlin transfers stock fixtures and equipment and coad Wil Sf the business at the premises
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Mollie Yosha
Mexico Ctx
Ralph Russell Rave
New Haven
Conn
Larry
Joan Goker
Mechanicville
Frank C. Jerons
Albany
Archies Grill
East Greenbush
Alice MM. Wainman Camlin
Coad- Wil Sf
Rafferty leaves Watervliet for Marine boat training in Par rish S C
Edward J Rafferty son of Mr and Mrs Edward J Rafferty 1335 Sixth Avenue Watervliet has left for Par ris Island South Carolina where he will receive his boat training in the Marine Corps Private Rafferty 18 a graduate of Catholic Central High School
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Marlines
Edward J. Rafferty
Sixth. Avenue
Watervliet
Parris
S. C
Marine Corps
Raffety
Catholic Central High School
Gurfer Co Signs New Employee Contract
Gurfer Co. announced a second contract with WL and J. EL covering new paid holidays for employees with one to two years service, one day vacation with pay, and for longer tenure two weeks vacation. Charles Bulson president, Wat c Charles E Smarc, and Joseph Klapper led negotiations for the company. Robert R. Fohl and Albert Cheney of the International Union negotiated the deal. A special Dismer 3 meeting was held last night at 32 Fourth Street with Magnus Rasmussen presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Work- 3
America
WL and
J. EL Gurfer Co
Sears
Rutrs
Ova
Tareet
Charles Bulson
Watc
Charles E Smarc
Plani Miana
Joseph Klapper
Robert R. Fohl
Albert Cheney
International Union
Dismer 3
Fourth Street
Magnus Rasmuss
Garrison Auxiliary Officers Named At Last Night Meeting
Garrison Auxiliary announced eight run members and named officers at the meeting in the Chasan Building. Anna C. Bunder presided with Charlotte Watson Amelia Russell and Alice OGrady on the executive committee. Plans include a joint dinner with the garrison and a $10 donation to the Red Cross. The next meeting is March 3.
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Aux Frion
Moms
Chasan
Anna C. Bunder
Charlotte Watson
Amelia Russell
Alice O'Grady
Watson
Harriet LaBall
Sadie Lex Welfare
Ogrady
Mary Investigation
Clara Eloi
Ann Blair
Sew
Edward Martin
Stephen McCinskey
Agnes Elms
An Elms
Joan McGuire
Mary Dunden
Loretta Dundott
Gertrude Trowbridge
Mary
Red Cross
Poestenkill Girls Form 4-H Club Leaders Named
Poestenkill girls organize a 4-H club under the guidance of Mrs Leon Mizitader of the Pees Cid and start projects on March 2 as part of the school day. Dorothy Heinn and Merie Hot tian serve as officers with Barbara Segar, Noma Bayley and Caroline Christie in roles, including treasurer and pianist. The Cobksboro Home League will meet Thursday at 1 30 pm at Mrs Lester C Campbell home to sew jempshades after a family life reading by Mrs Marvin Bowesteer.
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Wid de Sheiff Gins
Mra Leon Miz Itader
Pees Cid
Tharer
Dorithy Heinn
Merie Hottian
Nee Bubie
Barbara Segar
Noma Bayley
Ceat Ferver
Caroline Christie
Coooksboro
Lester C. Campbel
Marvin Bowesteer
Senator Urges Probe of Jap Atrocities
Senator Wilson of Iowa calls for a congressional inquiry into Japanese war crimes including prisoner brutality and the death march. He says a three member committee should hear testimonies from liberated prisoners and war correspondents and prepare sworn records for future verification.
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Washington
ULPI
Wilson
Iowa
West Coss
Rees Freva
Congress
Japan
Wrison
Iwo Jima Landing Reports Fierce Assault On Island Beachhead
Front page bulletin describes Marines landing late at night and early morning on Futaisune Beach and nearby shores. Reinforcements followed in waves as carrier planes strafed targets. Japanese defenses fierce with 10,000 to 15,000 garrison and strong airfield priorities noted.
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Iwo
Webler Edwards
Edwards
Qoasi
Jap Lossie
Tokyo
Shuridachi
Jokro
Futaisune Beach
Iwa
Enland
Pearl Harbor
New York
Texas
Nevada
Arkansas
Idaho
Ten-nessee
Richmond Kelley Turner
Williams Faces Senate Critics Over Rural Electrification Nomination
Aubrey Williams defends his nomination amid 22 senators questioning communist links and WPA affiliations. Hearings stretch as opponents press allegations while supporters cite his record with the Rural Electrification Administration and WPA era programs.
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Washington
Ares Willams
Nationa
Thomas Chavez
Jokasos
Prada
White House Pushes Labor Draft Amid Senate Resistance
The White House urges compulsory manpower controls to accelerate war work. The House passed a draft bill but it stalled in the Senate Military Committee. Senators O Mahoney and Chandler criticized Secretary of War Stimson and the administration for an unbalanced manpower report. Major General Hershey questioned the bill’s usefulness.
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Washington
Capitol
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Messige
Lester Barkley
O'Mahoney
D.wyon
Stimson
Chandlers
Silmton
Chanditt
Get. Lew
Hershey
Troy Public Library Displays New Books
The Troy Public Library adds new titles including works on world peace, European relations, religious life, and fiction. Notable items include introductions to peace, political histories, a Bible life encyclopedia, and contemporary novels by various authors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Public Library
Gars. T. P. Stockway
Portugal
Europe
Elizabeth Colman
Real Sovie
Russia
D. J. Daltin
G. B. de Hurszar
Tew
Winston Churchill
Star Encyclopedia of
Madeleine (Sweeny) Miller
Ewentfield
Beston Bar
ED R. Sno
Edna
Christabvel
Mary Fitt
Peggy
F. Grege
Henrietta Hendle
Wallace Plans Would Ruin U S Taft Asserts
Senator Taft claimed Wallace’s plan would wreck the U S and urged rejection of Wallace’s nomination for Secretary of Commerce. He charged Wallace would separate agencies from the Commerce Department, concentrating power and funds unseen.
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Wallace
U. S
Taft
Senaior Tait
Tae
Reosenad
Senate
Secretary of Commerce
Onin
Als Cokinal
Commerce Department
Congress
Iwo Jima Island Details Amid Pacific War Context
The text notes Iwo Jima as the largest of the Volcano Islands near Bonin, absorbed by Japan in 1881 with a predominantly Japanese population of 1351 in 1930. It names Higashi as the largest village, plus Nami and Moto as coastal settlements, and mentions U S aviation activity shifting focus toward Tokyo during preinvasion bombardment, with planes from ash Foret standing under 300 miles from Japan.
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Moto
Iwo
Tokyo
Japan
Reich Railway Hubs Targeted Hourly in War Push
Allied air offensives pounded strategic Reich rail hubs around the clock as the Eighth Army renewed heavy strikes. Pockets of resistance held critical lines, with facilities serving supply routes under sustained bombardment.
Bandit Wanted No Morev-Only Cigarettes
A partial readable fragment mentions a bandit and cigarettes with names unclear. The text references Lawson and a call for action or dialogue but lacks full context to determine event, location, or date. The item appears as a clipped note rather than a complete report.
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Bandit
Students Plan Canteen Dance In Lansingburg
Students arrange a canteen dance in Lansingburg with plans to attend the Founders' Day dinner next Tuesday. Officials report equipment and venue arrangements are being coordinated for the event.
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Lansingburg
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Richard Acter
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