Editor Tells of German Prison Camp
Wright Bryan of the Atlanta Journal, captured in France in 1942 and later freed by the Red Army, reports on liberation efforts at Szubin Poland. He describes the last German evacuation of American officers, the march from the camp, and the hope of freedom as Russian forces advance, with notes on fellow prisoners and a hospital group awaiting transport.
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Wright Bryan
Atlanta Journal
Chatmont
France
Lez Walle
National Broadcasting Co
Red Army
Bazi
Ramy
Ofing
Gt Ar Seubir
Poland
Bryan
Jean Few Vith
Farmtrospers
Szubin
Moscow
Associated Press
Carres
Ue Associated
The
Szubia
Hutte
Bromberg
Africa
Sicily
Italy
Europe
Stanley Brach
Netark
N. J
Rutnor
Father Brad
Haly
Russians Enter Szubin Camp as Allies Advance
The narrator describes American and Russian presence around Szubin after allied forces advance, noting barbed wire, exchanges with Russian officers, American and Russian flags, and relief for wounded. Russian spearheads move eastward toward Bertin while American medics treat patients under Capt Floyd Burgeson and colleagues.
Soviet Marshals Honored for 25 Years in Red Army
Moscow reports Marshal Semeon Timoshenko Marshal Kliment Voroshilov and Marshal Seneva Budvenny awarded the Order of Lenin for a quarter century of service in the Red Army.
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Moscow
UPI
Semeor Timoshenko
Klementi Voroshitov
Seneva- Budvenny
Order of Lenin
Patton’s Third Army Pushes Through Saar Moselle Front
On the Western Front the 1st Infantry Division of Patton’s Third Army was the first to cross the Saar near the Moselle apex amid light German resistance. Canadian forces seized Morland while Patton’s armor advanced toward Saarburg and the Siegfried Line, with German withdrawals mounting along the Moselle and Rhineland fronts.
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Forbach
Saarbruecken
Hitle
Peoples’ Army
Canadian First Army
Morland
Calear
Wesel
Ruhr
1 Sth
Patton
Third Army
Saar
Moselle
Saarburg
Saarburz
Trier
Rhine
Fallon
U. S
Rhineland
Local Items and Community Notices From Shushan Area
Shushan residents listed include Paavo Kilpie of Waterbury and Mrs Aurora Carpenter of Souta Shaftsbury. The newly redecorated Sunday School rooms in the basement of the Methodist Church will be dedicated today with exercises starting at tea. PK Sonn Jackson on a three year overseas service returns on furlough to his father Clarence Jackson. Mr and Mrs Jehai and daughter and Mrs George Bain with family return to Albany after illness and death of father George Bain. Corporal Gerald Gilchrist on a one day furlough visits his parents as Mr and Mrs Clifford Gilchrist plan to return to Homestead Air Field Florida March 3. The annual Mollegen Council Boy Scouts finance drive runs today to Feb 27 to support district executive officers in Glens Falls. REIMBURSED FOR APPLES. Boston UP It is reported that for 218 530 bushels of apples blown down by the September hurricane Massachusetts growers have been paid a total of 310 929 by the WEA.
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Paavo Kilpie
Waterbury
Aurora Carpenter
Souta
Shaftsbury
Flora Dobbin
PK Sonn Jackson
Clarence Jackson
M Jehai
George
George Bain
Albany
Gerald Gilchrist
Furiyoga
Clifford Gilchrest
Glens Fells
S. Boston
Massachusetts
WEA
Rotary Club Luncheon Highlights Service Above Self
Mechanicville figures discuss the Rotary movement founded forty years ago at a Memorial Baptist Church luncheon. Rotarian aims include unity among Arabs Jews and Christians in the Orient. An invitation to the Charter Night dinner of the Watervliet Rotary Club on March 22 was read. Melvin C. Livingston led singing with Arthur Vinell at the piano. Funeral services for Edward Murray held in Mechanicville as the community notes church activities and a Mohawk Grange meeting upcoming.
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William H. Underdofel
Roiary International
Ita
Memorial Baptist Church
Underdofel
Hotevy Movement
Roetary
Rertain Rotary Cinrisz
Orient
Watervliet Rotary Club
Melvin C. Livingston
Arthur Vinell
War Production Board causes panties panic in Rochester
The War Production Board announced shortages of vital civilian items including diapers and shorts, omitting women’s panties. Housewives rushed to stores creating near riot conditions. Officials say omissions were deliberate due to stock levels and promise panty supplies will be added as demand rises.
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Rochester
ki—Moose
War Production Board
Newssof
Washington
Mahlon Gregg
WPS
WPE
New York
Office of
Marines Strike Northward After Airfield Fight
The Navy reports heavy fighting in the northern sector as Marines push toward a central airfield. Continuous rain slowed progress but Nipponese positions were knocked out, front lines largely unchanged. In the south, Leathern ecks assault Suribachi under difficult conditions with pillboxes and cave defenses reported along the 346 foot peak.
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Qaeks
Northerm
Nimit
Aledromie
Nimitz
Leathernecks
Suribachi
Noos
Community notices and church events honor Knights of Columbus
George W. Burton presides at a gathering of Bap and First Methodist churches. A Red Cross appeal and box scout donations are noted. Justice Andrew J. Ryan to address the Knights of Columbus at St Pauls Church. A history project for the late council is announced and a monthly armed forces letter is planned. Red Cross HQ opens for War Fund drive with a $16,600 quota.
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Bap
First Methodist
George W W. Burton
King’s Daughters
Earl D. Woodell
John Stewart
Richard D. Wright
Dwight Stamper
Red Cross War Fund Dries
Burton
Walter J. Fite
Robert Tiel
Arthur Herrick
K. of
C. Council
Supreme Court
Andrew JW. Ryan
Plattsburz
Knights of Columbus
Sun- Sas
St Paul’s Church
Commiitee
Joseph P. Gisheeny
Grand King
John F. Dosle
Joseph
Ge McGovern
Daniel
Carr
David Bahan
Sykes God John ‘van
Alfred
Maran
Stateshistorical
Red Crosse
Box jScouts
Thomas Ryan
Cohoes Court Reviews Motion in Duval Case
In Cohoes Court a motion to discuss charges against Patrolman Leo P. Duval proceeds. Duval faces four counts tied to a December gambling incident. the defense argued a long delay and procedural issues while Judge Brands considers next steps. The matter heads toward trial, with a pending jury date and ongoing testimony.
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Cohoes Court
Duval
Gharses Aginst
Leo P. Duval
Vse
Gohwes
Dea
Ore
Edward A. Meaiy
Polce
Frans
Peaval
Cone É L. Brand
Daz
Weir
Brands
Willi Chapter Honors Founder and WWII Veterans in Tribute
Willi Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart honors founder George Washington and two WWII veterans James Golden and Sisley at an Eldorado Hotel ceremony. John J. Tower spoke on membership and recruitment. the group notes the 1934 founding and plans biweekly meetings at the Veterans Rooms on State Street starting March 3.
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Troy
George ‘Washington
John J. Tower
Frog
Golden
22Nd Infantry
Normandy
Sisley
Averill Park
Anzio
Mark W. Clark
Italy
Cassino
Wiliam A. Leag
State Screei
Ation
Troy Elks Initiate Class of Seven in 1920s ceremony
The Troy Lodge of Elks marked George Washington's birthday by initiating seven candidates as the Grand Exalted Ruler's birthday class in honor of Robert S. Barrei. The new initiates were Ernst Langbein, Clycle W. Rea, Marshall Rea, Henry S. Manietl, Clarence Flilton, Raymond W. Klein, and John E. Curlex. Past Exalted Ruler John J. Figang Jr addressed the candidates, followed by a sorrow observance for former Mayor Frank J. Hogan with a eulogy by Dr. J. Edward Gavico. The meeting included officer reports and a cross ceremony.
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Troy Lodge of Elks
George Washington
Robert S. Barrei
Ernst Langbebn
Clycle W. Rea
Marshall Rea
Henry S. Manietl
Clarence Flilton
Raymond W. Klein
John E. Curlex
John J. Figanng, Jr
Frank J. Hogan
Ini
J. Edward Gavico
Hogan
John J
Rensselaey
Haightert J
Edward
Sutke
Cohoes Church Marks Anniversary Service
A joint anniversary service was held at St. James Methodist Church with involvement from Protestant congregations across the parish. Rev. Victor Blegszin of the Reformed Church preached on worship and unity, with remarks from Rev. Hari Burke and Rev. George Belington among others.
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St. James Methodist Church
Victor 2. Blegsinz
The
Reformed Church
Hari
Sassit
Franess Iy
Cohoes Rotary hears sermon on common ground for world peace
Rev. Arthur Tor of St. Rita's Church urged Rotary Club members to seek a universal denominator for agreement to reduce global strife. He spoke at the Wednesday luncheon on Van Schaick Island as club leaders outlined plans for a Cohoes High School Boosters Night and other events.
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Arthur Tor
St. Rita’s Church
Cohoes
Harry Soden
F. Herrick Conners
as“Cohoes
Rorr
Cohoes High School
Cohoes Soldier Receives Service Citation
A Cohoes resident, a soldier named Ford, receives a service citation for his wartime efforts. The notice confirms recognition by authorities and notes his family ties to Tacomas Ford and Mr and Mrs Ford of Cohoes.
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Cohoes
Soldiers from Cohoes Veteran Sergt Bacon Dies in Action
Reported casualty list includes Sergt Bacon of Cohoes killed in action. Also wounded are Private Lester Borestaet and Private Andrew Markos. Jona T. Markos was killed in action in Holland on September 23.
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Sergt
Bacon
Cohoes
Uwa
Sinx- Sergn
Howard C. Sacpa
Shusband
Helen Ronson
Soulevard
Armani
Aruy
Lester Borestaet
Pales
Fielen E. Bonesteel
Sarareel
Erst
Andrew Markos
Helena Markoz
Saratoza Street
Jona T. Markos
Holland
Cohoes P T A Plans Founders Day Banquet
The Cohoes P T A and the School 3 Pareas Teacher Association plan the Founders Day banquet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Hendrick Hudson Troy. Mrs W Frank Hines will speak, with Mrs Robert We Brefim as toastmistress and Mrs Maurice Clifford delivering the welcome. Reservations close Saturday. A Social Security Board representative will be at the post office today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to interview claimants and distribute forms.
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Code: School 3
Pareas Teacher Association
Hendrick Hudson
Troy
W. Frank Hines
Cohkoés
Robert We Brefim
Maurice Clifford
Social Security Board
Bureau of Old Age and Survivors Insurance
Old Pee and
Survivors Insurance
Stiff Painful Sore Muscles Relief Routine Mentioned
Fragmented notes describe using hot towels and an emerald remedy from a Moore's drugstore for bedtime relief. The garbled text mentions applying heat for several minutes and hints at a surprise or gift linked to bold home remedy use.
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