Filipinos In U S for More Air Training
Twenty seven Filipino fighter pilots who fought guerrillas during the three years of Japanese occupation in the Philippines arrive in the United States for refresher courses at Randolph Field. They were part of Gen George C. Kenney s fast group and helped gather intelligence and harass Japanese communications. Capt Napoloen DeLeon, a Bataan death march veteran, leads a guerrilla band that aided MacArthur s forces with covert operations and captured enemy launches. Local civilians and the WAS aided their efforts including a coconut explosive and malaria countermeasures.
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San Francisco
Deeps
Gry
DeLeon
MacArthur
PNT
Urbano Caldera
WAS
Women’s Auxiliary Service
Navy
Reds Crumble in Baltic Push Across German Front
The German press reports a major Soviet offensive aimed at taking key ports and cutting Danzig from Stettin with street fighting seen near Grudziadz. Breslau remains besieged on the First Ukraine Army front, while German claims of limited action persist on the Pomeranian front.
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Latvia
East Prussia
Ernst von Hammer
Koeslin
Kolberg
Stedp
Neustettin
Danzig
Stettin
Pomerania
Grudziadz
Breslau
Ukraine
Silesia
Koner
Neisse
Pomeranian
Car Seller Must Sign Transfer Certificate, Not Buyer
Mrs. Gertrude M. Burns of the Troy rationing board warns that the seller must sign the car transfer certificate. Purchasers face delays when certificates are unsigned, as a seller’s signoff is required for clearance and to avoid losing time on new car purchases.
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Gertrude M. Burns
Troy ‘Rationing Board
Surs
Local Driver Strikes Ornamental Light Pole on River Street
Leon C. Herrington of 489 Fifth Avenue reported to police that his southbound car on River Street at Bridge Avenue struck and knocked down an ornamental light pole as crossing gates were lowering. He said he tried to stop but swerved and hit the pole.
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Leon C. Herrington
Fifth Avenue
River Street
Bridge Avenue
Haringtes
FWO and Jima Names Explained in War News
Frank Colby explains war reportage terms and Japanese place names. He defines FWO as rock and Jima as island and outlines how Iwo Jima and related terms entered American usage. He traces origins of Nihon Nippon and Tokyo names, and notes Japanese news agency Dorai and daily Nichi Nichi readings.
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Frank Colby
Iwos
Jima
Shima
Promo
Beth
Gunto
Volcaro Islands
Rock Island
Iwo
Middle Island
Nakahwoa
Bonin Islands
Osazawara Guato
Ogasawara
Bosin
Chichi Dima
Haha Jima
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Yedo
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Returning Home Is Just Swell, Reporter Finds
After 27 months abroad the narrator returns to New York and reflects on homecoming. He recounts miles traveled, changes noticed in daily life, and the sudden social ease as conversations ignite about friends and relatives serving in the armed forces.
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New York
Eddie Ball
U.S
Paris
Scotland
Beesten
New Guinea
Australia
India
Burma
China
Holland
France
Belgium
Germany
Call for Thorough Inquiry into New York State Police
Senator Mahoney seeks a seven member legislative committee and $13,000 to probe state police operations promotions pay and working conditions. He aims for an impartial study after Dewey era reforms and a push to complete session business with unanimous consent limited to emergencies.
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Albany
Record
Walter J. Mahoney
Bufala Republican
New York State Police
Thomas E. Dewey
Mahoney
Mahaney
Isquire
Executive Department
New York State
Dewey
Assa Ay
Edward E. Scully
Assembly
Oswald D. Heck
Curfew Clamps Broadway Nightlife and Clubs
The New York curfew clamps Broadway as bars and night spots close early. Patrons and performers adapt with milk bars and party photos while owners scramble to balance losses against a new early floor-show schedule. Some venues resist, others reopen, hoping crowds return once curfew ends.
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New York
Broadway
Atruma
Zanzibar
Plesse
Rchesiras
Ian
Copacabana
Barney Josephson
Cafe: Society Uptown
Volunteer Ration Workers Honored By Troy Post
Rensselaer County War Price and Rationing Board chair Charles Freihofer led a thank you coffee and doughnuts event at The Hotel Troy for volunteer ration workers. Legion members and Kiwanis volunteers received appreciation notes as two Behr Manning Corp representatives and other guests attended. Otto A. Kreuss pledged to extend volunteer service through March.
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Troy Post
Charles
Freihofer
Rensselaer County War Price and Rationing Board
Hotel
Troy
Legion
Gcivde W. Heer
Gaseline
Otto A. Kreuss
Kiwanis Club
Gabang Szain Fest Nizhi
Behr ‘Manning Corp
Combined Air And Ground Duel Secures Hweiluneshan Victory
The article recounts a World War II air ground operation over Hweiluneshan near Wanting. Led by Lieut. Col. John Habesker and Col. John Sells, American pilots and Chinese forces coordinated for a 40 minute assault. Aerial artillery spotting and P-51 support aided ground troops to capture the ridge, killing most Japanese defenders.
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Chefene Walter Red
Ratlan
Air Force
Dar
Hweiluneshan
Itn
C.E.P
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Red Hills
Exstates
Cucamonga
Cal
John K. Sells
Lompo
Habecker
John J
Packy
Pakula
Sigel Steet
Worcester
Mass
John H. Stotter
Maison sToup
Setis
Stodier
Pientys
Stodter
White Collar Salaries Exceed New York Wage Ceiling
A survey by the Industrial Fashions Bureau of the Commerce and Industry Association of New York shows white collar workers in the city earning from one to thirty three dollars more than the approved maximum for their type. The survey covered 26 firms and 13 job classifications with 50 or more employees, including messengers, office machine operators, bookkeepers, cashiers, assistant office managers, and sub-professional accountants.
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York
Col MacArthur Circle Plans Induction Of New Members
Col C iL Macarthur Circle prepares to induct two new members. Ladies of the G A PL met in Spanish War Hall with Loretta A. Mahoney presiding. A St Patrick's Day party and a birthday party are planned after initiation. A social followed the meeting with Miss Mahoney, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Kent in charge.
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Col C
Il Macarthur Circle
G. al PL
Macen 13
Spanish War Hall
Loretta A. Mahoney
Miss Mahoney
Mabel Smith
Maud Kent
WLB Boosts Price Controls and Production Costs
The piece discusses proposed reductions in price ceilings and potential increases in production costs under government notices. It notes approval processes, regional boards, and authority to set rates up to a stated limit, with references to stabilizer figures and the broader economic impact.
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Fred
Textile Mills Hit By Industry Board Debate
Fragmentary text shows industry board members involved in a dispute over the operation of cotton and rayon mills across the Southern United States and the New England region, including six mills in New York and Pennsylvania.
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Southern
New England
New York and Pennsylvania
Eid
Ution
The
Sugar Stamp No 34 Will Expire Today
A sugar stamp designated No 34 is set to expire today as the wartime rationing continue to shift. The notice advises affected households to use remaining quantity before the deadline.
Degree Conferred on Class at K of Session
The Knights of Columbus conferred a degree on a class of about twenty candidates. Grand Knight James J Daley presided, with the session focusing on testimonial rites and parish leadership as part of the ceremony.
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Troy Cousell
Knights
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