Auto Industry Reports War Production Backlog Across 1944
Alvan Macauley notes Detroit's auto sector carried war orders valued at over 29 billion dollars entering 1945. In 1944 output spanned aircraft parts, vehicles, guns, and engines, with new equipment development including turbine jet engines for an advanced fighter. Despite shortages, employment averaged 735000 with payroll near 13.6 million weekly. 38170 veterans left war work by year’s end as reemployment programs expanded.
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Detroit P
Swith
Alvan Macauley
Automotive Council For War Production
Pearl Harbor
Macauley
Dollar Voloume
Europe
Ube
Japan
Kwaia- +igin atoll
Dava
AH Bard
Rabaul
Ke-- Vieng
Sealames
Hellandia
Newman Club Receives Update on Catholic Canteen Services
Rev George F Jacoby outlined the National Catholic Canteen Service and Catholic Youth Counseling Service of the Archdiocese of New York to Newman Club members at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute during a communion breakfast. He noted canteens provide social outlets for servicemen and counseling resources. the two organizations operate independently and together for youth and servicemen in New York. Walter Bischof chaired the session. Mass and communion were held at Catholic Central High School chapel before the breakfast.
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National Catholic Canteen
Serice
Catholic Youth Counseling Service
Archdiocese of New York
Newman Club of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
George F. Jacoby
New York
Walter Bischof
Navy 2036
Chub
Catholic Central High School
Fev
Jonn G. Tepes
Policeman Speaks On Gang Slang From Long Underworld Tie
St Paul detective Lt John Tierney, with deep ties to gang activity, explains street terms used by criminals. He defines slang for pickpockets, burglars, and police terms like fish, drutox, and hoist while noting capital punishment in Minnesota.
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St. Paul
Minn
John Tiernex
St Paul
Underworld
Ataldt
Tierney
Bt. Pant
Petermen
Gafe Powers
Prisun
Picbery
Youth Burned When Clothing Catches Fire
Charles Deutsch Jr 16 was seriously burned when his clothing ignited from a bonfire in his yard. His brother James ripped off the coat and neighbors assisted until emergency crews arrived. He was taken to Leonard Hospital with second degree burns and severe shock and was resting comfortably.
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Charles Deutsch, Jr
Winter Street
Leonard Hospital
North Greenbush
Harold Rowe
Tony Nowek
Thomas Dalton
Deutsch
James
Charles
Western Front Update from Ca nadian Front and Belgian Bulge
Front page dispatches describe German resistance stiffening in the Belgian bulge as Field Marshal von Rundstedt retires toward retreat routes. American forces near La Roche, Bastogne area progress with several miles of advance and the Third Army probing along a fortified front while German withdrawals complicate their east-west and north-south lines.
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Sively
Gorth
Waal
Belgian Bulge
Karl von Rundstedt
The
Reich
la Roche
Rendeux
Devantare
U. S
Third Army
Bastogne
Algo
von Rund- Stedt
Howffalize
Borth
B-29s Brought War Directly To Japan
A broad wartime chronology details B-29 raids on Tokyo and other targets from late 1944 through December 1944. It notes key Allied operations including Saipan, Guam, Hollandia, Leyte, and the Philippines advances, carrier battles, and the shift toward bombing Japanese cities.
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Japan
Giani
War Department
Yawata
Imperial Steel Works
Moji
Hokera
Hyushu
Higus
Formosa
Manchuria
Nippon
Sainen Falls
Guam
Feei
MacArthur
Mahera
Seow
Nimiliz Peediets
Milne Bay
Luzon
Midango
Mare. A. Mitscher
Stilwell
Sumatra
Joseph
Tokyo
JaAntee
Ing. S-Yes
Tokyo Radio
Domei Agency
Burma
Japanse
Montgomery Tells Battle Theory In Wartime Speech
The speech recalls General Eisenhower and praises leadership while recounting a surprise German breakthrough near the First Army. Montgomery demonstrates battlefield strategy focusing on balance, identifying weak spots, and plugging them before striking with his own forces.
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Enth Corps
Eisenhower
Wynstedt
Dee
First Army
Meuse
Sizke
Montgomery
Africa
Washington County Trial Jurors Drawn
The panel lists jurors for Washington County including Jon Argyle-Roseos, L B Gordon, Jerome B EEh Willemson, Albert 0, Daniel Roberts, Simeon-Ris, Thomas Powers, Hugh Willems, Patrick Ket D, O'Brien Owen, Greenwich-Michel Bers, J Pratt, Dorothy Messix, Ida Russell, Marsha Safford, plus others from Hertford, Hebron, Ayers, Flora Fisher, Kingabury, Washburn, White Creek, and Whitehall communities. The reading includes names such as Alice Murdock, Flora Fisher, Emory Clark, and L. Clark among local residents.
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Axial
Jon Argyle
Roseos L. B. Gordon
Cembr
Jerome B. Eeh
Willemson
Albert
Daniel Roberts
Blan Simeon - Ris
Thomas Powers
Hugh G. Willems
Patrick Ket D
O'Brien Owen
Greenwich
Michel Berslism
J. Pratt
Dorothy Messix
Ida Russell
Marsha Safford
Hertford
Charles Qua. James
Wilson
Hebron Thomas Deniso
Alice Murdock
Ayers
Flora’ Fisher
Kingabury Herbert Washburn
Diiver Tepateay
White Creek
Guy Clark Whitehall
Emory Clark
Sergeant Field Earns Silver Star for Normandy Heroism
Sergeant Field earns the Silver Star for outstanding conduct during Allied operations in Normandy France on June 6 1944 remaining in an exposed mine field under heavy fire to complete a critical mission He was painfully wounded by artillery shrapnel but continued to lead and support his unit.
Odd Fellows Plan Week of Installations
Odd Fellows announce a week of officer installations and degree conferrals. Abe Wi. Gistriot deputy grand master and staff will install Diamond Rock Lodge and Athenaeian Lodge officers, with social events following. Meetings for Diamond Rock, Hudson Valley, and other lodges scheduled through Friday with a social hour after each session.
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Odd Fellows
Abe Wi
Gistriot
Diamond Fock Lodge
Athenian Lodge
Diamond Rock Ali
Hudson Valley Lodge
12Th’ Street
Odd Fellows Temple
Earl Clark
Noble Grand
Jonesville
Deer of
Trey
Diamond Rock Hall
Charles Hansen
Preside
Fred W. Whitehouse
Alexander C. Shafer
Drega
Mechasieville
Ballston
Spa
Otaterlochen Lodge
Averiff Park
Odd Fellows Hall
Wolvns
Aldia Lodge
Wirnianzski
Albia Hall
Wolvis
Nis Fl
Bain Lodges
Troy Union Rebekah Lodge
Fi Street
Mae Brown
Noule Grand
Navy Beats Army Air Force in Pacific Coast Showdown
Navy defeats Army Air Force 14 to 0 in a Pacific coast contest at Pearl Harbor Furlong Stadium. Jones throws two touchdown passes as servicemen crowd the stadium beyond capacity for a postseason highlight featuring college and professional stars. No civilians admitted.
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Honolaly
Pittsbore
Edgar
Jones
Navy
Army Air Force
Pacific
Ocean
Furlong Stadium
Pearl Haz
Veterans Education Topic of Lecture
A lecture titled Education by veterans' guidance leader Herald N. Chamberlain is announced. He heads the department of guidance and culture at the university and will discuss educational themes for engineers and Polvied' feasibility.
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Veterans
Herald N. Chamberlain
En Saag Polvied
Feos
Fuel allotment use falls short at 41 percent
District OPA Director Jo Gi Lester W Herzog reports weekly fuel oil consumption figures show only 41 percent of total allotments used. The update highlights lingering shortages and ongoing monitoring of household fuel needs.
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Jo- Gi
Lester W Herzog
OPA
Supervisors to Meet in Rensselaer Court House Chamber
The Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow night at 7 pm in the supervisors’ chambers at the Court House. The agenda includes routine county business and public matters.
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Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors
Supervis
Court House
Three Cohoes Marines Due Home
Three Cohoes Marines from the First Mazieister unit are returning to the United States after overseas service. The group includes Jobe J. Kanser A Kanser Setford, who has been out of the country for 26 months, and Peter Abella, both honored veterans. A Decoration for Valor and a Par for wounds sustained in action were cited for these Marines, with families noted at Liz 3tain Street and other local addresses.
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Moms
Jobe J. Kanser
Setford
Peter Abella
J. Abgetis
If & Veterés
A. Rack
Liz
Pacific
Cohoes Police To Get New Motorcycle Fleet In 1945
City officials plan a new motoscycle and prow car for the police department in the 1945 budget. No replacements are planned now as many motorcycles are seven years old. Budget estimates are being drafted and council action expected in February. Funeral services for Mrs. Dean Honeheliff were held yesterday. Several local meetings and scheduled events are listed, including auxiliary meetings and community church activities.
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Sudset
Pin
Te Ite Common Council
Commander Promoted at Virginia Navy Post
Named Commander I was promoted from lieutenant commander to commander at a Navy post in Virginia according to word received by friends. The Pleasantville Home Bureau holds its monthly meeting at Mrs Michael Impson's home tomorrow at 1 30 p.m.
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Virginia
Wome Bureau
Pleadantiale Home Bureau
Michael Implon
Cohoes Mayor Seeks Authority to Issue Bonds
The Cohoes mayor announces plans to pursue authorization for issuing bonds. City officials aim to fund projects through new borrowing, outlining the legal framework and potential impacts on municipal financing.
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Cohoes
Cohoes Tax Delinquents Get Respite
Local taxpayers in Cohoes facing delinquent taxes receive a temporary reprieve. City officials announce a limited relief period to allow payment arrangements without enforcement actions. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria set by the finance department.
Cohoes Polish Alliance Installation Plans Schedule
Sunday January 3 has been set as the date for installation of officers of the Cohoes Polish Alliance No 1584 Pot onal Alliance at the Presbyterian Church. Stanley Warenda will be seated as president to succeed Danae Adamezzk Ikersig with Stephen Rowell first vice president Agnes Sklerz second vice president Vincent Guzek treasurer Samuel Bartnick recording secretary Waclaw Kolon marshal and William Sergeantatar. The January meeting of the Lil lman Club will be held at the church today at 7 pm. Elks Lodge Cohoes will meet tonight at the clubhouse Oneida Street Reginald Brooks exalted will preside during the session when reports of activities will be submitted. An overheated motor operated by Dal Ray summoned firemen to Columbia and James Street at 2 40 pm yesterday with damage reported.
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E. T. Ruane
American Legion
Legion Headqua
Oneida Street
Rose Grignon
Cehoes Home Bureau
Thomas Sculleneside
Fesson
John Brien
Lodge
Loyat
Idey
Yemipie
Onis 2
Gagnon
Sessior First Methodist Church
Bowijl
Cline
Ck Hall
Ruben On
Oliver Durrath
Porente L Neils
Mildred M. Brown
Ladies Auxiliary
Fabour Garrison
No. and Naty Union
Quarhawk Street
Ms Society
Eee
Afets
Jos- Na
Place Ata
Gethes X. A. Bail of
Mohaw
Stanley Warenda
Danae Adamezzk Ikersig
Stephen Rowell
Vice Press
Afrs
Agnes Sklerz
Vincent Guzek
Samuel Bartnick
Waclaw Kolonmarshal
William Sergeantatar
Cohoes
St. Johan's Episcopal Church
Cauren Work Society
Guild & Social
Steels
St James Methodist Church
Wekwiny School of Religion
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Edith Malacr
Fulton Street
Fiitley
Ee Bernachin
Aas
Agnes
Nurechat
Ther
Wies
Mary Connor
Aenandal
Mary Welch
John Ditton
Fie
Prayer Week Opens In Cohoes
In Cohoes a Prayer Week series launches with sermons and services led by Rev. Francis L. McCauley and Rev. George F. Meckweid. Events include a Tuesday 7:30 p.m. service at the Presbyterian Church house and confirmations and youth activities at St James and St John churches. Officers were elected for the local church group last night.
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Presbyterian Caturca House
Francis L. McCauley
George F. Meckweid
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