Sinking of Big Troopship Reveals 165 Dead and Missing
Secretary Stimson announced the loss of a major American troopship in European waters with 165 dead and missing. The vessel, not operated by Army or Navy alone, carried over four hundred saved, and casualties were detailed amid broader Allied losses since Pearl Harbor. The week’s totals show Army, Navy, and Marine casualties rising to 701,950 across all services.
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Washington
Mainé
New Army
Stimson
Ile
Erberg Teudo
Mediterranean
Mallory
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Matory
Iceland
President Coolidge
South Pacific
Butt
War Secretary
Pearl Harbor
Belgium
Armed Services
Western Front Pushes and Retreats Amid Ardennes Battles
Allied and German forces clash along the Alsatian front and in the Ardennes. German divisions counterattack toward Haguenau and advance to the Roer while the U S Third Army presses toward the Siegfried Line and Clervaux. The First Army pushes near St Vith as activity extends into Luxembourg and Belgium.
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Alsace
Haguenau
Westes
Germany
Roer Or
Cologne
Molland
Roermond
Germain
Aacheb
Roer
Ardennes Assiigni
U.S Third Army
Siegfried Line
Luxembourg
Isto Clervaux
Clerve
B. & Fist
St. Vith
Tess
Belgium
Powers Receives Purple Heart for Saipan Wounds
Joseph G Powers, son of Mrs Mery Powers of 332 Thira Street, is awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action on Saipan. A Tarawa veteran, Powers has been connected with the Second Marine Division during the battle and related struggles.
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Joseph G. Powers
Mery Powers
Thira Street
Saipan
Powers
Battle of
Tarawa
Second Marine Division
County Historical Society Elects Nine Trustees
At the annual meeting in the Troy Public Library the Rensselaer County Historical Society elected nine trustees. New officers included President Dr Donat Ly McMurrs. Elected trustees were Mrs Charles Car coir, Mrs Chester J Waeten, Miss Pasny C Howe, Safford L Cluett, Dwight Marvin, Miss Dorothy Freeman, Anred W Getz, Mrs Lestie Rolfe, and Dr Albert B Corey. State historian spoke on Exploring Appeal History and methods to obtain biographical data from records and diaries.
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Rensselaer County Historical Society
Iis
Troy Public Library
Donat Ly McMurrs
Charles Carcoi
Chester J. Waeeten
Mica Pasny C. Howe
Safford L. Cluett
Dwight Marvin
Dorothy Freeman
Anred W. Getz
Dos Ween
Dos Ween Aval Mrs Lestie Rolfe
Albert B. Corey
Red Army advances threaten Breslau and Berlin
Soviet forces rapidly pushed toward Berlin with Konev’s First Ukrainian Army and Rokossovsky’s units marching west from Silesia. Reports say crossing the Oder near Steinau and Oppeln as Breslau's defenses tighten, while German forces defend along the Berlin rail corridor and prepare countermeasures.
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Gross Scharlach
Goldbach
Ber- Hn
Konitsberg
Ivan Cherniakhovsky
East Prussia
aAcmy
Berlin
Germany
Sreslan
Silesia
Reich
Ivan Konev
Oder
Konev
Bresten
Bohemia
Czechoslovakia
Hiver
Konex
Jablunka
Moscow
Poznan
Steinau
Luben
Berlin- Breslau
Armenian Prelate Sersoyian to Visit Troy
Armenian Apostolic Church Council in America prelate Sersoyian will conduct services at St. Peter’s Armenian Church in Troy on February 4 and 5. He will also give an English lecture February 9 to the Church Brotherhood Junior League and Ladies Association, open to the public.
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Armenian Apostolic Church Council In
The
Ladies Association
Church Hall
St. Jacob's Theological School
Jerusalem
London
Syria
Egypt
Abyssinia
France
Garegin
Harsepian
Troy
Father Sersoyian
Harry Tablaian
Eleventh
Ivan Were
Hunan Torpedo Nest Destroyed by Allied Air Raid
Allied warplanes bombed a northern Adriatic hideout of German human torpedo crews on Lussin Island Cove. A hotel used as headquarters was blasted to smithereens while planes attacked Adriatic shipping and Po estuary routes. adverse weather limited ground action on the Italian front.
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Rome
Adriatic Sea
Rockéi
Air Force
Anzio & Yeer
Lussin
Mator
Seaufighter
Smithereens
Adriatic
Mechanicville Man Yeart Attack Fatal at Local Mill
Michaelich 53 of West Saratoga died suddenly at the rock mill yesterday. Coroner Arthur W. Johnson ruled death from tubular heart trouble after an autopsy by Dr. Joseph Lebowich, assisted by Dr. Criskey, at John J. Styvan Funeral Parlor. Carpowich born in Poland. survived by two siblings. Funeral plans completed.
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Arthur W. Johnson
Saratoga County
Michael Ich
ST West
Sinia Pulp and Paper Co
Rocker Toon
Mill
Vesterdar
George W. Criskey
Piani Physican
John Son
Joseph Lebowich
Saratoga Springs
Criskey
John J. Styvan Fy-nerai Pariors
Mechanicville
Carpowich
Poland
Mui
Rensselaer Woman’s Marriage Dissolved
Gertrude Eye Renselaer obtained a Supreme Court order dissolving her marriage to Waite Bellinger after he absented himself for over two years and failed locate efforts. They were married in 1928 in Nassau. Marin Jo Howard represented Mrs Bellinger.
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Gertrude Eye Renselaer
Supreme Court
Gilbert Vi Schenck
Dizsoirisnarriage
Tor Waite Bellinger
Tve
Rimi
Naseau
Marin Jo Howard
Rensse
Jeer Atiomnes
Bellinger
Peestenkill Lutheran Church Sets Congregational Meeting
All members urged to attend a special congregational meeting after Sunday service at Peestenkill Lutheran Church. Called by the church council to reconsider the budget and outline plans for 1435. Rev. Lauren H. Grandy will reside.
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Peestenkill Lutheran Church
Peestenkill Lutheran Church’ Council
Lauren H. Grandy
Roosevelt nominates Elliott Roosevelt for brigadier general
President Roosevelt named Elliott Roosevelt, 34, to brigadier general in the Army Air Force. The nomination accompanies a batch of general officer promotions and follows his service as head of the First Photographic Group in North Africa and Europe, with 17 flying hours and 360 combat hours.
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Waxgington
MNS
Roosevelt
Col
Eliot Roosevelt
Army Air Force
Eso
War Department
Te Sabor
Senate
Gengersl Fresk C. Walker
Congress
Joseph We ‘Sulwe
Chine
Hood Simpson
Kommeading
Ninth Army
France
Leorard Townsend Gerow
Europe
Gident
Eliott
Fare Emerson
Roosevel
Roose
Washington
Memphis
White House
Texas
Sicily
Italy
England
Doolittle
Morgeco
Tobacco Company Overtime Payout For Albany Workers
United States Tobacco Co employees in Albany and 62 New York branches will share $57,708.08 in overtime pay after the Federal Department of Labor found improper exemption from the wage hour law. Arthur J. White, regional director, said 1374 workers mostly national salesmen will receive back pay following reclassification.
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Tobacco
Albany
United States Tobacco Co
New York
Federal Department of Labor
Arthur J. White
Tobacco Company
New York State
Hudson Falls Names Two New Teachers to Succeed Clark
Hudson Falls Superintendent Dena M. Kitty announces two teachers joined the staff to replace Clark. Ruth Esmond, a graduate of Schuylerville School and Skidmore College, will teach upper grades at Faith’s School. Doreen Lyons, a graduate of Pittsburgh Normal College, will assume duties in the household education program.
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Dena M. Kitty
Hudson Falls
Clark
Ralph
Ruth Esmond
Schuylerviteich School
Skidmore College
Saratoga‘ ‘Springs
Sue
The
Lost Faith
G. Springs
Hart
Doreen Lyons
Sie Rochey
Trojan Pest Auxiliary Plans Social for Feb 21
The Trojan Pest Auxiliary meets at Gien Avenue plans a social at the Annex restaurant on February 21. They discuss visiting Veterans Hospital Sarstoza on February 17 and admit Miss Josephine Morrissey as a new member. Helen Howe presides, Victoria Ewing chairs the social committee.
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Trojan Poe We
F. W
Gien Avenue
Annex
Veterans Hospital
Sarstoza Hospital
Josephine Morrissey
Ham
St Joseph's Church
Helen Howe
Victoria Ewing
Wallace Faces Commerce Nomination in Senate Hearing
Wallace testified before the Senate Commerce Committee amid a large crowd, defending his fitness for secretary of commerce. He backed using lending authority to aid small and large businesses and pursued Roosevelt’s goal of economic rights and postwar prosperity.
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Wallace
Assur Srewster
James A. Farles
Isappine
RFC
McCie
Roosevelt
Syek
America
Senate Commerce Committee
Jones
Micolsena
Pneumonia Cause Cited in Woman’s Death
Coroner Charles J. Cote stated pneumonia caused the death of Miss Elia Cham bers, found dead in her bed at 12th Street Home. Chambers resided here. Funeral from Fonda’s Funeral Home at 337 River tomorrow at 2 pm with Rev. G P Fowler of Sixth Avenue Baptist Church officiating. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Charles J. Cote
Preconia
Elia Mar Chambers
12Th Street
Eitheithor Chambers
Fonda
337 River
or G P_ Fowler
Sixth Avenue Baptist Church
Wil
Oakwood
Past Exalted Rulers Night Observed by Albany Lodge
Fred AW Beck was named chair of the Past Exalted Rulers Night committee as Troy Lodge members prepared for Washington's Birthday observance on February 22. Exalted rulers will occupy the lodge for the program and a delegation traveled to Albany for the event. James C. Armstrong chaired the committee with a preliminary report on the community roundup and country auction held Saturday night.
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Fred AW Beck
Troy Lodze
Elks T
Low
E. Ohgits
Washington
Troy
Albany
Troy Hi
Igéai
James C. Armstro
Armstrong
Button Sewing Methods Demonstrated This Monday
Shirley Jane Mish from the Home Bureau will demonstrate four different button attachment methods at the Clothing Information Center. The session runs Monday from 19 to 2 at the New York Power and Light Corp. 10 Second Street. This week 53 women learned belt buckle making with provided scraps and materials, while 27 others completed a short project before leaving.
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Shirley Jane Mish
Home Bureau
Clothing Information Center
New York Power
LichiCorp
Second Street
Miss Smith
Benevolent Society To Sponsor Winter Card Party
The Ladies Hebrew Benevolent Society will hold its annual winter card party Tuesday evening at the Jewish Community Center. Mrs Reuben D Cohen chairs the event and will be assisted by committee members. Refreshments will be served and awards given at each table.
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Ladies” Hebrew Benevolent Lotiery
Jewish Community Center
Reuben D. Cohen
Mish
Cohen
Lodge to Install White Lily Lodge of Odd Fellows
The White Lily Lodge of Odd Fellows will meet Tuesday night at 10 O. FL Hall in Cropser. Philip Davis, noble grand, will preside. Officers will be installed by Raymond A. Wallingford, district deputy. The installation had been postponed from January.
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White Lily Lodge of Odd Fellows
FL Hall
Cropser
Philip Davis
Noble Grand
Ofcers
Raymond A. Wallingford
Depos
Green Island Couple Wed in Green Island Ceremony
Miss Sarb Conde and Howard Cror Peer of Cohoes united in marriage at Green Island. The bride wore white and carried flowers for a ceremony described as a bright wedding with a reception on George Street. Afterward the couple planned a honeymoon trip to New York. Seaman Cropsey to report soon.
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Sarb
Conde
James Conde
Paize Street
Green Island
Howard
Isuder
New York
Seaman Cropsey
Sron
New Group Takes Over Recreation Center
The Sky Ranchine group, taking over Lavender Camps at Pariers Corners in Greet field, filed incorporation with Howard Cline Jr. of Saratoga and associates in Ballston Spa. Cline serves as director as the group plans camps lodges and expansion to other facilities. The property has 240 acres, 35 buildings, two lakes and two ski runs with about 150 000 invested over twenty years.
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Sky Ranchine
Pariers Corners
Greetfield
Howard Cline, Jr
Saratoga
Ballston Spa
Cline
Appointment Confirmed Washington Ambassador to Turkey
The Senate confirmed yesterday the nomination of Edwin C. Wilson of Florida as ambassador to Turkey, marking a key diplomatic appointment for Washington. Wilson, a Florida figure, will assume duties in Ankara as bilateral ties are emphasized by the administration.
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Washington
Senate
Edwin C. Wilson
Florida
Turkey
Grand Street Man Injured in Street Incident
Police report Melvin Green aged 40 of 603 Grand Street treated at Samtari Tan Hospital for a laceration over the right eye and a laceration to the right leg after an incident at Sebi ai Concord and River Streets. He was taken by police radio car with officers Arthur Fite Gerald and Patrolman William I. Ryan.
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Grand Street
Melvin Green
Samtaritan Hospital
Pelice
Sebi Ai Congress
Sergi
Arthur Fitegerald
William I. Ryan
Cohoes Man Listed Killed In Action
Cohoes resident Albert J. Kenser is listed as killed in action in Germany during World War II. A veteran of over one year, he served with the Marines and was a member of St. Marys Church. Prayers for repose will be offered at services Sunday as the community mourns his loss.
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Alice Fraxe
England
Gerald Treas
Navy
Boston
Sica
Waieigea
Gerald
Ibbsn
Street
Cohoes
Albert J. Kenser
Andrew H Kense
Bester Stree
Germany
War Plants Seek Cohoes Workers for Manpower Needs
War plants in Cohoes seek workers to support the West Arsenal and nearby facilities. The U S Employment Service Troy office and Army officials conduct interviews from 9 AM to 7 PM to move non essential jobs into essential work. Veterans groups plan a G A R meeting at Remsen Street as officers are seated and a banquet is planned by Cohoes Chapter 188 Royal Arch Masons with John T Malpas named general chairman.
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Mit
West
Arzenal
H. Charles E. Sasich
Statf
Troy
United States Employ Service
Serr' Lawrence Her
Army
G. A. BR
Remsen Street
Pas
Cheries Xni
Cole
Albert Hilton
Dennis Bordeau
Deter Duval
Delphis Bebbitt
Delvin Rhodes
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Western Front
Clara Mays
Florence Moore
Sam Permanents
County Historical Society
Red Army
Breslau
Hitler
Ruhr
Stockholm
Volkssturm
Ger
Silesian
Acrete -Alksturm
Wel Jons
Breslau-Berlin
Bretlaiy
Elliott Roosevelt
Hunan
Rensselaer
Elliott
Federal Reserve
Senator Prewster
Discover
Mabel E. Gilder
Een Evelings
Monawk St
Frobe
Devane
Tere
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