Yanks Escort Nazi Nurses To Own Lines
United States troops escort eight captured German nurses across the front near Cherbourg. Capt. Quentin Roosevelt and Capt. George escort two ambulances with the prisoners toward American lines as German and U.S. forces clash nearby. The brief exchange aboard the ambulances reflects the tense frontline atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EF. Lee
U. S Amey
Normandy
CNS
Atueries
German Brieg
Allence
Caumert
Cherbourg
Unes
Quentin Roosevelt
Theodore Hoozevelitje
Gherorse
U. 5
Roosevelt
German nurse captor talks of hope amid Cherbourg
A captured German naval nurse from Karlsruhe, 30, testified to reporters near Cherbourg about German morale and wartime hopes. She described German officer husbands as prisoners, praised German leadership, and claimed German troops believed they would win, while noting German wounded were treated well.
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Pearce
Thei Sreall
Balleray
Seal Ars
Serta Wist
Frost Karlsruhe
Cherbourg
Mariner Hospital
Germany
France
Herta
Rhce
Disorderly conduct plea in Schenectady Police Court
Walter Herriott of River Street Schenectady paid 100 for a disorderly conduct charge after pleading guilty to a dice game disturbance on the street. Redmond Campbell and another man faced similar charges. Campbell was fined 25 while the third man was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
Walter Herriott
River Street
Redmond
Campbell
Power Concern Seeks Permission to Refund Stock Exchange
Power Concern asks New York State Public Service Commission to approve issuing 240,04 shares of new cumulative 100 par stock to refund outstanding 7 per cent and 36 per cent preferred stocks. The plan includes Niagara Hudson Power Corp acquiring 5,200 shares of seven stock in exchange for 36,019 shares of 7 per cent and 19,181 shares of 6 per cent preferred stock. If approved, Niagara Hudson would cancel $20,550,000 owed by New York Power and Light. The exchange is share for share with cash equal to price difference. redemption prices are $115 for 7 per cent and $105 for 36 per cent. Any unexchanged stock will be sold for cash as low as $109 per share. The deal hinges on Securities and Exchange Commission approval. New York Power and Light also sought approval to acquire Hudson Valley Fuel Corp. and merge it, as Niagara Hudson aims to streamline its corporate structure.
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York Power and Light Corp
New York’ State Public Service Commission
Commission
Niagara Hudson Power Corp
Niagara Hudson
New York Power and Light
Securities and Exchange Commission
New Tork Power and Light
J iNew York Public Service Commission Az
Hudson Valley Fuel Corp
Hudson Valley Fuel
New Fork
Mary A. Reilly Qualifies for State Civil Service Post
Mary A. Reilly of this city is among eight who passed the state civil service exam for principal clerk in the Albany office of the Insurance Department. She is listed with several others qualifying as senior stenographer in the Albany Insurance Department. George Cusack of Cohoes is the sole candidate qualifying as investigator in the Albany office of the Department of Law.
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Mary A. Reilly
A Yony
Insurance Department
Albany Insurance Department
George Cusack
Cohoes
Albany
Department of Law
Okefenokee Swamp Evokes Fear and Wonder for Pilots
A Washington-Hicks article recalls the Okefenokee Swamp on the Georgia Florida border, a vast 320000 acre wilderness. Interior officials note the land’s primitive character with panther tracks and water channels, while pilots fear crashes and disappearances over its treacherous marsh.
Three More German Generals Die in Action
The German night command announced the deaths of three generals on the eastern front. Generals Martinek and Pfeiffer were artillery officers, and Lieut Gen Schuessmann’s branch was not specified. The communiqué said they "made the supreme sacrifice" while feeding their corps in battle.
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London
Martinek
Pfeiffer
Artil]lerymen
Schuese
Mann
Muskalonge Season Opens In New York
New York anglers welcome muskellunge season opening in Chautauqua and surrounding counties. Commissioner John White predicts tripling of success from 1940 levels due to management, research begun in 1933, and stricter size and bag limits. The season opened July 1 with improved catch rates and more immature fish appearing.
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New York State
John White
New York State Conservation Department
White
Chautauqua Lake
Chautaranaake
Chautauqua
Cattaraugus
White Sid
Local Residents Attend Camps and Graduations
Valley Falls Mrs. Derrick Lobnes visits friends in New Jersey. Ruth Rudd travels to Albany for summer school. Mrs. Doran Masterson attends her niece Miss Mary Masterson's Troy High School graduation. Bir and Mrs. Lloyd Woodbury visit Irving, Mass. mother Mrs. Hose Masterson. Mrs. George Morris heads to the Berlin Gir Scout Camp in charge of infirmary. Maude Arbams departs Albany for vacation. Boy Scouts Richard Lobnes Charles O’Gonner Wendell Walker Glen Winchell Raymond Briggs stay at Rotary Camp near Barbersville. Lara Getman leaves Hoosick Valley Central School for home in St Johnville. Serg. Norman Getman joins Georgia husband. Mrs. Gelman will not return next year.
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Derrick Lobnes
New Jersey
Ruth Rudd
Albany
Mis
Doran Masterson
Mary. Masterson
Troy High School
Bir
Lloyd Woodbury
Irving
Mass
Hose Masterson
George Morris
Gir
Berlin
Te Inffirmary
Maude Arbams
Eake George
Rotary Camp
Barbersville
Richard Lobnes
Charles O'Gonner
Wendell Walker
Glen Winchell
Raymond Briggs
Lara Getman
Hoosick Valley Central School
St. Johneville
Serg
Normna Geintar
Georgia
Mrx
Gelman
Ceylon Seen as Watchdog at India's Door
Ceylon is described as a crucial Allied barrier near India with strategic value for guarding supply routes. The island sits near the Indian coast, hosts key ports like Colombo, and serves as a reservoir for rubber, tea, and other tropical products while facing Japanese threat in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
INS
Ceylon
United Nations Southeast Asia
Mountbatten
Iam
India
Orient
Tropics
Isle
Andaman and Nicobar
Bay of Bengal
National Geographic Society
Catcutta
Social notes and Baby Parade winners from Round Lake
Round Lake happenings include visits by Miss Helen Currier of Boston and Mrs. Diefenderph of Albany, plus several families entertaining guests and opening summer homes. The Baby Parade crowned eight winners and awarded costumes to top pairs, with music by Fev. Chester A. Finch.
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George J. Rohan
Frederick L. Price
Delanson- Walden Brough
Valatie
Helen Currier
Boston
Diefenderph
Albany
M. Smith
Dalton H. Blanchard
Brooklyn
Grece Sherman
Frank Swan
Schenectady
Jesele Appleman
Rodney C. Winans
Robert Uliano
L. Uliano Aid
Tater
Helen Holiman
Scotia
Virginia Kenney
Robert Bond
Gail Glover
Teddy Seatis
Phyllig Perry
Danl Rice
Tony Baird
James Dugan
J. Rexford Knapp
Leon C. Dibble
Chester A. Finch
Treasury Deficit Reaches Nearly 49.6 Billion in Year
Treasury data show a yearly deficit of 49,594,587,895 dollars. Total public debt retirements and expenditures rose from the prior year, with war spending and trust fund appropriations cited as major components of the deficit.
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Treasury
Washington
Governor Would Scrap Convention in Arkansas Delegates Vote Debate
Governor Homer Adkins advocates letting voters choose and instruct national Democratic delegates. Legislature next session could place delegates on a preferential primary ballot. July convention will name this year's delegates amid regional calls for reform. Special mass at St Vincent de Paul honors parishioners serving and fallen in war.
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James 2. Downing
Little Rock
Ark
Uup
Arkansas
Homer M. Adkins
Adkins
State Democratic Convention
General Assembly
Washington
Hot Springs
Chicazo
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
U. S. Senate
Mon
Hattie W. Caraway
Rep. J.william Fulbright
Fullbright
University of Arkansas
St. Vincent de Paul's Conference of
St Joseph's Church
Trojan Praised As Dog Show Champ Triumphs
One year old Billy Vaughan, a 1st grade student from School 18, earned top honors at two New York dog shows. He won the Finger Series Club gold cup in the children’s handling class under Judge I K Cook and the $5 first prize at the Syracuse Armory show under Judge Kathryn Townsend. This double victory earns him a Professional Handlers Association certificate, qualifying for the Grand Challenge Trophy at the Westminster show in Madison Square Garden next February. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert E Vaughan of South Lake Avenue.
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Billy Vaughan
Mundé & Patwe
Bizasell
Bret
New York
Saterday
Bizet Blace
I. K. Cook
Oneidaga’ Hennel Association, Inc
Syracuse State Armory
Mra
Kathryn, Townsend
Kenda
Lome
EB. K. F Lapeman
South Lake Avenge
Professional Handlers’ Association
Madison Square Garden
Albert E Vaughan
South Lake Avenue
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Relief From Torture
Ad copy touts Peterson's Ointment as fast relief for “torture of lies” with a cooling astringent formula. Claims 40 years of use and satisfaction guaranteed by money back offer. Sold by all druggists in 60c tubes with applicator.
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Peterson
Whitehall Families Celebrate Anniversaries and Donations
Whitehall events include Mr and Mrs Fred Kindenoner observing their fiftieth wedding anniversary and Mr and Mrs Isaac Wood marking their twenty fifth. Joseph Manell and his wife celebrated their 25th anniversary with a dinner. William Prindle earned a promotion to staff sergeant stationed in Washington. The will of Mrs Leas G Ryan of Whitehall enters probate leaving estate to stepdaughter Jessie Lane executrix. Mrs Peter H Matte recovers from an ankle injury. doctors see no fracture. Louise Lamphere returns to duties after eight days with family. Private Lamphere remains stationed at Camp Lejeune. A son was born to Madame Hyslmer Procope wife of former Finnish minister. passport action related to diplomat’s status noted.
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Fred Kindenoner
Isaac R. Wood Fiave
Pecott
Hartigan
Willams Street
Joseph Manell Skene
William Prindle
Sergeant Prindle
Washington
Up Cc
Leas G. Ryan
Whitehall
Jessie’ M. Lane
Lane
Leslie Av. White
Louise Lamphere
Darwin Lamphere
Lamphere
Marines
Camp Lateune
N.C
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Randolph Scott
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Troy
Technicolgr
Fred MacMetray
Paviette Goddard
THE
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Henry Y Aldrich
Alice Faye
John Payne
Memphis Belle
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Saratoga Road
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Laurel and Harry
Sipterbugs
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RSD
James Cagney
Denry
Roy Cheldre
Marthe Scott
Wayne
OLD Oklahoma
Tracy
Cartene
Frigg
Gary Cooper
DR. Wassell
Academy
Paul
South Seas
Les Searreit
Cowboy Canteen
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Gwehin
Geo
Tobias
Geo. Coulourist
Faye Emerson
Ote An
Sheridan
Garfield
Marlent Gro
Join S. Hagie
Hagie
Mr. Hagie
Arthur Boyajian
Joseph Boyajian
Power Concern
Trojan
Ann Hicks
Okefenokee
Shangri-La
Department of the Interior
Interior Department
Charles E. Jackson
Fish and Wildlife Service
Jackson
Pish and Wildlife Service
Okefenokeé
Sepa Tt
Valley Falls
Vack
Zuree
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Jmaatti
Beery, Jr
Na Cras
Watchdog
Round Lake
Lady Florence
Etna
Fraderic’s
Cusrrix Ormeeren Troy
Ec Carktar Snaaters Sewer Otto's
Fordierty
FUXE
Guy F. Atkinson
Aleutian Islands
U. S
Steuben
N. Y
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United States
State Department
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