British Tanks and Infantry Break Troarn Stronghold
British forces and Canadian units smashed into the Troarn stronghold near Caen as heavy fighting raged across the Caen area. They seized railhead at Troarn and pressed toward Paris, fighting through streets and across the Dives marshes while fending off German counterattacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allied Expeditionary Force
Troarn
Paris
France
Biritigh
Caen
Coluas Struc
Orse
Frencuville
Carea
Que
Bourguebus
Casa
Supreme Headquarters
Orne
St Andre-sur- Orne
U. S
Vire
St. Lo
Bobh
Somme
Periers
Supreme Command
Associated Press
Hal Boyle
Lessay
Bommel
Ren Agzin
Treain
Seine
Troarm
Vimont
Rommel
Bernard Montgomery
Faubourg de Vaucelies
Ifs
Corprelles
Orne River
Southern Democrats Split Over Roosevelt Nomination Battles
The conference delegates clashed over a fourth-term Roosevelt bid and Southern electoral votes. Some members planned to vote against Roosevelt, while others stayed, with Moody and Butler remaining in the fold. Byrd looms as anti-Roosevelt proxy if North-South rift lingers. A reform push on reapportionment was the day’s salvageable outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Merritt Gibson
Dan Moody
Moody
George Butler
Democratic Executive Committee
Clint Som
Austin
E.B. Germany
Texas
Mississippi
Virginia
Harry F. Byrd
Rules Committee
National Committee
Troarn
Vimont
Rommel
Troam
Paris
Southern Democrats clash over race plank at platform debate
The Rules Committee backed a reapportionment study to avert a floor fight over a two thirds nomination rule. Southern delegates resisted a strong minority race plank, pressing states rights on voter qualifications and school control and signaling limits to antidiscrimination wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehub
Congress
Moody
Emanuel Cetler
New York
Geller
Even Auction Sales Go Under Price Ltd
A new OPA bulletin limits auctioneering by setting ceiling prices on used items. Auctioneers must drop the bid once the ceiling is named, with guidance listing under price control articles such as farm machinery cars refrigerators and furniture. Buyers may be questioned by the price panel office to verify ceiling prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Bs’ Thesoral Board
Pric
Evertaare
Sprinklers Halt Fire In Cellar of Mill
Sprinkler system extinguished a slight fire in the cellar of the Wynachtskill mill at Ford Avenue yesterday afternoon. Firemen said flames crept up the cellar partition triggering the system. pumpers responded at 2 33 pm. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wynachtskill
Ford Avenue
Sre
Roosevelt Addresses Chicago Delegates On Postwar Policy
President Roosevelt speaks to Chicago convention outlining postwar reconstruction, the need for cooperative international efforts, and the choice between contrasting plans for veterans’ reintegration. He asserts a record of recovery since 1933 and states he will report to the people, not seek a usual political term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Ar. Roosevelt
Chicago
Lightning Destroys St Francis Church in Constable
A lightning strike caused a fire that destroyed the 4-year-old St Francis Roman Catholic Church at Constable yesterday. The report notes the church building and steeple were consumed by flames in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malone
St. Francis Roman Catholic
Constable
Dudes Married In Double Rites At Cohoes Church
Two couples wed in double ring ceremonies at St Michael's Church in Cohoes. Miss Hetherine T. Dudes and Serge John Sepsic tied the knot as did Miss Frances Hoteski and Corporal Septic, with both families and about 75 guests attending a Circle Inn reception. The bridal parties wore elegant gowns and bouquets of white roses, with post wedding plans to Adirondacks.
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A. Goubdle
Sy Micteel
Conoes
Hetherine T. Dudes
John Dudes
Champlain Street
Serge John Sepsic
IL. So Army
Som
Peter Chizy
First Street
Troy
Frances Hoteski
Fourth Street
Troy, Was Married To Mr. and Mrs. Dudex’s Son, Corp. Szentey J. Dudek
T. 5
C. Dudek
Fermi Septic
Lake George
Julia Cocos
Watervliet
Ars Koleski
Dudek
Edward J. Dudes
Valentine Gier
Yackl
Su Michael's Church
Anthony V. Be
Miss Cocca
Circle Inn
Adirondacks
Chizz
Seregant Septic
Troy High School
Troy Business College
Watervliet Arsenal
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Cohoes High School
Albany, Business College
Essley ‘Shirt Co
Cohves High School
Port Leonard Wood
Missouri
Waterrir Int
Behr-Mannite Corp
Boght Navy Man Wounded At Saipan
Pharmacists Mate Second Class John D. Halohan of the US Navy Medical Corps, son of SA Frank Halohan of Boght Corners, has been wounded in the Saipan invasion. He is the fourth man in the assault on the Marsh Islands and also served in the African campaign. A brother, Tech Sergeant Frank P. Hatohan, was with U S forces in England when last heard from.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Halohan
US Navy Medical Corps
SA Frank Halohan
Boght Corners
Saipan
Marsh Islands
Tech
Frank P. Hatohan
U. S
England
Miss Bottum Married at Cohoes Church
The marriage of Miss Dorothy Bottum and Marion Henry took place at the First Methodist Church of Cohoes with Rev. Don ald Lewis officiating. The couple plans to reside in Albany after a reception at the bride’s parents’ home and a wedding trip to an unannounced destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bottum
Edward Bottum
Masten Avenue
Cohoes
Marion II Henry
John Henry
Albany
First Methodist Church
Donald RR. Lewis
LeRoy Murray
Hartford
Conn
Fiies
Marines Wound From Cohoes In Pacific Action
Lilian Thibodeau of 4 Lincoln Avenue Cohoes reports her relatives in the Navy and Marines were wounded in the South Bac action. One leg was amputated after injuries in the Pacific theater. Private Thibedes joined the Marines last year. His brother Serge Pay shond bodeau served in the Pacific as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Thibodeau
Lincoln Avenue
Cohoes
Navy Department
George Thibodeau
South
Bac
Thibedes
Serge Payshond Bodeau
Pacific
Cohoes Civic Group Reopens Activities With New Drive
The Vier Civic Association resumed operations at St Marie's basement with new members, appointing James A. Ruddy as campaign chair. The group plans cooperative municipal projects and a weekly drive meeting, while a Mothers Club outing to Prospect Park in Troy was outlined and home canning classes begin at Cohoes High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vier Civic’ Association
St Marie's Church
Wilfred P
Marche
James A. Ruddy
Drive Conmis
Tee
Leg FL Derocher
Hormidas J. Lussier
Wicked Forget
Peter J. Preston
John Bouchard
Edward J. Nadeas
Arthur Laionde
Herbert J. Wagner
Arthur J. Turcotte
Prospect Perk
Troy
Mothers” Club of Sacred” Heart
Clarence Vander Werken
Park Avenue
Ontario Street
Omer Clairmont
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Odon
Ome
Villers-Bocage
Gertians Gult
Noyers
Villers- Bocage
Marilyn Smith
Mary Castellano
Linda Plante
Kay
Frances Hogan
Mary Ann O'Brien
Jeanne Cavanaugh
Miles Committee
Congress ST
Louisiana
Alabama
South Carolina
Arkansas
Tennessee
Price Ltd
Aslies
Germany
Japan
White House
James, L. Fitzgerald
Third Street
Mohawk Heights
Frank J. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Fitzgeralds
James J. Fitzgerald Jr
Fort Benning
John P. Fitzgerald
Camp Stewart
Cohoes Church
St. Rita's Church
Bates Grove
Martin ‘Connery
David Vadney
Board of Reviews
Donald Beker
Helen Costigan
Edward Costigan
New York City
Salvation Army Services
Army Hall
Adjutant W. Stay
Margaret Broadribb
Paul Revere
Mans
Ze Lies, Ree
John YD. Halohan
Boght
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Boy Rangers
Eva McGee
Vliet Boulevard
William Mc Gee
Rome
McGee
Armed Forces
Remsen Street
Bermond
Mayo
Wiliam
Bladen
Sérvicemien
Rerson
Maude Deguire
Adams Avenues
Cohses War Council
Cohses High School
Barnice Miller
Albany County
Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
U. & War Savings
Booth
Woolworth
Charles L. Roberts
Navy Hospital
George A. Vaughn
Congress Street
Normandy
Heas
Navy
Szessto
Boe Kran
Rac
Arn Ata
Fitzgerald Bro
S. Brewing Compan
Star
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