Watervliet Man Held In Attack On Local Girl
Francis Delamater, 28, of Waterview, confessed to attacking Lenore Vazzano, 17, of Monroe and Second Streets, Troy, in Prospect Park last week. Police report the suspect was confronted by detectives and a parole officer during the admission. Further details appear in the complete story and pictures on page 11.
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Francis Delamater
Fourteenth Street
Waterview
Lenore Vazzano
Monroe
Second Streets
Troy
Prospect Park
Delamater
Michael J. Kane
Detective Bureau
Hugh O’brien
Heaviest Allied Raid Drops 133 Tons on Bairoko
Allied bombers pounded Bairoko harbor on New Georgia Island with 133 tons of bombs in the heaviest Southwest Pacific air raid to date. MacArthur headquarters reported heavy strafing and torpedo and dive bombing support for ground forces around Munda and Komiatum while enemy counterattacks near Munda were repulsed with heavy losses.
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Southwest Pacific
New Georgia Island
Bairoko
Douglas MacArthur
Kula Gulf
Munda
Solomons Purchase
Munde
New Guinea
Komiatum
Salamaua
Madang
Bajroko Harbor
New City Theater Plan Announced by Mayor La Guardia
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia announced the Organization of the City Center of Music and Drama Inc will present dramatic programs and opera at popular prices in a city owned theater. A forty week season with music drama ballet is planned at the former Mecca Temple, funded up to 60750 dollars, with union members signing the incorporation certifying the project.
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New York UP
City Center of Music and Drama, Inc
F. H. la Guardia
Bealy
Newbold Morris
Mecca Temple
la Guardia
Ration Revoked for Norman Co in New York
The OPA revoked the gasoline ration book of Norman Co a Norman NY businessman who last week defied the agency by using his one and a half gallon weekly allotment as he pleased.
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New York
OPA
Norman Co
Norman
Aviation Need Denver Postwar Civil Program Agency
Rep. Richard F. Harless urged creating an independent government agency to coordinate air facilities as essential to stimulating America's postwar civil aviation program. He spoke yesterday in Denver.
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Denver
America
Richard F. Harless
D-Ariz
C. I. O. Seeks Public Support for Campaign Return
Washington VP Philip Murray announced at a press conference that the Congress of Industrial Organizations will seek public backing to restore Congress to the preamok position. He cited the Smith Connally Act repeal as a goal of a new congressional action committee and said there will be no blacklist, only efforts to influence voters and elected representatives.
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Washington
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Congress
Roosevelt
Special Committee On Congressional Action
Shangri La Drive Doing Well Campaign Lifts War Bond Drive
Washington reports that the July War Stamp drive nears three quarters of the 180 million dollar goal as funds are pledged toward converting dollars into an aircraft carrier named Shangri La. War Savings staff caution that a nationwide total will not be available until early next month though preliminary reports show strong regional progress.
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Washington
U. S&s
Shangri-La
Tokyo
Treasury
War Savings Staff
Testament Saves Life Allied Evacuation Hospital in North Africa
Parachute trooper Wesley C. Hines of Belle Vernon Pennsylvania survived a near miss during the Sicily invasion. His plane encountered anti aircraft fire five miles offshore, a 3 caliber bullet struck his chest yet glanced off a metal heart shield under a New Testament, saving his life. Doris Jones of LaBelle sent the shield with the plea to wear it always.
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Allied Evacuation
North Africa
Wesley C. Hines
Belle Vernon
Hines
Sicily
Doris Jones
LaBelle
Test Sanity of Kidnap Suspect
Mary Penore a 20 year old divorcee admitted kidnapping three year old Jimmy DiMaggio on July 3 to win back her former husband by faking the child was his She was committed to Bellevue Hospital for observation by federal Judge Francis G Caffey on the recommendation of AUSA Thomas F Murphy The government cites the seriousness of the crime and heavy potential penalty to justify determining her sanity before prosecution
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New York
Mary Penore
Jimmy DiMaggio
Bellevue Hospital
Francis G. Caffey
Judy Caffey
United States
Thomas F. Murphy
Congress panel to probe FCC licensing power
Washington sources report Committee Chairman Cox said the House panel will investigate charges that the FCC licensing authority has been used to destroy free radio and free speech. The inquiry aims to examine potential abuses and safeguard broadcasting rights.
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Washington
Cox
D.-Ga
House
Federal Communications Commission
F.C._C
Nassau baronet's daughter says murder charge is fantastic
Nancy Oakes de Marigny, daughter of Sir Harry Oakes, declared the murder charge against her husband Alfred de Marigny fantastic. She insisted on his innocence after visiting him in jail and vowed to take the case to the highest court if needed.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Nancy Oakes de Marigny
Alfred
Harry Oakes
de Marigny
Oakes
Westbourne
Maine
Heiress Nancy Oakes Studied Dancing When Father Murdered
Auburn haired heiress Nancy Oakes, studying at Bennington College in Vermont, faced tragedy as her father, one of the world’s richest men, was murdered. Fellow students recalled her unassuming demeanor, noting no one suspected her father’s wealth.
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Nancy Oakes
Bennington College
Bennington
National and American League Scoreboard Summary
National standings show St Louis leading New York 3 to 1 and 14 to 6 in separate games while Cincinnati edges Brooklyn 11 to 1 and Brooklyn prevails 9 to 7 over Cincinnati with Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Chicago and Boston also listed. American League results have St Louis beating New York in a 10 inning game 1 to 0 and Boston 3 Chicago 2. Chicago 8 Boston 6. Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Washington all play as listed. Eastern section shows Albany results against Hartford in two games with Springfield beating Utica 16 to 6 and Postponed games for Wilkes Barre Elmira Scranton Binghamton.
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National
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New York
St. Lous
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelpha
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Albany
Hartford
Springfield
Utica
Wilkes-Barre
Elmira
Scranton
Binghamton
Bermuda Defenses Near Completion Under U S Navy
Rear Admiral Ingram C Sowell announced the completion of military installations on the Bermuda islands and the nearing finish of a naval operating base and air station. He noted ongoing Allied anti submarine patrols and a constant 24 hour search for the enemy in Atlantic waters near the islands.
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Hamilton
Bermuda
Ingram C. Sowell
United States Naval Operating Base
Bermuda Islands
United States Naval Air Station
Lowell
Atlantic
Allied push seals Enna as Sicilian drive gains pace
Allied forces seize Enna central road hub in Sicily and push toward Messina as Axis retreat accelerates. Eisenhower notes Germans pulling back from Mount Etna approach to Catania. British Eighth Army shells Enna while units pivot east toward the coast to outflank German defenses.
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North Africa
Enna
Sicily
Messina
Catania
Eighth Army
Catamia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mount Etna
Enha
Eisenhower
Fishermen Reject WLB Order in Boston Labor Stand
Boston fishermen cast a unanimous No to the War Labor Board order to return to work while an appraisal of new wholesale price ceilings is conducted. The Atlantic Fishermen's Union plans a reconsideration meeting after the WLB ultimatum set a deadline for compliance. members refused to man seventy plus tied vessels following remarks by Louis R. Becker of the WLE disputes division.
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Boston
War Labor Board
WLB
Atlantic Fishermen’s Union
A. F. of L
Louis R. Becker
WLE
Supplies for Civilian Use Seen Likely
Washington says a possible release of more civilian supplies may occur but remains a hope not a prediction. Byrnes outlined a war agency review directive to boost efficiency while prioritizing next winter fuel oil over current gasoline needs. He noted OEW policy coordination with State Department and Acheerson office, and appointed Hancock to lead a progress report on procurement revisions. He also sought comprehensive Rubber Director Jeffers briefings on synthetic rubber production and expectations.
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James F. Byrnes
Byrnes Algo
Leo T. Crowley
Office of Economic Warfare
OEW
State Department
Hull
Office of Foreign Economic
Dean Acherson
Tenons
North Africa
John M. Hancock
New York
William M. Jeffers
Elmer Davis Flies to London
Elmer Davis, director of the Office of War Information, is en route to London to coordinate the news service from the fighting fronts, an NBC correspondent said last night in a broadcast from Iceland.
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New York UP
Elmer Davis
Office of War Information
London
NBC
Iceland
Giraud Predicts French Invasion Timely Return
Gen. Henri Giraud, co‑leader of the French Committee of National Liberation, said in a broadcast that the moment of Allied invasion of France is approaching with clockwork precision. He assured occupied France that tanks will soon rumble, this time with French colors and ultra modern equipment promised by President Roosevelt.
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London
France
Henri Giraud
French Committee of National Liberation
Giraud
Limes
Roosevelt
Farmhand Guilty Of Murder In 1939 Slaying
Geneseo New York. Joseph Cuozza a Wadsworth farmhand was convicted of first degree murder by a Livingston County Supreme Court jury in the 1939 killing of Los Paulcia Tryon an 18 year old York Greigsville High School senior and beauty contest winner. The seven women and five men deliberated just over three hours before the verdict. Justice Fred D Cribb will set a date for sentencing Cuozzo.
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Geneseo
Joseph Cuozza
Wadsworth
Livingston County Supreme Court
Los Paulcia Tryon
York
Greigsville
Fred D. Cribb
Cuozzo
New York Fashion Week Ends With Dramatic Fall Styles
Fashion editors hail New York as the future fashion capital after a week of fall previews. Designers Samuel Kass and Clare Potter showcase daring silhouettes with sequined embroidery and rival trends from gaucho drapes to jockey vest jackets. Kass promises to flatter every figure with dazzling costumes, while Potter surprises with sleek black dresses paired with bright silk vests and smoking jackets.
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New York
Hase
Samuel Kass
South America
Clare Potter
Miners Sign Two Year Pact With 30,000 Pay Boost
United Mine Workers and Illinois Coal Operators Association reached a two year contract giving about 30,000 miners an extra roughly $3 a day. The deal includes 1.25 daily portal to portal pay, an eight hour day, 48 hour week, time and a half on the eighth hour and sixth day, plus elevated vacation pay. Government approval by the War Labor Board and price ceiling changes are still required for full effect.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Minos
Lewis
Illinois Coal Operators Association
War Labor Board
WLBE
Production Still in Doldrums
Washington reports war production in June improved slightly but remains in the doldrums. The War Production Board notes aircraft output rose by fewer than fifty planes from May, with concerns of a plateau delaying the rise toward 1943 goals.
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Washington
The
War Production Board
Bus Operators Threaten Strike In Los Angeles Rail Service
Street car and bus operators of the Los Angeles Railway Co threaten a 71 hour stoppage, despite War Labor Board statements that the walkout would violate the Smith Connally act. Wages cited include 3 cents per hour for motorman and conductor on two man cars and 0 cents for one man bus operators.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles Railway Co
10Th Regional War Labor Board
Smith-Connally
Los Angelles
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