Allied Air Armada Opens D Day Prelude With Massive Bomber Assault
Allied air forces unleashed a record aerial onslaught over Normandy and northern France as 1000s of bombers and fighters struck German positions ahead of ground troops. R A F Lancasters and U S Eighth Ninth Air Force aircraft fought over Caen and Stuttgart, with heavy bombs and 1000 pound fragmentation ordnance. Three American planes were reported lost and twelve enemy craft downed in initial reports.
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London
Normandy Battlefront
Caen
Sir Bernard L. Montgomery
Sana Disn
France
Robot
R.A. F. Bomber Command
Air Ministry
Stuttgart
Germany
Ammada
State Department Takes Firm Line on Argentina
The United States states it will not recognize Gen. Edelmire Farrell's government until there are conclusive acts showing fundamental changes in Argentine policy toward the United Nations. Escobar’s recall prompts expected clashes as Washington and Buenos Aires prepare to redefine their stance with Latin American allies. Meanwhile, Allied air forces conducted heavy raids on Berlin Aachen and other targets in Germany, boosting bombings around Nantes and Caen with Lancaster aircraft striking oil depots and fuel storage.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Edelmire Farrell
United Nations
Adrian C. Escobar
Buenos Aires
Escobar
State Department
Latin America
Great Britain
Exselbar
Berlin
Aachen
Belgium
Frankfurt
Germany
Normandy
Air Ministry
Ofd
Conges
Loire River
Nantes
Boulogne
Dunkirk
Pas de
Calais
Donges
Mee
Isle of Guernsey
Caen
Normand
Arras
Lemany
FAA
Els
Rome
Rhone Valley
Waterford Red Cross dressing unit meets to fold dressings
The Red Cross surgical dressing unit will meet today from 6 to 9 30 PM at the First Presbyterian Church Joba House Memorial to prepare bandages under Mrs B Emerson Devitt. A second session Thursday runs from 3 30 PM to 6 30 PM with the same purpose as volunteers work to fill a high local quota.
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Red Cross
Joba House
First Presbyterian Church
B. Emerson Devitt
There Is No Greater Ally of the Man Behind the Gun
There is emphasis on the importance of good vision for soldiers and the military. The text asserts vision determines efficiency in fighting and that most knowledge comes from sight. It urges obtaining proper eye care to improve precision and reduce injuries.
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America
Sixth War Loan Drive to Start Armistice Day
The Sixth War Loan planned to begin Armistice Day and run through Pearl Marker Day December 7. It may be named Victory Loan if war continues. The 5th loan topped goals and sales could exceed 20 billion dollars, with Treasury balance around 27.6 billion.
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Washington
Treasury
Electricity Cures Hiccoughs Says Patient Plans Replies
Lawrence Schone of Los Angeles reports he was cured of two weeks of hiccoughs by electrical shock therapy. He plans to answer hundreds of letters and telegrams offering remedies. Proposals include warm beer, mustard plaster, mare’s milk, Eried Tish potatoes poultice, and jerks on the tongue.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Lawrence Schone
Italy to Buy Its Own Relief Goods in Standstill Plan
Washington reports that the Italian government may purchase its relief supplies with invasion funds as part of a broader effort to normalize postwar relations. Plans include using Italian funds to pay Allied troops and freeing blocked balances for diplomatic and relief costs, with UNRRA consideration pending a September meeting.
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Washington
Talia
Aly
Rome
United States Army
Lusty
War Department
Italans
Italy
Alved
England
Neveral
Britain
United States
Tkaly
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
UNRRA
Council
Poland
France
Holland
Norway
Belgium
United Nations
Moantreal
UNREA
Two Escaped Convicts Recaptured by Warden
Clinton Prison inmates Earl Landers of Amsterdam and Clifford Ruth of Albany were recaptured Monday night after escaping Sunday from a prison lumber camp near Dannemora. They were found near Edlenburg about twenty miles away. Warden Vernei Jackson and two aides helped capture them. Landers is serving two and one half to five years for grand larceny. Ruth is serving ten to twenty years for burglary.
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Clinton Prison
Dannemora
State Correction Department
Associated ‘Press
Earl Landers
Amsterdam
Clifford Ruth
Albany
Camip
Edlenburg
Dannempera
Yvernei! Jackson
Aidas
Landers
Boy 4-Year-Old Injured At Prospect Park Pool
Richard Crooks, four, of 2648 Sixth Avenue, received a cut to the sole of his right foot at the wading pool in Prospect Park. He was treated at Samarit an Hospital yesterday afternoon and brought home by Patrolmen William Cunningham and Joseph Derkowi of Central Police Station.
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Joseph A. Batts
Arkansas
Joseph Reilly
Third Street
Northside
Houston
Tex
Blanch Fairfield
Fifth
Washington, D.C
Pvt
Everett S. Fairfield
Walter Reed Hospital
That City
Richard Crooks
Samaritan Hospital
Prospect Park
William Cunningham
Joseph Derkowi
Sky
Central Police Station
Fire destroys boy's playhouse at James Street
A fire last night destroyed a boy's playhouse at the foot of James Street. Firemen from Pumper 3 were summoned around 9:30 pm. The origin of the blaze is undetermined and under investigation.
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James Street
Pumper
Coast Guard relaxes waterway identification rules in New York area
Coast Guard orders relaxed identification card rules on New York Harbor and connected waters from Bear Mountain to Perth Amboy. The move, announced by Rear Admiral Stanley WY Parker, applies to waters in New York and New Jersey including the Hudson River and nearby bays, clarifying that cards are for identification, not passes.
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Hudson River
Bear Mountain Bridge
Mone's River
Coast Guard
New York
New Jersey
Stanley WY. Parker
Coast Guard of
Aver
Yesterdax
Watemweys
Great
South Bay
Pacénic Bay
New Jersey Island
Navesing
Sarewsbury
Raritan
Perth Amboy
Passaic
Hackentsck
New York Harbor
The
Hudson Valley Lodge Plans Officer Installation Night
Hudson Valley Lodge of Odd Fellows discusses installing officers at the 11th Street Temple. Hans P. Lund presides. Abe Wolvns to serve as installing officer. Guests include William J. Phillips George Brown and Arthur W. Morton as visiting speakers.
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Hudson Valley Lodge
Odd Fell Ows SL
11Th Street Temple
Hans P. Lund
Noble Grand
Abe Wolvns
Snong
William J. Phillips
Jatavia
Pest
George Brown
Greenwich
Pagtland
Arthur W. Morton
Supreme Aienarees
Order of Samaritans
Sacred Heart Parish Plans Annual Block Party
Sacred Heart Parishioners outlined plans for the annual block party at Sacred Heart Church. The event will be on the Spring Avenue side of the church property with committees to be announced at the next general meeting led by Edward W. Golden as general chairman and Mrs. Edward Schultz as co chair.
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Sacred Heart Church
Spring Avenue
Edward .W. Golden
Edward Schultz
Literature Committee Elects Miss Magill Chairman
Miss Gertrude Magill was elected chairman of the newly organized Literature Committee to promote better reading in the vicinity at an organization meeting recently at The Troy Hotel. Miss Anne Jarosz was named cochairman with Mrs. Henry Murray secretary and Miss Helen Dahlele assistant secretary and Missante Judge treasurer. Arrangements were made to open a lean library of selected popular books in September with contributions from friends and members.
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Gertrude Magill
Troy Hotel
Anne Jarosz
Henry Murray
Helen Dahlele
Missante Judge
Mine Workers Local Elects Delegates for National Convention
Christopher W. L. Gielby and Thomas Casey were named delegates to the United Mine Workers national convention to be held in Indianapolis in September. The election occurred at Local 12033 of Hudson Valley Fuel Co members, Magnus Rasmussen presiding at 31 Fourth Street. John Caney was installed as vice president.
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Christopher WL Gieolby
Thomas Casey
Indianapolis
Hudson Valley Fuel Co
United Mine Workers
Magnus Rasmussen
Fourth Street
John Caney
Lansingburg Boys Join Craft Work Camp Activities
Thomas J. Baferty announces summer camp crafts for Lansingburg boys focusing on wood burning and wooden sandals. Assistants Hayward and Que will help teach during the first week alongside daily swimming and a planned field trip to Exgie Mills and a Coca Cola plant visit. Oscar E Enquist reports tomatoes and corn at Lansinghore Farms, with garden plots prioritizing member families.
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Oscar E Enquist
Lansinghore Ears
Marcantonio Accuses Forged Petitions in 18th District Race
New York candidate Marcantonio charged that 750 names on the nomination petitions for Martin J. Kennedy Democrat were forgeries. He spoke after leaving the office of assistant district attorney Alexander Dreiband as District Attorney Morgan announced an investigation into irregularities in petitions for both candidates.
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New York
Corinth Draft Board Inductee List From Contingent Call
The Corinth Draft Board 361 called a contingent for induction this month listing registrants: Palmer William Bartlett Basse W Milligan Chester AL Tucker Harry LeRoi Washburn Robert E Merchant Schusterville HL DeFor South Glens Falls Charles L Chase Donald L Green James F Gormley Robert V Church Ralph D Hak Northumberland Frederick W Worthen Greenfield Center George W Stanissonsie Gansevoort Carl K Beagle.
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Corinth Draft Board
Palmer
William Bartlett
Basse
W. Milligan
Chester AL Tucker
Corinth
Harry LeRor
Washburn
Robert E. Merchant
Schusterville
Paul “Hl DeFor
South Glens Falls
Charles L. Chase
Donald L. Green
James F. Gormley
Rovert V. Church
Ralph D. Hak
Northumberland
Frederick W. Worthen
Greenfield Center
George W. Stanissonsie
Gansevoort
Carl K. Beagle
King George VI Tours Naples Allied Shipping Hubs
King George VI of England inspects wartime shipping at Naples harbor during a behind-the-lines visit. He moves between headquarters with a rugged schedule, greeting newsmen and photographers and exchanging handshakes as he surveys Allied shipping facilities.
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King George
Naples
Fifiv
George VI of
England
Upstate University Receives Multiple Bequests
Canton officials announced receipt of a 132000 check from the estate of the late Miss Jennis Dean of Gouverneur. Other bequests totaling about 150008 came from Mrs. Elizabeth Dow Clemson of Middletown and an undetermined sum from Mrs. Bessie F. Kepler Morley.
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Canton
St. Lawrence University
Jennis
Gouverneur
Elizabeth Dow Clemson
Middletown
Bessie F. Kepler. Morley
Eisenhower Returns to Beachhead for Last Minute Talks
General Eisenhower makes sixth visit to the Allied beachhead at Nosrand for an eleventh hour conference with Generals Bernard Montgomery and Omar Bradley. They plan further coordination with British and American ground forces after a bombarding sortie and a Normandy landing strip stopover before returning to Montgomery's headquarters.
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Allied Expeditionary Force
Dwight BD
Eisenhower
Nosrand
Eir Bernard L. Montgomery
Omar X. Bradley
Americas
Sarrish i
Dominions
Sulfor & Paddfest & Gis
Normandy Landing Strip
Trakspore
Montgomery's
King Sees Japanese Tactics Shifting But War Likely Continues
Admiral Ernest King, chief of naval operations, expressed doubt the new Japanese cabinet will end hostilities. He expected some change in war tactics and said a decisive naval clash remains uncertain as Tokyo could shift toward defensive or aggressive methods, with potential impact on sailors and recruits.
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Washiotren
Ernest J. King
Navy
King
Hing
Strikes Decline In June National Labor Report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 300 strikes in June, down from May’s 610. June involved 155000 workers, with 632000 man-days idle, less than one tenth of one percent of available working time, compared with May 1,460,000 idle days.
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Washington
Escaped Nazi Thumbs Ride With State Police
Hans Flunkert former axl sergeant escaped from a plant in Denton Maryland and rode a car radio cruiser on Route 13 near Greenwood Delaware. Delaware State Police recognized him from a broadcast description and returned him to Camp Somerset Westover Maryland.
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Del
Calan
Camp Somerset
Westover
Delaware State’ Police
Hans Flunkert
Axl
Huttle Lumber Co
Denton
Seven Cohoes Girls to Take WAC Tests
Seven Cohoes girls will travel to Bleghamston for Women’s Army Corps examinations as the age limit restricts applicants mostly under twenty. The local WAC headquarters seeks women aged twenty to fifty with two years of high school to join the largest postwar training effort, with medical fields in greatest need.
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Cohoes
Bleghamston
Enders
Seine Tere
Fis
Wat
WAC
Oped Ty
IWGS
Yyoung
IAAY
Sfly
Gam
Christmas Mail Warning From Cohoes Postmaster
Cohoes postmaster Michael O'Donnell urged early mailing of Christmas packages for overseas servicemen with a cutoff of October 13. Residents were asked to have parcels ready by September 15, the start of the mailing period for all Army branches. Packages must meet weight limits and avoid alcoholic beverages matches or perishables. University assigned. Liew John 4. oung of the army Medical Corps, has been assigned to Camp Grant.
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Michael O'Donnell
Cohoes
O'Donnell
Army
Liew
John
Army Medical Corps
Camp Grant
Grant
Howard Street
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