Mussolini ousted as Italy moves to new regime with martial law
News dispatch reports Benito Mussolini removed from power as Badoglio takes control and imposes dusk to dawn curfew, bans public meetings, and mass mobilizes Italy for potential peace terms. Proposals to seek terms through Rome contact with Allies, while Allies demand unconditional surrender.
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Carmine Senise
Badoglio
Italy
Signa
Pius XII
Turkey
Sweden
Britain
Roosevelt
Churchill
United States
Mussolini
Casablanca
Algiers
Warfen
Badoglia
Pile Torture Soothed in Few Minutes
Immediate relief promised for piles with Peterson's Ointment a cooling astringent formula used for 30 years. Available from druggists in 35c boxes or 60c tubes with applicator. Money back if not delighted.
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Peterson
Troy assessment rolls for 1944 and grievance days listed
The Department of Assessment and Taxation of Troy New York announces the 1944 assessment rolls completed with inspection periods at City Hall Central Fire Station and grievance days at Troy High School Auditorium State Street. Times are Eastern War Time. Also notices for beer retail licenses issued at Jetr y's Grocery Troy and at Pleasantdale River Road address under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law.
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Department of Assessment and Taxat
Troy
City of
Department of Assessment and Taxation
City Hall Central Fire Station
Troy High School
Audiorium
State Street
Stanton P.ler
Alcoholic Beverage Central
Second Avenue
Rensselaer County
New York
River Road
Lansing Avenue
Plegrantdale
New
Martin J. Gallagher
Lansing Ave
Pleasantdale
N.Y
Britain’s Actors Aid fighting men in war effort
London AP reports ENSA the Entertainments National Service Association staged 76 000 performances and 61 000 shows for service members in one year. Producer Basis Dean organized the effort with actors actresses and support staff, touring from Iceland to Gibraltar and within the Middle East. Performers faced risks including injuries and wartime bombings yet persevered to keep morale high.
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London
Britain
ENSA
Entertainments National Service Association
Basis Dean
Iceland
Gibraltar
Middle East
British and Allied Services
ESNA
Orkney Islands
Land’s End
Alma Edwards
Miss Edwards
Emily Benfield
France
Youth Drowns In Creek at Fort Miller
Henry Wait an 18 year old from Fort Miller went missing after leaving home to look for bait fish. His body was found in a creek by his brother Joseph. troopers say death not by drowning and a head injury from a culvert may explain the fall. He had recent dizzy spells and had served briefly in the Navy. He survived by his mother, a stepfather, five brothers and five sisters including Joseph Wait and Leon Bristol among others in Fort Miller and nearby Hudson Falls.
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Henry Wait
Fort Miller
Joseph
Navy
Leon Bristol
Arthur
Percy Wait
Frank Wait
Louisiana
Sidney Wait
Hudson Falls
Albert Bovee
John Bigelow
Dana Bruce
Edward Bruce
Lawrence Belvin
Allies for trial after the war as war criminal claim
A London Daily Mail diplomatic correspondent reported that Mussolini offered to step down with his life safeguarded, saying the pledge likely came from King Victor Emmanuel and Badoglio under high authority. The claim centers on promises to spare Mussolini's life as allied trials loom.
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London Daily Mail
Mussolini
Victor Emmanuel and
Badognio
Gas Case Called Worst Offense in OPA hearing
Pittsfield attorney Thomas F. Conneally called the gasoline case the worst to come before the hearing commissioner. Edward H. Merriam Jr of Dalton Mass had his personal gasoline ration suspended to December 31 1944 for illegal traffic in gasoline coupons. The fine was the maximum allowed under the War Powers Act which extends only through next year.
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Pittsfield
OPA
Thomas F. Conneally
Edward H. Merriam, Jr
Dalton
Mass
Hashad
Fifinellas Ferry Planes in Early Ferry Service
article by Barbara Selby in Flying notes women pilots nicknamed Fifinellas ferrying military planes from bases in Dallas Wilmington and Long Beach. First group led by Jacqueline Cochran trained at Sweetwater Texas with no uniform yet. Students age 21 to 35 pursue ferry duties earning 150 dollars monthly during training and 250 dollars monthly after assignment.
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New York
Barbara Selby
Jacqueline Cochran
Dallas
Tex
Wilmington
Del
Long Beach
Cal
Sweetwater
Selby
Mussolini allegedly stores funds abroad in Davos bank
A Geneva report states former Premier Benito Mussolini deposited 50,000 Swiss francs in a Davos bank for his use and that of his mistress. Davos, a Swiss Alpine resort, has been cited as a potential refuge for Axis leaders fleeing war.
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Geneva
INS
Benito Mussolini
Davos
Switzerland
Swiss Alps
Narcotics Arrest in Schenectady Over False Prescription
Joseph Linois of Schenectady is jailed after allegedly obtaining narcotics from a Hudson druggist under false pretenses. He purportedly gave a false address and claimed he was sent by a doctor, and faces a charge under section 438 of the public health law.
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Hudson
Joseph Linois
Schenectady
Linois
Duce's Fail Cheers Italian Prisoners
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Italian prisoners of war at the Ashford internment camp cheered Mussolini's resignation. Col Frank A. Hunter said the ranks were buoyant despite the news, with new arrivals from battlefronts. One internee wore a cap reading I told you so.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Frank A. Hunter
Ashford
Mussolini
Hunter
Decline in Milk Production Seen This Year
The Agriculture Department projects total milk production at 118 billion pounds for the year, about 1.25 billion pounds less than 1942. A Bureau of Agricultural Economics review cites several factors signaling a larger seasonal decline this fall and winter.
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Washington P
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Car Recovered After Stolen 1937 Sedan Incident
A 1937 sedan reported stolen in Watervliet was recovered last night at Jacob Street and Fifth Avenue by Sergt. George F. Preston and Dominick Campana of the Central Police Station radio patrol. The car is owned by Linley Ashley of R. D. 1 Cohoes.
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Watervliet
Jacob Street
Fifth Avenue
George F. Preston
Dominick Campana
Central Police
Linley Ashley
Cohoes
Durivage Couple Surprise Anniversary at Cohoes Club
Mr and Mrs Edward Durivage celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a surprise party at VanSchaick Island Country Club Cohoes. The couple married July 24 1893 at St Jean Baptiste Church. They have eleven living children and fourteen grandchildren. The couple offers hard work and a large family as their prescription for a happy marriage.
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Edward Durivage
Second Avenue
VanSchaick Island Country Club
Cohoes
St. Jean Baptiste Church
St. Onge
Durivage
Vermont
Harold Remington
Eva Daley
Charles Jones
Cobleskill
Alfred
Arthur
Ernest
Robert Durivage
Leon Durivage
Northside
Elmer Durivage
Baltmore
Martinique Receives Lend-Lease Food And Supplies
Washington announces lend-lease shipments to Martinique and Guadeloupe totaling 6,200 tons of civilian goods. Two ships dispatched after Admiral Georges Robert capitulated, with reimbursement pledged for full cost and expenses. Items include evaporated milk flour salted fish pork beef margarine rice cheese oils vegetables vitamins medical supplies soap and more.
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Washington
Martinique
Guadeloupe
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
Georges Robert
Stettinius
Dynamite Found In Spillway At Dam
The State Labor Department reported that 35 pounds of deteriorated dynamite in its original container were found in a dam spillway last month. The location of the dam was not released. The thefts also included rifle powder blasting caps and other explosives.
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Bureau of Aimes
State Labor Department
Duplex Construction wins housing contract in Mineville
The Duplex Construction Co of Glens Falls has been awarded a federal Public Housing Authority contract worth 18 224.20 for a recreational facilities project in Mineville. Floyd Brown of the State War Council will partner with FBI agents to present defense and civilian protection talks at Fort Crane School in Rensselaer at 3 o'clock tonight.
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Duplex Construction Co
Glens ‘Falls
Federal Public Housing Authority
Mineville
Associated Press
Floyd Brown
State War Council
FBI
Fort Crane School
Rensselaer
Pythian Parley Elects Local Men to Office
Joseph Greenberg of Albany was elected president and Clarence Ward of Glens Falls was named grand master at arms at the New York Knights of Pythias convention in Saratoga Springs. Unanimous elections filled posts including Morris Greenstein of New York grand vite Chancellor and Lieut Col Sydney J. Hartnett of New York grand keeper of records and seals.
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Joseph Greenberg
Albany
Clarence Ward
Glens Falls
New York
Knights of Pythias
Saratoga Springs
Morris Greenstein
Grand Vite Chancelor
Charles Mr. Fales
Haverstraw
Sydney J. Hartnett
Fred Mahoney
Long Island City
Grand Inner Guard
Elmer C. Kirkland
Utica
Samuel Abrahams
Frank J. Zaimant
Grand Representatives
Sage Hospital Students Get Federal Aid
Russell Sage College Albany Hospital of Nursing enrolls student nurses under the Bolton Act, financing all expenses for a 3 1/2 month accelerated course beginning September 15. Recipients receive stipends of 15 dollars monthly for nine months and 20 dollars monthly for the final twenty months, plus uniforms. Cadet Nurse Corps membership is automatic and service to government or essential civilian nursing is required. The college will offer a four year bachelor of science program for those not under the act, with scholarships available. Partial aid is possible by completing the first year and a half at Russell Sage at personal expense before entering the accelerated course. Those who take the speed-up course may return after the war to pursue degrees.
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Russell Sage College
Albany Hospital of Nursing
Cadet
Katherine G. Amberson
Russell Sage
Amberson
End of Food Price Fixing Debate Emerges in Hartford
New York agriculture official urged abandonment of price controls, arguing farming and democracy depend on removing production restraints. C Chester Du Mond warned the government’s power is hindering domestic economy despite wartime effort, leaving farmers bewildered by the situation.
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Hartford
New York
Agriculture Commission
C. Chester du Mond
Hadley Luzerne School Adopts 99 014 Budget for 1943 44
Hadley Luzerne Central School voters adopt a budget of 99 014 for 1943 44 with 30 320 to be raised by taxes an increase of 5 030 78 over 1942 43 Rex Cotherman of Luzerne elected to a five year board term succeeding Leonard Stanton who did not run for re election.
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Hadley-Luzerne Central School
Rex Cother- Man
Luzerne
Leonard Stanton
Auto collision injures two year old in Green Island
A two year old girl from 82 Ferry Street was treated for shock at Dr. M. J. Cuoco's office after running into the left front fender of a car driven by Aaron LaPort of 12 Hamilton Street Green Island at Ferry and Third Streets. The incident was reported to the Central Police Station.
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Jane Olshein
Ferry Street
M. J. Cuoco
Aaron LaPort
Hamilton Street
Green Island
Ferry
Third Streets
Central
13 Placed In 1-A At Cohoes
Cohoes Selective Service Board 343 reclassified thirteen registrants to 1A making them eligible for call to service. Names include George Marra Theodore Boyus Willem Carey Joseph Sheehan Arthur Dezois Earle Smith Robert Ryan Jr George Non Mano Macuce Clarence Howard Anthony Kusa yao Michael Kowikowicz and Myron Nedelsky. Navy and Marine duty selections already ordered while July Army contingents depart after 21 day furloughs.
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Cohoes Selective Service Board No. 343
George Marra
Theodore Boyus
Willem Carey
Joseph Sheehan
Arthur Dezois
Earle Smith
Robert Ryan, Jr
George Non
Mano Macuce
Clarence Howard
Anthony Kusayao
Michael Kowikowicz
Myron Nedelsky
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Stolen Bicycles Recovered By Cohoes Police
Cohoes police recovered several stolen bicycles during a ten day drive. Bikes are held at headquarters. Owners urged to visit with descriptions to match those held, as some have been painted or had parts replaced but owners can still identify them.
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Joseph R. Garrett
Injured Worker Walter E Smith in Cahoes Hospital
Walter E Smith 31 of R D Cahoes remains in Cahoes Hospital after a fall from a scaffold late yesterday. Condition described as far last night. Dr James M Archibald attends. Also notes Tech Corp Charles B Gilman returns to duty in Salt Lake City after a ten day furlough with family at 96 Continental Avenue and teaches in the Chemical Warfare Division.
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Walter E. Smith
R. D. Cahoes
Cahoes Hospital
James M. Archibald
Tech. Corp
Charles B. Gilman
Army
Salt Lake City
Utah
Continental Avenue
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Axis Front
John J. Martha
Jetry
Second Ave
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U. S. Women’s Army Corps
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Helen Marsh
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Philadelphia
Lucille James
Sioux City
Fifinellas Ferry Planes
Dennn OF
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Pythian Parley
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