Montgomery Was Hero of El Alamein
The profile describes Sir Bernard Law Montgomery as the famed British commander at El Alamein, noting his 35 years as a soldier, leadership of the Eighth Army, and pivotal role in driving Rommel from Africa. It highlights his tough demeanor, fitness routine, Bible readings, Dunkirk service, and outspoken belief in defeating the Germans on the battlefield as he anticipated ending the war in Europe.
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Associated Press
Bernard Law Montgomery
Montgomery
Egypt
Rommel
Afrike Korps
el Alamein
Libya
Tunibia
Africa
Sicily
Italy
London
Dunkerque
Battlefeld
Monty
Times Square Calm as Invasion News Breaks
Newsreel theater crowds and service personnel gathered early to hear bulletins of the Allied invasion of Europe. In Times Square calm prevailed with few shoppers and residents awake, radios crackled with coast of France reports while scattered lights showed in upper Broadway apartments.
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Times Square
New York
Europe
France
Upper Broadway
Crossword Puzzle Sold Story From Local Market
A fragmented OCR item mentions a crossword puzzle sale and local names. It reads like a market notice with scattered terms such as Beharar Polly and Smetards, hinting at a sales event and associated figures. The text is garbled but preserves a sense of a local transaction and person notices.
Hoosick Falls Draft Board Roster and Induction Clinic Notes
Hoosick Falls list of thirty eight registrants sent to Albany induction center for preinduction physicals, naming many individuals and their towns. Also Red Cross chapter meeting notes, final Chest Clinic details at Main Street School, and obituary for Mrs Sarah McGeever with funeral at Mahar Funeral Home and Immaculate Conception Church.
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Hoosick Falls
Une Albany Induction Center
Robert W. Peabody
Shermen H. Hoffman
Joseph J. Hutthan
Iam C. Tomlinson
Wiliam A. Gaetka
Ralph H. Woodard
Wilter T. Bechstein
Levon €. Powler
Albert E Moeler
Hoosac
American Red Cross
Brinicipzi
Main Street
Pawling
Margaret Coleman
Sarah 3Ic jGeever
Mahar
Church of the Immaculate Conception
George C. Egan
U. S
Killed in Action James Camo of Johnstownville
Private Camo, killed on the Italian front May 12, was wounded earlier and earned the Purple Heart before returning to battle. He would have turned 1 on June 29. Parents Mr and Mrs Angelo Canto of Johnstownville informed by the War Department. Another son Francis serves in the Navy in California. Two sons-in-law also in service.
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James Camo
Angelo Canto
Johnsonville
War Department
Cumo
Francis
Navy
California
Marine Corps
Petain Urges French to Aid German War Effort
Paris radio quotes aged Vichy leader Petain calling French officials railway workers and citizens to stay at their posts and refrain from acts that could fuel reprisals. He warns battle conditions may force German measures and urges loyalty to minimize disruption of the German military machine.
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London
Ufi
Paris
Radio Today
Afarshall Petein
France
Setion
Funeral Mass and Committal Service Details
The service included Joseph M. Burns singing Panis Angelicus at offertory and Mother Dear O Pray for Me at recessional with accompaniments. Floral tributes were numerous. Father Egan conducted the committal with bearers Patrick Sherin, James Sherin, William Aulington, Timothy Dy Byes, John Carroll, and Henry Meese.
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Panis Angelicus
Egan
Patrick
James Sherin
Wiliam Aulington
Timothy Dy Byes
John Carroll
Henry Meese
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