Battle Hardship Marked Captain Gifford in Luzon Service
Captain Gifford of the Dixie Division sustained wounds in a fierce Luzon battle. He earlier practiced medicine in Troy after study at Union College and Albany Medical College. He helped evacuate the wounded and was hospitalized in Washington, D.C. Also, wartime award goes to William P. Shapard of Troy for combat infantry conduct in Luzon.
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Allen G. Gifford
Fitta Avenue
Dixie Division
Digard
Bista
Washington
H.C
Cuard
Pasige
Giford
Easton
Union College
Albany Eledical College
Troy
Leonard Hospital
Pic
William P. Shapard
Cormat
Luzon
William Alger
River Street
Okinawa
27Th Titanny Division
Saipan
South Pacific
Marine Corps Air Depot
Miramar
Cal
Uber
Richard Kelly
George Street
Green Island
LaSalle
Arsenal
Gerald Ho P. O Bryan
Orr Street
CCHS
William T. Doody
Fifth Avene
Kelly
Eguene
O'Bryan
Helena Page Duncan
Watervliet
D. 1
Camp Lejeune
N. C
James W. Mosca
149Th Infantry
Luton
Jane
Salvatore
John Mosca
Navy
Joseph Mosca
Menands
Service members from Troy area noted for overseas duty
The report lists soldiers and sailors from Troy and nearby areas serving in Europe and the Pacific. It notes CPT Gordon Keegan nearing rest after campaigns in New Guinea and Luzon, CPL Wise Liam Keegan with Engineers in Germany, Jerry Keegan in the Navy Atlantic, and many others with units across Asia and Europe. Several have earned medals and promotions, including Purple Heart recipients and Good Conduct awards, with details on their schools and prior employment.
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Guadstransl
Solomons
New Guinea
Luzon
Gordon B Keegan
Sthaghticoke
H. QD
South
Patilie
Solidireratt
Atlantic
Keegan
Schaghticake High School
Allegheny-Ludlum Steel Co
Raymond E. Smith
Cooper Avenue Hs
Enton
152Nd Infantry
Manila
Daniel
W. Fifzpatrick
Sixth Avenue
993Rd Signal Service
Pie Bonaid
W. Boichard
Ibdy
Local WW II Veterans Honored and Reminisced in Albany Area
The Richmond era column lists Troy and surrounding residents receiving Bronze Stars Air Medals and Distinguished Flying Crosses for service in Europe and the Pacific. Named are Sgt Donald Scribner Berlin. Lt Donald Anthony Atlantic City and others, plus families reuniting after long deployments.
Radio criticism and wartime propoganda noted in editorial
A dated critique discusses radio and television as political tools, accusing them of sensationalism and bias. It highlights figures like Samuel J. Novick, alleged Communist ties, and warns of entertainment masking political aims. The piece also lists Veterans Affairs related notices and service details from multiple soldiers and sailors.
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Fone
Radio
If & Barred
Appoyitée
Manny
Jrst Thore
Ham
Hollywood
Talevision
Heatlywood
Jthe
Political Action Committee
Samuel J. Novick
Novick
Russia
Mexico
Gallmor
Television plans for children spark school reforms
A column criticizes Hollywood and broadcast media for shaping youth with movies and TV, arguing public schools should counterbalance with better lessons and direct wiring. It notes postwar aims of radio and film industries to gain influence, while recognizing waning faith in promised prosperity and opportunity.
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Hollywood
U.S
Congress
2 Dog
King Features Syndicate
Local Army and Family News From Post and Town
Whitehall Mr and Mrs George P Noxes return home after wintering with their son and daughter in Ridgefield Park New Jersey and Alexandria Virginia Camp Gruber Oklahoma. Capt Boise Vinciguerri spends days with parents before a possible extended leave in Washington DC. Pvt Peter Gordon on a W day furlough after 11 months overseas and wounded three times wears the Purple Heart. Mrs Howard Ryder former Hazel Morse receives a bridal shower at Comstock Road hosted by Mrs Henry Herris and cohostesses Mrs G S Bartholomew and Mrs Walter Hinner.
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Mes
George P
Noxes
Ridgeveld Park
Alexandria
Gene FL
Bigelow Hag
Camp Gruber
Oklo
Joush
Williams Street
Capt
Boise Vinceguerri
Anthony Vinciguerri
Washington, D. C
Peter Gordon
Army
Gordon
Howard Ryder
Hazel Morse
Henry Herris
Comistock Road
G. S. Bartholomew
Walter Hinner
Youth Canteen Meet and Guidance Committee Session
The Youth Canteen at St Joseph's Ha tomorrow hosts the Guidance Committee meeting for Heat ly School at 3 39 pm. Sophomore class focus noted. Betty Kehoe party held at 1282 George Street. gifts and games observed. Legion Post to Mant American Legion Leonard Curtin Post to hold regular meeting at 8 30 tonight. Frank J Eilley to preside. School exams scheduled June 24 and 25. English, Science, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Typing, and Mathematics to be tested across multiple sessions.
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Heatly School
Betty Kehoe
Herbert Hebe
George Street
Legion Post
Legnard-Curtin Post
American Legion
Legion Rooms
Frank J.eilley
Staal Schoo
tHeatly School
Society
Exam Schedule Adjustments for Seventh and Eighth Grades
The schedule notes that Friday afternoon exams in Latin 1 French T and Business Law will be postponed. Seventh and eighth grade tests in shorthand are rescheduled, with health, home economics, and industrial arts for seventh and eighth grades. Additional entries list English, music, art, printing, and secretarial practice exams for the affected grades.
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Lois
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