Visiting Firemen Frustrate Standley Ambassadorship
Eddy Gilmore reports United States ambassador to the Soviet Union Admiral William H Standley plans resignation but will likely wait until after winter. He cites interference from visiting U S officials delivering missions and messages without his knowledge, as Joseph E Davies returns on a new Moscow mission with a plane marked Mission to Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnural Standity
Russia
Washington
Eddy Gilmore
Moscow
State Department
New York
United States
Stalin
Molotov
Kalinin
Mikoyan
Standley
Wendell Willkie
Patrick Hurley
Averell Harriman
Joseph B. Davies
Soviet Union
British Broadcasting System
Joseph E. Davies
OPA Urges Penalties For Drivers
District OPA Authority directs heavy penalties for pleasure driving violators by revoking gasoline books. Telegram to Troy and County boards calls for suspending rations for violators, with pending interrogations of Troy area drivers by police and OPA investigators. Nearby tagged vehicles for occupational driving were excused after review. Bus crowds bound for La Salle exhibit caused longer uptown waits. Energizing box lunches demo in St Louis aids war workers wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Troy Rationing Board
County Board
Albert E. Olver
OPA Authority
Troy Area
Troy
City Falconing Board
Oliver
Vic
Hawkis Stadium
Mid-City Park
Joseph Nolan
Gren Rand
Notre Dame Field
St. Louis
U.S.C
Extension of Driving Ban Nears Nationwide Action
Washington UP reports a petroleum administration spokesman told a House committee that action on further gasoline restrictions is likely soon. A plan to extend the existing pleasure driving ban from 12 northeastern states nationwide is being prepared. Maj Jubal R Parten of the transportation division denied discrimination and said efforts aim to move petroleum products through available transportation facilities. Harold L Ickes holds the duty to recommend further limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Petroleum Administration
House
Eastern Seaboard
Harold L. Ickes
Preferred List of Industries Cited for Gas
A revised list of industries to receive preferential treatment in the eastern gasoline shortage area was issued by the Office of Defense Transportation. Approved by the War Production Board, the plan divides essential industries into four groups AA 1 A 1 A 2 and A 3 with AA 1 reserved for Army Navy Maritime Commission Coast Guard and hend lease export movements. Other agencies receive similar preference for essential supplies. Newspapers periodicals and magazines gain A 3 when large deliveries are pooled and approved by ODT.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
War Production Board
Army
Navy
Maritime Commission
Coast Guard
ODT
Gen Singleton Dies in Georgia at 67
Brig. Gen. Alan Singleton, 67, former Fort Benning commanding general and Manlius School superintendent, died at the station hospital in Fort Benning Georgia after a lingering illness. A 42 year Army veteran, he retired in 1940 and was on leave from Manlius School at his death.
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Fort Benning, Ga
Alan Singleton
Fort Benning
Manlius School
Manlius
N. Y
Singleton
Posthumous data on Dr Posthuma reported dead
London based Dutch news agency reports Dr Folkert J Posthuma, a prominent Dutch Nazi and member of Mussert's puppet secretariat of state, was shot and killed. He specialized in agricultural and fisheries affairs, and served as minister of agriculture during World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aneta
Netherlands
Folkert J. Posthuma
Posthuma
Secretariat of State
Anton Mussert
Poathuma
Nurses Plan Cohoes Hospital Alumnae Banquet
Final plans for Cohoes Hospital Alumnae Association annual banquet were set at a Nurses Home meeting. The June 24 event at Van Schaick Island Country Club marks the fiftieth anniversary of the graduating class. Reservations close June 20. Miss Margaret Haley is president and Mrs Minnie Gillen chairs the arrangements with aides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes Hospital
Minnie Morrissey
Margaret Dandurand
Ann Carlen
Jane Parks
Gillen
Dandurand
Evelyn Otterhout
Ann Michalak
Helen Tierney
Marie Terreault
Sisters Costello Earn College Degrees at St Josephs
Miss Joan Costello and Miss Helen Costello daughters of Mr and Mrs James J Costello of 126 Bedford Street graduated from St Josephs College Emmetsburg Md last week Joan earned a BA summa cum laude and won the Archbishop Curley Latin and his tory prize $50 in War Bonds and first honor for the philosophy thesis Catholic Social Philosophy in the Present Crisis Helen earned a BS in dietetics The graduates hosted their parents and Mrs Elizabeth McAuliffe of Troy during graduation week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
Helen Costello
James J. Costello
Bedford Street
St. Joseph's College
Emmetsburg
Joan Costello
Archbishop Curley
Elizabeth McAuliffe
Troy
Christian Science Head Named Mother Church President
Dassette D. McKenzie of Cambridge elected president of the Christian Science Mother Church. In the annual meeting she notes prayer as a top defense against oppression, succeeding Elisabeth F. Norwood of Brookline. Mrs. McKenzie previously served on the First Church of Christ, Scientist Cleveland board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Christian Science Board of
Yesteran
Dassette D. 5. McKenzie
Cambridge
McKenzie
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Cleveland
Elisabeth F. Norwood
Brookline
Dutch Schultz Aide Arrested In New York
Martin Krompier, 41, described as chief aide to the late Arthur Flegenheimer known as Dutch Schultz, was arrested on criminally receiving stolen property charges. Police say he was questioned for hours about a burglary at Mayer Import Co. on the night of April 21, involving $5,000 in semi-precious stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Martin Krompier
Arthur
Dutch Schultz) Flegenhemmer
Dist. Atty
Frank S. Hogan
Krompier
Mayer Import Co
Cohoes Corporal Houle Killed In Action In Africa
Corporal Henry A. Houle of Cohoes died in action in North Africa, a War Department notice says. Enlisting in 1940, he served in England before departing for Africa. his family includes his mother Mrs Wilfred Vallincourt and several siblings. A solemn requiem mass is set for 9 a.m. tomorrow at St. Joseph's Church in Cohoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Houle
Wilfred Vallincourt
James Street
Cohoes
North Africa
War Department
Houle
England
Africa
Francis J.houle
Sergeant Houle
Harvey Houle
Romeo la Plante
J. ¥. Redmond
Frank Schouintere
Leo Ezzio
Elmer van Hoesen
Maurice Nolet
St. Joseph's Church
Cohoes Board Reclassifies 15 Men to 1 A
Cohoes Selective Service Board 3435 met to reclassify registrants and prepare the July quota. An additional 15 locals placed in Class LA include Hebert Decatur Maddalena Genest Arneault Lavallee Felter Hill Dalpe Bourgeois Hill Burnett Smith Anderson St Onge. Raymond Bienett placed in Class F. Final June quota examinations held. Army inductees receive two weeks furlough after induction. Navy and Marine draftees depart Saturday. Hospital auxiliary meeting set for 2 30 p m at nurses home with Mrs Herbert James presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Land Envisions Mammoth Fleet After War
Baltimore reports Rear Admiral Emory visualizes a postwar peacetime merchant marine fleet of 15 to 20 million tons under the American flag. The U S Maritime Commission chief outlines a concrete postwar shipping policy and urges returning to tramp shipping as a key economic element, reversing prior ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Emory
U. S. Maritime Commission
Commission
Exclusion Act Fight Renewed in House
Washington sponsors of a repeal movement push a new bill after yesterday’s setback in the House Immigration Committee. Representative Gossett of Texas introduces the measure built on a previously failed bill. Chairman Dickstein says hearings will be held, possibly with State Department testimony, as supporters start again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Immigration Committee
Gossett
D.tex
Dickstein
D-N
State Department
Trojan Admits Blackout Charge
James La Barge of Troy pleaded guilty and received a suspended sentence from City Judge Anthony J. La Belle in Saratoga Springs City Court. He was arraigned on failing to heed air raid warden orders during the May 24 daylight alert, taken into custody that day on a complaint by Mrs. Williams Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James la Barge
Troy
Anthony J. la Belle
Saratoga Springs
Williams Powers
Mountain View 4-H Club Elects Liberty Belles
The Mountain View 4-H girls reorganized at a meeting held at their leader Mrs Clifford Cooper home. Formerly part of Bouncing Betts they become Liberty Belles with officers Shirley Seymour treasurer Joan Ott cheer leader and Edna Dearstyne recreation leader. Plans include food for fun and fitness project and a clubhouse food sale was successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View
Clifford Cooper
Bouncing Betts
Liberty Belles
Shirley Seymour
Joan Ott
Edna Dearstyne
Food For Fun
Liquor Dealers Meet Tomorrow in Troy Hotel
The Rensselaer County Restaurant and Liquor Dealers Association plans a meeting at Hotel Troy tomorrow at 2 30 p m A Distilled Spirits Institute representative will discuss liquor shortages and government alcohol use and outline an economic program for restaurants during the crisis The topic will interest smaller tavern keepers in the county Also a dog bite incident reports Joan Maine of 3313 Seventh Avenue treated after being bitten on the left cheek by a dog and transported by officers to a doctor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County Restaurant and Liquor Dealers Association
Troy
The
Distilled Spirits Institute
Joan Malne
Seventh Avenue
John T. H. Hogan
Sergt
J. A. Hartnagle
Fred Ibbott
Central Police Station
Cost Accountants Meet Tomorrow Albany Chapter Notice
The Albany Chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants will hold a meeting tomorrow at Shaker Ridge Golf Club in Latham. Newly elected president L Paul De Long announces dinner at 6 30 p m followed by a business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
National Association of Cost Accountants
Shaker Ridge Golf Club
Latham
L. Paul de Long
Escaped inmate recaptured near North Granville
Pau Cariouga aged 23 from Long Beach was recaptured yesterday around 4 pm while walking along the North Granville Comstock highway after escaping from Great Meadows Prison. The Bethlehem Star Chapter social event was postponed and Botton Relief Corps will meet tomorrow at 8 pm at the Danish Brotherhood Hall.
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Pau Cariouga
Long Beach
L. J
Great, Meadows
Comstock
Granville-Comstock
North
Granville
C. E
Bethlehem Star Chapter
O. E
Relief Corps
Botton Relief Corps
Danish Brotherhood Hall
Funeral Held For Former Cohoes Man
Funeral services for Herbert A Davenport 26 a Cohoes native were held at his Bennington residence and St Peters Episcopal Church Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery Davenport was fatally injured and Joseph Morin 21 of Bennington was seriously hurt when the motorcycle they rode skidded and struck a fence post Davenport a machinist at E Mills Bennington had lived there since 1925 He is survived by his parents his wife Cecelia two children Herbert and Gary two brothers and three sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A A. Davenport
Cohoes
Bennington
Bradford Street
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Parker C. Webb
Park Lawn Cemetery
Davenport
Joseph Morin
Morin
Harold A. Davenport
E-2% Mills, Inc
Cecelia Howard
Herbert
Gary
Sergi
Harold T. Davenport
Army Air Corps
Fort Dix
Cliffe Davenport
Charles Horan
Franklin R. Hyde
Swanton
Rober F. Buck
New Britain
Conn
Obituary notices for Fallon Soulier Willis Crandall deaths
The obituary column reports Francia E Fallon died Saturday at 81 Egbert Street with funeral at St Agnes Church and burial in St Agnes Cemetery. Also Felix Soulier of Troy and Cohoes with service at St Augustine Church and burial in Waterford. Adin Willis of Latham with service from William Jennings Funeral Home and Ballston Spa burial. William Crandall of Cohoes with services from Duffy Funeral Home and St Bernard's Church and interment in St Agnes Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia E. Fallon
Egbert Street
St. Agnes’ Church
St. Agnes’ Cemetery
Fallon
Misty Martha Molesk
Francis E Fallon, Jr
Army
Mary E. Fallon
Irving Picard
Albany
John
James Fallon
Felix Souher
Leonard Hospital
Troy
St. Milanese
Canada
Cohoes
St. Augustine’s Church
Alphanse Soulier
Frank Soulier
Amelia Lee
John Southwick
Amelia Derocher
William Hebert
Emma Langlais
Emilie Snay
Jacques Soulier
Latham
Auburn
Leland Willis
Pitman
N. J
William Jennings
Mohawk Street
Ballston Spa
William Crandall
Main Street
Mohawk Paper Co
St. Bernard's Church
Crandall
Margaret Frazier Crandall
Ernest Normandin
Halfmoon
John Placzowski
Watervliet
Alphonse Veronese
Earl
Meeting Postponed On City Hall Child Care Survey
A meeting of city black leaders scheduled at City Hall last night was postponed for one week. Preparations will be made for a city wide survey to assess the need for additional child care centers for working mothers.
Honor Roll Dedication Planned for Cohoes Sunday
A ceremony to dedicate an Honor Roll listing Barker Hill Cohoes men and women in the U S armed forces is set for 2 30 pm Sunday June 20 on city ground at the north end of Division Street The project funds are being raised by local residents with a committee coordinating speakers and arrangements among named residents and club members a Siena Women’s Club meeting at Span College is noted and Red Cross sewing unit plans a summer schedule plus a city welfare clinic at City Hall with Dr Keough in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker Hill
Cohoes
United States
T&s
Division
Richmond
Morris
Egbert and
Reservoir Streets
Conduit Street
Brennan
Donovan
Siena Women’s Club
Span
Anna Woods
Schenectady
Harvey Heroux
Red Cross
St. Marie's Church
Health Department
Jyr J. Keough
Hein
Iity
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Soviets
Nestle
Duart
Bonat
Flas Commission
5Th Ave
Fifth Ave
Algiers
Henri Giraud
Charles DeGaulle
M. Robert
Waltex Company
Congress
15Th ST
Troy, N.Y
Gen. Singleton
Georgia
Dr. Posthuma
Christian Science
Dutch Schultz
Cohoes Board
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Herbert James
Trojan
Attu
U.S
Attu Island
Brandon Timpane
D. D. Optometrist
Remsen St. Cohoes
N. YF
Psoriasis
National Bank of Cohoes
Cohoes, N
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