New York Wartime Food Plan Urges Price Adjustments
The Emergency Food Commission in Albany urged a five point wartime program to boost direct human consumption crops and adjust farm and retail prices. It warned of a growing New York food shortage despite farmer effort and outlined nine possible steps to ensure adequate supply for the United Nations.
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Albany
New York State
Emergency Food Commission
Dewey
Hloe
Babcock
Victory Gardens
United Nations
Commission
New York
Gaalmanns Gas Tablets Offer Quick Gas Relief
Advertises Baalmann's Gas Tablets to ease excess gas and abdominal pain from gas pressure. Claims relief from symptoms such as upset stomach heartburn bloating and dizziness with no laxative effects. Sold with money back guarantee through Donnelly & Hanns and F W Curtis.
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Baalmann
Donnelly & Hanns
F. W. Curtis
Beveridge Says Plan Not Suited To America
Sir William Beveridge, author of the Cradle-to-Grave social security proposal, told Albany diners that the plan is not feasible for the United States due to its geographic and economic structure. He predicted eventual adoption in Britain while noting some postwar form may be needed here. The dinner host was Court of Appeals Judge Irving Lehman, with other judges and state officials in attendance.
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Beveridge
United States
Sir William Henry Beveridge
Irving Lehman
Albany
New York State Farm Plan for Food Production
The plan calls for using land for silage hay and food grains for dairy cattle, prioritizing egg production feed, and keeping crops well adapted to local areas. It urges vigorous New York farm labor programs, a farm machinery repair effort, and procurement of essential supplies. The Victory Garden program should continue to boost city vegetable supplies.
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New York
New York Victory Garden
Soldiers Deplore Date Situation in Toledo
A Kentuckian private complains that even in uniform servicemen face girl dating limits in Toledo. Soldiers dislike USO dances ending without future dates, while girls seek changes. A dating bureau is proposed and some servicemen filed date applications before official approval.
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Toledo
O.ens
Kentucky
Three Gestapo Agents Slain in Warsaw
London quoted Swit, a Polish secret radio, saying three Gestapo agents were killed in Warsaw on May 22 by Polish underground in reprisal for 500 Poles shot at Pawiak prison. Nazis were said to be shot in a crowded dancehall as unrest grows. The Polish government urged self defense and warned against large scale revolt. Authorities reportedly ordered arrests of 100 Poles for each call to report for forced labor draft.
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London
Swit
Gestapo
Warsaw
Pawiak
Poland
Honor Roll for Legion Members in Hoosick Falls
The Hoosick Falls Hoosick Post No. 40 American Legion displays a small honor roll listing former bugle and drum corps members now in the armed forces. Names include Edward Nowik Walter Nowik George Clark Ronald Clark George Bell and others. Also notes Gwendolyn Frank’s transfer to Topeka and Pvt Anthony DeLuca’s promotion. Weekly half holiday set for several stores through September. A chest clinic and Red Cross office hours announced with a Ministering Circle meeting and auction basket donations planned.
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Hoosick Post
American Legion
Jack Eberle
Wood Memorial Park
Edward Nowik
Walter Nowik
George Clark
Ronald Clark
George Bell
William Ogilvie
Douglas Ogilvie
Edwin Coon
Kenneth Coon
Frances Hayes
Harold Cutler
Peter Whitter
Norman Scott
John Kipn
Robert Kipp
Bernard LaPorte
Francis LaPorte
John Tooney
Harold Dooley
Benjamin Tilton
Edward Hanselman
Wiliam Rowe
William Bedard
Stanley Smith
Arthur Sigalos
Thomas Monahan
Main Street
Pawling Sanitarium
Margaret Coleman
Hoosac
Red Cross
Alice Dewey
King’s Daughters
John R. Smith
Salem notices and church meeting mark region moves
Mrs Anna Tierney returns from Emma Laing Hospital Granville. Mr and Mrs Evariste Lavigne and family back in Albany after visiting Thomas and Mrs Stanton. Mr and Mrs John Van Buren of Hoosick Falls visit Har ry Lytle. Mrs Anna Fortin heads to Miami to visit son-in-law and daughter Huntley Hammond. First Presbyterian Church Ban croft Chapel held special meeting to address Pastor G Elliott Presley resignation. Pulpit committee elected to seek a successor for Mr Presby.
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Anna Tierney
Emma Laing
Granville
Charles Dietrich
Providence
R. 1
Evariste Lavigne
Albany
Aften
Thomas Stanton
John van Buren
Hoosick Falls
Harry Lytle
Anna Fortin
Miami
Fla
Huntley Hammond
First Presbyterian Church
Bancroft Chapel
James Schofield
Johnsonville
G. Elliott Presley
Presbytery of
Troy
Presby
Local notes from Schaghticoke and area
Master Sergt Carl Spoonnoggie returns home on a short furlough to his parents Mr and Mrs George Spoonnoggle. Pvt George Seymour stationed in Virginia visits D Seymour. Hoosick Valley Central School District hosts a public meeting at Community Hall Valley Falls Friday at 8 p.m. Arville E Diver Memorial Library board met last week setting summer hours Mon 2 5 and 7 9 30 Wed 2 5 and 7 9 Sat 2 5 and 7 9 30 Board meetings will be discontinued until September.
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Carl Spoonnoggie
George Spoonnoggle
George Seymour
Virginia
George D. Seymour
Hoosick Valley
Pownal Garden Club Meeting and Camp Plans
A Pownal garden club meeting will be held at 10 30 pm at the Methodist annex with Miss Marion Hardy of Bennington speaking on garden pests. Herbert and Mrs. Lorenzo plan opening two camps in July for boys and girls, Kaamp Katerskill and Camp Woodland. Mrs. Edward Alcambright mourns death of her aunt Mrs. John Burke of New York. funeral mass held at Notre Dame Church Adams. Roger Barker, 18, placed on five year probation after threats to celebs and politicians, including Bette Davis and Mickey Rooney.
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Marion Hardy
Bennington
Herbert W. Lorenzo
Lorenzo
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