Neighbors in Frence Beach Share D-Day Reunion Tale
Two veterans from South Dakota and New Jersey recount a reunion after D-Day. Private Ruthosky, a former prisoner of war for 92 days, and Private Lesson discuss back home, the beach landing, and near misses during Europe and the Pacific campaigns.
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Sthaghtizoke
France
Pavise
Praocis A. Buthosky
Prioner
Stye
Leson
Europe
South Pacific
Lesson
Ruthosky
Barty
Puthosky
Harry
Thore
Hermie
Belgium
Luxembourg
Siegreidh
Seigfreid
Fred
Prisoner Camp Tales From Schenectady Soldier Report
Private Ruthasky of Schenectady and Seaman Lesson of Schashticoke recall escape from Stalag 2B near the Baltic, harsh German diet, and Red Cross aid. Ruthasky, enlisted February 1943, overseas November 1943, studied at St Pauls parochial school Mechanicville and worked for American Locomotive Co. His brother Charles Ruthosky was missing in the South Pacific in 1942, later listed safe in 1943.
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Stalag 2B
England
Ruthasky
Benjamin
Pp. Ruthasky
Schashticoke
Seaman Lesson
John Lesson
St Paul's Parochial School
Mechanicville
American Locomotive Co
Schenectady
Seaman
Charles B. Ruthosky
South Pacific
Body of Upstate Child Recovered At Fort Edward
The body of Wyearoid Lois Balewin of Fenimere was recovered by state troopers and Fort Edward police after she fell from a steel scow into the Feeder Canal near Fort Edward. Her brother Lawrence raised the alarm at their grandparents’ home as the coroner ruled accidental drowning.
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Wyearoid
Lois Balewin
Fenimere
Fort Edward
ML J. Hanley
Frehk Baldwin
Alfred McLaren
Frank
Lawrence
Maine
Roy E. Borrowman
Wiley couple take over Alden residence at Myrtle Avenue
Earle J. Wiley and Mrs. Wiley have moved into 26 Myrtle Avenue, the former Alden residence and later home of James O'Brien now in Albany. They have sold their Eaton Road home to Alfred Ginsberg.
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Wilexys
Earle J. Wiley
Mrs. Wiley
Myrtle Avenue
Alden
James O'Brien
Albany
Bir
Auto Tragedy At Hoosick Probed
Investigators probe possible criminal negligence after a high speed crash near Hoosick Falls. Avery Spofferd, 27, Bennington, Vt, charged the car struck three trees fatally injuring Regimond LaBrie, 16, and Daniel Brewer, both from Bennington and Hoosick Falls residents, with two others seriously hurt.
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North Hoosick
Dist
Earle J. Wiley
Philete FL Craver
Avery Spofferd
Bennington
James Lucas
Hoosick Falls
Timothy L Collins
Grover Campbell
Vincent McCarthy
Wiley
Spofferd
Vermont
Sage Wed
Whey
Chapman named head of New York State Tax Commission
Albany reports that Chapman a Bronxville lawyer was appointed by Governor Dewey to lead the State Tax Commission succeeding EaHin Browne. Chapman must be paid 12000 dollars annually. Browne resigned for personal reasons effective July 2. Chapman is a partner in Alvord and Alvord and has long worked in tax matters and public service.
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Albany
Alger B. Chapman
Bronxville
Thomas E. Dewey
EaHin Browne
New York City
State Tax Commission
Browne
Chapgian
Alvord & Alvord
Comptrollers’ Institute of America
American Bar Association
Practicing Law Institute of New York Barnim. Hempstead
Wisams College
Columbia University Law School
Legislative Counsel
Ithery & Senate
Washington
Area Man Return From German POW Camp
Pvt. Lloyd B. Waters of Petersburg has returned to his parents after five months as a prisoner of war in Stalag 4B Germany. He served with the 106th Division during the Battle of the Bulge and was captured December 18, 1944. Initial reports listed him missing before word of his captivity arrived.
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Pvt
Lloyd B. Waters
Petersburg
Stalag 4B
Germany
United States
Waters
106Th
Europe
War Department
Germarr
Tragedy Prompts Call for Thorough Investigation
In what appears to be a joint statement, he and Sheriff Craver agree the tragedy demands a thorough and nearthing investigation to determine responsibility. The remarks stress accountability and a careful inquiry by officials.
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Craver
Shea Fights Ahern Over Play Site Idea for Cook Row
Alderman Walter J. Shea accuses Mayor John J. Ahern and allies of blocking a proposed neighborhood playground on the former Cook’s Row site in Tenth Street. Shea says he planned a simple swing and slide setup to keep local children safe from road traffic, urging quick council action and proper form review.
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Cook’s Row
Walter J. Shea
Democrac
New York
Public Works Commission
Meyor John J. Abera
Fifth Avenue
Skry Hala
Prospect Park
Enea
Amern
Abern
Shea
Cook's Row
Tenth Street
Ifn
Council
Prear Park
Mstter
Qook
Ahern
Sas
Joseph Hormats
Recreation Commission
State Keeps Check On All Foodstuffs
Albany reports New York State Department of Agriculture monitors wartime foodstuffs for violations of pure food laws. Dr A L Robertson said checks target hamburger with too little meat soybean products resembling butter processed clams and oysters diluted with water and powdered eggs too decomposed for use. About five percent of samples were defective. the lab can prevent sale of any such product.
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Albany
New York State Department of Agriculture
EL Robertson
Department
Robertson
Three Cent Franklin Roosevelt Memorial Stamp Debuts
A three cent stamp bearing Franklin D Roosevelt's portrait went on sale at the Troy post office yesterday and in Washington on Wednesday. The stamp features the White House as a background. Postmaster General Frank C Walker arranged to sell the first sheets in Washington with former Secretary of State Cornell Hell at a ceremony.
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Franklin DD. Roosevelt
Troy
Washipston
White House
Frank C. Walker
Cornell Hell
Etai
Aoite
Washington
Betheuls
Mil. Jast
County Board Seeks Extra 6 946 For Snow Removal Costs
At a special session in Hudson Paltz the Washington County Board of Supervisors voted to ask the state for 6 316 99 to cover snow removal costs. Deputy county engineer Ralph McKernon reported the county’s five year average is 40 TILSd with a current wear of 27 858 57.
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Washington County Board of Supervisors
Hudson Paltz
Ralph MccKernon
Che
Wear
South Glens Falls School Merger Plan Announced
State Department of Education outlined consolidation of 12 districts in South Glens Falls Town of the Glens Falls in Saratoga County. Officials noted recent consolidations, including 31 districts in Canton, as part of a statewide effort to reduce costs and improve services.
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South Glens Falls
Albany
Th Glens Fells
Saratoga County
State Department
Canton
Dutions Bing
BME
Norusity
Cla
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