Donuts to Fund Camp Fire Outing Costs
Camp Fire Girls district in Troy holds rally at the BGA to promote a two week donut sale. Members will canvass houses in Troy Green Island Petersburg and Waterford selling donuts to raise funds for renovations at Camp Wanaxz East Poestenkit. Donuts unneeded at the event were donated to the USO for servicemen.
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Donots
Troy
Unites
Green Jetlend
Petersburg
Waterford
Marty Bennett
Mary Bass
Arthur Stusres, Jr
Frank H.cofees
Robert Gottschalk
Dey
Wanaxz
Rhine battle nears end as Ninth Army advances toward Cologne
Western Front dispatches report a rout of German forces as the Ninth Army pushes from the Exst River bridgehead toward Cologne with heavy bomber strikes and destruction of bridges. Simpyn and Eisenhower oversee operations as Rhine defenses crumble and 150,000 troops unleash a decisive assault.
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U. S First Army
Cologne
First
Rhine
Bonn
William FH. Simpyone
Arcoyana
Rhins
Ninth Army
Normandy
Eisenhauer
Tront
Simpen
Former Castleton Youth Denies Larceny Charge
Donald R. McPhee sixteen formerly of Castleton appeared in Albany Police Court and entered not guilty pleas to two counts of second degree larceny. He was ordered held for a Friday hearing after being charged with stealing 149 dollars from Charles Robideaux at his Albany apartment on February 5. The youth was arrested Wednesday in Lanse Mess on attempted burglary and police agreed to return him to Albany for the prior charge.
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Castleton
Donald R. McPhee
Sf Castleton
Albany
McPhee
Charles Robideaux
Enargia Street
Lsns
Mess
Cath ole Central High to Present Hats Of Operetta
High School students stage the operetta Hats Of featuring John Paul Jones and Marion. Director Miss Mary A. Miller leads performances on April 19 and 25 at Cath ole Central High School. Lead roles are played by Thomas S jueze as John Paul Jones and Rosemary Cunningham as Marion.
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Cathole Central High School
John Paul Jones
Mary A. Miller
Thomas Sjuéze
John. Pant Jones
Rosemary Cunninghan
Marion
Disability Awards Ordered in County Work Division Case
In Serstoza County Workmess agation Court Referee George Mazin awarded 2518 for 25 percent loss of use of retata to Charles Bartis of Saliston Spa. Harris of the New York State Department of Public Works and Florence Grifan of Union College received 30 percent loss of use awards for the eft jez.
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Charles Bartis
Saliston Spa
George & Mazin
Serstoza
Harris
New York State Department of Public Works
Florence Grifan
Union College
Political Stage Reflections on Roosevelt Crimea Remarks
The article discusses Roosevelt's address to Congress and the Crimea conference. It contrasts American practicality with critiques of idealism and unilateral action. It notes fear of forced population transfers and questions whether peace efforts will endure and whether the end of spheres of influence can last.
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Americe'y
Goa
Europe
Roosevelt
Thas
Congress
Crimea
Pulse of the People Notes From Troy February 1945
War era letters discuss civic life in Troy with reflections on Ninth Street decay and calls for tidier streets. Readers share bus seating equity for schoolchildren and request a simple guide to the location of the Collector of Internal Revenue in Troy.
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Internal Revenue
Troy
Fire at Eighth Street dwelling tied to overheated stove
Firefighters were called at 6 39 p m to a two story frame house at 232 Eighth Street owned by Mrs Elizabeth Law rence where a slight blaze started from an overheated portable oil stove on the first floor There was no damage police reported The building is owned by Mrs Law rence and the second door is vacant
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Eighth Street
Elizabeth Lawrence
Law
Eerence
A. Snp
Irene Connery
Lecturer Hughes To Recite Poems Of Negro Life
Langston Hughes, renowned Negro lecturer and poet, will present Poems of Negro Life Monday at 3:30 pm in the Russell Sege Little Theater under the Minder Guild of the Zion Church in Bix. Beard lists him among 25 notable socially conscious figures. his Harlem repertoire and translations span multiple nations.
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Langnon Hughes
Russell Sege Little Theater
Minder Guild of
Harlem
England
Fbussis
France
China
Roosevelt political trip to France criticized as propaganda
A 1915 King Features column denounces Roosevelt allied politicians touring France to sway Soldier votes. It accuses censorship and press manipulation, claims propaganda aimed at boosting a fourth term, and attacks unionist and naval expense stories as political ploys.
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Page Tersimamér
Roosevelt Union
France
Garber
Roosevelt
Teamsters’ Union
Falta
Aleutians
Army
Bob Helty
King Features’ Syndicate
German Air Raid Routs Italian Front Over Apennine Highway
A lone German plane crossed American lines in the Apennines and bombed and strafed the Florence Bologna highway. The raid aimed to bolster the Luftwaffe legend while Italian patrols reported scattered actions and ongoing artillery and mortar fire amid periodic fogs.
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Rome
uPi
Apennines
Florence-Bologna
Cnt
Isi
Capone Kin Nabbed In Barber Shop
Chicago police seized Matthew Capone, brother of Al Capone, at a barber shop amid questioning in the Jeng Larrison murder case. He reportedly refused to answer questions before a grand jury on constitutional grounds after a brief appearance.
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al Capone
Chicago
Matthew
Lena
Gran Jory
Jeng Larrison
Capone
Colder Weather Expected After Warmest Day In Troy
The warmest day this year brought 49 degree reading in Troy and melted ice and snow piles. Mild conditions continued into last night with temperatures staying above freezing. A low near 3 degrees was forecast for tonight as the Weather Bureau warned of much colder conditions and light rain into morning.
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Troy
Mechanicville Groups Elect Officers and Members
Mechanicville 4Afrs Dexter W. MacDonald reelected president of the Women’s Missionary Society at the First Presbyterian Church. Other officers named include Mrs. George H Whitney first vice president and Bernard Dyer second vice president. Reports reviewed and plans set for spring and summer. Also notes on a Red Cross drive, bowling schedules, Foresters nominations, and community events.
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Dexter W. MacDonald
Women's Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Wil Hawt van Doren
North Second Avenue
George H Whitney
Bernard Dyer
James K. Sil
Lilian Colling
Saratoga Springs
Barney R. Collins
Jennie Clearwater Gardner
Herbert Gardner
van Rensselaer
Troy
Sydney
Hemstreet Park
First Methodist Church
Leslie Gardner
Harry Leland
Freeman
Hline
Hudson View Cemetery
Red Cross Drive
Red Cross
Homie Service Department
Army
Emergency Relief
Naval Relief Society
West Waco
Beesle Giants
Tigers
Athletics
Reds
Phillies
Yanks
Browns
Dodgers
Pirates
White
Court Mechanicville
Foresters of America
Columbus
Hell
James Prout
Luke Guyett
William Foss
Floyd le Wilbur
Manuel Gaspi
Walter Lane
Woodward
Edward Conway
Dominican Bélo
Sanctuary 76
Shepherds of America
William P. George
William T. Jannings
Albany
Patty Ann Wright
Riverside Park
Marjorie Prevancher
Red Cross War Fund
St. Marthe’s Guild
LV. Cossey
Waterford Baptist Church
Newman Circle of
King’s Daughters
Fred Stevens
Second Avenue
Fred
Clute
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Pam
Ida Mae Fisher
Robert Printer
Ernest
Mo Eckron
Catherine Codkingham
James Lynch
Franklyn Grownell
Clarence W. Gaige
James Hutchison
St George's Episcopal Church
Clifton Park
W. L. Fielding Haytor
Secon
St Paul's Church
Michael A. Hopkins
See of the Assumption
Ferafine Aurigemma
Freeman S ‘Kjine
Wilma Spaulding
L. V. Cossey
Salvation Army
North Central Avenue
Doria
Thorn Bill
Tone. Henneman
Second of Toothbrush Twins Nabbed by Police
Concord police captured John Giles 37, the second of the "Toothbrush Twins" wanted for jail escape in Iowa. Giles was spotted leaving the Capitol Theater in Concord after fleeing from the Corncil Butts jail on January 13 with Edgar Cook. Cook had been arrested earlier at a Concord hotel and found with a suitcase containing 12 revolvers when taken at gunpoint.
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Concord
H. L
Iowa
Moving Picture Theater
John Giles
Corncil Butts
Edgar Cook
Capitol
Cook
J. Edward Silva
Giles
Senate Votes To Restrict Farm Draft
The Senate voted to tighten restrictions on drafting farm workers into the armed forces as part of a manpower control plan. The measure would base agricultural deferments on regular engagement in essential farm work and availability of satisfactory replacements, while a Taft amendment to protect newspaper employment ceilings was rejected.
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Washington
Senate
Tydings
D-Md
Secare
Secutor Taft
Ohio
Tate
Marines Break Japanese Line on Iwo Jima in Major Advance
Allied forces pressed forward on Iwo Jima with Marine divisions piercing main Japanese defenses after days of heavy combat. Generals Erskine and Nimtz reported breakthroughs and hill captures as air and naval bombardment continued and Wake Island operations were launched.
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Adm
Chester W. Nimicz
Bowtin Islands
Iwo
Wake Island
General Erskine
Morrie Landsberg
Hamilton Faron
Fifth Marine
Ene
Oras
2Te
Fearon
Sinatra 4F Status Referred to Washington Authorities
The New York Daily News reports Frank Sinatra again rated 4F after exams at Governors Island last month. Final determination of his fitness is being referred to Washington authorities for review.
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New York
New York Daily News
Frank Sinatra
Governors Island
Washington
Topper the German Shepherd Returns from Overseas Service
Topper, a five year veteran of the K-9 Corps, arrived home last week with his master overseas in the ordnance department. The dog belongs to Mrs. Irwin Wheeler of 29 Stowe Avenue, whose husband Sergeant Wheeler serves in Belgium. Enlisted February 21, 1943, Topper was discharged February 22, 1955.
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Topper
Ordnance Department
Sentry Dais
Irwin Wheeler
Stowe Avenue
Wheeler
Belgie
Girl Scout Troops Plan Activities and Camp Talks
The article outlines ongoing troop activities including badge work for Garden Flowers by Zee Conley Betty Lou Hendricxson and Nancy Watkins. Troops plan magazine drives, guest visits to St Peter's Lyceum, birthdays Week planning, sewing projects, folk dances, and a district camp committee meeting to discuss overnight bikes and the all day Camporee. The Troy Area Council reviews regional conference plans for May with demonstrations and cookie sale management.
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Zee Conley
Betty Lou Hendricxson
Nancy Watkins
Troop 45
UBC
St Peter's Lyceum
Eleanor Rare
Heskell School
Shirley Miller
John J. Powell
Troop 2
Affternoon
Mary Warren School
Sallyana Davis
Dew
Troop 13
Powers School
Mary Sheehan
George Curran
Marshall Wheeler
Seth N. Genung
John Kellett
Walter Eckerson
Peter Schelde
Elizabeth Crow
Mary Agnes Reilly
Atte
Thomas Cavanagih
Ruth Whiting
Ruth Bibb
Troy Area
Glens Falls
Steff
Elizabeth Afundie
Harry W. Cowley
Meryl Catherine Jennings
Mont Aay
Mine Owners Blast Lewis Pay Demands
Washington reports coal operators and United Mine Workers leaders clashed over Lewis' wage and royalty proposals. Operators claim daily raises of 2.80 dollars per miner and a union fund for medical and rehabilitation costs would give Lewis power to influence policy, while critics warn such moves could trigger strikes and disrupt shipments.
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Washington
E. Lewis
Charles O'Neil
Lewis
United Mine
Warkern
O'Neil
Miners’ Union
U. MW
Janary
U. ML YW
Court Reserves Decision on Trial Shift Appeal
The Appellate Division reserved judgment on Johan J. Murphy Albany County Democratic Committee treasurer's bid to move his trial from Albany County to New York County. He is charged in an Albany County indictment with misappropriating $45,000 in party campaign funds. The case stems from a Dewey ordered grand jury investigation and was sent to New York County for trial.
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Johan J. Murphy
Albany County
Democratic Committee
New York County
Democratic Party
Thomas E. Dewey
Murphy
Doctor Gives Up Hope For Senator Moses
Mayo Clinic physician in Rochester Minnesota says Senator Joan Moses a three time North Dakota governor is gravely ill from a serious abdominal ailment. He reports the senator has taken a definite turn for the worse and doctors remain hopeful only with time.
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Moses
Rochester
Minn
Mayo
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