Germans Seize Control in Hungary and Balkans War Changes
Reported German occupation of Hungary deepens as Horthy aid fears and Imredi rumors swirl. Troops move toward Transylvania while Budapest radios fall silent and resistance calls surge from Hungarian forces and a secret broadcast. Rival lines place Kalla missing amid push for a collaborationist government as Danube actions threaten strategic centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horthy
Poland
Hungary
Tarnopol
Transylvania
Rumania
Bessarabia
Carpatho-Ukraine
Czechoslovakia
Lwowl
Foreign Office
Berlin
Stockholm
Balkans
Marshal Tito
Tidningen
Aftonbladet
Budapest
Imredi
Arad
Oradea
Hitler
London
Germany
Russia
Kalla
Bela Imredi
Manual Feketehakny
Grassy
Bekak
Bern
Kallay
Welfare S U S Fuel Calls Continue in Troy
The Troy Welfare Department reports a coal shortage crisis with up to one hundred fuel calls daily. The February memo to Mayor Ahern notes 940 active old age assistance cases and a manpower shortage that keeps relief costs high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
John J. Ahern
W Frank Leversee
Tom Rankin, Jr
John O'Connor
James Wagent
Mary Cullinan
J. Dunne
E. J. Wallner
First Street
Miss Cullinan
Samaritan Hospital
Albany
The
Humane Society
Rome
Alma Reynolds
Cullinan
Department
Eleanor Walsh
State Department of Social Welfare
WAC Contingent Begins Pacific War Zone Duty
The first company of WACS arrives to serve in the Central Pacific under Air Transport Command. Led by Capt. Audrey Hollenbeck, the unit will assume administrative office and motor transport tasks at Hawaiian ATC stations. Members hail from 35 states, aged 22 to 50, and their appearance caused much excitement among service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Wing
Air Transport Command
WACS
Central Pacific
William Ord Ryan
ATC Pacific
WAC
Audrey Hollenbeck
Oakland
Cal
Brattleboro
San Jose
Hungarian Radio Claims Fight Must Continue Across Hungary
Reports say a secret Hungarian radio outlet broadcast that Hungary must fight on against the invader and that the nation will mobilize fully. Stockholm confirms the outlet, named for Louis Kossuth, has long operated as a Hungarian military channel. German demands included mobilization, sending workers to Germany, and occupation troops to Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Mail
Hapsburgs
Kallay
Hitler
Hungary
Germany
Yugoslavia
Titcomb Garrison Organized In Troy By ANU Aid
The Army and Navy Union of the U S formed the Titcomb Garrison in Troy with the Malle E Titcomb Auxiliary sponsoring. Temporary officers were named Bert Grace commander and others, with Mrs Mary Patrick presiding at the preliminary meeting and Gladys Gapp becoming a new member. The next meeting is scheduled for April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army and Navy Union of the
U.S A
Troy
Malle E. Titcomb Auxiliary
ANU
Spanish War Veterans Hall
Titcomb Garrison
Titcomb Auxiliary
Mary Patrick
Gladys Gapp
Bert Grace
William P. Scurry
Heward White
Wilfred Fitzpatrick
Joseph Lamb
Charles Henderson
Louis Coiteux
William Finley
Wiliam J. Pratt
Albert H. Reed
Rensselaer
Harriet LeBeau
Bertha Conteux
Helen Reed
Ann Lebentritt
Holleran Hospital
Ann Keating
Tillie Buckley
Pennsylvania Leads Draft Objector List
The National Service Board for Religious Objectors said 7,165 registrants were classified 4 1 as opposed to all military service. Of these 1,021 were Pennsylvanians, the highest state total after Ohio and Indiana. Pennsylvania’s rate is linked to large historic peace churches such as Mennonites, the Church of the Brethren and Quakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Selective Service
Aotary Service
Pennsylvania
National Service Board For Religious Objectors
The
Service Board
Peace Churches
Mennonites Church of the Brethen
Dunkards
Society of Friends
Quakers
Henderson Expects Economic Dislocations Ahead
New London Conn. Former Office of Price Administration head Sean Henderson warned that by 1946 the U S would face a need to provide jobs for 35 000 000 people and stated that little had been done beyond talk of free enterprise He spoke at Connecticut College as editor in chief of the Research Institute of America and cited anticipated postwar transition disruptions with the war ending in Germany within a year and Japan a year later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Sean Henderson
Office
Pace
United States
Germany
Japan
Henderson
The
Research Institute of America
Auerbach Foundation
Connecticut College
Nazi Push at Cassino Rages as Hill 165 Holds
From the Cassino battle zone, reports say fierce fighting continued for possession of Cassino and nearby areas. Germans established themselves on Hill 165, recaptured earlier, and mined approaches while Allied forces conducted costly frontal assaults. Allied air power hit rail targets and coastal installations as the Anzio front remained stalemated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassino
Lynn Heinzenning
Associated Press
Monastery Hall
Castle Hall
San Angelo
Garigliano
Fifth Army
Anzio
Anza
Flaimes
Eighth Army
Otora
Tollo
France
Piombino
Porto Ercole
Poggibons
Florence-Rome
Orvieto
Teini
San Fano
U S Subs Deepen Pacific Push With New Sinkings
American and British forces continue submarine and air operations against Japanese supply lines. Secretary Knox called the actions a major Pacific effort, reporting 15 enemy merchant ships sunk and 12 more ships destroyed by combined Allied actions near the Wewak area after a four day convoy battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aii
Secretary Knox
Pacific
Knox
Southwest Pacific Allied
Wewak
Foreign policy ideals for a future world order
A broad outline argues that disputes belong before an international court and that arms should be cut through global cooperation to avoid weakening defense. It cites a Mos cow four-nation declaration by the Soviet Union Great Britain the United States and China as a base for postwar peace and economic progress. It envisions dissolving alliances and balance of power structures while urging reduced trade barriers and coordinated currency systems. It asserts sovereign equality of states and the right of each nation to shape its government as long as it does not threaten others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
Great Britain
United States
China
Moscow
Las Fall
Many Seeking Seeds for Welfare Recipients
A welfare seeds and plants offer draws many requests. George Pp. O'Connor notes the program serves those on old age or home relief only and all requests are under consideration. If spring weather cooperates, seeds will be ready for distribution by April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Welfare
George Pp. O'Connor
Evacuation of Italian towns as Vesuvius erupts again
The 7000 residents of two villages near Vesuvius were evacuated last night with no casualties reported. The eruption, the worst since 1872, caused extensive property loss from buried homes and scorched orchards and vineyards. An Allied relief center in Pollena provided bread and soup, while Col James L. Kincaid oversaw rescue efforts alongside Col Charles Polett. Evacuations began at 4 PM as lava crept toward San Sebastiano, trapping residents from the ancient volcanic region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Pollena
James L. Kincaid
New York City
Naples
Kincaid
Charles Polett
New York
Arthur Carter
Amsterdam
Vesusus
John NS Lummus
Miami
Fla
Kineani
San Sebaaz- Liano
Pomme
Rome
Mother Held for Ax Death of 6 Year Old Son
New Orleans detective Captain Frank Lannes said a 34 year old mother, Lynn Bradford, was held on murder charges in the hatchet death of her six year old son. Bradford, married to a cement company electrician, claimed she was nervous and headachy and that an impulse seized her while dressing the child after school. She said she struck him with a hatchet from the kitchen. Neighbors arrived too late to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Frank Lannes
Bepans Neid
Lannes
Qosei
Lynn Bradford
Cement Company
Bradford
Red Cross War Fund Drive Meeting Held at Churches
The Red Cross War Fund drive hosts a report function tomorrow at First Baptist Church. Rural branches from Rensselaer County will be hosted by Lansingburg Waterford Cohoes and Green Island branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross War Fund
First Baptist Church
Lansingburg
Waterford
Cohoet
Green Island
Rensselaer County
Cohoes Workers To Get Pay Raise Under Agreement
About 500 employees at four Cohoes plants affiliated with Local 446 United Textile Workers will receive hourly wage increases and benefits after War Labor Board approval. The plan reduces pay by five cents an hour, pays for six holidays, and adds an extra week of vacation for workers at one firm, effectively two weeks for some. Companies include W Lowenthal Co Star Woolen Co Enterprise Garnneviing Co and Colonie Fiber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
United Textile Workers of America
A. Fo of L
War Labor Board
A J Pincus
James P Corbett
Tve
WLS
Nto
W Lowenthal Co Star Woolen Co
Enterprise Garneviing Co
Colonie Fiber Co
Polling Places Designated by Cohoes Council for 1944
Cohoes Common Council adopted an ordinance setting polling places for 1944. Reads list by ward and district with street addresses. In preparation for Spring Primaries Albany County Board of Elections will swear in new inspectors at city clerk’s office tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Fourth Ward
Columbia Street
Lancaster Street
Congress Street
Saratoga Street
Fifth Ward
Broadway
Johnston Avenue
Nourth
Reservoir Street
Sixth Ward
Ontaro Street
Gascade Hose House
Washington Avenue
Ilf Bridge Avenue
Albany County Board of Elections
Robert J Laffini
Henry J. Bessett
Charles C. Wallace
Edward G. Dillon
Johns A. Lasch
Harry C. Gibb
Strike at Flatiron Building Leaves 1000 Workers Marooned
In New Yorks 23 story Flatiron Building, 1000 office workers were left without elevator, lights, or heat after eight firemen and engineers walked out. Service was reportedly to resume today. Some walked stairs. others took the day off. A string lowered from a 15th floor office carried meals for staff with a note promising money. Other offices used coins or straws to decide who would fetch lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mine Am
Cail Thall
Inhalator Used to Aid Congress Street Man
The fire department inhalator rushed to Virgil N Lappens at 333 Congress Street after a heart attack. Dr Bernard Stolz attended. Lieut William Hussey, Chauffeur Laws Unser, and Central Fire Station provided aid with patrolmen Hayner, Dwyer, and diver Maxuite assisting at Central Police Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil N Lappens
Congress Street
Bernard Stolz
William Hussey
Unser
Central Fire ‘Station
Aga Pens
Charles Hayner
John Dwyer
Thoms
Cohees Men Induction Test Call Amid Service Draft Plans
The board announced an induction test call for crewmen and a March 29 schedule to add a group to the induction station for pre service physical examinations. About fifty men are linked to the contingent with several placed in Class 1-C and transfers noted from Ci 2-B to Class 1-L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohees
Schede
Wednes
Conees Select
Thea Ory
Ras Moto Nern Orreumeer
William Griel
Raymond F Turpin Aime A Vallancourt
Armand J Laferriere
Edmund J Huneau
Armond R
Thyot
Joseph L. Tague
Silvio Raeberis
John A Cotter
Joseph Helnarski
Leo P Brassard
Calvin G Cusack
Andrew Guba
Mletro
Waste Paper Collection Today in Cohoes
Announced today bundles of waste paper weighing 100 pounds or more will be collected in Cohoes as part of a cleanup campaign by the Cohoes Salvage Committee. Residents should contact the War Council at City Hall with pickup details. Nine new recruits join Company 8, Second Regiment, New York Guard, two members short of full strength. A school for officers and noncommissioned officers will be held at the Armory tomorrow at 8 o clock under First Lieut. Ambrose A Scully. Rotary Club luncheon at noon at Van Schaick Island County Club. Mrs. Glenn Sandles of 115 Masten Avenue discharged from Samaritan Hospital and resting with her sister Mrs. Donald Hills in Newtonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
War Council
Second Regiment
New York Guard
James J Cain
Ambrose A Scully
Glenn Sandles
Masten Avenue
Samaritan Hospital
Troy
Donald Hills
Newtonville
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Sofia
ELKS
Arphive
S.U.S
Ance
Knights of Columbus
la Salle Institute
St Agnes’ Church
Titcomb
U.S
Vesuvius
Red Cross Meeting
Colusa
J M
Colorado
C W. Caht
JT. Michtexn
Ohio
Daffner Drug
Third St
Homeopathic
Dore
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