Heroes of 105th Infantry Acclaimed By Newsman
Newsman Julian Hartt profiles the 105th Infantry on Okinawa front lines. Col. Louis Weinstein of Brooklyn leads by example, aiding a wounded officer under sniper fire as comrades carry a critically injured man to safety amid continued bombardment.
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105Th Infantry
Julian Hartt
Okinawa
Hgia
New York
Goyer
Abe
Doughfoot
Louis Weinstein
Brooklyn
2Inh
Kakary Ridge
Weinstein
C Company
Gneat
Troy
Val
Thomas L. Sweeney
Adams Street
Pico Russell IL Johnson
Route
Underwood
Minn
Pris
Wallace Thorpe
Woncalta
Ore
John’ Wright
Archurd
Robert Wells
Extra
Iowa
William Miller
Los Angeles
Cal
Vernon Kane
Washougal
Wash
Fem
Trojan Among Intrepid Men Of Okinawa
First Bet Thomas L. Sweeney Jr. of 113 Adams Street is cited as an Okinawa hero. He earned the Purple Heart for Saipan wounds, was severely wounded on the last Jap resistance day, hospitalized in New Caledonia, and rejoined the 105th Infantry. He is a Catholic Central High School graduate with a brother overseas in the China Burma India theater.
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Thomas L. Sweeney, Jr
Pacific
Okinawa
Thomas L. Sweeney
Adams Street
Saipan
New Caledonia
105Th Infantry
Sweeney
Troy
Catholic Central High School
Pvt
James A. Sweeney
General Patton's son in law hurt at prison camp
Eyewitness recounts Lt Col John E Waters, Patton's son in law, wounded while trying to shield prisoners at Offlag 130 Hammelburg. Waters, moved from a Polish camp, was struck by a German bullet as a relief unit attempted to reach the camp. He was carried to the camp hospital by Serbs, with Captain Brabaker assisting.
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Mase
John E. Waters
George S. Patton
Robert Annandale
Lakewood
Boston
Hammelburg
Waters
Poland
Annandale
Fourth Armored Division
Ceiter
Jacob Brabaker
Army Medical Corps
Philadelphia
Okinawa Battle Report From Ground to Shore Actions
Forces on Okinawa advance with Tenth Army tallying 236 enemy guns captured or destroyed since invasion while air strikes hit Mikayo Island targets. Marines push up hills near Shuri and Naha as fierce fighting continues around Dakeshi and Chocolate Drop Hill with heavy artillery and tank encounters.
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Rage One
Okinawa
Tenth Army
Hes
Mikayo Island
Sakishima
Ryukyus
Hiniara
Wil
Canleal Hill
Stanley B Sutton
Newton
Owen R. O'Neil
Doniphan
Naha
Shuri
Dakeshi
77Th
Amecans
Tith Division
New Austrian Regime Breaks With Germany
The Soviet backed Austrian government led by Premier Renner proclaimed independence and the restoration of Republican laws, dissolving the Anschluss era. The move drew US and British caution while sparking Western Allied diplomacy over Trieste, the Istrian Peninsula, and a pending plebiscite.
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Austria
Dr. Kurl Renzer
United States
Britain
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Tribate
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Renner Wes
Social- Democratic
International Association For Social Progress
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Trieste
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Italy
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Yugoslav Telegraph Agency
Eduard Kardelj
Kardelj
Tugoslavia
Austrian
Carinthia
Red Army
Pravda
Poland
Tthe
Britsin
Three County Hotel Certificates Filed
Three persons filed certificates in the County Clerk's office announcing plans to operate vacation spots soon. Henry C. Riehl of Nassau intends to operate the Homestead Hotel in his village, Henry Martin of Albany plans Hogarty's Hotel at Burden Lake, and Harter G. Taylor of East Greenbush currently runs Catalpa Gardens in that village.
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Henry C. Riehl
Nassau
Homhestead Hotel
Henry Martin
Albany
Hogarty
Burden Lake
Harter G. Taylor
East Greenbush
Catalpa Gardens
Lower Bus Fares Lead to Utility Cost Cuts
A New York State report shows last year’s rate reductions across utility sectors including bus services, with the United Traction system in the Troy area cutting fares to relieve inadequate service. Projects indicate bus patrons may save at least two million dollars this year based on pre last year rates, while the state notes operators record high profits despite operational difficulties and rising demand.
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Aang
Ull
New York State
Gov. Farmis & Dewey
State Department of Public Service
United Traction System
Troy Area
United Traction
Utilities investigation shows low rates and prosperity in 1835
The commission in December 1835 determined the original cost of 43 Huntergastric properties. The report notes that the utilities have the lowest rates in the state and are in very prosperous condition.
Secretaries To Be Guests At Y Dinner
Three men who served as general secretaries of the central Troy Y.M.C.A. are among those invited to attend the fifty year anniversary dinner. Invitations went to Alex Rankin Jr., Robert B. Reeves, and Ernest M. Ford, with Gordon K. Greenhill also accepting. Mayor Joan J. Ahern will attend as reception starts at 6 p.m. The principal speaker is Rev. James Lee Ellenwood. Reservations due by Friday noon.
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Troy
Board of Directors
Frank B. Ward
Alex Rankin, Jr
Batavia
Robert B. Reeves
McBurney
New York City
Ernest M. Ford
Gordon K. Greenhill
West Sand Lake
Joan J. Ahern
James Lee Ellenwood
New York State
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MAC
Robert Claett
Howard S Kennedy
Edger
Betts
BB Woodward
Clack
Clack. Cipperly
Howard T. Young
Jean Aird
Raymond P. Weitzel
Harold S Turner
Lowell H. Bryce
CW. Dietrich
Herbert Lansdale
C. B. Grainger
I Resuler
Frank le Howe
Okinawa Air Raids Show Fierce Carrier Deck Battle
U S Navy crews on Okinawa endure heavy raids as Japanese bombers attack ships. Antiaircraft fire hails down shrapnel nearly striking Admiral Turner and denting the deck. Gunners and deckhands seek cover while shells streak past, with men watching planes go down from the rails.
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Admiral Turner
Ship of Okinawa
INS
Okinawa
Iman
Susce Ad
Veterans to fete Sylvester Hurley at dinner tonight
Final arrangements for a dinner and reception honoring Sylvester Hurley a Seghees veteran of two world wars have been completed. The event hosted by Rev Edward B Dalton Post Caneole War Veterans and Lt Joseph P English Army and Navy Union will be in the garrison rooms tonight with Comdr James C Dundon and Joseph A Smith as co chairmen of arrangements.
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Heroriter A. Hurley
Carpenter's
Seghees
South
Central Pacific
Edward BP
Dalton Post
Joseph P. F. English
Army and Navy Union
Hurtey
James C. Dundon
The
Aérrican
Joseph A. Smith
Post
BAGSCH BACK FROM PACIFIC IN NAVY SHORE PATROL DUTY
Bausch a former Kansas football star and 1992 Olympian returns from Southwest Pacific duty and remains on duty for the Navy. He serves as a lieutenant in charge of the Navy's shore patrol in Omaha Nebraska.
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Bagsch
Pacific
Omaha
Nebo
Jarrin
Jim) Bausch
Kansas
Navy
Bausch
Indian Cotton Expert Tours United States
Indian cotton expert Dr Ahmad Berkley leads a US tour to study cotton technology and farming. He cites a 15 year, 3 090 000 000 program for India's reconstruction and emphasizes improved ginning seeds and pest control to boost American cotton competitiveness. Berkley notes India's poverty and aims to raise living standards while expanding cotton research in Boston and regional labs.
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New Orleans
India
Induction Mystery as AWOL Soldier Found in 1939 Record
Joseph O. Smith of North Adams was reported for Army induction in Fort Devens Massachusetts. Officials puzzled by prior service claims, but records showed he had deserted since 1939, with AWOL status continuing.
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Fort Devess
Mass
Joseph O. Smith
North Adams
Army
Ans
Fraternity to Build War Memorial Amid War Losses
The Alpha fraternity plans a large memorial fund to honor members who served in foreign forces and those who died or were wounded. The drive seeks contributions totaling 250,500 dollars to create 25 memorials, with a committee led by Ray D. and Warner of Toledo, along with Richards and Courtney.
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Chicago
Keppe Alpha Fraternity
Mak Ray Dees Ria
Sarotster
Fond
Warner
Toledo
Richards
Courtney Sen
le. Hodzes
Chandler
Hentuc
Bomber’s crash shocks French town during parade crash
A U S bomber tangled with a parade float in a French village injuring an elderly woman as the craft veered into a bedroom. Reports say the plane struck rooftops before the impact, with crews assisting victims and investigating the incident.
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Springfelé
Mass
Peter
Hogan
Springfelad
Raawn Ag
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