Arsenal to massively boost heavy artillery output
Watervliet Arsenal will double and triple production of big guns including 155 mm howitzers and 203 mm cannons as Washington orders stepped up output. The plant will convert space to heavy artillery shops, reopen powder plants, and hire about 2,500 workers as defense needs rise.
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Watervliet
Ayashington
Bris
Washington
Waterview Arsenal
Gillespie
Sun Hant
Jobe
British Channel
Berlin
Thee Army
Arser
Allied emphasize heavy weapons in Italian and European campaigns
The article notes commanders rely more on heavy artillery and siege guns to break entrenched defenses. It describes following aerial bombardment with heavy artillery and tanks to rout defenders. It cites Italian front dispatches and the Anzio beachhead offensive, noting 1000 heavy guns used and Allied advances against Nazi targets in Italy.
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Tunis
Bizerté
Watervliet
Germany
Japan
Gillespie
War Prediction Board
Anzio
Channel
Berlin
Cassino
Italy
Mrs. John Church Reelected PTA President at Knickerbacker
Mrs. John W. Church was reelected president of the Parent-Teacher Association at Thomas A. Knickerbacker Junior High School during the annual election and officer installation. New and continuing officers include Mrs. Robert Turner as first vice president and Mrs. Stanley Zeller as second vice president.
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John W. Church
Parent- Teacher Association
Thomas A. Knickerbacker Junior High School
Robert, Turner
Stanley Zeller
Willam Fulton
Sare Ferrey
Fred Webb
Herlands Named to Organize State Election Fraud Bureau
William 3B Herlands, once Governor Dewey’s chief assistant in prosecutions, was named special attorney general to organize a permanent state election fraud bureau. He previously led New York City’s Commission of Investigations and served as assistant U S attorney and assistant corporation counsel in New York City before roles under Dever and Mayor LaGuardia.
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William
Herlands
Dewey
New York City
L. Gostein
Gerlands
U. S
Assant Corporation
Devers
F. B LaGuardia
Y M C A centennial dinner planned in London
The local centennial committee announces a June 6 dinner at Trav Central to mark the YMCA’s 1844 London founding. Principal speaker Arvie Eldred and Troy Vocal Society performances anchor a program themed Youth and the Future. Committees, old-timers displays, and a reception follow the banquet.
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Trav Central
M.C. A
Firs ¥. MC. A
London
Yestertan
Arvie Eldred
New ‘York State Teachers
J. A A. Virer
James Stevenson, Jr
Stephen H. Sampson
Ellis H. Robison
Robert W. Ames
Arthur. J. Burch Chainbar
David J. Livingstone
Seth M. Genung
Burch
George Williams
Queen Victoria
John J. Ahern
Trooper Hashing Resigns From New York State Police
Trooper Matthew W. Hashing of Cooperstown resigned from the New York State Police effective May 15 after a suspension and a disputed arrest in Liberty. Superintendent John A. Gaffney disclosed the resignation. Hashing claimed a behind the scenes feud within Troop C Sidney. A prior charge of conduct unbecoming an officer remained pending at resignation.
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Rooper
Matthew W. Hashing
Cooperstown
John A. Gaffney
Gaffney
Haskins
Liberty Ag
State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Sidney
Liberty Establishment
Daniel Fox
East
State
Supreme Court
A. L. O'Conno
Geffney
Albany resurfacing contracts awarded to Troy firm
Fitzgerald Bros. Construction Co. of Troy won two Albany street resurfacing bids from the Board of Contract and Supply. Partridge Street between Western and Madison bid $2,450 and Southern Boulevard between Delaware Avenue and McCarty bid $9,050.
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Fitgerald Bros.” Construction Co
Troy
Albany
Board of Contract and Supply of
Western
Madison
Delaware Avenue
McCarty
Flat Price List Expands OPA Ceiling Rules Albany District
The new price plan changes retail ceiling amounts for many food items in the Albany OPA district. Stores in Group 1 and 2 will continue to use existing marks until Aug 1 with other regions shifting Aug 2. Independent retailers under a certain sales threshold will face different ceilings and price panels will be issued to local boards for consumer inspection.
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Fiat
Albany
OPA
Abbany Opa
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Comterualty
Caren Cn
Coust
Temple Beth El Honors Men in Service With Special Services
Temple Beth El holds Sunday services at 8:20 pm led by Rabbi Joe Geffen and Gner Sab aviet in tribute to men in the armed forces. War Service Committee presents recognition certificates to service members and their parents amid the observance at the temple.
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Joe & Geffen
Horer
Ser
Gomareze
Heth E Gnar Sabaviet
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