Tokyo Palace Destroyed as American Bombers Hit Tokyo
Tokyo suffered massive firestorms and near total devastation after B 29 incendiaries and 270 mile per hour gales set the city ablaze. Reports say the imperial palace and nearby structures were destroyed while Hirohito and the empress were believed safe. Premier Suzuki vowed to rebuild and renew efforts to defend Japan as Tokyo faced its worst raid to date.
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Guam
Hirohito
Tokyo
Washington
Japan
Hirohiro
Omixva Palace
Kantaro Suzuki
Suzuki
Radio Tokyo
20Th Air Force, Command
Domei
Oo Suzuki
Amajesty
Imperial Palace
Tokyo Radio
Tokyo Fire Rages As U S Bombardment Strikes Central District
Tokyo reports say a massive air raid destroyed most of the business center and many key sites while a Japanese broadcast claims the assault left much of metropolitan Tokyo in ashes. Shrine temples universities and embassies were listed among losses. The attack followed weeks of heavy raids and involved Superfortresses and mustang fighters with air battles and multiple plane losses on both sides.
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Tokyo
Kater
Atago
Ikawa
Zojga
Keiys University
Bunyuke University
United States
Ginza Zone
Ginza
Japan
Broadway
Marunouchi
Fifth Avenue
Shinegawa
Kawaba
Tkegai Machine Foundry
Imperial Stables
Jan Arbor
Matsudo
Tokoyazawa
Honshu
Pacific Fleet Headquarters
Con’ E
Business Will Guide Own Reconversion Says Krug
Washington UP The Wer Production Board pledged to let business and government steer U S industry from war to peacetime. Chairman Z A Krug said regulators will be loosened to depend on initiative and resourcefulness. The aim remains reconversion of munitions capacity while offsetting civilian goods demand growth. Many workers will shift within industries like steel auto textile or change customers rather than reconvert.
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Washington
Z. A. Krug
Wee
America
Eagle Mills News Highlights Community, Service, and Sports
Edna Ward finishes Hartford Seminary year and summers with her parents, Bert and Mrs Ward. A local baseball team formed with a field on Leon Gervais land. Eagle Mills defeated Center Brunswick 28 to 2. Leslie Pollack trains at Camp Blanding while Charles Rebman serves in Fort Knox Tank Battalion. Clergy from local churches tour Camp Sherman to prep for July Junior Youth Conference and Rev Bass reports on New York New Jersey Missionary Society meeting in Rochester.
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Edna Ward
Hartford Seminary
Hartford
Charles Rebman
Fort Knox
John C. Wilson
Orring F. Ireson, Jr
Trinity Methodist Church
Trey
Camp Sherman
Warrenburg
Junioor
Thomas T. Bass
Rochester
New York and
New Jersey Christian Missionary Society
Churches of Christ
Bass
Church of Christ
Nazi Air Chief Ends Own Life
Paris 42 Field Marshal Robert Ritter von Greim last chief of the German Air Force committed suicide in a Salzburg hospital. He, 53, swallowed poison used by Himmler and Hans-Georg von Friedeburg. Found May in a Luftwaffe hospital. allies held him in captivity. He had succeeded Hermann Goering on April 25 as commander of the Luftwaffe and died after a brief hospital stay.
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Paris
Robert Ritter von Greim
Salzburg
Supreme Headquarters
von Greim
Heinrich Himmler
Hans- George von Friedeburg
Hermenn Goering
Kitbiehel
Austrian Tyrol
Lara
Luftwaffe
Berlin
Himmier
Taek Supreme’ Headquarters
Japs Admit Kobe Damage After Tokyo Air Raid Blasts
Tokyo broadcasts reported 27 American Superfortress bombs in waterway areas from Kyushu to Honshu and Osaka causing considerable damage. Japan marked the 1905 Tsushima victory, urging seamen to continue efforts against current enemies.
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San Francisco
Kantard Suzuki
Wastte
Tokyo
Imperial Palace
FCC
Idawa
Kyushu
Honshu
Kore
Osaka
Japan
Tsushima Strait
Celebration in Honor of Sgt Jake Lindsey Parade
A jubilant Lucedale celebration honors Sgt Jake Lindsey recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Gov Thomas E Bailey welcomes him at the courthouse as townsfolk including schoolchildren and merchants display Welcome Home Jake signs and present an inscribed watch. Beverly Hargreaves of Lexington stands beside him during the ceremony.
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Lucedale
Migs
George Comaty
Jake
Thomas E. Bailey
Scouts Prize Salvage At Camporee In Frear Park
Over 26000 pounds of paper were collected at the eleventh annual Scout Camporee in Frear Park. General Eisenhower awards were given to six area troops. funds collected support future camping gear and equipment. Scouts from 45 troops participated in a weekend of stunts, games, and services, including services on Saturday and a wreath-laying ceremony at a grave.
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Eisenhower
Frear Park i
Troy I
Grace
Su Mark’s Methodise
Averill Park
Greenbush
St. Lawrence’s Church
Camp Rotary
Troi
Ansel Sanniola
St. Anthony’s Church
Mes C. McCamey
Watervliet
First Avenue Methodist Church
Sam Wilson
Quekwood
Seth XN. Genung
First Presbyterian Church of
Lansingburg
Genung
A. Leonard Barton
Sconi
Council
Stephen Sidebotham
Center Brunswick
Camperes
Jack Dee
John Ricci
Edward Sanders
Watervliei
Meteya Towan
Edward van ¥Elkinburg
Donald Calkins
Kenneth Dufresne
Duane Cooper
Cohoes
Daniel Lynch
John Godfrey
Raymond Myers
Kennaral Stall
Parochial School Boys Take Scholarship Test
About one hundred eighth grade boys from parochial schools in Troy Cohoes Green Island Watervliet and nearby areas took the LaSalle Institute annual scholarship examination Saturday. Tests covered elementary United States English arithmetic regents subjects and religion. The top major subject average earns a full four year scholarship at LaSalle.
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Troy
Cohoes
Green Island
Watervliet
LaSsle Institute
United States
LeaSake
Tenth Ward Honor Roll Names to Be Added
Sixteen additional names will be added to the Tenth Ward Honor Roll before Memorial Day. Gold stars will mark those formerly listed who have been killed in action. Additional names may be submitted until noon tomorrow to ensure inclusion for the holiday. The committee will place a wreath and hang a flag at the site.
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Tenth Ward
Bernard Block honored by Zionist group meeting
Bernard Block received a citation for Zionist work at a Troy District meeting hosted by Zionist Organ of America in 2012 at the Jews Community Center. Rabbi Reuben Slonim moderated the star guest speaker Professor Auerbach of Jones shall College.
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Barnard Block
Troy
Zonis
Gestion of America
The
Seagon
Rebbi Reuben Slonim
Temple Beth el
Auerbach
Joneshall College
America
England
Europe
Habylon
Bet
Palestine
Hebrew University
Lincoln
Green Island Remembrance Service Honors Veterans
Rev Henry D Smith warned the war is half finished calling for prayers for V E Day goals and for victory over Japan during the annual memorial service of the Bela by Leonard Curtizn Post American Legion. The event, directed by Frank J Tilley, drew many from local churches and civic groups with Mayor Francis M Dwyer in attendance.
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Henry D. Smith
Nestor
Green Island
Fred C. Bennett
Green Island Methodist Church
Frank J. Tilley
Legionnaires
Pitkin
St. Joseph's Church
Francis M Dwyer
James
E. Butler
Earl P. Manchester
Ada Scriven
Local Notes from River Street Collision at State and River
Mrs Edward Chase recovering at home after pneumonia. Rev Robert Kilburn from Enstiz Florida arrives to assume pastorate of Trinity Episcopal Church. Robert Roach at the post office ill with pneumonia, improving. Mrs Edna ClayvIon Weber and F B J Troy injured when her car hit a light pole at State and River Streets. vehicle towed to Tror Motor Sales Company garage.
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Edward Chase
Robert Kilburn
Enstiz
Fla
Trinity Episcopal Church
Robert Roach
Edna Clayvion Weber
New Education Plan For Colgate University
Colgate University announces a faculty-approved education plan to begin in fall 1546. It emphasizes a seven-subject core curriculum, increased underclass preceptorial work, and a problem-method approach. Subjects include natural science public affairs philosophy and religion the fine arts foreign cultures English communication and the dynamics of freedom.
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Hamilton CH
Everett Pease
Colgate University
Satur
Youne
Missing Auto License Found On Stolen Car
A sedan owned by VLE. Joonson of Rensselaer was reported stolen Thursday and recovered early last night at the Alber Brothers’ garage. Police identified the license plate as issued for a different vehicle owned by Frenk Steer.
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Vle. Joonson
Rensselaer
Tear City
Lexington
Avasne
St. Daniel
F. Keenezan
Strolman Witlide
Cf Redig Parre
Alber Brothers
Trey
Frenk Steer of
Yallerie
Joan sSisse
Seek Identity Of Man's Body Found In River
The body of a man about 63 possibly Buzene Me Dering was found in Bak Cut River at 3:30 p.m. Coroner Ti esty attributed death to drowning. Identification relied on a Social Security card. clothing included a blue plaid tie, tan shirt, blue serge suit, and a black overcoat. A gold tooth pattern and a railroad stub with “extra guns tsborer” were found. Officials planned to confer with railroad authorities. body taken to Culver Funeral Home in Castleton for examination.
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Hedson
Tiesty
Culver Funeral Home
Castleton
P. Huntley Austin
John C. VanDeWal
State Approves Ballston Spa Crossing Project
The Public Service Commission approves a 1.5 million plan to remove 15 Delaware and Hudson grade crossings in Ballston Spa from south of East High Street to the east village edge near the Dry Bridge. One hundred twenty six parcels are slated for appraisal with two buildings to be removed. owners have been notified and work to start after construction materials are released.
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Public Service Commission
Delaware & Hudson
Ballston Spa
East High Street
Dry Bridge
State Public Works Department
Scotia Woman to Teach Commercial Subjects at Waterford
Miss Jane Mather of Scotia has been contracted to teach commercial subjects at Waterford High School for the coming year. She graduated from the New York State College for Teachers at Albany with a commerce major and was active in Psi Gamma sorority Pi Omega Pi and Canterbury club, earning dean's list honors.
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Jane Mather
Scotia
Waterford High School
R. Williams
Miss Mather
New York State
Albany
Psi Gamma Sorority
Pi Omega Pi
Commerce
Canterbury Club
Memorial Service at Cohoes Seeks Peace and Remembrance
A memorial service in Cohoes honored war dead from Revolution to present. Rev. Locke delivered a sermon, candlelight tribute followed, and Taps was presented. Delegations from veterans groups attended as young scouts organized by Kennard Stal. A Cohoes Lodge meeting was set for Oneida Street with Grand Knight presiding.
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Srishad
Hitler
Tojo
Kennard Stal
Trape 33
Bor Scouts of America
United Spanish War Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Army
Nazi Union
American Legion
Song of Asian Veterans
Soy Scout
Steet
Po Co. Ellis
Oneida Street
Grand Hight
Bedward P. Jennings
Truman Reorganization Plan Faces House Snag
Washington reports President Truman’s bid to reorganize government agencies hit early resistance in the House. Representative Sam Houston? No, wait. House rules chairmen proposed exempting 22 agencies from change, limiting presidential authority. The congressman argued for selective reassignment rather than an all-encompassing act.
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Washington
Tuman
Chuitman Menasco
D-Ala
House
Gfr
Fracture and Laceration Reported After Home Fall
John Burey aged 65 of 325 Fourth Street rear was taken by radio car to Samaritan Hospital after suffering a broken collarbone and head laceration in a fall at his home. He remained at the hospital. Police noted he was collected from 330 Second Street. Girl Scout cookie sales to run area wide this week, closing Saturday, with early hopes high per Mrs. George A Hartman, sale chairman. Sale officially opened last Wednesday night.
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John Burey
Fourth
Samaritan Hospital
Wiliam J. Ryan
Thomas Wilelm
Second Street
George A. Hartman
Help Your Children Develop Strong Bones and Teeth
Doctors warn that calcium and vitamin D are crucial for growing bones and teeth. A diet lacking calcium risks irreparable damage, while Cocomalt chocolate milk boosts calcium intake with three glasses of milk equivalent daily. Start children on Cocomalt today to support iron, phosphorus, B and D needs.
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Cam Bate
Rik
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