Tokyo Razed by American War Planes in Major Raid
Tokyo suffered massive fire and destruction as 550 B 29s dropped 4000 tons of incendiaries. Hirohito and Empress reportedly safe as central business district and palaces burned, with vast areas of the city laid waste and many landmarks, schools, embassies and government offices destroyed.
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Guam
Hirohito
Tokyo
Ciy
Washington
Japan
Erse
Omiya
Baron Kantaro
Suteki
Tse
Suzuki
Radio Tokyo
20Th Air Force Command
Imperial
Imperial Palace
Japanese Imperial Palace
Emsperor Hirohito
War Production Board urges private control for reconversion
The War Production Board pledged to let business management guide reconversion with minimal regulations. Chairman J A Krug warned against overregulation, noting some unemployment is inevitable but stressing shifting from military to civilian production. He cited 6.6 million workers unlikely to be hurt and a strong civilian demand as the foundation for a smooth transition. Industries like steel, autos, and textiles may simply switch customers.
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Washington
War Production Board
J A. Krug
WPE
Krog
Soi
Aix
America
Eagle Mills Notes and Local Happenings
Miss Edna Ward finishes first year at Hartford Seminary and summers with her parents. A new Eagle Mills baseball team plays on land owned by Leon Gervais and beat Center Brunswick 22 to 2. Leslie Pollack trains in Army heavy artillery at Camp Blanding Florida, and Charles Rebbun joins an Army Tank Battalion at Fort Knox. Clergy groups prepare for Junior Youth Conference at Camp Sherman near Warrettsburg. Rev Thomas Bass reports on the New York New Jersey Christian Missionary Society meeting in Rochester.
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Edna Ward
Hartford Seminary
Hartford
Charles Rebbun
Fort Knox
John C. Wilson
Jural
Saiy
Thomas
T. Bass
Rochester
New York and
New Jersey
Tas Ble Tee 0 Pee Hem Eeia Eee
Tas Ble Tee 0 Pee Hem Eeia Eee remains unclear in the OCR fragment with no identifiable entities or events to summarize. The readable portion lacks concrete people places organizations dates or outcomes to report.
Nazi Air Chief Ends Own Life in Salzburg Hospital
Paris dispatch reports Field Marshal Robert von Greim, last head of the German Air Force, committed suicide in a Salzburg hospital on Thursday. He, 53, used the same poison as Himmler and Von Friedeburg, was captured in Allied hands, and had moved from Berlin toward final surrender. An empty view and meals were found beside his bed as investigators noted his cooperative stance before the act.
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Paris
Roberter von Greim
Salzburg
Supreme Headquarters
von Greim
Heinrich Himmler
Hans George von Friedeburg
Hermann Gosring
Luftwaffe
Witbuehel
Austrian Tyrol
Wer
Berlin
Himmler
Supreme ‘Headquarters
Japs Admit Kobe Damage amid Tokyo alarm session
Premier Kantaro Suzuki called an extraordinary cabinet session to plan emergency measures after a massive air raid blackout. Tokyo broadcasts claim 27 American Superfortress raids damaged Kobe and Osaka, with blasts reaching the Imperial Palace district. The Japanese navy marked the sixth anniversary of Tsushima with vows to fight on.
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San Francisco
Kantaro Suzuki
Tokyo
Imperial Palace
FCC
Kyushu
Honshu
Kobe
Oseka
Japan
Tsushima Strait
Celebration in Honor Of Sgt Jake Lindsey
In Lucedale Mississippi neighbors gather for a homecoming parade for Sgt Jake Lindsey. A small town welcomes its celebrated hero with a planned procession to the courthouse where Gov. Bakey will deliver the welcome speech. Beverly Hargreaves of Lexington Massachusetts stands by the sergeant as he is adorned with a Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Lucedale
George County
Jake
Lindsey
Hamist
United States
Beverly Hargreaves
Lexington
Mass
Court House
Court House Dakees
Thomas E. Bakey
Scouts Prize Salvage Drive At Camporee In Troy
Scouts from 46 Troops of the Troy Area Council participated in the eleventh annual Scout Camporee at Frear Park. Over 262,530 pounds of paper were collected during March and April earning General Eisenhower awards for six area troops.
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Troy
Frear Bark
Eisenhower
Collect Ies Livends
Treen i
Vande
Mark's
Troy Area
Sanniole
OFM
St Athony’s Church
Max
McCamney
Waterviier
First Avenue Methodist Church
Sam Wilson
Oakwood
Seth WW. Genung
First Presbyterian Church of
Lansingburg
Mrr
Genung
Leonard Barton
Council
Stephen SidebDotham
Brumsvrick
Jack Dee
John Ricci
Edward Sanders
Waterins
Melvyn
Towan
Edward Vanalkinburg
Donald Calkins
Henreth Dufresne
Duane Cooper
Cohoes
Danial Lynch
John Godfrey
Reymond Myers
Kennard Stall
Witl
Val Eisenhower
Parochial School Boys Take LaSalle Scholarship Test
One hundred eighth graders from parochial schools in Troy Coboss Green Island Watervliet and nearby areas took part in the LaSalle Institute annual scholarship examination Saturday. Tests covered United States English arithmetic and regents subjects plus religion. The top overall in major subjects wins a four year scholarship. top in major tests earns a one year scholarship.
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Troy
Coboss
Green Island
Watervliet
LaSalle Institute
United States
TeSalle
Tenth Ward Honor Roll Names to be Added
Sixteen names will be added to the Tenth Ward Honor Roll before Memorial Day with gold stars before 14 names already on the board for those killed in action. Additional names may be submitted until noon tomorrow to ensure placement for the holiday. The committee will place two wreaths at the base of the honor roll and hang two new American flags from its staff at the site.
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Tenth Ward
Memorial Dar
Bernard Block Honored By Zionist Group
Bernard Block received a citation from a Zionist group at a Troy District meeting praising his work for Jewish causes. Speakers including Rabbi Reuvee Siosio and Cherie Auerback discussed British policy, Jewish rights, and the establishment of a Hebrew University in Palestine, stressing aid to Jews and Arabs alike and the need for Jews to become hosts rather than guests.
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Berard Stocks
Troy
America
Reuvee Siosio
Temple Beth el
Presidenei
Streaker
Cherie Auerback
John
Hagierd
Stendary
Hving
Gisco
England
América
Europe
Onis
Lincoln
Antterbach
Memorial service honors fallen and service members
Green Island presby church leaders urged remembrance of those who made victory possible and the ongoing work toward postwar goals during annual memorial services held by Legrard Curtin Post American Legion. Attendees included Mayor Francis Dwyer and Supervisor James Bucer, with prayers by Rev. Henry D. Smith and Rev. Fred Bennett.
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Henry D. Smith
Green Island Presbyterian Church
Legrard Curtin Pass
American Legion
Fred ©. Bennett
Green Island
Earl P. Manchester
Ade Scriven
Pastor Takes Trinity Episcopal Church Post
Rev. Robert Kilturn of Eustasia arrived to assume the pastorate at Trinity Episcopal Church. Whitehall Mrs. Edward Chase, ill with pneumonia, is convalescing at home. Robert Roach of the post office sick with pneumonia Thursday. improving. Edna Clarion Weber escaped injury when her car struck a light pole at State and River Streets. car towed to Tray Motor Sales.
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Edward Chase
Robert Kilturn
Eustassia
Trinity Episcopal Church
Robert Roach
Edna Clarion Weber
F. D
Troy
Hiver Street
State and
River Streets
Tray, Motor Sales Company
Colgate University Unveils New Education Plan
President Everett Case announced a faculty-approved plan for Colgate University to start in fall 1546. It emphasizes a seven-subject core, underclass and preceptorial work, and problem-based teaching with natural science public affairs philosophy religion fine arts English communication and dynamics of freedoms.
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Hamiion
Everett Case
Colgate University
Missing Auto License Found On Stolen Car
A sedan owned by WL E Johnson of Rensselaer was reported missing its auto license after the vehicle was stolen. Police say the car, towed to the local lot, remains under investigation with details unclear from the fragmented report.
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Wsil
WL E Johnson
Rensselaer
Pete
Ryan
Broihers
Vahez
John
Identity sought for man found in river near Baker's Curve
The body of a man about 65 identified tentatively as Eugene Macy was recovered yesterday by fishermen near Baker's Curve. A society card with no violence marks helped tentative ID, and witnesses say he likely drowned. He is described as about five feet seven inches tall with blue eyes and brown hair, wearing a blue plaid shirt, blue serge suit, and black overcoat. A gold tooth and a gold-filled tooth were noted. A paycheck stub bearing New York Central Railroad notes was found, suggesting occupation. Coroner and police planned to confer with railroad officials. body taken to Castleton funeral home for examination.
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Baker's Cur
Sociat
New York Central Railroad
Collvari
Castleton
FL Huntley Austin
John C. WarDeVal
Castlet
State Approves Ballston Spa Crossing Project
The Public Service Commission approves a 1.5 million plan to remove 15 grade crossings in Ballston Spa from south of East High Street to the Dry Bridge area. Dwellings and businesses on 126 parcels will be affected, with rights of way appraisals ongoing and work slated once materials are released.
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Public Service Commission
Ballston Spa
East High Street
Dry Bridge
State Public Works Department
Scotia Woman to Teach Commercial Subjects at Waterford High
Miss Jane Mather of Scotia has been contracted to teach commercial subjects at Waterford High School for the coming year. Superintendent Bill Williams announced the appointment. Mather is a graduate of the New York State College for Teachers at Albany with a commerce major and held leadership roles in several sororities and clubs.
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Jane Mather
Scotia
Waterforo
Bill Williams
Miss Mather
New York State College For Teachers At
Albany
Psi- Gamma
Omega Pi
Canterbury Club
Deaz
Memorial Service Held At Cohoes
The annual Memorial Day service at St James Methodists in Cohoes honored those who died serving their country. The event featured a processional, choir music, and remarks on democracy and sacrifice. Delegations from Veterans organizations and Boy Scout troops attended.
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Cohoes
Beecouncy
St. James
Asean
Hitler
Frithiers
Che Nesior
Hen
Hey Scouts of America
United Spanish War Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Army Acd Eey Union
American Legion
Sons of Union Veterans
Boy Scout
Lodge to Meet at Cohoes Lodge No 1311 Tonight
A meeting of Cohoes Lodge No 1311 B P O Elks is set for this evening at the clubhouse on Oneida Street. Grand Knight Edward P. Jennings will preside over the business session.
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Green Island Redekan Lodge
Elizabeth Froscoe
Noble Grand
Sarah Vetoich
Cohoes Lodgé
B. P. O. Elke
Oneida Street
Edward P. Jennings
Truman Reorganization Plan Faces House Snag
Washington report says President Truman’s bid to reorganize government agencies met early House resistance. A four bill plan to exempt 22 agencies from the action was introduced by Chairman Mansfield of the House expenditures committee. He argued the President should reassign agencies as needed but warned an all inclusive act may not pass Congress.
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Washington
Trueman
Manasco
D.als
House
Truman
Fractures Collarbone in Front Street Accident
Jenna Surey, 65, of 325 Fourth Street, suffered a broken collarbone and facial laceration after a fall. She was removed to Semerian Hospital by Patrolmen Ryan and Wilhelm after the incident at 330 Second Street. Police reported the transfer occurred Saturday night.
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Jenna Surey
Fourth Street
Semerian Hospital
William J. Ryan
Thomes Wilhelm
Second Street
Girl Scouts Cookie Sale Under Way This Week
The Girl Scouts cookie sale runs this week across the area with sales closing Saturday. Mrs. George A. Hartman chairs the event and reports early returns are exceptionally good. The sale officially opened last Wednesday night.
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Girl Scouts
Sater
George A. Hartman
Help Your Children To Develop Strong Bones Sound Teeth
Doctors urge adequate minerals and vitamin D in early years to prevent bowed legs and knee issues. Calcium is vital and milk is a key source. many children drink too little. Cocomalt is promoted as a calcium supplement that equals multiple glasses of milk and provides iron, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamins A and D. Start children on Cocomalt today.
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Zack
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