Wave bombing strikes Essen in new air tactic
British RAF heavy bombers used a newly devised wave bombing pattern in a ten sweep attack on Essen, the third massive bombing in five nights. About 23 bombers failed to return as the raid hit the Ruhr city near Dusseldorf, amid Allied statements of continued pressure on Germany and Italy.
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London
Iin
Essen
Germany
Air Ministry
56Th
Dorten
Duesseldorf
Esen
Portsmouth
Eden
Goering
Warsaw
Rotterdam
Britain
Berlin
New Autonom ous Panel Replaces Discrimination Committee
Washington announces replacement of the old employment discrimination committee with a new autonomous body. President Roosevelt names Rt. Rev. Mgr. Francis J. Haas, dean at Catholic University, to head the panel, a veteran of labor disputes and former National Relations Board member.
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Washington (P
Roosevelt
Mgr
Francis J. Haas
School of Social Science
Catholic University
Original
National Relations Board
Labor Department
Three New York postoffices named for presidential rank
Three area post offices Galway Niskayuna and Sand Lake were among 49 fourth class offices in New York State advanced to Presidential rank by Postmaster General Frank Walker. The offices gain life tenure civil service status and salaries starting at 31000 annually.
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New York State
Frank Walker
Senate
Galway
Niskayuna
Sand Lake
Hawaiian Inquiry Asked by Taylor
Dean P. Taylor of Troy offered a resolution calling for an investigation of political economic and social conditions in Hawaii. The House Committee on Territories received the measure and sent the bill to the rules committee.
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Hawa
House Committee On Territories
Dean P. Taylor
Troy
Rules Committee
Corps ban on corsages limits WAVES attire
A Navy official said WAVES recruits briefly wore corsages until an amendment to the naval code was vetoed by the Navy, leading WAVES to drop corsages by special regulation while awaiting a formal change.
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Chicago
Mildred H. McAffee
The
WAVES
Navy
Aoe
Watervliet Seniors Hold Prom at Hendrick Hudson
Watervliet High School seniors held their prom last night at The Hendrick Hudson. Music by Paul Parker and his orchestra filled the dance as national colors decorated the hall. Corsages were replaced with warsages. decorations and plans were organized by a committee including Marcia Vorhis, Bertam Goldstone, Agnes Hennessey, Sally Holmes, Julie Behuniak, Jean Fox, Ann Carson, Harry Beale, and Warren King.
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Watervliet High School
Hendrick Hudson
Paul Parker
Marcia Vorhis
Bertram Goldstone
Agnes Hennessey
Sally Holmes
Julie Behuniak
Jean Fox
Ann Carson
Harry Beale
Warren King
Vermont Town Adds Women to Jury Pool Milestone
Pownal resident Melvin Phillpot, on furlough from Florida, visited his aunt Mrs. William C. Sulle. John Maxmillian injured his right hand and arm on a steam shovel with A J Maxmillian Construction Co in North Adams, requiring a sling for some time. Max C Walk named as petit juror for June County Court in Manchester Vermont. For the first time Vermont women appear on the juror list, Mrs. Roy C Lampsman and Mrs. George E Welling cited for the town.
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John Maxmillian
A. J. Maxmillian Construction Co
North Adams
Max C
Manchester
Vermont
Roy C. Lampsman
George E. Welling
Pope Pius XII Denounces Nazi Opponents
The Vatican released a letter dated October 25 1942 in which Pope Pius XII denounces Nazi foes as wretched and praises German bishops for defending Christian faith. The message, broadcast by Vatican radio, urged bishops to admonish the faithful to protect the immortal soul despite violence to the mortal body.
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Internativnal
Pius XII
Germany
Reich
Vatican Radio
Paris
United States
Foreign Broadcast Intelligence Service
Rome
Memorial Mass Planned for World War I Dead
At Green Island a special American Legion meeting set a Memorial Mass for Monday at 9 am at St. Josephs Church. Clergymen and village organizations invited. families urged to attend. Memorial Day programs, church services, and school observances noted, plus news of Capuano joining Army Air Forces weather training.
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American Legion Americanization Committee
St. Joseph's Church
Eugene I. Kelly
Wilfred Gereau
Oliver la Flamme
Mine Operators Propose 48 Minute Travel Pay Plan
Washington miners and operators clash over portal-to-portal pay. Operators propose 48 minutes daily travel pay based on a five year old federal study, claiming an 80 cent daily rise under a 1 dollar hourly rate. Miners counter that travel time now averages 1 hour 25 minutes due to farther work sites from mine openings. The bid, led by former Senator Edward Burke, follows a War Labor Board push for settlement talks.
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Washington
United Mine Workers
Edward R. Burke
Southern Coal Operators
War Labor Board
St Patrick's Card Party Planned
Committees planning for the St Patrick's Hall card party to aid the church fund met with Mayor Frank J. Hogan presiding. Reports showed progress. ticket sales progress satisfactorily. Fred Giegware will supervise the music and Frank J. Thompson the entertainment. Parish performers and guest acts are slated. All committees meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. to finalize arrangements.
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St. Patrick's Hall
Frank J. Hogan
Fred Giegware
Frank J. Thompson
Claim Man Broke Two Windows
John Mitchell 31 was arrested by Patrolmen Frank Maselli and Chester Markham on charges of disorderly conduct and destruction of property. Elmer Prescott of 1884 Fourth Avenue is the complainant in the case. Mitchell is accused of breaking two windows at Fourth Avenue residence.
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John Mitchell
Fourth Precinct
Doaw Street
Frank Maselli
Chester Markham
Uptown Police
Elmer Prescott
Fourth Avenue
Mitchell
Memorial Day program at School 16 by pupils
Pupils of School 16 presented a Memorial Day program at an assembly. The event opened with the school orchestra led by Michael Kilijean, performing "AN American" march, followed by flag salute and songs including "America" and "The American Creed." Memorial Day verses were read by several students, and a forty-voice seventh and eighth grade chorus sang multiple pieces. The program concluded with a group performance of "The Star Spangled Banner."
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Heatly
Noilnne B. Keating
Thomas Lawrence
Anthony J. Capuano
Xavier T. Capuano
George Street
Hamilton College
Army Air Forces Technical Training Command
Air Force
Army Air Force
Catholic Central High School
New York State College
Michael Kilijean
Reacher
America
Isabella BR. Hess
Ruth Baldwin
Reid Bissell
Moncrief Francis
Judy Spain
Ann Clifford
Mary Ann Healy
Thomas Koscha
H. A. Donald
Catherine Fischetti
Iaj
Flanders Fields
Elisn Moses
John Stainer
Good Writers Club
Mary F. Fitzgerald
Stephen J. Nigohossian
Shirley Green
Florence Cassavant
Billy Nei
Ned Spain
Shirley A. Pokeda
Joan Swartout
H. Reid Bissell
Billy
To Use Camps Syracuse A Machinery Moves for Farm Labor Hubs
Machinery was set in motion at a meeting here yesterday for reconditioning federal and state properties across New York to convert former CCC camps into farm labor centers. The plan aims to house more than 2,000 workers needed by upstate farmers this summer.
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Syracuse
New York State
Man Held After Disturbance. Treated at Leonard Hospital
He allegedly created a disturbance and was treated at Leonard Hospital for a hand cut before being lodged at Central Police Station pending arraignment in Police Court this morning.
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the Leonard Hospital
Central
Waterford to Stage Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal Named
Waterford events mark Memorial Day with grand marshal M. Van Hoesen directing ceremonies at St Marys St Josephs and Waterford Rural. Parade features include American Legion post, Boy and Cub Scouts, and prayers Lincoln Gettysburg Address and flag-raising. Tax deadline noted. residents urged to pay state county and town taxes by Monday.
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Chartes
M. van Hoesen
N. G. Lyon Post
Sons of Union Veterans
St. Mary's
St. Joseph's
Waterford Rural
van Hoesen
John A. Logan
American Logic
Gettysburg
Hoy
Girl Scouts
Frederick Whiting
America
Waterford
Grand Marshall and Staff
St. Mary’s
Charles J
Fourth Street
Broad
Sixth
St. Mary's Cemetery
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Division Street
Division
Fourth
State Street
State
Third Street
Third
Broad Street
Warsaw Jews Fight Nazis in Ghetto Blaze
Rebels in the Warsaw ghetto confront German troops in fierce street fighting driven by a two week old revolt. About 200 Jewish patriots attack Adolf Hitler Barracks, expanding to ten city blocks before Nazi reinforcements pushed them back within the ghetto as flames rage through half the area.
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Warsaw Ghetto
Poland
Adolf Hiller
Milk Deliveries Strike May Out in New York
New York City faced possible milk shortages as leaders of the Milk Wagon Drivers Union told their 14 000 metropolitan area members not to join the skip a day delivery plan. The Milk Dealers Association alleged the union flouted wartime regulations.
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New York Cpi
New York
Tomorow
Memorial Day Activities Outline For Saulte Saint Marie
Local veterans and church groups plan Memorial Day events across Saulte Saint Marie. The Charles J Brady Post will assemble at 10:30 am at Knickerbacker Park for a parade and service at St Marys Church, with a 7:30 pm Town Hall gathering before boat procession to Methodist Church services. Church notices cover Roxgalion Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church, First Baptist services, Methodist worship, and youth activities with a 7:45 pm memorial service.
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Webster- Bailey Auxiliary
Sons of Union Veterans of
Walter K. Bailey
Paine Street
Presbyterian Church
Henry D. Smith
Charles J. Brady
American Legion
Tommorrow
Rnickerbacker Park
St. Mary’s Church
Post
Town Hall
Methodist
Tomorow
Jane
St. Mary's Church
Ani
Grace Episcopal Church
James T. Wert
Church School
Junior Boys Guild Wi
First Baptist Church
Harvey W. Choilar
Stillwater
William Cozzens
Methodist Church
William A Perry
Turpin C. Bannister
Cohoes Draft Board Calls 24 for Tests
Twenty four registrants have been called for local physical examination by Cohoes Selective Service Board No. 5. New classifications include three men in 1-A and others in Class 2-B and 3D. Names listed include John Lavallee Clarence Felter William Miller Charles Czech Wither Wall Joseph Bourgeois Joseph Martin Eugene Sway Alexis Hall Edward Burnett John Smith Robert Frament Alfred Arneault Martin Decatur Howard Hill Edward Pronczek Hector Dalpe Thomas Anderson Paul Robert Gino Maddalena Kenneth Lavin Joseph Grimshaw Wilfred Genest Hairy anova Joseph Bernardin Gordon Nicolson Earl C. McDermott Raymond Clement Bernard Santaski Matthew Caroley George Goocch Charlies Carme Frank Nolet Harold Humphrey Harvey Hero ux Dan Howell Robert Urquhart Albert Laware Joseph Prudyan Andrew Doherty Clase 2-B
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Cohoes Selective Service Board No. 5
John Lavallee
Clarence Felter
William Miller
Charles Czech
Wither Wall
Joseph Bourgeois
Joseph Martin
I Eugene Sway
Alexis Hall
Edward [Burnett
John F. Smith
Robert Frament
Alfred Arneault
Martin | Decatur
Howard Hill
Edward Pronczek
Hector Dalpe
Thomas Anderson
Paul Robert
Gino Maddalena
Kenneth Lavin
Joseph Grimshaw
Wilfred Genest
Hairyanova
Joseph Bernardin
Gordon Nicolson
Earl C. McDermott
Raymond Clement
Bernard Santaski
Matthew Caroley
George Goocch
Charlies Carme
Frank Nolet
Harold Humphrey
Harvey Heroux
Dan Howell
Robert Urquhart
Albert Laware
Joseph Prudyan
Andrew Doherty
Clase
Cohoes Red Cross Seeks Donors For Blood Bank
Cohoes Red Cross launches a campaign to recruit 2000 blood donors. A special executive meeting in Chamber of Commerce rooms elected a general board and named sub chairmen from various groups. James Gorman leads the blood bank effort with James Neeson as Fire Department sub chairman. A permanent nursing committee and surgical dressing station plans were outlined, with Mrs. Louis Hebert as chair. The general board meets again June 17 with Virginia Smith of the North Atlantic District Red Cross and Mary Reed of the Rensselaer County Chapter in attendance.
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Cohoes Red Cross
Ted R. Russell
Chamber of Commerce
James Gorman
Blood Bank
James Neeson
Fire Department
Louis Hebert
Red Cross
Charles A. Northey
Edward Hempel
Virginia Smith
North Atlantic
Mary Reed
Rensselaer County
Eden urges air bombardment of Italy as U boat war shifts
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden expressed optimism yesterday over the Atlantic anti submarine fight and said Italy was now open to air attack. He warned that Italy would be bombed ceaselessly until the Italian people call quits, while Eden encouraged Portsmouth as a base for these actions.
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Portsmouth
England
Anthony Eden
Atlantic
Italy
Germans Eye Ruhr Death Toll From Dam Attacks
Berlin dispatch reports Germans estimate a death toll possibly reaching 20,000 in the Ruhr as British air raids last week damaged the Moehne and Eder dams, triggering floods and widespread destruction.
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Bern
Switzerland
Berlin
Ruhr
Moehne
Eder
Vision problems and eye care urged for all readers
The piece explains that tired eyes strain the nervous system and shorten work hours and leisure. It urges immediate professional eye examinations, noting that almost all visual defects can be corrected and emphasizing proactive eye care for any suspicion of problems.
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