Banking Too Tame Happy-Go-Plucky Pilot Fights Way Around World
Lieut Malcolm G Stratford a former bank teller turned bomber pilot, fought across Africa Asia Europe and Australia delivering 46 enemy planes shot down and 800 hours of combat without losing a crew or aircraft. He praised the P 38 Lightning and recalled near disaster over North Africa during a mission on March 12. He and his 26 officer and enlisted team earned praise for fearless service and a 1300 mile bombing loop.
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Savannah
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Green Island Lodge plans pin presentation for long-time member
Green Island Odd Fellows will present veteran member George Cushing with a long delayed pin at his Watervliet home, not at a lodge ceremony. Past Grands Willard F. Simmons Albert Moeske and John Paul named the committee. The ceremony awaits the pin arrival and will be reported at the next meeting. Grave markers and flags will be placed in area cemeteries today by lodge members. The Leonard Curtin Post American Legion meets at 8:30 am to march to St Joseph's Church for a memorial mass. Miss Lucille Desmarais, bride-elect of Corp George DeLong, was guest of honor at a pink and white shower with games and gifts.
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George DeLong
Samuel Benac
John McKinney
George Sullivan
Jane DeLong
Lorraine Desmarais
East Side Donald Pitcher to Enter Armed Forces Soon
East Side Donald Pitcher, scheduled to enter the armed forces next Thursday, was honored with a farewell party at the Community Couples Club meeting in Third Presbyterian Church Hall. He received an overseas kit as parting gifts amid a cream chicken supper and a program of motion pictures.
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Pitcher
Charles Mealey
H. Richard Perkett
Charles Penrose
James Beale
James Beale, Treasurers. Motion Pictures Were Shown On, “Casabalnca
South America
Africa
Stalin Says Dissolution of Comintern Strengthens United Front
Stalin in a letter to Harold King says winding up the Comintern is proper and timely to unite freedom loving nations against Hitler. He asserts dissolution will aid the common effort against Hitlers tyranny and clarify Soviet stance while observers note the move is to be permanent beyond wartime.
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War Mobilization Order Leaves Labor Disputes Untouched
Washington official Elmer Davis said the new executive order creating an Office of War Mobilization does not affect labor disputes. Labor matters remain under the War Labor Board with some cases reviewed by Judge Fred Vinson. Davis noted ongoing coal disputes may reach Vinson as negotiations stall with United Mine Workers and Operators.
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United Mime Workers Operators
Casualties Report Landing on Attu Made Under Withering Fire
Wounded American soldiers returning from Attu battle reported their landing at Massacre Bay occurred under heavy cross fire from well concealed Japanese positions. Stories from Woodrow Wilson French, Pvt Kenski, Pvt Meredith, Sergt Johnson, and Pvt Ternkett recount fog, sniper fire, and hidden gun emplacements as Americans fought to move through contested terrain. A separate incident in Hyland Avenue involved a dog bite leading to hospital treatment and a later police arrest for a separate assault charge.
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Springfield
Kenski
Forrest Wright Johnson
Flat River
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Eastland
Tex
Colonie Man Held for Assault
Robert Peter Kuehn of Albany was arrested by State Police on a second degree assault charge after a fracas in which neighbor Joseph Lamb was struck with a pickax handle. The incident followed an argument near 17 Hyland Avenue.
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Vagrant in Jail Had $198 In His Pocket
Michael Olynick, 34, of New York, arrested for riding the bumpers to Rensselaer, was found to have 193 in bills in his pockets after a bath? procedure at Rensselaer County Jail. He had pleaded guilty to vagrancy and received ninety days in jail from Acting Judge Edmund Sullivan.
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