Rural School Pupils Join Red Cross in County Drive
Rural schools in Rensselaer County report high Red Cross enrollment with several districts achieving 200 percent or more. Miss Bessie Daum notes 65 schools expected to reregister while seven will join for the first time. The Milse School Brunswick No. B leads with 200 percent, Garfield School 58 pupils under Miss Nisa West Dunham second with full roster. A Christmas menu card project for the Navy is praised by Edward A. Richards.
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Rensselaer County
Jusier Red Cross
Red Cross
Bessie Baum
Jusior
Red -Ross
White Seven
Katherine Pollock
Milse
Brunswick Xo. B
Daum
Garfield
Nisa West Dunham
Edward A. Richards
Fred Cross
North Atlantic
Navy
John H. Murphy
Vliet
Elizabeth T. Ryan
Cohoes
Beatrice H
Ordnance Troops Keep Armies Supplied
Gen Alexander M Patch’s Seventh Army and Gen George S Patton’s Third Army sealed Belfort Gap, cutting Nazi escape routes from France into Germany. Brig A G Gillespie of Watervliet Arsenal revealed depot troops worked 73 percent hours weekly for six weeks before Southern France invasion, receiving 19,878 orders and issuing 14,274 vehicles.
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Belfort
Alexander M. Patch
Seventh
George
France
Germany
A. G. Gillespie
Watervliet
Nazi Celebration Delayed By German Mobilization
Nazi radio in London says the annual Munich Nazi party celebration is postponed due to Germany's total mobilization. No new date given. Berlin correspondents earlier reported expectations that Hitler would speak, marking a rare pass of the holiday.
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London
Germany
Munich
Ustal
Adolf Hitler
Berlin
Hitler
Pretender hopeful Otto backs return to Vienna leadership
A source close to the exiled Austrian royal family says Archduke Otto, the pretender to the throne, expresses high hopes of returning to Vienna and resuming a leadership role. The report notes Otto remains a focal point for monarchist circles in exile.
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London
GPI
Otto
Austria
Vienna
Roosevelt Wins Wartime Victory Across Nation
The article reports Roosevelt’s broad lead in the wartime election, with Democrats expanding control in the Senate and House, gains in governor races, and the President’s anticipated meeting with Churchill and Stalin. Dewey trails in several key states, while Roosevelts wins stretch from the Midwest to the West.
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Albany
New York City
Roosevelt
Senate
Ohio
Massachusettts
Misaseurha Idahe
Washington
Indiana
North Dakota
Dewey
Michigan
Churchin
Britain
Stalin
Russia
House
Missouri
Idaho
Massachusetts
America
Foxhole
Focs'l
Dever
Middle West
Midwest
Wayne County
Detroit
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Thansis
California
Hudson Valley
White House
Hyde Park
Congress
E Dever
Republican Party
World Peace Organization
Roosevelt Hosts Election Night In Hyde Park Estate
A crowd of thousands gathered on midnight at Hyde Park as Dewey contested results. President Roosevelt stayed near the telephone, receiving dispatches, while a torchlight parade and crowd cheered outside. Roosevelt predicted possible reelection though cautious, and spoke of unity and postwar cooperation.
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Nelson House
White House
Press Association
Dewey
Imm Diate
Hudson River
Deimoerzte
Albany Post Road
Dutchess County
Roosevelt
New York
Washington
Vassar College
Hyde Park
Mr. Roosevelt
Stee
John Boettiger
Stephen T. Bark
William D. Flett
Grace Tududg
Samuel J. Roseman
Patton Opens Fresh Push in Hurtgen and Metz-Nancy Sectors
Allied forces under Patton push toward the Hurtgen Forest gateway to the Rhine as German defenses stiffen near Aachen. American troops strike from Metz toward Nancy after a seven am assault, while heavy fog limits air support. In Holland, a lull ends on the Third Army front with renewed activity near the Maas and Walcheren Island as minesweepers prepare for Antwerp port supply.
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Contin
Unéir
Firsk
Hurtgen Forest
Rhine
Aachen
Germany
Holland
Third Army
21St Army Group
Ima
Maas
Moerdijk
Walcheren Island
Antwerp
Bombing Raid Hits Hong Kong Docks by U S Air Force
A U S Army Air Force communique reports raids on Fort Bayard Luichow peninsula Kweihsien area and Salween River front, with only one aircraft lost. The targets included Hong Kong docks and surrounding military sites. Command headquarters attributed the actions to Major General Albert C Wedemeyer's unit.
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Chungking
Wynantskill P T A Meeting on Gardens Tonight
Samuel B. Dorrance of Rensselaer County H Cub will speak on gardens at the Winantskill Parent-Teacher Association meeting in the school at [time] today. M Leo Chamberlain, president, will preside. A white elephant sale and refreshments will be provided.
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Wynantskill
P-T. A
Samuel B. Dorrance
Rensselaer County
Winantskill
Parent-Teacher Association
Leo Chamberlain
Ballot Box Barricade Hampers Cupid Licenses at City Hall
Four couples sought marriage licenses at the crowded office of James M. McGrath city clerk and deputy Attia Bird. The 45 ballot boxes clutter the space hamper access as plans to enlarge the office are considered to relieve congestion.
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Iy Defice
James M. McGrath
McGrath
Attia Bird
Emily
Ayera
Ordnance Men Patrol Leyte Lines
Ordnance units on Leyte in the central Philippines prepared for the invasion force by establishing ammunition and general supply centers for an army of over 200000. Brig. Gen. J. Hatcher reported to Gen. Gillespie that ordnance pattern followed four phases, from assault to inland clearance, with patrols keeping fronts supplied and repairing gear. They also cleared enemy ammo dumps and, after battles, gathered weapons and equipment for the next advance.
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Leyte
Philippines
Arcy Ordnance Comibar
Srig
A. G. Gillespie
Watervliet
Arsenal
J. 3. Hatcher
Ordnance Department
Army Service Forces
Southwest Pacific
Gillespie
Ordnnance
Saipan
Students entertain Pleas Antioch Church members at Nyack Institute
Nyack Training Institute students entertain Pleasandale Baptist Church members at a 7:30 p.m. Friday meeting in the church. The program features songs, speakers, and general entertainment.
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Nyack ‘Training Institute of
Nyack Wit
Pleasantdale Baptist Church
Cohoes Veterans News From War Service and Local Notices
Cohoes veterans from the Fifth Ward shift to fund raising for a boner roll to honor servicemen. Lt Miner and Sgt Smith return home after overseas duty. local knights and royal neighbors hold meetings. A fire at a shed on Mangem Street caused minor damage as funeral and canvass events fill the week.
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Bridger
Flatley
Patrick Flatley
Cohoes Hospital
Ireland
Bridget Lyons
Lfe
Congress Street
St. Agnes’ Church
Rosar Socie
Margaret FL Topp
Julia Rita
LeMyra Maby
Simmons Avenue
Rilee
St. Agnes Cemetery
Petersburg Youth Fellowship Elects Officers
Petersburg Method Church hosted a formal election for the Youth Fellowship officers. Wester Durkee was named president, David Hubberd deputy, W Lewis secretary, and An-Jaan reelected treasurer. Reports covered recreation institute activities in Rensselaer and social study in other nations.
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Nadal
Petersburg Method Church
Wester Durkee
David Hubberd
W Lewis
An-Jaan
A i Recreation Institute
Rensselaer
Charles Heatly
Vesey Durkeé
Duri
Cohoes WAC Promoted To Sergeant
Virginlz ODoeseven, daughter of Birs O'Doreven, advances to sergeant in the Women’s Army Carpa. Sergeant Of Deneven has served with the WAC since 2333 and prior duty in Algiers. Other names mentioned include Mat' ames O'Donovan and John O'Donivox with unclear roles or affiliations.
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Virginlz Odoeseven
Birs
Lous O'Doreven
Croaz
Jaesaness ‘Wer
Mab
John O'Donivox
O'Boneron
Nutrition Meeting Slated at Cohoes
A Cohoes nutrition meeting is planned featuring Helen F. Cooley emergency nurse and War Council officials. The event covers food distribution and eligibility under the Social Security Act with discussions on old age and survivors insurance and related claims processing. Officers to be elected include Leonard Reamer secretary and Arthur Fonda treasurer.
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Conbes Young Wo 8 Association
Mohawa Street
Omiclais
Cohoes
Tre Pady
George Ardent
Léonard Reamer
Arthur Fonda
Postoffice
Bureau of Old Aca and
Survivors Insurance
Conmces Fort
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Wendell I Wittkie
Louisiana
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5. White
Associated Press
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Kkommerscheid
Vossenack
Schmidt
12Th Corps
Manton
Metzi
Nancy
Dar-Long
Hongkong
Cupid
Leyte Lines
ATX
TiSergi
Edward Jennings
Troy
South Pacific
Fifth Air Forces
Mary Fitzzerald Jennings
Johnster Avenue
Jennings
Scott Feld ‘Lil
Atlantic City
Harlington Army Air Field
Texas
Margaret
Thomas Jennings
William Dudgeon
Italy
Cosgrest
Ih . Heer
Zgr
Bort Bensing
Miner
Birth
Seldi¢r Baroite
Daviel St Smith
Samuel Sout Watnut
United States
Port Dix
S. 4
Smith
Cohpes Post
Remsen Street
Davia Macroft
Knights of Columbus
S.25
Pai
Remeen Eet
William Henney
Fsithrey
Royal Neighbors
Cecile Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Beatrice Aye Otte
Lancaster Street
Royal Neighbors of
Beatrice Ayotte
Mt 8
Joseph Brackley
Randall Prouiy
Eq- Ware Pierson
Catherine Suhkes
St Maries School Hall
Michalak
Michael Michalak
Coboes Council
Michael Lavisna
Desarond Matern
Williiam Hicker
Joseph Joss
Edward Stanton
Alexander Young
Charles Murray
William Dozier
Frank Miranda
George Duval
James Carroll
Thaddeus Barinick
Biato
Vincent McKee
Anthony Toscano
Charles Barnelie
Retnzen
Holy Commienion
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Church
Protestant Council of Religious Education
Reformed Church
Ladies’ Home League
Salvation Army
Imperial Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Sertha le Manworthy
Charles J. Ellett
Pgtres
Cohoes Lodge
No. Iié
A. Mu
Imwibespa Triangis
Basista Star
Mangem Street
Noelia O'Conner
Costelo
Waterford
Joseph Miss O'Connor
Ceboes
General Electric Co
Petersburg Youth Fellowship
Cohoes Wac
Elks Weekly Social
Franz Dahl Pharmacy
Stydes
Savard Bros
Third Street
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