Hitler Alive But Very Ill Hits World Headlines
Reports from London claim Adolf Hitler remains alive but gravely ill at Berchtesgaden with deteriorating health. News surveillance notes intense censorship and doctored reporting to show fronts favorable to the regime, while intelligence sources warn of growing worry among Nazi leaders about his condition.
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Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Stockholm
Heinrich Himenter
Gestapo
FOC
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Berchstesgaden
Ernst Kalenbrunner
Hieumler
Reich Security’ Office
Volkischer Beobwehter
Suspected Himmler as Acting Fuehrer Reported
Dispatches from the front claim censorship of domestic unrest and growing evidence that Gestapo chief Himmler has succeeded Hitler as acting Fuehrer. Captured German soldiers and officers told their captors that Hitler relinquished control of the high command as Allied forces advance.
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Reich
Frederick C. Bingham Native of Troy Dies in New York
Frederick C. Bingham a native of Troy died Sunday at New York Hospital after a brief illness He was a former chairman of the Board of Boorum Pease Co a Brooklyn stationery manufacturer He served as president from 1919 to 1937 and is survived by his widow Jai Striebel a daughter Mrs Albert B Lichtein and two sons Frederick G and Corp Fredric G
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New York Hospital
Madison
Bingham
Boorum & Pease Co
Brooklyn
Jai Strieb
Albert B. Lichtestein
Som, Corp
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Allies Build Bridges Across Rhine to Push Into Germany
The Daily Express reports Allied forces prepared massive river bridges to span the Rhine and other rivers blocking their advance into Germany. It cites Rhine widths at Düsseldorf about 1,150 feet, Cologne around 1,080 feet, and Bonn near 1,200 feet, comparing to the Hudson at Troy which is 560 feet wide.
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Daily Express
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the Express
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Cologne
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Congress Street
Troy
English Family Presents Cup to Returning Sergeant Matthews
Sergeant John J Matthews returns from England with $3 missions over German territory completed and a cherished cup said to have been used at Queen Victoria's coronation. The gift, a handsome English china cup with a heavy gold band, honors his Brent grandfather. Matthews, 23, son of Mrs. Mary Matthews of 1608 Hutton Street, spent nine months overseas as engineer gunner on bombing planes. His brother Thomas, a 2/c in the Navy, is based in Louisiana.
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Sergeant Matthews
Royal Army of England
Queen Victoria
Mary Matthews
Hutton Street
Thomas
Zaman
Navy
Louisiana
Air Raid Blackout Over Honolulu on Friday Night
Honolulu and Oahu experienced their longest air raid blackout in over two and a half years as unidentified planes approached the island and failed to signal, triggering sirens at 10:57 p.m. Ground anti aircraft guns opened fire on the approach path until the planes identified themselves as friendly and an all clear followed at 12 36 a.m.
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Chairman of British Industrial Firm Dead
London 60 year old Sir Charles Craven chairman and managing director of Vickers Armstongs died Saturday after a period of illness. He led a vast business employing many and served as controller general at the Ministry of Aircraft Production. A former submarine commander, his death follows the loss of Lady Craven last September.
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London
Charles Craven
Vickers-Armstrong’s
End
Vickers Group
Britain
Ministry of Aircraft Production
Navy
Vickers
Lady Craven
Indian Envoys Adopt First Constitution
An all tribal constitution was formally adopted by representatives of fifty American Indian Tribes marking the launch of the national congress of American Indians in the United States and Canada. The preamble vows to enlighten the public on Indian affairs preserve cultural values adjust tribal affairs and safeguard treaty rights with the federal government. The constitution must be ratified by individual tribes.
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Denver
UPI
United States
National Congress of American Indians
Canada
Jap Losses Continue in Pacific Battles Report
Reported actions across the Philippines and Southeast Asia describe heavy fighting near Ormoc and Li Thon as Japanese attempts to infiltrate and reinforce are repulsed. US naval air forces claim sinking several enemy ships while Allied air raids widen across the Southwest Pacific. In China the Japanese push nears Kweichow, threatening routes and bases as American and Allied forces fight back. A lodge meeting in Trojan Lodge, 27 10, O. F. L is scheduled.
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Harvest dance draws large crowd at St. Joseph's Hall
Green Island reports the first in a series of monthly harvest dances at St. Joseph's Hall drew over a hundred attendees. Seid Seven sis provided music. Mrs Henry Dewane and Miss Gere assisted as advisers with Mrs John Freds tee in charge of teen-agers. Police exposed a gambling arrest trio as green island youths faced Judge Francis A Burke. salvage drives collected two tons of paper and 300 pounds iron, with plans for another drive before December. Garbage collection shifts due to holiday observance. local sportsmen plan venison supper and turkey shoot events.
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Henry Dewane
Aiss
John Freds Tee
Green Tetand Salvage Committee
Frank J. Lesnard
Paris Fashion Sees Wide Skirts For Bicycling Styles
Paris designers unveil wide daytime skirts and wide bias cut jackets as urban outfits suited for bicycling and walking in the motorless capital. Capt Edward Molyneux showcases feature elaborate yet elegant ensembles while Paris society and visiting dignitaries observe the new Liberation line.
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Waterford PTA Meeting Highlights Cultural Programs
The Waterford Parent Teacher Association meeting at the high school features a program “What Our Children Like to Read” with Polish dancers, handwork exhibits, and a book display on customs. Afterward, a social with refreshments is hosted by hospitality chairmen. Also on the agenda are Red and Gun Ohio soremen, Triangle Daughters of the Eastern Star, a farewell for Mrs. Shudt, and talks on Indians. The 38th Christmas seal sale opens, with committee members arranging delivery by mail in about three weeks.
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Masonic Temple
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Felol Tow
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Res. C. Edward Catlin
India
Iia
Spence Wiley
Quarman
Waterford
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Glavin, Jr
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Isabel Lyong
Front Line Advances Across Alsace and Rhine Fronts
Allied forces push toward Alsace and the Rhine as the U S First and Ninth Armies with British support seize towns northeast of Eschweiler and advance near Aachen. Paris radio hints an Alsace entry while a sixth Allied army gains near Venlo and Heiden in Holland.
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Danish Nazi Leader Shot in Copenhagen
Danish capital reports the shooting death of Johan Stahl a leading figure in Danish National Socialism killed Friday afternoon by unidentified assailants. Police described a streetcar ambush with a younger man firing multiple shots then fleeing.
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Dramatic Talk Marks Paxham Avenue Church Meeting
East Side Mrs Sidner Smith of Delmar speaks at Paxham Avenue Methodist Church midweek Braver service and monthly society business meeting. She urges soldiers to return to religion. A dramatization and musical numbers by Gunhild Meyer and Myter Strope featured. Banquet planned for December 12 with patty stab bag and daughters noted.
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Delmar
WSS
Paxham Avenue Methodist Church
Oceansion
Smith
Gunhild Meyer
Myter Strope
Patty
Smother
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Fashion Notes on Luxurious Hostess Gowns and Coats
The item highlights opulent hostess gowns and coats featuring black jet and sequin embroidery. Descriptions mention Stone Velve fabrics, multired sequins, satin, gold thread, and lavish full-length coats in fur materials such as beaver and fox.
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Argentine Adopts Universal Military Training for All Citizens
Buenos Aires reports a new government decree establishing compulsory military training for all Argentine citizens of both sexes from ages 12 to 30 under an organic army law. The measure aims to reorganize the armed forces along modern lines, reflecting wartime experiences and incorporating army navy and air branches.
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