Metropolitan Opera Opens Glittering Diamond Jubilee Night
New Yorks Metropolitan Opera opened its diamond jubilee with Boris Godunov starring Ezio Pinza before a crowd of society glitterati. The gala featured fashion editors and a front-row frenzy, with a return to earlier opulence and a plan to stage Tristan und Isolde next. Pinza, briefly an enemy alien, was welcomed back as Bruno Walter’s conducting is replaced by Sir Thomas Beecham. The night also marked Thelma Altmans debut on an opening night as a mezzo.
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New York
Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan
Boris Godunoff
Ezio Pinza
Academy of Music
Faust
Moussorgsky
Boris
Department of Justice
Pinza
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Brooklyn
Teodoro
Thelma Altman
Buffalo
Miss Altman
Met
Laipede Iis
Falo
Eastiran School of Music
Rochester
Beets and Carrots Among Week's Best Buys in Agriculture
A Cornell and New York Department of Agriculture advisory notes beets are later and smaller due to wet weather, but above average overall. Carrots and other root vegetables are plentiful with celery in good supply. Onions production down yet markets remain full, with price ceilings rising and an extra 10 cents for a 50 pound bag in December. Heavy hog slaughter implies more pork locally, though civilian shares hinge on government purchases. Use pork fat and meat extenders to stretch meals amid rationed supplies.
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Hensselaer County
Martin
Cornell UN
New York
United States
Trio of Syracuse Men Arrested in Train Extortion Plot
Federal agents announced that three Syracuse men including a former railroad worker now Marine Corps member were arrested after threatening to wreck a New York Central Passenger train unless 8900 was paid. Sullivan admitted mailing three letters demanding 5000 to the Syracuse division supervisor. Zerbinoes and Nevicati pleaded innocent and posted bonds or were jailed awaiting hearings.
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Syracuse CP
Syracuse
United States Marine Corps
New York Central
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Arthur Cornelius
Charles L. Sulivan
Parris Island
Marine Base
Cornelius
Alexander F. Zerbinoes
Harry E. Nevicati
United States
AV. W. Hancock
Sullivan
Philp C. Agans
New York Central Railroad
Zerbinos
Hancock
Wnevicat
Madison County
Oklahoma's record traffic deaths hit unusual pattern
Oklahoma Highway Patrol notes September traffic fatalities spiking with myriad freak incidents across counties. Reports include a 1 year first death in several areas, a child killed near Tulsa, a McAlester victim after 671 days, and multiple bizarre accidents such as a pedestrian struck while crossing, a driver losing control after license denial, and an army engineer colliding with a train at a flashing crossing.
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Oklahoma City
INS
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Highway Patrol
J. M Gentry
Kitowa
Seminole
Tulsa
McAlester
Hiller
TS Ye
Auto victim dies in Buffalo after crash injuries
Richard Roach aged 67 died yesterday from injuries suffered when struck by a car Saturday in Buffalo. He was a longtime resident of the area and the incident is under investigation.
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Buffalo GP
Richard Roach
Watervliet Voter Writes In Gen Ross For Lt Governor
A Watervliet resident cast a write in vote for Brig. Gen. Ogden J. Ross of Troy for lieutenant governor in the last general election while serving in the Pacific war zone likely Gilbert Islands. The voter noted party nominees Sen. Joe S. Handles and Lieut. Gen. William N. Haskell but favored Ross despite the campaigns.
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Ogden J. Ross
Troy
Gilbert Islands
Joe S
Wiliam N. Haskell
Democratic and
American Labor Party
General Ross
New York Postwar Public Works Shelf Praised
Dr. Thomas H. Reed lauded New York State as a shining example in assembling a postwar works program. He said state cash reserves and published projects exist, but government roles remain unclear and public works must supplement private enterprise, not replace it.
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Rochester Pi
New York State
Thomas H. Reed
National Municipal League
University of Rochester
Reed
Codarre Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder
Edwin Codarre, a 13 year old New York City resident, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the August killing of Elizabeth Voigt, 20, near her home in Fishkill. He will be sentenced December 5. defense had planned an insanity defense and described the boy as mentally ill. The case stemmed from an attack and strangulation with the body found in a field.
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Poughkeepsie
Edwin Codarre
New York City
Elizabeth Vougt
Irene Bishop
Dutchess County
J. Gordon Flannery
Voigt
Alexander Dow
Dow
Flannery
Hard Candy Prices Drop After Christmas
Shoppers who delayed buying Christmas candy may save as OPA ceilings for imported and domestic varieties rise slightly for imports and fall for domestics. The new import schedule takes effect Dec 27 after stock disposal. domestic prices updated Nov 24. Prices for imported candy now midrange near 59 cents a pound will persist two days past Christmas until domestic candy sells at 25 to 35 cents per pound.
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OPA
Marine recruit office staff sergeant upgrade and call list
Frank Russo stationed at the Marine Corps recruiting office in Glens Falls advanced to staff sergeant. Selective Service Board 367 orders report for final physical examination for Russell W. Gordon Donald J. Landsay Harry F. Meera Edward Milano Joseph Martucci Percy E. Chaplin George R. Sherwood Louis B. David Vernon McKee.
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Frank Russo
Marine Corps
Glens Falls
Setective Service Board 367
Russell W. Gordon
Donald J. Landsay
Harry F. Meera
Edward Milano
Joseph Martucci
Percy E. Chaplin
George R. Sherwood
Louis B. David
Vernon McKee
Laundry Rate Check Made in Troy City Area
The Price Panel of the Rensselaer County Troy City Rationing Board launched a price survey of local laundries and dry cleaners. Chairman Edward H. Pattison said complaints indicate overcharges. Consumers should not pay more than March 1932 levels and may call to be connected with the clerk of the Price Panel. The panel will investigate and seek settlements without legal action.
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Rensselaer County
Troy City
Edward H. Pattison
Pattison
Pacific War Strategy and Island Base Plans for 1944 45
The piece argues for slow progress building island bases from Gilbert Islands to Marshalls and Truk as stepping stones toward Japan. It notes the need for capital ships and heavy cruisers, the time frame into 1945, and the role of aircraft carriers and Mountbatten operations in 1944 45 while predicting a decisive U S win by 1945 or 1946 with long range planes and intensified Pacific campaigns.
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Hawaii
Bay of Hengal
Globe
Gilbert J and Marshalls
Truk
Pearl Harbor
Japan
Far
Pacific
United States
New Guinea
Solomons
Mid- Pacific
Hitler
Europe
Burma
Bay of Bengal
Grandmother 77 Holds on Slaying Charge in Bed Shooting
New York reports that Anne Belak 77 was jailed for allegedly killing her husband John Belak 6% with a .22 revolver while he lay in bed. District Attorney George W. Dorsey said a man John Kovach 44 railroad inspector involved in a prior altercation faced new questions. Belak reportedly confessed claiming years of abuse and that he would be better off dead.
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New York
George W. Dorsey
Dorsey
Anne Belak
John Kovach
John Belak
Pole
Belak
Kovach
FCC Prohibits Radio Monopoly Decision Ends Duopoly
The FCC adopted a rule banning ownership of two or more standard radio stations serving the same area. Exceptions allowed if public interest would be served. The rule takes effect immediately for new applications and transfers. existing stations must divest by midnight May 31, 1944, though deadlines may be extended to ensure orderly sales. The agency did not estimate how many stations are affected.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
Gas Coupon Control System Established
The Office of Price Administration announced a new plan to tighten control over unused gasoline coupons when ownership of autos changes hands. Starting Dec 1, state motor vehicle departments and local rationing boards will cooperate to require coupon returns before transfers, with duplicate receipts and cross filing. Dealers handling new or used cars will inventory stocks as of Nov 30 and provide receipts and duplicate copies to purchasers.
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Office of Price Administration
Washington
State Registration Department
Local Notes and Arrivals In Brief
Navy sailor Ronald Dickenson is home on furlough. Berlin residents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jones visited Berlin neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Pierson. A Thanksgiving service will be held at the Reformed Church tomorrow from 9 to 10 am. Mrs. George Brunnell Jr. has returned from Leonard Hospital after an operation. Mr. and Mrs. Keefe and mother-in-law have moved to Troy. Leon E. Wait, son of Mr. and Mrs. LeGrand Wait, left for Marine recruit training at Parris Island.
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Ronald Dickenson
Navy
Clarence Jones
Berlin
Floyd Pierson
the Reformed Church
George Brunnell, Jr
Leonard Hospital
Keefe
Mrs. LeGrand Wait
Pine Avenue
Marine Corps
Parris Island
Morgenthau outlines ten billion World Bank plan
Secretary Morgenthau disclosed an unofficial outline for a proposed 10 billion World Bank to finance reconstruction and global recovery. The United States would contribute about 667 million, with up to 133 million in gold, to support loans and maintain world business activity alongside a 28 billion international stabilization fund and British clearing union discussions.
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Washington (P
United States
Morgenthau
Congress
United Nations Bank For Reconstruction and Development
Harry D. White
Treasury
Furlough Memories and Moscow Pact Inquiry
A wartime letter from Pvt. Robert A. Schultz honors fallen friends and notes his imminent return from furlough. A Troy student asks where to find Moscow Conference provisions. the answer cites a joint communique and declarations in the New York Times edition of Nov 2 1943, on file at the Troy Public Library.
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Moscow
Troy
New York Times
Troy Public
Stephentown and Boston Vacation Visits and Local Gifts
Stephentown residents and relatives visited family in Boston over the weekend. Austin W. Silvernail, stationed in Philadelphia, stayed at home here last week. Fuller Hewitt reports a $337 contribution to the National War Fund from the town. Mrs. Joseph Mittnight visited her daughter Sister Jean Pierre in Hudson where she teaches at St Mary's Academy. George Buckeridge traveled to Long Island to spend holidays with son-in-law Dewey J. Munson and his wife in Oceanside. Elisha Reynolds returned home to New Lebanon Center after five weeks in Pittsfield hospital, to stay with son-in-law Arthur Wixon’s family.
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Austin W. Silvernail
Philadelphia
Fuller Hewitt
National War Fund Drive
Joseph Millnight
Jean Pierre
Hudson
St Mary's Academy
George Buckeridge
Long Island
Dewey J. Munson
Oceanside
Elisha Reynolds
Arthur Wixon
New Lebanon Center
House of Mercy Hospital
Pittsfield
Mass
New OPA Coupon System Aims at Gasoline Black Market
The OPA and local rationing boards plan new one inch square serially numbered coupons in rolls for commercial vehicle fuel starting Jan 1 1944. Identification cards will prove ownership and misuse will violate regulations. Old TT coupons replaced. existing stocks may be used until Dec 31 with new system invalidating them.
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OPA
Charles F. Frethofer
Rensselaer County-Troy City
Frethofer
Brooklyn Patrolman Faces Charges
New York report states Patrolman David Liebman in Brooklyn's 13th District faced four departmental charges after criticizing Mayor LaGuardia and the police department. Inspector John Copeland filed the charges for breaching confidentiality, disrespect to a superior, causing possible riot conditions, and failing to identify himself during questioning.
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New York
Brooklyn
F. H. LaGuardia
Police Department
Lewis J. Valentine
Harlem
John Copeland
13Th Police District
David Liebman
Valentine
Liebman
Local Navy Transfers and Garden Notes From Pownal
Pownal reports Miss Bernice Clements suffers a painful arm sting infection. Seaman Second Class Earl Leon ard moves from Sampson to Bainbridge Md to begin a three month radio course. Mrs William E Clifton writes from Daytona Beach to her parents about planting an early garden of tomato plants two inches tall. Seaman Second Class Clifton receives a first promotion and transfers to a training station in Alabama.
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Bernice Clements
Seaman
Earl Leonard
Sampson
Bainbridge
William E. Clifton
Daytona Beach
Wilson Rathbun
Clifton
Alabama
Deaths Fall From October Industrial Accidents in Albany
New York State Labor Department reports October industrial accidents caused 99 deaths in Albany area, 13 fewer than last September and nine fewer than October 1942, reflecting a notable decline in fatalities.
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Albany
New York
State Labor Department
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