Maquis of Spain Defy De Gaulle Reported by Diplomats
Diplomats report a Spanish maquis force of about 49009 men defying the Paris government and in control of a corner of France near the Spanish frontier. American officials view the situation as more fantastic than critical, believing France is under de Gaulle’s administration with a representative regime. They note talks of recognition by the United States and mention Eisenhower's shifting authority as wartime controls ease.
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Washington
Charles de Gale
Paris
France
Boneman Efsir
Saal
Teust
Foose
Wen Tati
DeGaulle
Hase
Hha
Dwight D. Eixenhower
Irregular Fighters Rise Around Perrisnan in Southwest France
In southwestern France near the Spanish border, irregular fighters form underground resistance to German forces. The Perrisnan area reportedly hosts a large Spanish contingent within the movement, with consulates held by some members. Madrid is said to have noted the situation, while De Gaulle’s regime sends representatives whose orders are reportedly not followed.
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France
Perrisnan
Spain
Madrid
de Gaulie
Free
Army adds folding cook stove for paratroopers
Washington reports the Army equips paratroopers with a folding cook stove weighing one pound to aid meals in enemy territory. The stove allows brewing coffee and heating food, supplementing the trooper's standard 100 pounds of carried gear.
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Washington
Army
Eemy Territory
Dewey Grants Stays to Doomed Slayers
Governor Thomas E. Dewey granted stays of execution for two Niagara County murder convicts, Helen Fowler and George F. Knight, in the Nisgera Falls case. Both had been scheduled to die in the Sollid Prison for the October 20, 1931, slaying of G Diliand Fowler. Counsel had filed motions for new trials and appeals, with rulings indicating further actions before the Court of Appeals.
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Albany
Thomas FE
Dewey
Helen Fowler
George F. Knight
Nisgera Falls
Sieg Sing
Ton
Thss
Niagara County
G. Diliand Fowler
Court of Appeals Affirms Conviction in July 1914
The Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction in a July 1914 decision. The record references a defendant and asks about the no relation to the defendant, but the readable text confirms the appellate affirmation without detailing specific connections or names.
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Court’ of Appeals
Oldest NYC arrestee, 89, tied to horse bets
New Fork INS report says 89 year old Thomas Hare was charged with taking bets on horses and was to face trial on Friday October 24. A patrolman cited witnessing Hare accepting stakes during a brief period. Hare admitted he followed the horses “all my life.”
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New Fork
INS
New York City
Thomas Hare
Hare
Henry J. Exker
Yanks on Halien Front Hear Series
Yanks on the Italian front follow a World Series broadcast via Fifth Army lines as troops listen to the game amid front activity. Reports describe soldiers gathering and reacting to plays while operations continue nearby in Italy.
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Yanks
Halien
Fifth Army
Italy
Bromdeaat
Soniye Ohm Mais
Rensselaer Man Seeks Kiwanis Job at State Convention
Mev David J. Livingstone, Kiwanis Club president, left for the annual state Kiwanis convention. Clarence A. McNally, former Rensselaer County clerk and tax commissioner, is a candidate for lieutenant governor of Kiwanis, active in Kiwanis for over 15 years and slated as next president of the Rensselaer Club. Students at Troy High viewed motion pictures on Junior Red Cross and overseas relief during a special assembly led by Henry B. Castevast with Frank Cate Healey Jr directing repairs and the Troy High anthem sung.
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Mev
David J. Livingstone
Kiwanis Club
Kiwaniang
Tomorrom
Clarence A. McNatly
Rensseleer
Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors
Renssepiaen
Kiwanis
McNelly
Rensselaer Club
Troy High School
Red Cross
Oversea
Henry B. Castevast
Frank Cate Healh, Jr
Renair
Troy ‘High School
Troy High
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