Watervliet Soldier Commended for Meritorious Service
Watervliet man Sgt. Montahon posthumous? commended for bravery and leadership under fire during 1944 battles. He aided wounded under shellfire, contributing to rapid recoveries. His actions reflect the Medics Corps traditions, with prior service records and community roles noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fo Mesiaber
Evdzge
Thomas T. Chambers
Reed
Sergent Montahon
Batt
Halfbackh
Comesée
United “States Army
Watervliet
Wateriiet High School
Rehe-Manning Corp
Ulster
Potsdam reparations unsettled as experts await data
The Potsdam commission avoids firm figures on German reparations. Officials note uncertainty about Germany’s postwar capacity and assets, with plans to inventory foreign assets and internal industry before fixing amounts. Russia’s shares and equipment transfers remain unsettled pending further studies.
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Germany
Potsdam
Russia
Liquor Shortages Foresee Scarcity of Fine Whiskies
A garbled report suggests shortages of aged bourbon and straight whiskies lasting one to three years. It notes plentiful general liquor but scarce premium products, with more wine and spirits expected during Thanksgiving and Christmas, attributed to forecasted demand.
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Wassington
Reparations postwar plan outlined with many unknowns
A high official notes the 26,000,000,000 sum was discussed but dropped as meaningless. The text questions how long surplus after living standards will feed victors reparations and whether breakdown of categories like machinery and labor will occur. Germany’s surrender shifts focus to labor, machinery, shipping, gold, and foreign assets.
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Yalta
Germany
Silesia
Young Ladies Draw Truman Photo Controversy in Independence
Miss Virginia Gard Miss Jaanen Haden and Mrs Lora Weatherford Ellis posed near the Truman home drawing Secret Service attention. Carl M. Dicken questioned the photo location for Nat Geographic but a clash arose as Fox Movietone filmed the aunt and Truman home yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Virginia Gard
RK. F. Gard
Independence
Jaanen Haden
Chamber of Camimerce
Lora Weatherford Ellis
Post Office
Secret Service
Lfe
Chamber of Commerce
Carl M. Dicken
Kansas City
National Geographic
Margaret Izuma
Ations! Geographic
Miss Truman
George Wallace
Fox Movietone
Pauley
Ickes Reveals U S Has Jap Mineral Data
Secretary Ickes states the Bureau of Mines has disclosed Japan's mineral resources with a fair accuracy for occupation authorities. Maps show Japan's offshore and inland mineral facilities. The report notes Japan lacks key metals while relying on labor and industrial plants.
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Ickes
U.S
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Japan
Bureau of Mines
Home Islands
Korea
Manchuria
Formosa
Mandated Islands
Streseth
State Department
Foreign Economic Administration
Office of Strategic Services
Bureau of Foreign and Doméstic, Commerce
Board of Geographical Names
British Base on Addu Atoll Hidden in Indian Ocean
The Admiralty reveals a secret Royal Navy base on Addu Atoll in the Indian Ocean south of India. Established by Royal Marines beginning September 1941, the sheltered anchorage has served as a lifeline to India with frequent refueling of troopships and naval vessels, including Queen Mary. In early months many Marines faced tropical diseases and harsh conditions, with a dangerous skin growth noted among evacuees.
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Laidon
Indian Ocean
Admiralty
Britain
India
Japan
Addu
Ceylon
Royal Marines
Middle East
The New Deal and The Man Bilbo in Mississippi Politics
A critical examination of the Roosevelt administration's use of Senator Bilbo and allied figures to influence elections. The piece argues Bilbo served to advance New Deal aims for salary and political strategy, exploiting local prejudices while shielding Huey Long and other targets. It contrasts poll tax practices with Mississippi’s livelihood, suggesting behind the scenes manipulation in southern politics.
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India
New Deal
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Biibo
Sir. Harrison
Huey Long
Louisiana
Bilbo
Senate
Roosevelt
Huey
Hirth
Roosevel
Spl
O'Dwrer
Gokstein
Mead
New York
O Dwyer
Goldstein
la Guerdia
Army Point System Reviewed for Army Discharge Credit
The War Department outlines how service credit is earned for Army discharges. One point for each month of service since September 39 1990 and similar overseas credit, with five points for each decoration such as Distinguished Service Medal and Bronze Star. Parenthood credit grants twelve points per child under thirteen, and battle credits cover campaigns listed in a War Department notice as of June 6, with updates to include actions beyond the list.
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Washington
UPI
Army
Nave
Navy
Cros
Navy and
Alarme Corps
Parenthood
War Department
Pearl Harbor
Philippine Island
Burma
Central Pacific
East Indies
India
Japan
Aleutian Islands
China
Papus
Guadacanal
New Guinea
Solomons
Islands
Bismarck Archipelago
Western Pacific
Algeria
Morocco
Tunisia
Sicily
Rome-Arno
Normandy
France
Rhineland
Ardennes
Army Navy Lift Censorship Controls
Washington AP The Ary and peary ordered their censors to stop reading mail and telegrams of Americas armed forces abroad. Following Japan's formal surrender the joint chiefs ordered the discontinuance of censorship for all service members and civilian employees in the Pacific Asiatic theaters and on the European continent. A spot check of mails through base post offices had been done after V E day, though company officer censorship ended then.
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Washington
Ary
Peary
Americas
Japan
Joint Chiefs of
Staf
United States
Obituary notices list multiple local deaths and services
A fragmentary obituary page from West Sand Lake and Troy records several funerals and memorials. Entries note Earned A Miller and Charles J Sheffer among the deceased, with service details at Trinity Lutheran, Christ Church, St Marys Cemetery, and local homes. Other notices cover Eleanor Chambers, Raymond L Webster, Iva Lewis, Cotter, Shackett, Dwyer, and Broderick, outlining funeral times and burial plans. A Cairo Egypt police note reports a girl wed to taxi driver then married four others that week with mother’s consent.
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A. Miller
Edmund A. Miller
West Sand Lake
Mason
Geni
Albany Hospital
Ines
Raymond Ts Miller
Thurnsday
Etewood Cenerery
West
Sand Lake
Miller
Miler
Snyders Lake
Tom
West’ Sand Lake
Green Bush
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church Council
Cora St. [Hidley
Gordon Wilson
Averiiff Park
Mad
Arthur Miller
Coszst
Gerald and
Raymond Atler
West Said Lake
Charles L Sheffer
Charles J. Sheer
First Street
Jatiorrow
Christ Church
Boardman Jones
Rretor
Officintgor
Sheffer
Falcon Waist i Co
Falcon Co
Projan Stiddie Co
Eleanor Chambers
Elyanor Chambers
Troy
Frank Pollock
Bagter Mills
J of Albers Chambers
Sixth Avenué Baptist Church
Chambers
Lote
Martha van Verwerken
Elia Chambers
Pio
Harry van Derverken
Alrs
Pollock
Penda
River Street
Oakwood
Webster
Raymond L.webster
Hughes-Autograf Brush Co., Inc
Mortis Funeral
Fifth Avenue
John Gass
St.Paul's Church
Aye Wilkes
Shackett
Anna M Mary Shackett
Congress Street
Stackett
St Marys Cemetery
Dwyer
Alice OF. Dwyer
Joseph F. Consee
Hutton Street
St. Mary's Church
Wendea Hhiss
Ecu
Joseph P. Kelly
Joseph
Cairo
Egypt
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Watervliet Council
Knights of Columbus
Root Stens
State Council
Maplewood Fire Department
Gretouse
Harry P. Harris
Qub
Mario J. Cueco
Fellowcraft
Roger K.sutherland
Fellowcraft Club
Watervill
Masonic Temple
Merritt
Best Farm
Bogat Road
John Bowles
Paul Clickner
Sam Sasoa
Frank Bacheler
Spirk
Exper
Serle
Snaners
Fifth Ave
Maplewood
Leonty
Chicago
St. Basil's
Soviet Union
Repara
Bostew
Berlin
Europe
Wielors
Anmything
Stow
Arsenal Motors
Broadway & ST. Watervliet
Merry
Tiptien
Moscow
Harrodsburg
Pauley West
Agenshah
Ry Bel Syndicare
Nakagi
MeMinshi Strudtente
the Liberty
Atoll
Peterman
Peterenen
Peterman's Roach Food
Army Point System
Yank
Buffalo
John Wroup
Joe Rovski
Ivan Berenznik
Troup
Shawneetown
Edmond Osford
Iva. Lewis
Iva” Lewis
Albany-Schenectady
Schenectady
Second Baptist Church
Dewar
Edward 2. Quinn
Empire
Monument Company Feet
Office Supply Company
State and River Sts
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