Troop heroism on Saipan shields and sacrifices told
Sergeant Breen recalls the fight on Saipan where Japanese officers allegedly used women and children as shields against the 105th Infantry. He describes waves of attackers, brutal close combat, and acts of extraordinary bravery by Troy regiment men, including a wounded lieutenant colonel and a heroic medic.
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105Th Infantry
Apa
John G. Breen
Company A
Troy
Saipan
Breen
Hanral
New York
Wiliam J. O Brien
John B. Prout
Opie
Serge Tommy Baker
Jamnt Tomaty
Het
Tommy
Herviane
Halloran General Hospital
Andrew Grimm
Crowseyville
Christiana
Troop Recall From Saipan Describes Japanese Resistance
Breen recalls the battle on Saipan where Japanese soldiers hid in pillboxes and mountains. He notes a stubborn counterattack on July 6 as U S forces from the Troy regiment and 27th Division pressed the island and inflicted heavier Japanese losses. Breen, who left Troy to join the regiment in 1940, reflects on home pride.
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Saipan
Breen
Troy
Jorher
105Th
Seregant Breen
Clamsteam Cancelled and Meeting Set for Tomorrow
The Troy Kiwanis Club clamsteam is canceled. the regular meeting will be held tomorrow at noon in Thet Hendrick Hudson. Rabbi Charles Legsex of the Third Suréet Tempie will be the speaker of the day.
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Troy Kiwanis Club
Hendrick Hudson
Charles Legsex
Suréet
Tempie
Haskell Group Plans For Fall Activities
At the Haskell School PTA executive meeting plans were set for fall activities. President Mrs. Marvin F Brown presided and announced the upcoming B r a t meeting at the school Tuesday night. A pantomime directed by Mrs. Mahion P. Wemple and a musical program are on the slate. Final arrangements for the picnic at the school Friday were disclosed by Mrs. Low ell E. Sennett. Children will be served starting 11 am. The annual budget was read by treasurer Mrs. Edward Malone. Plans include resuming War Stamps sales at the school each Thursday starting Sept 21. Principal Helen C. Tatum expressed appreciation for flowers placed for opening day and noted several school projects the PTA will support.
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Haskell School Parent- Teacher Association
Marvin F. Brown
Mahion P. Wemple
Lowell E. Sennett
Edward Malone
Biss
Helen C. Tatum
Princep
Dr Barnes Addresses Sage Students During War to Peace Talk
Dr Barnes on leave from Busse Sage College returned for a weekly service at First Presbyterian Church and spoke on lessons from the war applicable to the coming peace. He warned that veterans are not ready for postwar problems and urged students to begin thinking now to shape intelligent public opinion and future action.
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Esse Wellencot
Barnes
Busse
Sage College
Washington
Joint Chiefs
Burmas
Dr. Barnes
Tax Report on Coyle Estate Filed
Inheritance tax report filed in Surrogate's Court details the Coyle estate of Mark J. Coyle former Public Safety Commissioner who died in this city on March 23 7244. Gross estate 4315.56 net 3455.76 with one state tax. Entire estate left to sister Hannah D. Coyle 224 Second Street Murphy Aldrich. Guy 6 Broderick drew the attorneys.
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Mark J. Coyle
Commissioner of Public Safety
Edward J. Poland
Hannah D. Coyle
Second Street
Murphy
Aldrich
Guy
Broderick
Plane Noise Plagues South Williamstown Colony
South Williamstown faces a plane noise problem as mountains echo aircraft sounds thrice, driving residents to distraction. Protesters appeal to the Massachusetts Aeronautic Commission after Edvald G. Heinz reports her husband cannot work due to the noise.
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Williamstown
Massachusetts Aeronautic Commission
Edvald G. Heinz
Man joins Order of Christian Brat in a vow
Robert Brocher, son of Frederic H Noble Sr, takes final vows in the Order of Christian Brat at Askdale. A LaSalle graduate from 1995, he is employed in business and teaches first year junior high at LaSalle School for Boys in Albany.
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Brocher
Atphisa Robert
Frederics H. Noble
Land
Order of Christian Brat
Askdale
Breather
Robert
LaSalle Isture
Troy Buss Colles
Barrytown
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
LaSalle School
Albany
Service Men May Vote On Furlough Ballots
County election officials stressed service members on furlough may apply for a war ballot and vote at the County Board of Elections offices. The ballots are sealed and counted by the Election Board before the general election and sent to the voter’s home polling place for final tally.
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Re Taer
Armed Service of
United States
Court House Iroa Mediace
Election Commission
Election Board
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