Dog Ringing Bell for Firemen Becomes Local Celebrity
A long lived firehouse mascot, a terrier named Sport, has charmed Bas the Fernem Steamer on Congress Street. She rings a bell, rides the fire truck, and performs tricks, entertaining firefighters for years and earning praise from Lieut Warren Salisbury for her smarts and loyalty.
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Rene
Bronswick
James W. Kee
Congress Street
Berno
Warren Salisbury
Pegerfour
Dremien
Sport
Sis
Gay
Smarc
Inauguration Budget Trim Planned for 1945 Ceremony
The House and Senate agreed to cut the usual 35 000 dollar inauguration fund to 25 000 dollars for the January 20 1945 ceremony at the Capitol. The move aims to reduce crowd area and expenses while signaling bipartisan support for a leaner observance.
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Washington
Dpi
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Thomas E. Dewey
House
Senate
Canhel
Cozirman Cannon
D-Mo
Appropriations Committee
Divartizan Committee
Red Cross Staff Assistants to Meet in Erstfalt Session
The staff assistant corps of the Red Cross chapter holds its first meeting at 4 pm today with Mrs. R. L. Meade presiding. The group reviews member assignments to determine volunteer needs for the program. Mrs AK Derby and Mrs. Virginia E. Brey will be present.
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Staf
County W C T U Union to Hold Convention
The Rensselacy County Women's Christian Temperance Union will hold its annual convention at the WC A Tuesday. Mrs H L Dove, president, will open the afternoon session at 2 30 with reports and an address by the president. Rev Wilford P Fowler will lead the second meeting at 7 32 pm. A musical program will conclude the day with officer elections. Albany W C T U president Mrs Gertrude Pelmer will be a guest. Delegates from Lansingburg W C T U were appointed with Mrs Cora Streeter as chair and Mrs Wilford Fowler as alternate. Another Lansingburg delegates list and alternates were named. A masers ing of the Lansingburg W C T U will be held Friday at 9 pm at the home of Mrs F Heavon.
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Rensselacy County Women’s Christian Temperance Union
H.L. Dove
Pea Dee
Wilford P. Fowter
Gertrude L. Pelmler
Albany County
PW. T. U
Lansingourg Woc. TU
Donald Dean
Sixth Avenue
Cora Streeter
Lansingbore
Wilford Fowler
Stiss Hace Fox
Walter Dorr
John Durd, Jr
Mire
John ¥. Kenyor
J. Don Welch
Edward Curran
Robinson
Kate la Dieu
Lansingburg
W. OC. T.U
FBI. Heavon
Third Avenue
Bogus Colonel Impersonator Financed Travel Scam
Seymour Mortimer Schultz, 29, posing as a U S Public Health Service lieutenant colonel, was held on 5090 bail in federal court on impersonation charges. He traveled to Chicago New York and Athol Mass presenting as an officer inspecting military matters and lecturing servicemen to obtain funds for supposed emergency travel and expenses, passing worthless checks and offering to procure nylons and Myron hose. Z J Conroy said Schultz preyed on women met in multiple cities.
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New York
U. S. Public Health Service
J .Z. &. Conroy
FSBE
Seymour Mortimer Schultz
Chicago
Athol. Mass
Cotroy
Allied Bombers Hit Philippine Approaches In Pacific War
Allied heavy bombers attacked Galela and hit airfields on Halmahera Island south of the Philippines. Runways cratered as planes strafed another air drome. South of Halmahera 135 tons of explosives were dropped on Ceram and Soeroe in continuing reduction of enemy forward air bases with no interception.
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Southwest Pacific
Galela
Halmahera Island
Philippines
Defendant Speechless in Court Over Burglary Trial Delay
Paul D. O Weill of Philadelphia appeared in Lehigh County court to answer burglary charges. He asked for a postponement in a written note claiming he had lost his voice when arrested.
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Philadelphia
Paul D.O Weill
Lehigh County
Fresh Fruit Prices Cut On New OPA Ceiling Chart
Fresh fruit prices drop under the OPA ceiling chart as near orchards supply market to reduce costs. Ungraded apples and several fruits show declines per pound, while Grade A eggs rise slightly. New items include Persian melons Casaba melons and spinach with modest price points.
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OPA
Liberty Council Installs Miss Martin in Daugh ers of America
Aliss Anita Martin was installed as inside sentinel at a Liberty Council meeting in the Chasan Building. Mrs. Gladys L. Martin presided as councilor with past president Estelle Craver offering the west, Myrtle Oswald and Haze Martin as flag bearers, and Theliter Mo Hiller as regalia bestower. Surprise birthday parties honored District Deputy Mrs. Lillian Sanestki and Deputy Mrs. Tiez Geurtze after the business portion. Reports on the New York state convention were given by Mrs. Hiller and Craver, with Ruth Craver present.
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Liberty Council
Daughters of America
Chasan
Gladys L. “Martin
Estelle Craver
Myrtle Oswald
Haze Martin
Theliter Mo Hiller
Lillian Sanestki
Tiez Geurtze
New York
Hiller
Bertha Simpkins
Ruth Craver
Denver Mint Director Warns Veterans Against Selfish Demands
Denver UP reports Jane Faylee Ross, Denver mint director, urged disabled veterans to consider national welfare when seeking benefits for themselves and families. She warned that advancing one group at the expense of all others disrupts the country’s balance and harms everyone.
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Denver
Byrs
Neie Faylee Ross
Denver Mint
Women's Auxiliary of the
Disabled American Veterans
Dover Area Endures Ten Hour Shelling
Dover endured a prolonged bombardment described as one of the longest in the Dover area with ten hours of shelling into the early morning. German batteries at Cap Grit, Wenz, and other gun positions bombarded the coast with salvos, keeping the area under heavy fire throughout the night.
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Dover
England
Cap Grit Wenz
I Gaiais
Fulbright Seeks Long Peace After Senate Victory
Arkansas Democrat James William Fulbright, now a senator, promotes a nonpartisan postwar cooperation plan despite long odds for world peace. He predicts a century of potential conflict and urges continued effort while noting support from Republican allies and praise from younger lawmakers.
Arkansas Politician Bur Prompts Congress Reform Talk
The Fayetteville Times details Homer Bur, a precocious Arkansas figure with tall build and broad nose, as he urges lively Congressional sessions and a pay reform plan. He envisions committees, executive scrutiny, and best brains in Congress while recounting family ties and early political clashes. The piece notes his wife Elizabeth Williams and his mother's editorial history amid political controversy.
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Grreamline
Congress
House
Senate
Ska
Bas
Washington
Arkansas
Oxford
Pritagelphia
Elizabeth Williams
Betsy
Bony
Eilis
Fayetteville
Jbitt
Clare Boothe Luce
R-Conn
International Airlines
House of Representatives
Bui
Roberta Furlbright
Fayetteville Times
Homer Adkins
Homer
University
Patroon Crit ic Plan Horse Show Funds Service men
Patroon club plans a October horse show at 723 Burden Avenue to raise funds for returning servicemen. President George O’Connor announced the event at Monday night’s meeting and program details will be arranged at Morday’s gathering.
Major Eric Smith Moves from Troy to Herkimer
Major Eric Smith formerly of Troy and Mrs Smith have been assigned to serve at Herkimer. The couple left the city on June 2 after completing wartime duties with the Salvation Army in Troy. They spent the summer in Canajoharie before new leadership, Major and Mrs Arthur West, arrived from Watertown following three years in service at Auray work.
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Eric Senith
Troy
Night Blooming Cereus Bears Five Blossoms
A cereus plant at Peter Nielsen’s home 367 Earth Avenue bore five blossoms last night, three large blooms already open and two more expected. The plant stands about four feet high and has bloomed annually for seven years with white and pale pink flowers. Mr Nielsen has owned it for many years and noted an unusually heavy flowering this year.
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Peter
Nichsen
Eoarth
Nielsen
Patch's Son Wounded in Chicago Capture
Patch's son wounded amid a Chicago capture as authorities report Captain Patch's injuries. Details are unclear due to fragmented text but the incident centers on the Patch family and a military or police operation within the city. Further specifics on dates, ranks, or organizations are not readable.
Scout Demonstration At Jewish Center For Boy Scout Troop 18
The Jewish Community Center sponsors a Scout Demonstration tonight at 8 pm for parents and others. Scoutmaster Ben Filson will direct the boys in a program of Scout activities. T Samuel Cohen and Bernard Block, troop committee members, will attend. The Vatican history reference is noted in a stray line.
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Jewish Community Center
Ben Filson
Scout Activites
T. Samuel Cohen
Bernard Block
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