Germans React to Allied Advance Near Moselle and Rhine
A wartime column argues civilian resistance in Germany will be limited as radio and press depict a lost war. It notes obedience to authority, potential fraternizing with Allied troops, and that Germans may prefer khaki over field gray as the war ends. It predicts limited hostility and emphasizes soldiers’ restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belsius
Suard
Moselle
Rhine
Psyn
Reich
Wosien
Brest Falls to Allies After 46 Day Siege
The great port Brest surrendered to American forces after a 46 day siege. About 17,000 German prisoners of war were captured, as German efforts to reinforce were hindered. The Luftwaffe weakened, seapower diminished, and Allied port control in Western Europe increased the campaign's prospects, reducing German relief options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Hias
Cherbourg
le Havre
France
Low Countries
Western Europe
Europe
British and American Advance in Holland Near Siegfried Line
The report notes Allied advances near the Siegfried Line in Holland at the northern end. Outcomes of this struggle could determine whether German resistance in the west holds or shatters quickly, with Field Marshal Montgomery aiming to press the German right and push forward toward Arnhem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Montgomery
Arnhem
Berlin
Geil
Diplomatic Appointments Highlight U S and Soviet Stances
Washington and Moscow back different candidates with Lithuania Osborne and George Wadsworth receiving noted postings. The selections reflect long experience in diplomacy and public affairs, though interpretations vary across observers in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
Washington
Moscow
Lithgow Osborne
Ecuador
Norway
George Wadsworth
Syria
Lebanon
Cave
Hannegan targets Hillman as race and union foe in bitter polemic
The piece attacks Sidney Hillman and the CIO PAC for alleged moneyed influence in the Democratic Party and accuses Republicans of exploiting anti Semite hate. It defends the American Legion stance on veteran service and national defense while criticizing labor politics and racial prejudice. A brief aside notes Maquis actions and an alligator hatchling.
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EL . Hannegan
Dhmun
America
Sidney Hitman
John L. Lewis
Hillman
Democratic Party
Hillmen
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Fiorello LaGuardia
Hannegan
Murrey
C. I C
Political Action Committee
Hillmen-Browder
Sidney Hillman
James F. Byrnes
Roosevelt
Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Hean Party
Desi
C. I. O-P. A. C. Mogulsa
Baris
Boss Hillman
New Deal Slush Fund
Germany
Lewis criticizes John L. Lewis and his methods in labor politics
The piece notes Republican caution toward Lewis as an ally while detailing allegations of violent suppression of Edmundson at the UMWA convention in Cincinnati. It likens Lewis’s outburst to Nazi rhetoric and draws comparisons to Huey Long, highlighting the heated, controversial rifts in labor leadership.
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Mass
John L. Lewis
Lewis
The
Herald Tribune
New York
Ray Edmundson
United Mine Workers of America
Cincinnati
Edmondson
Edmundson
Ilinois
United Mine Workers
Focal Manor
Aigolo
Cunvinhaul
Miling
Roosevelt
Browder
Hillman
Avery Champ
Adolf Hitler
Huey Long
United States names Lane ambassador to Polish exile in London
The President sends Arthur Bliss Lane as ambassador to the Polish government in exile in London, signaling U S support for the Polish regime Moscow denies recognition. The move checks Moscow’s stance on Poland, with Stalin favoring a strong postwar Poland but wary of the exile government.
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Eisni
Senate
Arthur Bliss Lane
London
United States
Soviet Union
Washington
Moscow
Shechizizon
Russia
Poland
Stalin
Pulse of the People and Readers Seek Anonymity
A group of six writers to The Record seek to publish unsigned communications to preserve anonymity while proving good faith. Readers are urged to pay paper boys for weekly deliveries amid wartime shortages and to reconnect veterans with old Troy comrades through a club notice left by Troy in 1944.
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Pex U.S Pat. Ofthve
Record
Faper
Encor
Red Cross
Tomorresome
Grateful Reader
Troy
On the Air Radio Programs From Local Stations
Local radio listings showcase a day full of programs across music news and talk. Named shows include Morning News Timekeeper Lunch with Melody Times and Evening Serenade with John Vanderrook, plus drama, comedy, and variety segments featuring entertainers and performers.
Top of the Morning and Daily Schedule Highlights
A busy morning lineup features Len TRY and ALM Sig along with a Breakfast to News segment. Eddie Condon, Musicana, and WHR Albans perform, while fashion in ration times and a Theater of Today segment appear.
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Len Try
Vne Meiadina
y—Tinekeeser
Tinckesper Fasews
Sreaxtanta
Fannle Sune
Prem Tn Praise
Puro Newve
NeesBash
Interaitea—Garden Gare
Mary Lee Taylor
Sweeny
Sissie Leva
Theater of Today
Ats O'r Haligeestrind
Sta. News
h—Repan
Naren Mmo-Vitory F
Dewey Seeks Change Emphasizing No Indispensable Man
The article contrasts Governor Dewey’s slogan It is time for a change with Democratic defenses of Roosevelt’s indispensability. It notes Dewey’s attacks on one man rule, references to Wilson and Roosevelt era slogans, and argues Dewey prefers a cabinet-led, coordinated government to prevent reliance on a single figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
David Lawrence
Washington
Seattle
Philadelphia
Portland
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Theodore Roussvel
White House
William Howard Tait
Wilson
Churchill
Quebec
Hite
Chareaul
Band of Fate
Mr. Dewey
Roosevelt
The Hawaiian half dollar coin and Captain Cook history
The Coin Corner outlines the Hawaiian half dollar struck in 1928 to honor Captain James Cook, noting 10 000 coins issued from Hawaii and 59 sand blast proofs. It lists obverse and reverse designs, rarity, and current value estimates for AU condition, plus reader questions about early American cents.
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James Cook
Hawaii
Martin Village
Cleveland
Yorkshire
England
Royal Navy
Hugh Palliser
Newfoundland
St. Lawrence River
South Pacific
Captain Cook
United States of America
Ian God We
Hiltop
Greas
Eleanor Here and Churchill in Quebec Sparks White House Talk
Washington insiders puzzle over President's Quebec greeting to Winston Churchill and Eleanor Roosevelt’s alleged jabs. The piece notes tensions between Churchill and Eleanor, with jokes about the First Lady and Churchill’s stance on Hong Kong. The column then shifts to war production policy, detailing Cap Krug’s order overruling civilian sabotage and Nelson’s peacetime reconversion plan. Banker Anderson’s steel allocation decision blocks civilian production, despite favorable reports on steel shipments and Wilson economists’ findings.
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Washington
White House
Winston Churchill
Quebec
Eleanor
Churchil
Roosevelt
Wbant
Spain
Madame Ath Habshek
Hong Kong
Ching
OUS
Cap" Krug
Donald Nelson
Nelson
Dolla Carmen
Rian
SUN
WPS
Fir Nelson
Daruch
War Department
War Menpower Commission
Simn
Ian Anderson
Tha. Lehsnes Broilers
Fem Anderson
Anderson
Nel- Sun
Aungary
Maritione Cormission
Arias
Navy
Manpower Commission
Le 20
Charles E. Wilson
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Win Ston
Glene Falls
X.Y
Triog
WERY
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Pathe
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Melody Times
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Sear Coilish
Tierman's Corner Eyes
Lorion
Masker Sasket
Mitty
Aoewe
Findera Keepers
Remipe Cotiest
Marines
Edzgors
Mourehald
Backstage Wire
Stella Dallas
Lorens Jonee
Pont Page Farrell
Latell
John A. Vanderrook
Frank Bach
Vera Hoy
Eddie Condon
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