Waxey Gordon Case Ties to Surplus Commodities Racketeering
Senate War Investigating Committee transcripts reveal Waxey Gordon denying racketeering while linking to a “swell thing” in exporting and buying surplus government commodities. Witnesses including Mayor LaGuardia condemn junk dealers and urge tighter controls on disposal to prevent illicit access to tires and materials needed by cities and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Irving Wester
Ahs
Waxey Gordon
Senate War Investigating Committee
Rudolph Hatley
Weyer
Wealer
Wexler
Consolidated Industries, Inc
World Wide Mercantile Corp
New York
Hateh 1. N. Sli
Hatch
Brooklyn
Fiorelio H. LaGuardia
Albert T. Fahye
Gordon
Mead
Fahye
Girl Acquitted of Murder Charges in Pennsylvania Farm Slayings
Mercer Pa January trial acquits Janice Graham described as blonde former maid at Everett Wilson dairy farm of murder in shotgun slayings of Catherine Wilson 76 and Robert Meay 70 and the strangling of Helen Wilson wife of the employer. Trial followed a defense blaming William Morell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
Janice Graham
Everett Wilson
Loree
Pennsylvania
Miss Graham
Catherine Wilson
Robert Meay
Helen Wilson
William Morell
Helen
Wilson
Morell
Donna
Ohio
Wilwoskoeme
Graham
Rome Police Chief Caruso Executed Near Rome
Former Rome police chief Caruso was executed by firing squad at Fort Braveria three miles outside Rome after a clemency appeal to Prince Umberto failed. He had been charged with sending at least fifty hostages to their deaths during German occupation and overseeing mass arrests in St Pauls Church. The execution followed a trial disrupted by a mob riot that lynched the chief state witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caruso
Caruto
Haly
Cuetropolitan Police
Stack
Fred
Powe
Potce
Rome
Dows
Fort Braveria
Regina Coast
Umberto
Romé
State Institute Plans Courses in Teacher Training
The New York State Technical Institute on Broadway and Seventh Avenue, led by George E. Holliday, will offer evening and Saturday professional courses for teacher training in shop and technical subjects. Tuition-free for selected people, the programs lead to teaching certificates and require no high school diploma. An informational meeting is set at Troy High School on Thursday, Sept 25, with further details from Mr. Holliday or Troy 320%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
New York State Technical Institute
Broadway
Seventh Avenue
George E. Holliday
State Education Department
Parsons
Troy High School
Holliday
State Technical Institute
Plans for Italy Made at Quebec
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill discussed in Quebec plans to gradually transfer more authority to the Italian government and to provide measures to prevent Italian starvation and freezing this winter. An announcement on carrying out such a program was expected soon.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Vedterday
Winston Churchill
Quebec
Pias
Churchill
Italy
Dewey Backed by Chicago Daily News for 1944 Bid
The Chicago Daily News editorial praises Gov. Thomas E Dewey as a strong, youthful Republican leader. It argues a fourth term is unnecessary and endorses Dewey for the presidency, commending his New York district attorney and governor record. It calls for shelving isolationist elements and supporting the Republican nominee in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicazo
Chicago Daily News
Cole
Frank Knox
Roosevelt
Thomas E Dewey
Hoosevett
Europe
Hiss
Serane
Te Editoris
Fr. Dewey
New York
Asioulus i
Dewey
aMeas
Ric
Thomas EB. Bewey
Dewey Seeks Expanded Social Insurance and Localized Employment
In a speech, Dewey argues for tax changes to ease small employers burdens while extending old age and unemployment insurance. He calls for keeping employment services at the state level, linking unemployment relief to local jobs, and urges doctors to help organize a national health system. He touts veterans' services, urges local veteran affairs, and emphasizes social progress rooted in American history.
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Dewer
Dewey
Inves
New Deal
America
Tis Freedom
Doctors ‘of America
G. I
The Army Dispatches and War Progress Comment
A quoted figure cites official dispatches from the Army and Mary and notes progress as “reaching a fine point.” He comments that newspapers are up to date with government reports, highlighting a tense moment in public war coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Mary
Allied Armies Seize Boulogne Port as Holland Front Intensifies
Canadian First Army forces break the last resistance near Boulogne, freeing the port for Allied shipping and capturing 7,300 prisoners including General Heim. Meanwhile heavy fighting along Holland and the Siegfried Line continues with Patton’s Third Army pushing toward Metz and Aachen area despite weather hampering air support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Airborne Army
Holland
Sundar
Rhett
Mikméegen
Archer
Uittemegrer
Advives
Nijmegen
Germany
US 3 First Army
Aachen
Lafe
Stolberg
Boulogne
First Army
Natey
George
Patton
Metz
Europe
Luneville
Nancy
Meurthe
Flin
Baccarat
Strasbourg
Rhine
Seille
Chateau - Salins- Moyenvic - Dieuze
Remiremont
BeNoii
Alexander M. Patch
Vermondans
Brifort
Pont-De-Ronde
Grand Bois
Seventh Army
Epinal
Moselle
Mahouhans
Palanie
Vilages
Sichberg
Sielhers We
Calogue
Finine Dat
Antwerp
Terneuzen
Schelde
Hollane
Rociozne
Laporte
Boulogee
Wimereux
Port
Igns
Sameshroxers
Hock
Leopold Canal
Allied push drives Germans from Siegfried Line fronts
AP war dispatch reports Hal Baylis says Solberg in northern Germany has fallen as American forces close on the Siegfried Line. Aachen is besieged and reduced to rubble by heavy artillery as the allies seek to breach into German soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorient
la Rochelle
Brittany
Holand
Meuse-Scheide
Aarthed
Nouvidsted
Tilburg
Ammbem
Secre Sheerien
Pyser
Pringara
U.S
Olberg
Associated Press
Hal Bayle
Solberg
Germany
Ars
Aachen
Boyle
Allied Pressure Pushes Germans Back Northwest of Rimini
Allied forces warned the enemy faced a deteriorating situation as the Garignano River offensive cut logistics and bridges over the Po. Eighth Army and Canadian units seized Rimini area towns and advanced toward San Marino and the Emilia plain, crippling several German divisions and threatening escape routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garignano
Tenth Army
Rimini
Taly
Eighth Army
Steater
Cassino
B.C
Reginald Beckwith
C.B.5
OPA Panel Calls for Volunteers to Aid Rationing Oversight
The OPA price panel seeks volunteers to assist in enforcing price ceilings and preventing violations. Senior price clerk Gertrude Burns notes many infractions are unintentional and caused by dealers misreading wholesalers guidance. Volunteers would help dealers stay updated on regulations and avoid incorrect pricing.
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Jecu
Gertrude Burns
Vadel
Cacn Fender
Obituary of Raphael Fountaine
Raphael Fountaine died early today at Cohoes Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Due P Q Canada and lived in the area. He was a devout Catholic and a communicant of St Joseph's Church. Survivors include his widow Miss Malvina Sorel, sons Henry and Daniel Fountaine, daughters Mrs Eva Davenport and Mrs Malvina Juvita of East Orange and Mrs Laura Nichols of Rochester, nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. The funeral will be Monday morning from the home of his son Clarence 134 Concrese Street and later from St Joseph's Church. Interment will be in St Joseph's Cemetery Waterford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raphael Fountaine
Cohoes Hospital
Due. P. Q. Canada
Eph's
Malvina Sorel
Henry
Daniel Fountaine
Eva Davenport Vand
Malvina Juvita
East Orange
Laura Nichols
Rochester
Clarence
Concrese Street
St. Joseph's, Church
St Joseph's
Waterford
Cohoesiers Note Fiftieth Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Hayes of 33 Garner Street celebrate their golden wedding anniversary tomorrow at St Bernard's Church. Hayes, a longtime resident, has three living children and four grandchildren. Attendants include Mrs. Bea H. Miner and Mrs. Margaret A. Connors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew J. Hayes
Garner Street
Garet
Hayes
St. Bernard's Charenay
Heyerr
Tap
Mire Haven
Crereb
Beatrice H. Miner
Margaret A. Connors
Mildred Desasters
E Street
Northside
Mri
Hares
Margaret ’ Connors
Sermon Topics in Cohoes Churches
Local church listings outline sermons and activities across Cohoes. Rev. Victor J. BleSkink and other pastors announce morning services, Rally Day exercises, midweek worship, holy communion plans, and education week observances. Various churches share topics on faith, worship times, and church events through October 5.
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The
Reformed Church
Victor J. BleSkink
Natonal
3Fiss
Charse
WAC Promotes Elaine Perry to Private First Class
Elaine M. Perry daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Perry of 21 Mohawk Street has been advanced to private first class in the Women's Army Corps She entered the corps six months ago and is now stationed at Camp Crowder Missouri
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Elaine M. Perry
Alvin Perry
Mohawk Street
Pre. Perry
Women’s Army Corps
Camp Crowder
Cohoes Auxiliary Plans Banquet and Observance Night
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion in Cohoes schedules a Past Presidents Night banquet at the Legion quarters on Os Street. A committee led by James... plans the event as part of a gathering for former unit heirs. Mrs. Mabel Lestre is slated for a second term as president.
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Americas Legion
Besset
Annes
Troy
Dira
Nignes
Sons of the Americen
Lezsia
Jame Kestasz
St the Legion Quackiers
Ores Street
Mabe
Cohoes Sailors Win Medals and Promotions
Private Gorka of 39 Sara Street receives good conduct recognition after a year overseas with the South West division. Pvt Donald Holden, husband of Viola Sawyer, earns a promotion and mentions campaigns in New Guinea. Holden, ex-employee of the Delaware and Hudson railroad, served since 1953. Plans outline class inflation at a ceremony next month by Cohoes Lodge, Moose, with George Gaston presiding.
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Gorka
Sara
Par Ord
Ncter
Ize Troy CO
the Shirt Co
Donald Holden
Army
Viola "Sawyer
Cavage Street
Arselzss
Ate Holden
New Guinea
Cohoesier’ Ries
Holden
Empiereé
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Cohoes Lodge
Leral
Order of Moose
Ontario Street
Geerge
Gaston
Winter Meat Supplies Will Be Skimpy
Flooded with garbled text, the article discusses shortages in meat supplies including bacon shoulder cuts and veal due to wartime factors. It notes limited civilian availability and a ham shortage projected for six weeks, with production constrained by manpower and other wartime demands.
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New York
Sisaghter
PSTA
WEA
G. E. Will Operate Government Plant
Defense Plant Corporation contracted with General Electric Co. for a plast plant in Syracuse. Title to facilities remains with the Defense Plant, a subsidiary of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The announcement offered no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Plant Corporation
General Electric Co
Syracuse
Defense Plan
Action Settled Out of Court In Lord Versus Grimm Case
Charles Grimm Jr and William and Frank J Lord settle the dispute out of court. The controversy is compromised with the plaintiff stipulating discontinuance. Attorneys Murphy Aldrich Guy and Broderick appear for the defendants in this county matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grimm, Jr
Camp to Meet of United Spanish War Veterans
The first regular meeting of Colil Rass Camp United Spanish War Veterans will be held Wednesday night in the G A A rooms on Remsen Street. Plans for fat and winter activities during the coming business season will be discussed, with Comer Albert J. Hilxon presiding.
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GO Lyon
Sons of Veterans
OG A. R Reams
Remsen Street
Walter Bailey
United
Albert J. Hilxon
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Waxey Gordon Caruso
Poe Ghoard
Goud
T. Brandon Timpane
D.D. Oltometrist
Remsen
St. Collees
State Institute
Chicago News
Sadi
Dewes
Eagi
God Kaows
Ory
Audierne
Berlin
Diterks
Himini
Eimini
Chy
Sen’ Fortunato
San Marino
Republic
Republi
OPA
Cohoesiers
Cohoes
First Baptist Church
George F. McElvein
Warner Howell
Dwight Lo
Notin
Joan Waber
Angister
Westminster Presbyterian Church of Albany
Presbyterian Church
Francis L. McCauley
Women's Missionary Society
Dale
Carpenter
Columbia Street
Silliman Church
Troy Presbyterial Society
Oakwood Avenue Presbyterian Church
Hoosick Street
Margaret Fito
Foreign Board
Carolyn Matthews
National Board
Salvation Army
Adjutant W. M. Siax
Salvation
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Schuyler D. Jenkins
Young People’s Fellowship
First Methodist Church
Donald RK Lewis
Clifford MacNary
Intermediate Youth Fellowship
Barbara Yerris
Simmons
Inier Foith Fellowship
Roosevelt Boulevard
St. James” Methodist Church
Earl C. Freer
Women's Society of Chii
Mar Siliott
Wes- Rely
WAC
Seifs Survace Opera
Falso
Albert J. Tota
Ing
Stanley Stojak
Metro
John Shannor
Social
G. E
Felt Scotty
W. T. Grant
IW. T. Grant
Third St
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