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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1944
Page
2
Officials warn against undue optimism as war demands strain resources. They urge compliance with the WMC program and appeal to local committees for support amid shortages in heavy artillery and jet propulsion projects.
A solemn memorial service was held Wednesday at Saint Vincent de Paul for Arthur E LaMontagne son of Mr and Mrs Arthur E LaMontagne He is listed as killed in action in the South Pacific He is survived by two sisters Ensign Virginia LaMontagne Camp Peary Virginia and Mrs Charles ONeill Skaneateles NY.
Chiang Kai-shek sent congratulations to Roosevelt Churchill and De Gaulle on Paris recapture. He hailed the move as a victory omen and warned it signals broader Allied strength and a step toward a new world order based on freedom and justice.
In a Clinton court Judge Truman J Preston fined Rodney Hooper ten dollars for failing to yield at a stop sign after his car collided with a vehicle driven by Casper Evans. Patrolman Johns O Shea reported the incident at Clinton and Adams Street. Cas evans escaped unharmed though a passenger window was damaged. Charles Darling Tully was fined fifteen dollars for speeding on James Street at 36 to 35 miles per hour.
Army search for the missing AT-10 trainer continues with Syracuse and Rome bases joining the effort. Reports describe a flare seen near Potter Swamp between 9 30 and 10 PM last Wednesday. Captain Benton L. Lewis piloted the aircraft which lost radio contact after takeoff from its home base. another pilot from the same flight diverted due to strong winds while attempting to reach Rochester.
Dr C W W Hoffman of Syracuse and director of the Diagnostic Research Laboratory was unanimously elected to honorary membership in the Army and Navy Union U S A W at the national convention in Philadelphia The honoring notes his invention of the first harmonic tone audiometer aiding hearing aid fitting and his wartime service as medical science coordinator on the Army Air Force advisory board He spoke at the national convention on veteran rehabilitation and medical science seeking better treatment for veterans and criticizing the underutilization of osteopathic and surgical experience.
State chairman Fitzpatrick and official Oscar Ewan toured New York counties to drum up support for Roosevelt. They urged voter registration and emphasized aiding servicemen abroad to vote, citing wartime conditions and farmer improvement under the Roosevelt administration.
The temperature fell to 52 degrees at 12 30 A M while Syracuse Weather kept cool with no record. The forecast called for occasional light rain tonight and Tuesday partly cloudy with little temperature change. Minimum readings across New York included Albany 46 Fort Plain 42 and Whiteface Mountain 43 along with Utica 48 Elmira 39 and Buffalo 60.
Townsend Club announces weekly gatherings including Club 30 at 7 45 PM on Monday 335 Bute Street and Club 37 at 7 45 PM on Wednesday 855 South West Street plus meetings at 24 Harrison Street 9 30 PM and 131 Steier Avenue Thursday. District clubs meet Saturday at Kanatenah Club with other events at Merch's Hall and 302 Varex Hotel.
War Department notices list a North Syracuse soldier who died and another reported missing. The fragment notes a wounded man now described as missing, with details tied to European duties and service.
Lt Thoburn Wheatley infantryman killed in action in France as of July 31, telegram to his wife Mrs Dorothy Wheatley of 265 Wells Avenue North Syracuse confirmed his death. He is survived by wife, former Miss Dorothy Bew of Ogdensburg, and father Clifford Wheatley plus five brothers William Charles Ivan DeMille and Merrie Wheatley.
The note to Frederick W. Pulver of Comstock Avenue states Second Lt. Frederick W. Pulver Jr. has been missing in action over Germany since August 6 as a bombardier. A GC graduate, Pulver served three and a half years at one time as secretary to Brig. Gen. Ross after training at Carlsbad New Mexico where he was commissioned.
Five fishing fortresses forced landed in Sweden have been sent to Sweden by the American government for temporary use. Sweden transferred them to Aerotransport and three have been converted into air liners. The first rebuilt Fortress is ready for service.
The notice lists blue stamps A S to Z S and A 5 to F 5 valid indefinitely for 10 points each, with blue G 3 through L 5 valid from Sept 1. Red stamps cover Batter and Cheese A S to Z S and A 5 to D 5, valid indefinitely for 10 points. Red stamps update Sept 5. Sugar stamps 30 31 32 valid five pounds each indefinitely. stamp 33 valid Sept 1. Stamp 40 covers five pounds for home canning until Feb 25. Shoes airplane stamps 1 and 2 (Book 3) valid for one pair indefinitely. Gasoline coupons 11 A for three gallons. B 3, B 4 and C 3 and C 4 five gallons each. Fuel oil period 4 5 coupons 10 gallons per unit, expire Sept 30. Period 1 coupons 1944 35 heating gear valid for 10 gallons per unit until Aug 31 1945.
Gen H H Arnold commander of the Army Air Forces writes that education has top priority for youths under 18. He urges premilitary youths who worked summer war jobs to resume schooling in September. He says a good education offers the best path to progress and recognition in all military branches and in postwar leadership roles.
A statewide meeting led by John E. Fitzsimmons and Stewart J. Coats recommended creating a State Division of Veterans' Affairs to supervise county city and town units. Trained staff would aid veterans with pension disability and other claims and advise returning service members on resuming work and normal life. An additional meeting planned to draft recommendations for the State Veterans Commission.
Sidney Hillman told House investigators the CIO Political Action Committee complies with laws and seeks to promote voting and support for the Roosevelt Truman ticket. He denied plans to capture parties, cited calls for a simple federal ballot for service members, and outlined PAC funding and primary spending. The hearing covered PAC origins, union contributions, and allocations.
Capt Edward P Barrows 24 son of ex Governor Lewis O Barrows of Maine died Aug 3 from wounds in France. He served with a Boston insurance firm and is survived by his wife Jane Murphy of Augusta and a seven month old son Edward P Barrows 2d.
Norwegian saboteurs have destroyed multiple oil installations in Norway over two weeks, crippling Nazi fuel supplies and slowing troop movements as Oslo and Bergen rail routes suffer. The campaign, coordinated with Allied air raids, threatens German plans in the region and complicates von Falkenhorst’s logistics amid potential Allied landings.
Detroit August 29 A strike at Ford Motor Company Highland Park plant disrupted aircraft parts production. Union Local 200 UAW accepted a War Labor Board directive to resume work after walking out on Friday. Company reports no majority of day shift back. union cites grievances on wages and seniority.
Phc. John L. White of Liverpool found a sugar wrapper in his C rations in India advertising the Travel Room at Hotel Onondaga Syracuse. Pfc White wrote how the memento made him think of home and past visits, inspiring thoughts of a homecoming dinner upon his return. Manager H Loomis Murray plans a welcome dinner.
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