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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1945
Page
3
A group of Allied soldiers freed from German captivity are welcomed at Boston Port of Embarkation after months of deprivation and peril. Survivors recount near starvation, harsh camps, and perilous escapes as the Red Cross aids the homecoming crowd and families celebrate.
Doris Duke reports on Italian refugee youth in Rome amid war surge, detailing truancy, malnutrition, theft, and detention as the Vatican and Allied aid struggle to reach destitute children. She cites American relief led by Myron Taylor aiding 110 Rome orphanages, while stressing Italy’s future democracy hinges on helping youth access opportunities.
A wartime dispatch discusses American POWs liberated from Germany and Japan, noting Geneva protections and questions about reprisals. It recounts reports of severe mistreatment, poor rations, and harsh transport endured by U S prisoners, with reference to Ardennes camps and impending V E Day.
New York reports plans to light the torch with 400 watt high intensity lamps and a 250 watt incandescent lamp in the surrounding beacon. The dome like array will shine over the harbor area, signaling victory celebrations on V E Day.
Round Lake resident Robert G. Hitchcock advances to chief vegman at Port Heuseme. Cal Laurette A. Hickey from Los Angeles visits his mother Mrs. Laura E. Hickey. John I. Hegemen returns from Greenfield Mags visit. Mrs. Wilson N. Gorham hosts a surprise dinner for her mother's birthday. Walter E. Morey returns from New York trip. Miss June Morey returns from Rockville Center visit. Mrs. George P. Sliva and daughters Roberta Marilyn and Robert visit Lowell, Massachusetts. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence P. McKean and Edward De Genne attend funeral of H Townsend in Oneonta. W S C tea at Mrs. Ada M. Harwood’s home with Chester A. Finch and Rodney O. Winans assisting. Chinese checkers and dominoes played. refreshments served. Malta Grange to meet.
Grange Hall Maltayille hosts supper Thursday with county deputy Eu- Sent Chatheld making an official visit. Mr and Mrs George Corp and Mr and Mrs Earle Edmonds to host. Mrs Steven Smaldone received a 2% miscellaneous shower at Loyal Wakip Chass meeting at Mrs Stanley Lodge home. Firrel is at Troy Conference of the Methodist Church in Trinity Church Albany, Rev Chester Finch reappointed pastor of Found Lake Methodist Church marking five years of service. Rev A G Cale retired clergyman assigned to Jonesville Methodist Church.
A 1920s style ad promotes Nabisco 100% Bran as a remedy for constipation. It touts easy bulk from finely milled bran, gentle action, pleasant flavor, and the nutritive benefits of whole bran including vitamins and phosphorus.
Representative Mazon Texe introduces legislation directing the United States to claim permanent bases on former Japanese-held Pacific islands. The measure would authorize retaining the lands with UN approval if other nations agree to arrangements. The aim is strategic security and world peace, while avoiding a pledge to relinquish key Pacific positions postwar.
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