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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1943
Page
12
An eyewitness report from Istanbul says Romanian and German fire crews battle a massive fire across the Ploesti oil area after American Liberator bombers hit the district. Seven bombers forced down in Turkey with one crash in the sea. extensive fires and heavy anti aircraft action described.
Valley Falls residents report outgoing trips for military service and vacations. George Moore leaves for Camp Sampson for U S service while Evelyn Jarvis travels to Ene Pennsylvania to visit her sister. Several others plan weekends and trips to Detroit Saratoga Lake Dayton Niles and Saratoga Lake with family and friends.
Five area men earned silver wings and commissions as second lieutenants at US air bases. Leroy J. Snow, son of Mrs. Agnes Snow, received wings at Stuttgart Army Air Field Arkansas after completing the two engine advanced flying school. Walker A. Dorn of Schodack Landing gained his wings at Randolph Field Texas in a mass ceremony. Also commissioned were John H. Atwater Jr of Stephentown Roy L. Sharp of Stillwater and Andrew E. Caldwell of Ballston Lake, all graduates of respective flying schools in Texas and Oklahoma.
Whitehall reports that Mrs Thomas, discharged from Albany City Hospital, returns for further treatment. Pvt Paul Kelly, in Atlantic City, received an honorable medical discharge from the Army. Frederick McPhee, Camp Forrest Tenn., resumes duties after a nine day furlough with his parents. Lewis Shepard, Camp Blanding Fla., promoted to corporal in the Medical Battalion. Shirley Golden, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Golden, recovering from a fractured right wrist after a swing fall. Mrs Harold Barber, formerly Miss Mary Pippo, is honored at a surprise shower hosted by Mrs Wilfred Day with guests and gifts, luncheon, and prizes.
Gratton and Charles Lynch of New York visit relatives in Troy. Mrs Bertha Sheehan returns to Troy after a Lamphere house stay. Tax books on display at Lamphere home. Grievance day set for Aug 10 at town hall 1 to 5 pm. Donald Weeden, 6, broke left arm escaping a fence. treated at Leonard Hospital and sent home. Alicia Bartlett and Margaret Nash, Troy, at Camp Wildwood party hosted by Mrs H Elizabeth Burdick. Mrs Walter W. Poole reports $66 from a Saturday dance. donations due by Aug 10 to fund American Legion convention in New York City Aug 12-13.
West Hoosick residents Mr and Mrs Charles Piritz and son Carl spent the week end with Mr and Mrs Otto Piritz of Schenectady. Miss Marion Pine returned after a week with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Amen of South Cambridge. Mrs A Strait of Hoosick Falls visits her daughter Mrs Raymond Pine. The Gleaners Society of the Baptist Church holds a silver tea at Mrs Bert Baker’s home this afternoon. Sunday School picnic of the Baptist Church set for next Tuesday on the church lawn. Mrs Fannie Bovie of Hoosick has spent several days with her niece Mia. Ralph Herrington.
The Mechanicville Selective Service Board 362 reports the August draft contingent will depart for Albany for final medical exams and may receive a three week furlough or proceed to a reception center. Names include Raymond Cassidy, Stanley Starks, Andrew Grozzo among many others from Mechanicville Waterford and nearby towns. Also notes advances in local engagements, promotions, and obituaries.
Rev Lauren H Grandy pastor of Central Lutheran Church resigns after eight years to accept Poestenkill Lutheran pastorate succeeding Rev Robert J VanDeusen who becomes acting pastor at Center Brunswick He will preach the last Sunday in August and move mid September Grandy reduced church debt from 53000 to 12500 and led the church to missionary status under United Lutheran Church Board of American Missions.
Waterford volunteers launch a house to house drive starting Monday to raise 500000 cigarettes costing 1200 for distribution to service members abroad. Campaign sponsored by Knickerbocker Steamer Co Ford Hose Kavanaugh Hook and Ladder and Ladies Auxiliaries with captains Lloyd Buil George Castracani and Benjamin Chadwick leading.
A second daughter was born yesterday to Mrs Teres a Larkin Snite and Fred Snite Jr in Chicago Lying-in Hospital. Mother and child are reported in good condition. The Snite family’s first daughter Teressa Marie was born September 22 1940. Snite marked his 33rd birthday on Saturday.
The excerpt depicts Italians marching to transports for Abyssinia, with Mussolini pushing public works, resettlement, and baby bonuses while praising fascist gains. It notes critics facing exposure and the belief that Mussolini is a great leader, amid general government force behind authority and the dangers of unequal force.
The text argues that martial law does not take root in Italy, as communists exploit poverty to incite riots. It notes fascism’s rise on promises of order and employment while warning against excusing challenges to authority. Britain faced postwar dangers, including Liverpool police strikes, yet preserved law through civil respect.
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