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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1944
Page
16
Whitehall residents Mr and Mrs Hiram Griffin of Maple Street were informed by the War Department that their son Staff Sergeant Walter Griffin failed to return after a July 2 combat over Romania. He served as a tall gunner on a Flying Fortress.
Serjeant Griffin, a Writeball High Beheo graduate, starred on the 1938 Junior American Legion baseball team and also played basketball and baseball in high school. The Army Navy and Marine Corps supplied soldiers and ships to support training and logistics, delivering thousands of tons of timber cans monthly.
Colonel McNair, 33, chief of staff of the Titi Army Division, was fatally wounded near a native hut in northern Guam while advancing toward a command post. A tank crew and Maj. Gen Andrew Bruce confirmed he went ahead without a tank escort. McNair was struck during a brief exchange of fire with Japanese forces.
Sweden's speedy Gunder Haege faced strong wind as he ran 3000 meters in 8 minutes 7.6 seconds, nearly six seconds slower than his world record. Apne Anderson, aided by wind and eight handicap runners, also slowed in his mile race, needing 3 minutes 28. today’s trials highlighted wind as the decisive factor.
Sammy Angott, managed by Charley Jones, signs to fight Ike Williams in a September 6 bout at Shibe Park Philadelphia. This follows Angott's June 7 split decision win over Williams in a prior meeting. Jones also announced a planned match between Angott and Henry Armstrong in Griffith Stadium Washington late in September or early October.
Ten Schenectady trotter entries compete in a two heat free for all pace at Saratoga. Fast Teno tops a field including Roscoe Hanover Prince Walter and Adage while favorites like Sandy Volo and Uncle Scott pace. The card features multiple purses across pacing and trotting races for 3-year-olds and older.
Pleasant Valley Home Bureau held a monthly meeting at Miss Ruta Rifendurz's home. Canter Brunswick and Mrs Sail Rifenburg spoke on bedding care and announced the retirement of Dr Ruby Green Senith, former state leader of home demonstration agents. A home grounds conference is planned for Aug 22 with visits to two homes and tours. Next meeting set for Thursday Sept 14 hosted by Mrs Myrot Cahrenger.
Good weather drew strong attendance at the Nassau Fair on its second day as harness racing wrapped up. Exhibits attracted interest and the evening program featured a drum corps performance. Today's events include a hogshead and drum cerpe contest in the afternoon and rodeo tonight.
Granville Selective Service Board protested a Board of Supervisors resolution that paid a part time clerk for county workers. The letter read at the Wynton County meeting said the measure used county funds and was approved without knowledge, labeling the plan improper.
Central Station police aided two injured people after a carnival at Priar Park. A girl fell in Priar Park and suffered a possible left leg fracture and was taken to Samar a Hospital on Marityn Street. An hour later Bernard Mursay, 22, an Enty's Shows employee, was brought to Br. ROP. Doody with a severe scalp laceration from a small steel object during the same carnivel at Anthony Park.
Preparations for the Saratoga County Fair include a shift to outdoor events with sack drops and a rodeo style show. Officials pledge rapid exhibit classes and new attractions such as horse racing and a special display to benefit the Halfmoon Fire Department.
Unclear military article notes air instructors preferring civilian life after service. Mentions army, war department, pilots, and recent events. Details are fragmented and partially unreadable.
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