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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1944
Page
1
The article lists local soldiers and nurses from Troy and Watervliet, detailing their service dates, postings, and honors. It notes O’Grady and Dromirechl returning from overseas, Movsesion awarded a conduct medal, and multiple locals earning combat infantry and instructor roles across Italy, France, and the Pacific. It mentions families, wives, and hometown addresses, plus upcoming courier posts and training.
Farewell testimonial held at Croosed Lake Hotel for Edward Haber of Metropolicas Life Insurance Co after 34 years. Haber joined in 1989 and served in the Ninth Server territory, later leading the Nyack District office. He received a gold watch. roasts and corsages accompanied the event.
Local notices reveal Edward W. Marcoex cadet in the South Pacific and Walter Sherwood, Leonard Rupp and Henry Murray among service members. Others include Joseph Golva on leave overseas, Bart Grovenger’s wife and Elisabeth Grovenger notified of safe arrival in England, and Francis Purcell visiting home.
War Manpower Commission urges employers to shift workers to critical jobs while protecting old job rights only if feasible. The boss may lay off Jones with leave to preserve wartime needs, but no firm protection rules exist. Cooperation and practical staffing plans drive outcomes.
George Edward Smith an 18 year old seaman second class in the US Navy was arrested in New York City on Friday by federal agents for legally wearing a naval officer's uniform. He had been stationed at Norfolk since June. Police say he admitted posing as a naval intelligence officer and faced potential Albany County charges of larceny for a diamond theft. Authorities note multiple relationships with women in several states and prior arrest in Troy for unlawful entry.
Officers and leaders of Betts Corners Eastle Mills Home Bureau will gather Friday at 2 p.m. at chairman Mrs. Paul R. Knippel's residence to discuss the 28345 program. County agent Mabel Millian will attend.
Martial law declared in Slovakia as Red Army advances press the Nazi puppet state. Rebellion and sabotage reported with death penalties invoked for saboteurs. Reports say German troops and Slovak forces face uprisings while guerilla actions continue in the Carpathian passes along the Polish border.
Albany correspondence reports the New York State Sheriffs Association urging a statewide postwar speed limit to curb speeding after victory. The plan calls for general village and congested-area limits and higher limits on proposed superhighways, with signs to keep drivers aware of lawful speeds.
The clash between pro Nazi authorities and Slovak patriots escalates as German troops rush to secure the border region between Poland and Slovakia. Guerrilla bands attack German garrisons while underground spokesmen claim thousands await a signal for a general uprising timed with the arrival of Russian troops. London reports say War Minister Ferdinand had sweeping powers to mobilize Nazi and Slovak forces to quell any armed uprising.
A shipyard worker charged with disorderly conduct misstated his past as a piano player with Fats Walters Orchestra. Judge John Seabrook, a former musician, adjourned to the police club rooms and joined in a boogie performance before the case concluded with a $15 fine.
Raymond B. Wood of Allegheny-Ludlum Steel Corp was hospitalized at Samaritan Hospital Saturday after sustaining burns at work. His condition was reported as fairly good. Wood resides at 223 Ludlum Road Watervliet.
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