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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
3
The article notes continued food scarcity despite Japan's surrender. It discusses rationing reductions for blue potions and canned fruits, while warning most processed foods will not be shipped abroad. It cites foreign relief needs and plans to maintain production and aid shipments through year end.
Washington reports Charles Fahy has submitted his resignation as solicitor general, with his successor to be chosen. Fahy, serving as legal adviser to the American Occupation Bureau, may depart before the Supreme Court term begins. He has held the post since June 1941 and could be replaced by Dean Acheson.
The piece forecasts a mixed reaction from a sullen, fearful Japanese populace toward American occupation troops. It notes Hirohito’s role, a controlled but tense welcome, and possible super-patriot acts despite the Great Command.
Brig. Gen. Elliot Roosevelt son of the late President was placed on inactive duty at Governor's Island after completing duties. The Public Relations Office said his brigadier general appointment remains in force during the present emergency and six months thereafter unless terminated by the President.
Washington and London announced a postwar plan to divide Germany into occupation zones. France Britain and the United States will control major areas with review of assignments later. The British and American zones cover most of northern central Germany while the French hold the southwest corner and several key provinces. The Russian zone includes Berlin and surrounding areas with joint administration ongoing.
Washington says the anthracite supply remains tight with little improvement and a prolonged period of strain expected for home coal users this winter. Industry may see similar 20 percent cuts, while domestic stocks stay at record lows and limited low quality strip-mine coal could be used if needed. Interior Secretary Ickes has set a European shipment quota of 6.08 million tons for five months.
The OPA revised tire rationing rules to favor occupational use for passenger cars with certificates issued by work importance. Pleasure driving remains restricted while local boards may grant ties for hardship. Nonoccupational drivers are capped at 3 percent of each board’s monthly passenger quota. Commercial fire certificates stay based on essential use.
Earl Allis a 26 year old farmer describes an incident involving a delivery of a surrender document in Washington. Two RCA communications employees claim a police stop halted their trip to the Swiss Legation after pulling into an RCA building. The ticketing officer cited delays caused by the document, and Allis said the hold up lasted ten minutes before they continued toward the legation.
In Sudbury the crowd estimated between 2100 and 3000 stormed wine liquor and beer shops, shattered windows in the district, started fires, and clashed with police and crewmen during a victory celebration. About 430 arrests were made after dispersal, with 23 men charged with disorderly conduct and related offenses.
Foreign Economic Administrator Leo Crowley announced plans to end Lend-Lease projects based on War Needs as quickly as possible. The move limits aid to nations allied in redeployment of American forces and keeps Britain’s Lend-Lease ships while excluding Russia. The program aims to adjust contracts, procure raw materials abroad, and boost domestic munition production, hoping private trade can resume on a sound basis once wartime restrictions are removed.
The King and Queen welcomed Herbert Lehtinen director general of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration and Mrs Leaning during yesterday's London visit.
Washington report says Congress will have the last word on continuing U S production of atomic bombs. The War Department notes information on the weapon will remain tightly guarded and urges public restraint as President Truman seeks legislation to control atomic power.
Secretary Vinson announced plans for the eighth Victory Loan Drive to launch in October. The push aims to raise 10 to 14 billion dollars, continuing a wartime series that has raised about 136 billion toward a goal around 95 billion across seven drives.
Commissioner of public safety Frank M Ames praised Troy police and firemen for handling a crowded Tuesday night as crowds blocked streets. He commended officers for staying on duty past midnight keeping order and thanked the department for alert service and public safety.
Fragmented OCR reads Hoasick ee Joseph Strever in Wil Hamaville Ve and mentions Mr. and Mrs C C Cameron and Gordon Gregory Krandson. The text is garbled with phrases about a week's vacation and a brief visit, making a precise notice unclear.
Mrs Nella Marshall welcomed kin and friends including Mrs Cameron Spates, Mr and Mrs Wesley Berington, M Sgt Sylvester James of Camp Shanks and brother Sgt James from Texas Wednesday at her home.
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