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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1944
Page
1
Guam farmers endure post invasion wreckage with damaged homes and barns, a few still usable. Chamorros face dislocation yet show resilience, while farms recover with minimal repairs needed for basic occupancy. Meanwhile local war news highlights a Chamorro community's hardship and martial honors, including air medal awards and a soldier killed in France.
A dispatch from the Allied headquarters in southern France, written by Maj Arthur N. Selby, describes the fourth D-Day landing by the guard air force forward fighter control unit. It highlights the unit’s dual role in offensive directing fighter-bombers and defensive support, its evolution from experimental beginnings to a vital element in campaigns across the Mediterranean theater, and recalls near misses and harsh conditions faced by officers like Capt. Herbert Bohervel and Capt. Lawrence Cavanagh as they support the invasion and protect advancing ground forces.
A vivid ad claims Lady Esther Face Powder makes skin look noticeably younger by smoothing pores lines and blemishes. It touts hurricane blending for smoother texture and fresh shades, urging readers to try the small size box to prove the claim.
District Attorney Earle J. Wiley and assistants Joseph B. Mullen land and Robert T. Murray prepared the county court criminal calendar for the next session to be convened by Judge B. Clinton on Sept 5. A large number of cases will be tried, many carried over from the prior term. Among leading matters is the case of Baward Moore once of this city and later Utica, indicted for first degree murder in the slaying of Albert J. Watson, former president of the Trex Common Council, on Nov 14, 1981.
North Adams Hospital will continue operating through October and November after a board meeting and nurses union agreement. With qualified staff scarce, four furloughed nurses agreed to stay one more month, two industrial infirmary nurses take three months leave to join temporarily, and others will provide part time or private duty coverage to avert September closure.
William St. Lily, 45, of Baltimore, assistant director at Camp Idylwold, Schroon Lake, committed death by his own hand Sunday. Coroner John Miller said police found the body hanging from a tree in woods about 100 yards from the east shore of Schroon Lake. State Police had been seeking a man missing from the camp since yesterday.
Mre A W Selch longtime county treasurer of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and descendant of a Polish noble family died Saturday night at her home The Males Route 9 four miles out of Bound Lake after years of illness She was born in Chicago October 28 1856 and lived at the home for over fifty years Survived by husband two sons Fred K Selch Malta and William Selch Albany and daughter in law Margaret Forsyth Akron O Funeral will be at 2 pm today from the residence with ministers officiating Interment in Matta Rural Cemetery STATE OFFICIAL DIES The death of James H Hildyeth 66 state superintendent of maring Asher ies in the State Conservation Department for the past 18 years was announced yesterday He served 32 years in the department and died Sunday at his home Hast Hampton L I His office was in New York City.
Sunday night a man attempted to open postoffice lock boxes with stolen keys at Albany Postoffice. Berben flagged the intruder, who dropped the keys and fled. Keys turned over to Harry Newberry, foreman of the mail room, as inspectors with local officials pursued the suspect. Police describe him as about 26 years old, five feet four inches, 165 pounds, wearing a dark bitE shirt and salt and pepper trousers, no hat or coat.
In Pittfield District Court John Sullo faced a charge of discharging a shotgun within city limits. Young Jonas paid $20 after pleading guilty to killing a cat in Coolidge Park. Chief John L. Sullivan reminded local hunters that the city covers 42 square miles and shooting cats is prohibited throughout.
Bee Bakjer of Fifth Avenue charged with operating an auto without a license and feckless driving. Arrested Saturday by Patrolmen Clarence Lencen Edward Hirkpayick and others.
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