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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1944
Page
12
Wartime workers voice anxieties about reconversion, wages, unemployment, and future costs. A fragmentary quote shows expectations of 38 a week after overtime, state unemployment around 130 weekly, and war bond savings at risk if plants close. The piece reflects postwar economic concerns and how workers anticipate tax changes and price shifts.
A monologue of Joe Doakes outlines the tension between war employment and postwar pay, urging jobs in industry and services. The piece ties reconversion bills and Manpower measures to wage levels, price pressure, and the fate of the public’s standard of living after victory. It highlights the broader political stakes for voters in the fall.
Johnsonville sees Catherine Harris of Brook lyn visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor. Mr and Mrs Catl Mattison of Watervliet visit Mrs. Leroy Tate and family. Miss Alice Barton weekends with Mrs. William Wolt rum at Hoosick Falls. Miss Barbara OBrien of Raymer town visits aunts Cecelia and Agnes Ryan. Mr and Mrs F Sheridan and Patay of Troy join Miss Anna Dorr and John Dorr. Mrs Donald Becker and daughter Barbara return to Altamont after time with Mr and Mrs George Brenenstuhl, joined by Donald Becker of the Merchant Marine. Gerald Barton and Frances Van Armen have a birthday party at Miss Irene Brenenstuhl home with guests from Hoosick Falls, South Cambridge, Mechanicville, Buskirk and Altamont.
Roland E Bacon, 28, of Artington, was arraigned before Justice of the Peace LeRoy Center Pittstown. He waived examination and is held on grand larceny charges for the theft of a auto mobile owned by Leo Tracy of Road Sunday. a grand jury will convene at Rensselaer County Jail.
St Marys School will resume for its fifth scholastic year on Friday Sept 2 under Rev Joseph Ketty. The institution, founded 1848 by Rev Peter Havermans, pioneer Belgian missionary, began as a combined school hospital and orphanage. The 13 Sisters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul teach, and a first grade preparation class will be offered. New pupils will be registered after Mass.
Corp. Raymond G. Adams of Whitehall is cited for gallantry in action at Saipan Marianga Islands on July 7, 28. Observing a wounded soldier 350 yards from shore, he swam to the man, risking his life to rescue him and save a comrade’s life.
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