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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1943
Page
13
Debate over curbing inconsistencies focuses on moving the soldier ballot issue to the states and funding paid newspaper advertising for War Bonds. Farm subsidies provoke criticism for equity versus cost, with opposition stressing press-government friction and the potential presidential veto amid argues on subsidy logic and wartime ad space.
Smoke rose from a block of debris after a general alarm blaze in Atlantic City cost a fireman his life, left 100 homeless, and leveled about two dozen Boardwalk structures along Maryland Avenue. Fire Chief Rex Farley put damage at about 500000 after a six hour effort. Fireman Harry Ward, 61, collapsed and died at Atlantic City Hospital.
Rochester police report UPI story of Roland Labrecque a watchman who died in a blaze at Fownes Paper Box Manufacturing Co after identifying the fire and guiding firefighters to the second floor. Firemen fought the flames overnight and found Labrecque dead in the burned second floor.
Pennsylvania lists seven World War I leaders across Army and Navy. Gen George Marshall of Uniontown and Lieut Gen Joseph McNarney of Emporium serve as Army chief and deputy chief of staff. Gen Henry Arnold of Montgomery County heads the Army Air Force. Lieut Gen Carl Spaatz of Boyertown leads the Army Air Forces in Europe. Lieut Gen Jacob L Devers of York commands armored forces. Maj Gen Olmstead of Corry runs the Army Signal Corps. Adm Harold Stark of Wilkes Barre leads American naval forces in Europe. Historical Society notes two Army and one Navy World War I leaders from the state, Gen Tasker Bliss of Lewisburg, Gen Peyton March of Easton, and Adm William S Simmag.
Australian troops and artillery beat back three Japanese counter-attacks before Wareo on New Guinea's Huon peninsula. They then tightened lines in a developing ring around the mountain stronghold, fighting in a half mile zone between Wareo and Kuanxo as hardened Sattelberg veterans pressed the defense.
The Japanese air force in the Southwest Pacific mounted attacks on Tarawa and Makin, but the strikes caused only minor damage. Nine planes bombed Tarawa Friday night, with limited effects, while a lone enemy ship dropped four small bombs at Makin on Saturday, according to a Navy communique.
In New Rochelle health officials say inadequately cooked home canned eggplant caused two deaths and illness to another family member. Dr. Chester A. Hicks reports the toxin Bacillus botulinus led to the first such NY deaths in 14 years. Victims include Antonio Rosavella, 69, who died Oct. 31, and daughter-in-law Mrs. Joseph Rosavella, 27, who died Thanksgiving Day. wife survived after ten days in hospital.
The Army and Navy Register on Saturday said near future events may avoid the necessity of an invasion of Western Europe. It suggested Gen George C. Marshall might go to London from the Roosevelt Churchill Stalin conference and may not return with the presidential party. The piece noted invasion depends on decisions in Trans and the coming weeks and months, and that avoiding invasion would be a consummation devoutly wished for. It also stated Marshall could be kept from transfer unless his administrative skill is needed for occupation problems. A secondary note announced the Marcus D. Russell Auxiliary No 16 election of officers at 8:30 p.m. today at 405 Broadway.
Lt F T Farrell a field artillery officer from South Bend flies a Hedgehog two seater Piper Cub as a liaison and observation aircraft with U S Armored Force units in England. He explains the craft is used to observe artillery fire spot targets and transport officers between posts. He notes landing on an estate lawn and the dangers yet believes they can evade fighters by tight turns and low altitude landings.
The 70th anniversary of the Fredonia unit of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was observed yesterday with services at the Fredonia Baptist Church. Four new telephone exchanges are opened in England and Wales every month in normal times.
The War Department reported tests of Japan’s newest rifle and light machine gun show poor accuracy at long range. Conducted at Aberdeen Proving Ground and six arsenals, the bolt action rifle with a 303 bore proved inaccurate beyond 350 yards. The Japanese light machine gun fires 30 rounds in 3 seconds, but its effective rate is 200 to 300 rpm and at 500 yards is less accurate than the American .30 caliber Browning which fires 500 to 600 rpm.
Washington reports the Army plans to discharge about 25 000 officers whose services are no longer needed and to move another 25 000 from administrative roles to operations. The cuts reduce officer totals from 630 000 to 625 000 by end of 1943, amid a shift from training to operational duties.
London reports Flight Capt. Joan Hughes 25, Britain's only woman flying instructor with the Air Transport Auxiliary. She can fly from trainer planes to four engined bombers and averages five pupils daily in the air. Hughes, 5 feet 2 inches, teaches both men and women and credits patience and temperament as key to her role.
Japanese planes raided Calcutta in daylight for the first time, dropping bombs that caused a few fires and some casualties. The raiders were visible briefly and seven prior attacks on Calcutta had all occurred at night.
The United States Eighth Air Force Commanders beat the Central Base Section Pirates 6 to 0 at Warey Stadium in London. Eddie Snow of South Berwick scored the lone touchdown in the first period as Britons cheered and the U S Army Headquarters band played Pistol Packin' Mama to a rapt audience of spectators.
American troops push through rugged mountains west of Filignano facing strong German counterattacks as eastern front units including the 26th armored and first parachute divisions defend against advances toward the plain where armor operates. German divisions in Romes north pool are being redeployed to meet the assault.
Serge Charley Ernst of Washington scored five goals setting a season single game mark as the Baltimore Americans defeated the Baltimore Soccer Club 7 to 2. Ernst did not play the final.
A player scored three goals in a game, surpassing the previous league record of seven goals per game set four years ago by Jim O Neill. The report notes Tom Marshall of the Brooklyn Wanderers and other league performers had held the mark, with Marshall having achieved three goals twice this season.
A Tall Story notes Northwestern University basketball forward Dave Thompson, a six-foot center, faced rejection amid rumor and misworded citations. The report links him to a civilan member status and unclear muse, reflecting campus chatter rather than confirmed action.
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