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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1944

Page

12

Will of Margaret E Pike Reveals Quiet Family Bequests

The will of Margaret E Pike, died in Albany on June 2, admitted to probate yesterday by Surrogate Edward Rogan, lists bequests totaling 512,009 including 1000 to cousin George Harris and other specified sums. The document outlines specific requests for the estate.

Troy George Harris Margaret E Pike Albany Ea ‘Ward Rogan Mass John HH. Newmans LaSallette Altamont Wis Green Island Council Snighis Columbus Eugene O'Connor Edward Heffern Edward Brannigan Oand

RAF renews bombing of Cologne in heavy Allied air raid

Lowden reports continued RAF blasting of Cologne after bad weather interrupted earlier actions. Mosquitos and LAB forces attacked the industrial city amid a1st day of sustained aerial operations targeting German transportation hubs and rail centers.

Lowden Germany Pat Soz Cologne Snetters James Berlin Osngorunes Giessen Oberhausen Munster Soest Karlsruhe Merseburgz Othes Usbresen En- EL Leama Hant Orgreass Gaaabruck

War Bond Drive and Industry Call for faster sales

The War Finance Committee urges rapid bond sales as county bonds lag. A caravan schedule and a Dec 21 theater benefit aim to boost War Bond purchases. Officials critique the draft system and demand quicker reemployment of released workers to support critical wartime production.

War Finance Committee Gehie Smiths Joneses American Legion St Iuett, Peabody and Co Proctors Theater War Finance William H. Freer and Co., Inc National City Bank Cluell, Peabody End Troy Savings Bank Pepttess Co Fray Postoffice Proctor ‘Theater Pioneer Building and Loan] Association Troy Theater Union | Home Furnishers, Inc Manufacturers National Bank of Troy Troy Predestial Association, Inc Stanley's Troy Cooperative Savings and Loan Association Union National Bank

War Production Crisis Cited With Steps For Shortage Fixes

Krug said manpower problems would be solved and outlined measures like nationwide recruiting by organized labor, civilian production sealing in critical areas, incentive surveys to retain workers, and constant interagency talks. A wartime report warned new shortages could emerge as fighting continues, noting secret Army and Navy projects may yield critical gear in coming months.

Krug Wna Soria H. G. Batchelter Allegheny-Ludlum WPS Opéracione Tas Army Navy

Athens in turmoil as Scobie reports progress against leftists

British Maj. Gen. Scobie said cleanup of embattled leftists in Athens was advancing despite clashes with the EAM led forces in Thrace. A German officer was captured among Ellas troops while Greek Nationalists fought near Athens and Piraeus amid increased British guards and armored patrols. Six leftist ministers resigned after the crisis, while Papandreou blamed coup organizers for the upheaval.

R. M. Scobie Elas Athens Lefists Thrace Ellas Scobie Blas Scobie Communiqne Aethens Piraeus EAM National Liberation Front Eias Papandreon

War Bond Cigarette Tie in Banned by OPA

The OPA bans requiring two customers to buy a War Bond to obtain cigarettes. Dealers may not tie War Bond purchases to cigarette sales though giving cigarettes with War Bond purchases is allowed. An OPA spokesman declined to comment on potential prosecution.

OPA Washington

Green Island program honors Pearl Harbor recall by ninth grade

Ninth grade pupils under Miss Margaret Al Kenny presented an auditorium program in Green Island commemorating the Pearl Harbor attack three years earlier. Students enacted scenes and discussed war bonds and stamps while civic leaders urged support for the drive.

Ly School Margaret al ‘Kenny Pearl Harbor Mirg Noriie B. Keating James Cietek Land Thichierd Austin Gwendolyn Minghis l‘Theresa Dupont Dorothy Greeley lZewerd Rod Rita “McLaughlin Ioan Geer Joan Greaves Richard tMcBain Chester Powell MarionSheedy Riuth Powers Sarah T Greeley John Barnes Bonds

Population Rise Cited 6.4 Million Since 1940 Census

Census Bureau estimates last July put U S total at 138,200,874 including armed forces overseas. In four years and three months since 1940, the population rose by about 6.4 million, nearly three quarters of the prior decade's gain.

Washington

Commentator's Wife Granted Divorce in Brattleboro

Mrs. Bety Gram Swing obtained a divorce from radio commentator Raymond Gram Swing in Superior Court. Judge Charles Adams awarded custody of two minors Sally and Joba and ordered support on a sliding scale. The ruling adjusts alimony based on Swing's income, beginning with a specified percentage and increasing with higher earnings.

Brattleboro Bety Gram Raymond Gram Swing Superior Court Charles el] Adams Sally Joba Jugge Adams

Appointment Confirmed Washington Ambassadorship Details

The Senate confirmed yesterday the nominee for ambassador to Italy. The record notes Alexander, Kirk of Ti po, and other confirmations, reflecting a shift in diplomatic postings.

Washington Senate Tom Alexander Kirk Tipo Italy

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