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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
4
Parisians in 1969 faced a dramatic rise in everyday expenses with prices climbing sharply. The article notes disruptions including black market payments and a listed figure of $5.49 per …, illustrating the scramble to ration scarce goods and stretch budgets amid inflation.
A Liberation survey estimates a four person Paris family spends between 15 000 and 20 08 francs monthly, with a 7 percent rise since 1952. The study notes rising prices for butter, shoes, and clothing, and that black market purchases compensate fixed official rations. A clandes tine Parisian survey suggests costs rose sharply from 1930 to 1939 and through 1944, affecting living standards.
Edward V. Roberts reports Dutch underground forces in Maastricht training to restore empire and fight Japanese in the Indies. Prince Bernhard's aide Major Pieter leads the Stoottroepen, with Allied materiel and instruction. The unit aims as spearhead for a future Dutch expeditionary force to drive the Japs from the Indies while aiding Allies against Nazi Germany.
British commanded Dutch born group trains with former Transvaal rancher as chief instructor. They receive Commando tactics including silent lifting and house to house fighting mixed with regular military drill. Units vetted for policing roles, aided by American, British support, with Dutch WAC staffing at headquarters.
A young woman recalls scarce clothing and warmth while noting her mother allows pants but not canvas leggings. She had long been active in anti Nazi efforts since seventeen and often rode a bicycle delivering a cache of pistols to the Dutch underground.
The Betts Corners Eagle Mills Home Bureau will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at Mrs. WW Riche and Robs home. A dessert party starts the gathering with Mrs. Rabb, Mrs. Wayne Koppes and Mrs. Alfred Shaver in charge. Gift displays and donations for USO are planned.
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