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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1944
Page
5
In 1939 Parisians faced steep living costs with widespread penny pinching and hidden expenses. The text notes a tremendous rise in overall expenses and mentions informal payments on the black market as part of daily life.
A survey released in Paris estimates a four person family should spend between 25 000 and 28 000 francs monthly for a decent life, a rise of 763 percent since 1928. The study, citing black market augments to official rations, notes butter at 5.40 francs per pound and meat at 2.15 francs per pound, and critiques a ministry claim of 15 francs monthly living for single workers as obsolete. The Vichy regime had limited price index publication.
Dutch and allied forces organize the Stoottroepen Nederland under Prince Bernhard to restore the empire. Major Pieter, aide to the prince, says the unit will spearhead the expeditionary force to drive the Japanese from the Indies when ready. In meantime they aid British and American allies against Nazi Germany.
The report describes Dutch units under Allied command for policing and occupation in Germany. It notes tactics such as silent killing and house-to-house fighting, 40 regular military cadres, training and recruiting, with limited but growing “Syoertroepen” and allied American and British integration. It mentions Dutch WACS and a group of Dutch women serving as secretaries and visitors at HQs.
The passage describes a young Dutch girl active in anti-Nazi activities since age eleven, wearing improvised clothing and training in covert operations. She recalls riding past German sentries and helping distribute pistols for the resistance, demonstrating remarkable courage under occupation.
Betts Carcers-Exgie Mils Club plans a regular meeting tomorrow at noon at Mrs W Richmond Robb’s home. Mrs Robb Mrs Wayne Hoppes and Mrs Abfeed Shaver host. A dessert party will begin the gathering with a grab bag USO gift exchange and display of county bags.
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