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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1943
Page
15
Market rally led by aircraft stocks with gains for major aviation shares. Analysts Foster and Adams noted closing prices and overall positive sentiment across transport equipment groups amid improved demand signals and investor appetite.
Market table shows New York flour steady with spring patents at 3.75 per 100 lbs and various grades. Butter firm up to 3.32 to 3.38 per lb, cheese nominal, eggs firm at 22.69 per dozen, and feed steady. Poultry and turkey prices listed for wholesale and live weights with assorted allowances and delivery notes.
New York stocks edged higher on a modest rally amid profit taking by leaders. Transfers totaled 683 070 shares. American Telephone fell after ex dividend of 2.25. American Distilling rose briefly on a block of 1000 shares, then retreated. Led gains for Douglas Aircraft, Lockheed, Bethlehem, International Harvester. Major losses included U S Steel, Santa Fe, Chrysler, Allied Chemical, Johns Manville, Sears Roebuck, Standard Oil NJ and American Smelting. Bond activity was uneven. Chicago wheat quoted 70 1/2 to 71 1/2 cents a bushel. Oats dipped early but closed slightly higher. Cotton fell toward the end by 10 to 30 cents per bale.
Former Troy man and World War I pilot Maj. Thomas M. Nial has assumed command of the Army Air Base at Syracuse New York after a series of posts including Newark and the Rome Air Service Command. Nial, son of Mr and Mrs M T Nial of Troy, previously served as public relations and intelligence officer.
Hoosick Falls village board meeting marks Rita E. Doyle’s first appearance as village clerk succeeding Milton C. DuRoss. Trustees report records in order and bond for Doyle accepted. Frank Driscoll appointed chief of police with salary already drawn. November financials show balances, receipts, and disbursements across treasury, water, paying fund, and withholding tax fund. Police logs note arrests, fines, lights, lodgers, and damage restitution. Pvt Augustine Gallagher, Fort Custer, home on short furlough.
Rev. Ernest F. Habel, pastor since 1937, resigns effective Feb 1 to accept a call to the Meridian-South Hannibal Federated Churches. In other items, two Middle Falls autoists forfeited $5 bail for village ordinance violations after failing to appear. A chimney fire at 89 High Street caused smoke damage to Blateau apartments. A Polish Society meeting elected officers, and a holiday party and church activities are noted.
A Boston survey found women workers' handbags carry 30 to 45 articles on average. Items listed include a defense magazine, pamphlets on euphoria, a first aid kit, five ration books, and a Stilson wrench among others.
Curtis Wright and Rhode Island State College awarded certificates to nine cadettes who completed an aviation engineering program at R P I. Suzanne Lopez and Mary deMile McLeod were among the graduates. Miss Buschmeyer had the highest average. Tuition and stipends were provided by Curtiss Wright, with dormitory housing at the Institute. The group faced early doubts about women entering engineering but proved capable in a demanding curriculum.
The Philathea Class of the First Baptist Church invites students, teachers, and school children to a 6:30 pm covered-dish supper in the church parlors. Final reports will be presented on the class sale, supper, and annual Christmas party.
Eleven men aboard a plant-bound bus were killed when it overturned and burned after colliding with a truck near Campbell in Steuben County. Driver Daniel Maroney of Binghamton faces criminal negligence charges and will be arraigned. Eighteen aboard, eight injured, six of the dead burned, with victims from Avoca Savona Wallace and Bath, all workers at the Ingersoll Rand plant in Painted Post.
Green Island reports total War Bonds and Stamps sales of 9691.45 through December 7 led by Miss Vernie B. Keating. At Heatly School last week sales reached 3105.50 with Miss Margaret Kenny in charge. Central Market booth chaired by Mrs. Willard Hunt sold 185.85 and Picarillo's store booth run by Miss Margaret Picarillo sold 27.85. St. Joseph's School has 825.600 in sales since October. Green Island Home Bureau to meet at 1:30 today for Christmas Grange lesson. Knights of Columbus discuss February degree work. A Christmas play The Perfect Gift will be staged by Heatly School elementary Friday afternoon with cast members and a chorus.
In a post election outlook, F. Luby now in charge of waterworks may become commissioner of public works, a move seen as paving the way to trim positions and unite city staff and assets. The administration backs remodeling Troy High School site for a new building and shifting Fifth Avenue grammar students to Central School. Savings from selling the old City Hall and Welfare Building could fund the project while urging civic unity and an end to petty bickering across parties.
Averill Park Methodist Church marked the burning of its mortgage after surviving two fires. Edward Nash, trustee secretary, handed the mortgage to Charles Smith who declared the gesture a sign of unity. Rev. Orin Ireson Jr preached. Congregation sang doxology as choirs performed. Local societies aided reduction of debt included W C S with Mrs Willard Van Der Zee, Victory Class, Good Cheer Class, and Merry Methodist Mads.
Eden told Parliament that Allied strategy aims to liberate German occupied countries and restore them to Europe without a forced three power will. He cited delays from rain and mud in Italy with American casualties at 10,649 and British at 16,074 by Nov 25. He urged self determination for Greece and Yugoslavia and supported Yugoslavian mission to aid the region.
A series of 1940s compensation awards noting injuries to workers. An award of 2100 for May 5, 1942 to 1948 10 percent loss of use mentioned for a May 1942 injury. Mention of workers for John W. Cowpar Co Inc George E Green Joseph Kempf and Ernest T Watres with various loss of use percentages and durations.
Slavia and Tito agree to disarm and let people choose their government once war ends. Eden reiterates Britain’s stance, urging peace with Japan after Germany, citing Japan as a menace to global security and alliance interests.
Behr-Manning Co. and Evelyn Chen dertha Lapier received 204.19 in a prior action that was rescinded. Ming Lapier suffered a 15 percent loss of use of her right thumb due to injuries. The court rescinded a prior award.
F. B. I. watches for fake Army pins after reports of copies in circulation. J. B. Wilcox Albany special agent in charge confirmed the issue and said duplicates are being reported. A Fourth Ward honor roll committee meeting is planned for tomorrow at Franzsolene Hall on Federal Street to urge residents to attend.
A fire incident damaged a rubbish cart near Union Street between State and Congress as authorities investigated. Fire crews contained the blaze with no injuries reported.
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