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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1943
Page
1
A collision in a blizzard near Lumberton North Carolina killed at least 69 people including 48 soldiers and 21 civilians, with over fifty injured. The wrecks occurred on the coldest winter day as rescuers in 10 degree weather freed victims from shattered coaches after a broken rail caused the first derailment.
Pte Stephen J Cushman arrived safely at 422 First Street last night after the Florida streamline wreck. He learned of the crash only after reaching Washington and will return to Miami via Albany to resume duty on December 28. One man, First Lieut Roy A Griffin, was killed in the incident. Magazine publisher William Wood spoke of the northbound Tamian East Coast Champion ploughing into derailed cars as rescue workers cut through twisted wreckage. Continued on Page Five.
Churchill ill with pneumonia in the Middle East seeks care from three doctors as Attlee briefs MPs on the Prime Minister’s condition. British bulletin says Churchill’s pneumonia in the left lung is developing slowly with daily updates promised. London reports heavy RAF bombings on Berlin, with US bombers aiding in a Northwest Germany attack and losses on both sides.
President Roosevelt has returned to the United States after 35 days abroad at Cairo and Teheran. White House secretary Stephen Early says the President is safely back. It is implied he crossed the ocean by ship, possibly on a warship, after leaving Washington on November 11 and arriving in Cairo November 22.
A photo journalist reports arrest by military police while trying to photograph a double train wreck near Lumberton North Carolina. The railroad blocked images without permission from district superintendent R G Murchison. Army officials later said jurisdiction lay with the Army, not police, and the War Department instructed local authorities not to interfere.
Chester Bowles, OPA administrator, said meat ration point costs would fall if meat spoilage warranted it, though current checks show no spoilage from temporarily increased supplies. He and officials denied plans to cut gasoline coupon values amid forthcoming broad allocations curtailment, noting possible offset by rechecking supplementary B and C ration allowances.
A ten month old boy named Gary Dean Aten died at St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids after slipping through crib slats and becoming suspended by his arms and shoulders. Coroner F. Hersch reported the infant was buried feet flat between the crib bars and mattress. parents were Charles and Mrs. Aten.
Chinese forces fight to recapture Lihsien Ansiang and Nanhsien on the south bank of the Lin River near Tungting Lake. If successful, a 40 mile gap remaining would complete the encirclement of retreating Japanese forces. Air forces including the Sky Dragons under General Chennault and China’s air force bomb and strafe the bases supplying the invaders.
The War Food Administration announced a larger margarine supply for civilians in the first months of 1944. In the current quarter 100 million pounds were made available, but officials doubt the increase will justify lowering the ration value from 6 points per pound.
The Navy plans a uniform change to cut the front four inches from the jumper and remove the blouse effect. Officials estimate a savings of $2,000,900 and expect the new design to improve the appearance of enlisted men’s attire.
Soviet forces repelled a German river crossing near the Teterev and pushed Nazi units from several towns in the Kiev bulge. Moscow reported heavy German casualties in Ukraine as well as a third Soviet drive on the White Russian front, with up to 800 Germans killed around Smela and Kurovograd.
New York Mayor F H LaGuardia told the New York Clergy Association that drink is a curse and that there are too many saloons in the city. He said he loathes brewers and gin mill keepers.
Washington reports that Stabilization Director Fred M Vinson urged a House committee to back a resolution boosting wages of non operating railroad employees by eight cents an hour. He warned that Senate enactment would pressure Congress to grant raises to other groups and provoke broad appeals for bypassing administrative agencies.
Montreal city hall clerks cancelled a strike ultimatum after authorities agreed to discuss union recognition. Earlier, 5,000 police, fire, and public works workers won recognition following a 14 hour walkout. Deputy administrator Honore Parent resigned, says he remains director of municipal departments. Union officials warned any strike depends on meeting outcomes with Parent.
Syracuse and New York state reported more than one million Victory gardeners as part of a food rationing effort. Prof Albert Hoefer said gardens produced substantial fresh produce aiding public health and that a large share of the state’s 37 million bushels was canned brined frozen or dried for winter use.
Army heavy bombers attacked Japanese bases at Taroa and Wotje on the Marshall Islands on Wednesday. They reportedly shot down two of thirty intercepting fighters and probably downed eight more. One American plane was lost.
Allied air forces struck rail junctions in Austria and the Brenner Pass, destroying yards and disrupting German supply lines. In Italy, the Fifth and Eighth Armies advanced from the Moro River toward Ortona and the Adriatic coast, while Clark declared the war not yet in its crucial phase and urged continued duty.
General MacArthur announced the American Sixth Army landed at Arawe on the southwest coast of New Britain at dawn. He said enemy resistance was quickly overcome after a massive air and sea bombardment preceding the assault.
The Senate banking committee recommended a 60 day extension of present subsidy authority delaying moves toward repeal. Taft's compromise to retain part of the subsidy program was rejected, delaying a final decision until after Christmas as War Food Administrator Marvin Jones warned of planting disruptions.
The Associated Press reports a split weather pattern with clear, cold conditions from Florida to Arkansas while the North basks in milder air. Snow patches dot the scene as forecasts predict warming in the South soon with near three to twenty degree swings in various states.
Bevin told the International Law Office that Britain is better prepared for peace than in the last war. He urged a peace for all nations focusing on the masses needs and hopes and warned against wealth focused wealth without real national well being. He said the future requires a human budget not a mere financial one.
President Roosevelt has been elected honorary master of the bench of Gray's Inn, one of Britain's oldest societies of barristers, as announced today.
With the American Sixth Army at Arawe New Britain our small force faced heavy fire as rubber boats neared shore. The Japanese opened with tracer fire and hit the reef catching swimmers and deploying deadly waves of gunfire. Several craft were disabled and about a quarter of the landing party was lost before we crossed the final water to land.
The Army warned that penicillin is not a cure-all. Army tests at 33 unitary hospitals found cases where penicillin failed to prevent serious infection or improve outcomes for wounded soldiers, prompting caution in its use and calls for further study.
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