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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1943
Page
2
The OWL report discusses commercial aviation during World War II and the role of civilian air transport. It notes tensions between private airlines and the wartime command, the Air Transport Command, and questions about postwar commercial aviation.
The wartime shift sees commercial airlines taking about 30 percent of air transport work with plans to carry more as military needs ease. By late 1944, services may become self-sufficient, returning planes and personnel to private operations while expanding civilian networks and capabilities.
Lester Sheldon machinist’s mate second class son of Mr and Miss Thomas F Sheldon of 514 Sixth Street Watervliet was cited for bravery while on duty with the Seabees in the Solomons. He performed tasks above and beyond the call of duty during the Gilbert Islands ascent. His wife Wisbora Sheldon lives at the former address. He was one of six volunteers. two other volunteers were killed on duty with the Seabees. 15 months later, Sheldon was formerly a Na insveco7 at the Allegheny Ludlum steel plant.
The December special term of the Supreme Court for Rensselaer County convened with Justice Sydney F Foster presiding while Justice Pierce H Russell, ill, remained at home. Five divorce actions and one annulment populated the light calendar. several real estate assessment appeals were adjourned to chambers for review. A fatal track accident claimed Samuel Sterba, 18, of Amsterdam, when a truck crashed into a tree near Hegeman. John B Cummings suffered serious injuries.
Royal Neighbors of Avnerita hold an installation at Clermont restaurant on Wednes day 630 after supper. Mrs deen Wo Howe will be installed as ade by Mes Ada Beale with 20 assistants led by Mrs Sarah oe. Ceremony overseen by Mea Eme rroasgecorder. all officers will wear uniforms forbidden.
A Johnsonville man reports a truck mishap near Pittsfield Massachusetts. A car and truck collision halted traffic as a farm equipment operation held the scene. Police or local responders likely assisted in clearing the wreck and managing the aftermath.
Patrolman William Van Steenburg was moved from Central Police Station to the Detective Bureau as a plainclothes officer to succeed Detective John Foley who recently retired. Commissioner John F. B. Conroy announced Sergt. George Preston is to be appointed Chief of Police today.
The Troy Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual dinner in February after a one year lapse. President Samuel W. Mc Cochrane announced directors will be elected by ballot, six new directors named from retail wholesale manufacturing and professional banking groups, and an outstanding speaker will be chosen.
Police Court Magistrate Edward Kampf of Albany and John J Tower former Rensselaer County Treasurer and Comptroller Edward J Rowan will be speakers at a testimonial for John Foley retired Troy detective on Dec 28 at Jerry's Tavern. John T Degnan superintendent of the Troy Airport will be the toastmaster.
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