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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1944
Page
6
Wartime London diners face severe shortages as cutlery and condiments vanish from menus. A capital hotel ledgers show tea spoons, pepper shakers, and other basics scarce, with staff stocking up in their own pockets and guests receiving sparse service.
The piece notes widespread shortages altering restaurant life. Linen and flowers vanish from tables, napkins serve as substitutes, and patrons are warned against touching decor due to scarcity. It also references Navy and political news with Roosevelt and Congress amid wartime pressure.
A. Duns, district manager of the Office of Defense Transportation in Ang, reminds that as a Selective Service representative he can help present deferment requests for certain essential transport workers under 26. He countersigns forms for waterway carriers and lists occupations for occupational deferments. The program targets highly skilled and irreplaceable personnel in rail freight, trucking, and Great Lakes or inland shipping sectors.
Ada M. Harwood obituary mention appears tiny while Mra Frank Vorca of Ballston Spe is listed. Mrs. James P. Connor is convalescing at the home of her son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Beach Parker, Glendale Road Latham Heights. Mrs J W Gailor attended the Areth wedding anniversary of Afr and Mrs Clarence William Gallor at their Yellow Meeting House District home with many relatives and friends at the open house.
Report outlines debate over raising death benefits and pension caps within a labor organization. Proposals to boost widow’s benefits and staff salaries faced opposition over potential depletion of funds, while top leaders pushed through higher pay for president and treasurer without limits.
A delegation from Rev. Francis & Kelley Chapter D A V visited city and Pawling hospitals to deliver gifts to sick veterans. Auxiliary commander Mrs Ada Burkhardt led the group with William Long hospital chair man and Mrs Helen Bateman as hospital chairmen for their respective units.
The President praised theater workers and audiences for their energy and devotion as they mobilize to sell Wat Bonds to support the war effort. The quotation expresses admiration for the initiative shown by the theatrical world in fundraising since Pearl Harbor.
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