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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
13
Washington predicts American battle casualties in the next ninety days could exceed 500000, pushing total dead wounded missing and prisoners beyond half a million. The civilian official warned of a major European invasion within weeks and potential further Pacific strikes, though not echoed by other Washington officials.
Washington leaders doubt casualty estimates while warning the public. Elmer Davis says only God knows future American battle losses in the next ninety days. Officials consider releasing uncut combat films to shock and mobilize morale and production on the home front.
Private Alvin Urbanke of Saratoga Springs and Burton C. Van Buren of Averill Park are reported wounded in action in the Mediterranean theater, per a War Department announcement.
Taconic Valley Grange held a Christmas party Monday evening with a lighted tree at center stage. Children presented a short program and a grab bag was featured. Refreshments were served at the close.
The State Board of Regents presented a plan to Governor Dewey for a postwar education expansion costing about 65 million dollars for construction and 33 million annually for scholarships and operations. It calls for institutes of applied arts and sciences, expanded curricula at existing agricultural schools, and new programs for veterans and war workers.
A Moscow broadcast claims Tito's Partisan army has endured 40,000 casualties in October and November, with 16,000 killed and 11,000 prisoners. Reports from Cairo cite 250,000 Partisans facing twice that number of German and collaborationist forces. Allied conferences at Alexandria are seen widening air raids into Yugoslavia and neighboring states, with possible 1944 offensives.
Michael Burns 81 of 103 Elmer Avenue Schenectady died of a heart attack yesterday in Saratoga Springs while waiting for his turn in a barber shop. He had worked twenty years in the law offices of Leary and Fullerton in Saratoga Springs and Schenectady. Survived by a son Dr Leonard Burns of Hudson Falls.
Berlin radio reported German threats of further attacks while Nazi officials condemned the Kharkov trials. Three Germans and one Russian were hanged in Kharkov for atrocities against civilians. The defendants admitted killings and claimed they acted under orders.
Green Island plans to add 11 new names to the honor roll bringing the total to 415 service members. No municipal Christmas tree this year due to outdoor display ban. lights will be extinguished nightly at 10 p.m. A wreath and laurel garlands will decorate the honor roll as a remembrance. The Vagabond Club will suspend Sunday service men parties until after the holidays. Garbage collections shift one day forward for the rest of the week. Albany Avenue moved to Friday. An open house for New Year’s Eve is planned at the Green Island Council rooms with Deputy Grand Knight presiding. The war stamp booth at Central Market remains closed until Jan. 6. Mrs Mina Wickware returns from Campbell Ky to visit husband Chester. Seaman Second Class Jesse H. Wescott completes boat training at Sampson and is assigned to an unspecified base. he recently furloughed to his parents.
The Spanish foreign ministry and the Falange Party express regret to the United States for the Saturday actions at the Valencia consulate. Two Falange members, Antonio Casada Relea and Jose Maria Gomez, are expelled and to be tried. high Falange officials conveyed apologies to the U.S. ambassador. Madrid officials state deeper regrets and promise punishment if needed.
The Soviet communique describes fresh German tank units and air forces moving in while advancing in many populated areas since December 13. In White Russia’s Zhiobin area, 25 000 German troops and over 10 tanks were repelled, with 1 860 Germans killed and 45 tanks out of action. In the Kiev bulge, a German breakthrough was met by a counterattack that routed the Nazis, destroying 43 tanks and leaving many dead. Further, in the Dnieper bend near Kirovograd, the Reds cut off a German wedge and wiped out two German rifle companies, seven tanks, and two armored cars.
Two youths were injured during a basketball game last night in Mechanicville. Howard Connor, 16, of 261 South Main Street Mechanicville, was treated by Dr Dilson and remained at Leonard Hospital with a possible fractured clavicle. Connor is under Dr Connally care. John Cardinute, 11, of 101 Ferry Street, also listed among those hurt.
Diverse local items cover elections at Ondawa Chapter Royal Arch Masons, Rebekahs Christmas party, and marriage announcements. Also reported are city mayor Homer Eckerson’s third term, servicemen homecomings, Troop 39 Boy Scout party, church Christmas events, and community notices from Knights of Pythias and Salvation Army. A basketball injury and street incident close the roundup.
Special Prosecutor Delaney, under Governor Dewey, plans to use subpoenas and gather records on legislative spending as part of an extraordinary grand jury probe. Todd reports Delaney will turn over materials after the holidays and plans to meet with building officials about quarters for his staff.
Mrs Bertha Loman was elected worthy patron of Imperial Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at a Tuesday meeting in the Masonic Temple. New elective officers include Charles J Ellett as worthy patron Elaine Hutchinson associate matron Mildred Van Zant treasurer Maude Watson conductress Marsha Mackenzie associate conductress and Gertrude Newland trustee for three years Installation will be Jan 4 with staff appointments announced. KH Ward promoted to Army technician fourth grade at Fort Jackson SC Aviation Cadet Edmund J Burke, son of Mr and Mrs Edmund L Burke of 1 Masten Avenue, completed pre flight training and reported to Carlstrom Field Arcadia FL to begin primary pilot training. John Kobasa, rescued sailor from the Bristol coast voyage, spending a thirty day furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Paul Kobasa of 322 Saratoga Street.
Cohoes churches announce midnight masses and Christmas day services across Catholic and Orthodox communities. St Joseph's hosts a 11:30 p.m. opening, choir performances, and multiple mass times with organ and instrumental pieces. Other parishes list 6:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. schedules, processions at St Agnes, confessions on Christmas Eve, and a diocesan variety of carols and liturgical offerings.
Postal workers reported a record surge in Christmas mail at the Cohoes post office, with Tuesday marking the peak. The public responded to early mailing pleas as staff and extra help moved the mountain of letters and parcels, aiming to clear the office by Christmas Eve.
Cohoes firefighters presented a holiday event for over 44 children from Faire View Home and St. Colman's Home on Tuesday night. The program included music by Tzaire Beau and James Wilcox, guitar by Louis Perreault, piano by Joseph Gagnon, Thomas Wagner, and others, a one man band, trained dogs, vocal numbers, and cowboy songs. George Seed served as master of ceremonies and Edward L. Potts led the arrangements. Refreshments and candy were handed out to attendees.
Obituaries note the funeral services for Abs Rose Things deau widow of Henry Thibodeau, held at Dufresne Funeral Home and St Marie's Church with a mass of requiem. Clergy included Rev Adrien Bechard and Rev Augustin Suprenant. Interment in St Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford, followed by rites for Henry J Rehan of St Sargent Street at A Reivin's Sons funeral home and St Bernard's Church with Rev Joseph A Kelly officiating.
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