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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1945
Page
3
Thousands of discharged veterans seek refuge in Alaska aiming for easier care for wives and families on a frontier. Officials fear strain on housing and economy as 40 to 1000 veterans may relocate and press for opportunities while some plan to stay only briefly.
The article surveys Alaska's economy and living conditions noting seasonal work in fishing and forestry, wages, and small business prospects. It highlights a hoped statehood vote next October, potential for need of federal approval, and debates over taxes and development shaping Alaska's path.
Retailers plan to price vacuum cleaners and attachments at or below 1942 levels. The administration and manufacturers granted a six percent price cushion, to be absorbed by distributors and dealers. Major brands like General Electric, Electrolux, and Premier Face price limits, with adjustments if sold separately prior to the war.
Christmas rush in marriage licenses page item notes a surge in filings ahead of the holidays. The report lists names, clerks, and city offices handling the applications and notes eligibility and service members deadlines amid festive activity.
Wisconsin researchers unveil the John Baer tomato or Tonio, a hardier larger variety hailed as a breakthrough in the truck crop. Developed after eight years of study led by Dr John Walker of the University of Wisconsin, the tomato reportedly yields about 50 percent more per acre and resists disease, with promising flavor and stability across southeastern Wisconsin farms in Kenosha County.
Secretary Harold L Ickes urged Hawaii statehood as the next logical step noting Hawaii’s population, economy, and strategic location justify statehood. He cited self government rights and the islanders’ willingness to assume full federal responsibilities, while acknowledging wartime delays.
Local listings show a packed broadcast day with multiple stations and times. Nielsen and station names appear alongside program blocks including news, music, and talk segments featuring several hosts and guest personalities.
Algiers court annulled the death sentence of Pema Eugene Bonnte de la Chapelle, who assassinated Adm Jean Darlan on December 24 and was executed by firing squad on December 26. The ruling voided the change of claim tied to documents found after an inquiry prompted by German and French authorities. Correspondence dated November 1943 cited by General de Gaulle and officers Guy Georges Catroux and Pierre Weson represented Chapelle’s position as part of France’s wartime actions.
Manila receives canned foods for Christmas marking the first such shipment since 1941. The Philippines commerce bureau reports prices of imported goods remain high while six times the prewar level. A survey notes revived home production and a drop in evaporated milk to 17 cents per can.
The fragment discusses General George Patton and alleged wealth or titles, referencing Beatrice Aver of Hamilton and other family ties. It notes inheritance and a claim that wealth was not available today, but the text is garbled and supplies few clear facts or dates.
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Mayor John J Aheim announced Saturday that about 60 percent of the citys smoke nuisance has been abated. He cited technical tests by PW Schwaits and work by police. weather data showed snow lie improved by at least 50 percent. He praised health officer Dr James Boland and corporation counsel Fredyuck C Filley and noted partial progress against railroad diesel smoke with a planned conference.
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