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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1944
Page
5
The text describes a new folding bazooka variant designed for easier two piece transport and quicker assembly. It notes improved portability for jungle terrain and airborne drops, marking it as a newer version of the bazooka.
Chicago physicians report that ornithosis or pigeon pneumonia is traced to pigeons. Experiments at Mayo Clinic Rochester suggest penicillin may help in some cases. Army Medical Corps doctors note high infection rates among pigeons and exposure risks to people in the United States.
Officers elected by Athenian Lodge of Odd Fellows will be installed with Diamond Rock Lodge in Lansingburg at Diamond Rock Lodge quarters. District Deputy Grand Master Abe Wolvns will perform the installation. Athenian Lodge officers include Nick Gigronowlous noble grand William Sunz vice grand Henry E. Page recording secretary William J. Pratt financial secretary Claude Gieter treasurer and Mr Page trustee for three years.
Report from the front notes Germans dread the American rocket gun bardeka feared more than artillery. Captured prisoners in southern France describe its rear-firing spurts and label it a mobile cannon.
The January term of Supreme Court for Saratoga County convenes at Ballston Spa with Justice Lawrence E. Ellsworth. The list names grand and trial jurors from Ballston Clifton Park Galway Greenfield Moreau Mechanicville Northumberland Saratoga Springs Waterford Wilton and Stillwater with numerous residents such as Ada Baker Garrison Billings and Brockhurst among others.
The District OPA reports reduced January tire allotments due to rising military demand. Civilian supply tightness hits palmer, truck, and tractor tires as quotas drop across categories from passenger to large truck tires.
Officials at Troy's three district Selective Service boards say the new draft order will affect few registrants in the area. The order applies to inductions called since February 1, 1984, for men accepted then later rejected at camps or induction stations. About ten local men may be impacted. most examined in Albany and placed in reserve before final preinduction tests.
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