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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1945
Page
5
A 500 pound black bear was reported near Selkirk railroad yards below Albany during thaw week. A railroad conductor saw the animal wandering the area and officials noted the early spring thaw may have prompted the bear to search for food. The bear was seen with a leg injury but movement continued as officials investigated.
A brief notice reports relief efforts reaching sufferers from a recent crisis. Local organizations coordinate aid with volunteers distributing essentials and coordinating with authorities to target affected communities.
Congress considers a manpower control plan tying selective service to labor draft regimens. The House votes and committee report outline amendments from the Selective Service Boards to assign roles to registrants and raise age considerations. Farm leaders are invited to present views as debates continue.
War Manpower Commission announced emergency actions to secure coal distribution. Solid Fuels Administration orders manpower priorities, streamlined transport and retail handling, and coordination with public and private groups to recruit workers as severe weather strains supply and threatens war industries.
Mayor John J. Ahern announced that the region has ample wood for public use but residents have not availed themselves. He noted donations from several first states and crates moved to area houses, while few people visited firehouses for the free fuel.
Boston and Maine officials said union disapproval forced refusal of an Army offer to unload snowbound freight. Railroad leaders withdrew consent to the Amity plan using prisoner labor in yards. Michael E. Shinnick of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and other unions opposed wartime prisoner labor over sabotage fears.
In response to transport delays and rising demand, Tris enforces a strict delivery scheme. Each customer receives only a portion of their order to broaden distribution across more consumers.
The Dairy production subsidy asks for 505,068,000 next fiscal year to spur milk output in Upstate New York and other regions, as Charles W. Holstan of the Nedonui Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation urges continued support despite opposition to government subsidies. The federation opposes pricing cuts and seeks higher overall subsidies to sustain whole milk and cream payments, while criticizing provisions for self service of farm commodities and non appropriated subsidies. William El Seer, 33, Albany truck driver, waived exam and was held for grand jury on grand larceny charges after allegedly taking over 509 of his employer’s funds. incident investigated in Albany area.
The Albany Induction Center dispatched two groups from the February preinduction contingent of registrants in northern Rensselaer County and nearby towns. Leaders include James E. Austin and James J. Tallens with many volunteers from Hoosick Falls, Troy, North Troy, Cropseyville, Stephentown, and surrounding communities.
Wallace opponents gained a potential lever to curb his power by hoping to remove him from the Export-Import Bank board and to loosen his grip on the Reconstruction Finance Corp. The House Rules Committee plans to send the George Bill to the House floor to remove RFC from the Commerce Department, with a possible test vote on an Export-Import Bank amendment as bargaining leverage.
A V-bomb attack in Southern England killed several Presbyterian Church of England leaders including general secretary Rev. W. T. Elmstie and financial secretary W. Wright. Moderator RL Rev. A. P. Harcus narrowly survived. The bomb struck as a church conference was held. deaths among head office staff and foreign missions secretary Rev. T. W. Douglas were reported, with totals still undetermined.
An old pamphlet touts a do it yourself cough relief mixture named Pinex claiming quick soothing effects for throat and bronchial membranes. It describes a simple preparation using syrup and granulated sugar with a concentrate and promises easy mixing by a child.
A storm victim, identified as Herman Bacon of Syracuse, died in a hospital from injuries after a fall at a nearby home. He had been hospitalized following the accident and was retired from work.
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