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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1945
Page
1
A court session reduced a soldier's sentence from death to five years of imprisonment as the War Department announced a reconsideration. Judge Gerron Cramer led the proceedings with the original verdict handed down earlier.
Local committees and cast finalize preparations for a minstrel and variety show to be presented tonight in the auditorium. The program features noted performers including S. Ward Honor Reall Association members, dancer Willie Bob, soprano Evelys, and baritone Troy’s Favorite, with a dress rehearsal scheduled Sunday at 3 pm.
Albany correspondent Pvt Erastus Corning reports from Belgium that the cigarette situation has improved with seven packs per week. The dispatch notes his Army replacement unit and mentions local conditions during service abroad.
A compact note extols quick “short order” dishes like franks and kraut for speedy pantry to table meals. It touts low point values and ten point savings for thrifty households while praising taste and ease for a two person or small family.
The note describes preparing frankfurters with kraut using canned sausages and salt and pepper. It mentions draining simmering and seasoning steps and a recipe yielding about six servings with kraut and water.
A fragment lists quick meals and a hot beverage idea for children during cold days. It mentions Wilsons B V vitamins and a 33 teaspoon measure, plus tips to serve hot drinks and meat portions to kids. The tone imitates a wartime or home front style urging families to help youth and support the armed forces.
William J. Davis collapsed while shoveling snow at his North Hoosick home near Hoosick Falls. He was a surveyor and a longtime member of Cambridge Valley Lodge. Survivors include his widow Mrs Mary Davis, a daughter Mrs George Whitman, a son and siblings. Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery Cambridge.
Mayor Ahern announced a new police training school in Troy with lectures at the Health Center and physical demonstrations at Troy High School gym. About forty cadets and officers from nearby jurisdictions will attend sessions three nights weekly, led by Edward Poy Morgan and chiefs from local agencies.
Miss Marilyn Kaemmere of Jackson Michigan was dismissed from the college paper staff after an editorial urging admission of Negroes and marrying among classmates. President John E Pomfret said a faculty committee will advise on future undergraduate publications and the paper will be overseen by faculty under the Fiat Bat banner.
A listing of radio broadcasts and programs airing today includes a mix of music dramas news reports and various show titles. Notable items include The Guiding Light and Major Gaver alongside scheduled time blocks and performers across stations.
In a Surrogate's Court decision Elizabeth Moore, sister of a deceased woman, was granted letters of administration and prepared to sue over injuries and death believed caused by Catherine Monahan. The incident occurred when the victim was struck by Miss Monahan's car near the State Armory on Fifteenth Street while walking along the sidewalk.
In Akron a weather box frustrates the headline editor who seeks a sharper label for continuous cold and snow. The copy editor settles on a blunter caption as frost and winter linger in the region.
Irene Clark age 32 stands trial in Rensselaer County on a first degree manslaughter charge for the death of Ralph Sibley on December 1. The indictment follows grand jury action after hearings at Valley Falls and Albany Rural Cemetery autopsy findings. Defense contends death not caused by her alleged blow with a paint brush.
The grand jury handed up eight indictments with seven open and one sealed. four cases had arraignments arranged while other eased were deferred. Wendell Willkie to receive a posthumous Degelogue Society of Lawyers award at Chicago event honoring distinguished service to the country.
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