This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1945
Page
21
In a wartime note, Myron Adams, a 2nd year engineer at Corpus Christi, resigns as an electronic engineer to join a warrant officer corps after giving 2 pints of blood to the Red Cross for the war effort.
A young child recounts life in the Sage Tomas internment camp during wartime. The report, written by a modest city editor’s daughter, describes sheltering in darkness as Japanese planes flew overhead and residents sang to drown out the distant bomb sounds.
A survivor recounts years in captivity, rice rationing, and the return of American forces. Food shortages, daily guard duties, and the struggle to endure shelter in dormitories gave way to relief after liberation. Families faced loss, but hope rose with freedom and basic supplies, including butter.
General Andrus, veteran artillery commander of the First Infantry, famed for rapid defense near Sicily and Pearl Harbor, oversees mobile artillery in Africa and Europe. Soldiers describe him as approachable and formidable, sharing gear and risking comfort to boost morale. He favors the 155 mm howitzer and stays sharp with puzzles and chess.
In Neb garner and nearby towns workers report odor and contamination risks around a water facility. Five youths were mentioned in connection with a nearby incident as crews address drainage and reservoir concerns. Names and exact locations are unclear due to OCR issues.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Russian aid against Japan with guesses on Soviet troop strength and possible cooperation. The text hints at large Red Army forces and moments of doubt about wartime alignment with the United States.
Discussion outlines possible Soviet use of three air and naval bases in Siberia to pressure Japan in the ongoing conflict. Analysts assess strategic impact and alignment with Allied war aims.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.