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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
16
Nebraska and Iowa authorities pursue Edgar Coos and John Giles, dubbed the Toothbrush twins, after a November prison breakout and a series of robberies across six states. Police recount gunfire, escapes, and a running cat burglar plot as the fugitives move from Missouri Valley to other towns, while authorities vow to bring the dangerous duo to justice.
Catherine A Singherser of Perk avenues New York petitions the Surrogate Court of Rensselaer County for probate of the will of Carson Etiz-Bercer late of East Greenbush New York in a March session. The petition seeks admission of the will to probate and appointment of Catherine A Eriz-Bercer as executrix with due notice to heirs and witnesses. Edward J Donohue surrogate of Rensselaer County presiding at the City of Troy January 1945.
Rensselaer County War Board urges under 26 farm workers to stay on farms and prepare for potential military call ups. Allen A. Hayner says most deferments under the Tydings Amendment apply to essential agricultural workers with no ready replacement, amid worries from employers and boards about recent mobilization orders.
Veryna Cornwall report: village to erect grass-topped houses costing from a 234000 bequest in the will of Alderman Tom Blaney who died recently aged 10. The fund aims to guard entrances and aid local charities, with a ninth left to the vicar and to the National Trust. A resident recalls Old Tom’s belief in the devil's searing houses and supports more erections. Navy Air Evacuation nurses to speed patients from Oakland to inland hospitals.
Two men confessed to car thefts and robberies in Iowa Nebraska and Wisconsin. They discussed escape plans at Pottawattamie County Jail in Council Bluffs, including sawing through a floor and using cot iron and wire. Transferred to a newer jail, they were kept on minimal comforts as guards watched.
U S forces push across the Pacific consolidating Luzon positions and capturing air bases around Manila. About ninety airfields, many built by Japan, await expansion to handle B 29s and medium bombers while Iwo Jima's existing fields showcase Seabee ingenuity for runway extensions.
Prince Marienan dre Ponistowski a 23 year old descendant of the last king of Poland was killed in action on the western front while serving with the Polish army in defense of homeland unseen by him. He escaped from France in 1940 with help from his mother Elizabeth Sperry of California and reached England via the channel coast in a fishing boat. He never spoke Polish or visited Poland but enlisted in the Polish army.
A Troy youth, 14, was lodged in the Humane Society shelter by police on juvenile delinquency charges for alleged thefts from parked autos. He faces arraignment in Rensselaer County Children's Court. Investigating officers included Sergt Jons J. Nootan Pleincothesman Harold Neil and Detective Bureau expert Paul Farrell.
Grain export policy after World War II faces questions about sharing peacetime markets, handling stockpiles, subsidies, and marketing agreements. Chicago board voices concern that price trends may stay stable, while debates center on a 10 percent peace year wheat quota and the impact on parity prices and farm support.
About five thousand nightclub entertainers and staff lose work as the Broadway curfew tightens to midnight. Noah Braunstein of the Cafe Owners Guild said the dismissal estimate reflects the new deadline near midnight.
Center Cambridge Felix Inglerman of Lindenhurst spent the week end at his farm on West Cambridge Road. Mrs. Robert Wolf and son Robert of Boston and Mrs. Nellie Meyes of this place visited Albany. Mr. and Mrs.iton of Brunswick were Sunday dinner guests. Mrs. Earl VanWie of Latham and Mrs. Walter Francisen of North Greenbush visited their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Burdeil Austin also mentioned.
Rev R Fichacd of the First Sam S addresses the second Sunday breakfast at the YMCA Lenten series. Breakfast ends by 10 am with a talk on Love by Mrs Cusmings. Reservations urged forFL 31. Frank B. Ward presides. music by Miss Mary T Bass.
General Aniline & Color Film Corporation plans expansion of its film and camera business to enter the war with increased productive capacity and new products including color films now widely used by the armed forces. President George W. Burpee says 1944 sales were about 25 percent ahead of 1942 and prospects for 1945 are favorable. The firm expects to end the war with larger plant capacity and improved manufacturing, while supplying the domestic market with dyes and intermediates and maintaining an export surplus. Its research department has pursued a diversified program with postwar advantages to come.
Mrs Arthur Grogan recovering from illness. Derg Leyton Hewitt of Pawling was home over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Stevens visited Mrs Stevens' parents. Mr and Mrs Edward J Smith of Petersburg. Womens Society to meet with Mrs Ellsworth Stevens today. a covered dish luncheon will follow at noon. Robert Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Smith, on seven day leave from Samp son Oval Training Station.
The American Red Cross begins its first Paris distribution of clothing sent from the United States for destitute families and refugees. Ten tons of clothing will be distributed from the 65 tons received, raising France total to 2 609 tons. The King Ranch in Texas is noted as the world’s largest ranch with more than 10,000 acres and diverse seasonal differences between northern and southern areas.
The Troy Board of Education announced that public schools will be closed today and tomorrow to conserve fuel, following Washington's Birthday recess in the calendar adopted last spring. Four days of reduced fuel usage were cited, from Thursday through Sunday, as a sizeable saving.
A controversial hearing segment exposes tensions over Indian policy. Chief Yellowrall accuses bureau officials of neglect while Indians on reservations suffer in poverty. Lawmakers debate reform as voices from Oklahoma and Montana push for strong action and recognition.
Dr George S Lesler of Pennsylvania State College urges six months to a year of rationing and price controls after peace to curb postwar inflation. He argues government, public and business must act with sound foresight to maintain supply and prevent shortages as productive capacity expands.
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