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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
8
A Navy observation pilot aboard transports provides a live running account of the Kwajalein bombardment and landing. Excerpts describe damaged runways, burning blockhouses, shattered barracks, and ongoing shelling with vivid on‑scene commentary. The pilot notes fire, destruction, and impact on defenses as U S forces advance.
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A frontline radio transcript captures a soldier reporting advancing enemy fire and airstrikes. The speaker asks to move, expresses desire to strafe, and notes the danger of red flashes and nearby blockhouse explosions as he seeks to return to base.
Mrs. Vosburgh of Stop 38 Troy Road mourns sister Mrs. Schmidt. Miss Kay Harrington heads to Washington DC for training at Watervliet Arsenal. A clam chowder sale supports the Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary at the Swatling home Traffic Circle. Calvary Church Women meet for quilting and a lunch session at Mrs Clarence Claydon’s Troy Road home. Meat buying and use talk on March 2 at Albany Garage Victory Kitchen hosted by Albany County Home Bureau. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Milliken guest of Calvary Church for a farewell with a coffee table gift and program, Millikens to move to New York City. Next Mr and Mrs Club meet March 16. Polio victim Marian Kelleher leads Medford war bond sales with over $40,000.
Stillwater circles of the Schoonmaker Memorial Presbyterian Church held meetings at three homes. Circle 1 discussed officer elections and reports, Circle 2 planned a March 3 food sale and featured devotions and a patriotic program, Circle 3 observed World Day of Prayer and planned a March 14 meeting. Also notes on prayer service omission at Second Baptist, social happenings, funerals, card club, and Boy Scout Troop 35 activities.
Thousands of winter visitors in Florida faced stranded trips home as rationing boards in major resort areas refused gasoline. Hundreds of requests were rejected daily while Miami residents shipped cars by rail. In St. Petersburg about 27 000 visitors awaited relief as a tourist committee urged the OPA for additional rations.
Two wills admitted to probate by Judge Edward J. Donohue in Rensselaer County Surrogate's Court. Luella Harris of Albany died January 11 leaving less than 5000 dollars real and personal. three quarters to brother Seymour Harris and one quarter to two nieces. Joseph W. Coonrad of Brunswick died February 14 leaving less than 5000 dollars personal. one thousand to daughter Mildred Gummer and one third of residue to each grandchild Arthur Gummer Meredith Goeney Edith Fichtner. Attorneys Baxter & Wells and Chester G. Wager represent the estates.
Cambridge Massachusetts Harvard officials report total winter term enrollment at 8000 as Army and Navy students fill gaps. Undergraduate civilian numbers fall from 1002 to 893 reflecting wartime reductions.
A retail pitch urges customers to use Ice Mint for tired feet with coins and callouses aching after walking. It promises a pleasant greeting and cooler feet, claiming stainless and rustless comfort. The ad notes Ice Mint is on sale at druggists and urges quick purchase.
Reports from Vichy say Pierre Laval’s government believes the Allies will launch a western front by March 15. German orders evacuate about 500000 civilians in French Flanders from Boulogne to Somme, assembling evacuees at Dunkirk Calais Boulogne and Abbeville for interior relocation.
Arrangements to shelter and feed evacuees are being expedited as the evacuation must be completed within seven days. Reports state teams are coordinating with local authorities to secure housing and meals for those displaced.
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