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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1945
Page
4
An archaeologist reports he is safe after a French invasion episode. He was missing in action, later identified as a German prisoner of war. The note mentions his wife Mrs John Hart y and attempts to confirm his status amid wartime confusion.
A fragmented account notes a man named Tam, active in archaeology discussions and studies. He is described as a youthful member of the New York State section of the American Archaeological Society, pursuing books and chats on Age and Rome.
New York based 51 year old Mosher, recently named head of the New England Association, outlines wartime and postwar challenges. He notes a shift to peacetime production, the Selective Service rules, and the need to protect small businesses while managing manpower and industry conversion. He stresses national cohesion, public good, and cautious labor control as key for recovery. He is married to Grace Howard of Melrose with three sons and hobbies of golf and working on equipment in his Soutadridge home.
War Manpower officials plan to place racing industry workers in war plants. The industry supports about 1,800 jockeys and 5,000 horses, with jockey salaries averaging $19,000 and top earners near $35,000. About 15,000 stable hands work at about $1 weekly.
A contaminated page discusses labor unions and Communist influence, urging reeducation of workers and a plan to organize by pro American ideals. It mentions 10,000 racing officials and 10,000 breeding farm workers, plus a note on Byrnes and PAC led activity, then shifts to Amaranth installation of Apollo Court officers with a Thursday meeting at Fourth Street.
The draft discusses expected civilian goods shortages in 1945 as the U S increases arms production to defeat Nazi Germany. It notes autos, refrigerators, and radios may appear late, prioritizing military needs and war production over consumer goods, with coal and synthetic rubber remaining in tight supply and government spending shaping the year’s budget.
New York State War Finance Committee Chairman Frederick Geble announced residents purchased over 17 billion dollars in War Bonds across the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth War Loan drives. City residents added about 24.53 million, with statewide totals reaching 37.607 billion for the year, surpassing quotas by 112 percent in the Fourth and 32.3 percent in the Fifth.
French writer and critic Romain Rolland has died near midnight on December 30 in Paris. He was 78, a Nobel Prize laureate famed for Jean ranked as a landmark novel about music. He visited Paris last November for the Russian embassy reception and had ties with resistance groups. Rolland authored dramas and critical works on Beethoven and Michelangelo and served as president of the National Front in Nièvre region.
A warning to Waterford-Mechanicville Road residents was issued by Highway Department official Ben Kelts for throwing snow into the public thoroughfare. He described it as malice in the penal law and urged residents to keep sidewalks clear to prevent accidents.
The Mummers faced a soaking New Year’s Day as grease painted faces ran and costumes sagged during a damp Philadelphia parade. Council member O Halloran criticized the performers while noting a $315,000 city allotment for this year’s event and $12,000 set for prizes, excluding clowns, with calls to clean up or cut the comic acts.
Jotn Vosburgh, operator of a gasoline station at 200 River Street, reported an attempt to enter the station by breaking a pane of glass in the front door and rear window. Detectives and investigators noted a broken window at the service station at Ferry and Third. nothing was taken.
President Roosevelt marked the third anniversary of the United Nations and declared that the war is not yet won. He stressed that the Allied nations must persevere to secure a just peace and strengthen the united efforts of the Allies. France joined as the twenty sixth nation to adhere to the Allied Nations declaration, with Ambassador Henri Bonnet pledging wholehearted commitment to postwar security.
Sanctorum to install officers of the Ancient Mystic Order of Samaritans. The Jan 28 date was set at a recent meeting with Arthus W. Morwa presiding. Sachuel Dixado and others from Sohenectady will attend, with Harry C Wikmet and other members present.
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