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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1944
Page
14
Competent naval observers say the Japanese fleet avoids direct battle not from fear but to wait for favorable conditions. They believe Japan aims to trap the U S Fleet where land based air support could aid Burdeceiusenis, signaling a strategic pause for a decisive moment.
Official confirmation lists three Troy area soldiers killed in action: Pvt. Ernest Honsinger of 1534 Sixth Avenue, Corp. John G. Guba of Cohoes, and Pvt. Harry F. Beninati of Ballston Spa. The report notes U.S. naval forces split to pressure Japanese fleet near Truk and Rabaul, with Adm. Ernest J. King asserting readiness to meet the fleet on any terms.
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In Phoenix a telegram from the American Legion urged suspension of labor's right to strike for the duration of the war. Citing General Marshall, Warren H. Atherton argued that strikes delay victory and could aid the enemy by disrupting supply lines, urging workers to spare critical logistics at home.
Seven Petersburg residents donated at the Petersburg blood bank in Troy and a second group plans to donate next Monday. Volunteers are asked to contact Miss Victoria Allen or Rev Hills immediately. Myra Church and Leora Hills attended the Troy Camp Fire Guardians meeting where Hills was named chair of the program committee for 1944. The Petersburg Methodist junior choir was hosted at the parsonage after a rehearsal, with Luella Hubbard honored for her work training the group.
A United Press report says a British broadcast quoted by CBS urged Germans to surrender unconditionally. The News Chronicle captioned the broadcast noting Goebbels and officials pushing a bitter end through fighting, while the German people were urged to express their will and overthrow their leaders to end the war.
Pvt. Robert Clum reported in Italy while Seaman James Griggs has returned to base. Sergt. Vernard Le Barge resumes Texas duties after furlough. Mrs H Lewis returns from Geneva after visiting daughter Mrs Charles Stover. Mrs George Morse back from Chicago posting. Miss Katharine Prichett ill over Christmas, not returning to Ansonia. William Rely elected president of the volunteer fire company with Frank Lewis vice president and secretary, John Meehan treasurer, John Clark chief, Charles Stover assistant chief, Chester Darkward captain, James Monahan assistant captain.
Shushan Mi and Mrs Milo Galbraith have closed their home to join Mr and Mrs Thomas Armstrong in Cambridge for a few weeks. Miss Elisa Wilbur, after holidays with her aunt Mrs Witliam Donnan at Mrs Clark Wrights, returns to Glens Falls to resume her teaching post in the public schools.
Schaghticoke plans for the season will be discussed at a meeting of the Schaghticoke Home Service Club. The gathering is set for 7:39 PM today at the Municipal Building, with Ali who donated when the club was organized among the members.
Washington government will hand the multi billion dollar import export business back to private enterprise as soon after the war as conditions permit. Federal Economic Administrator Leo T Crowley said export controls will be eased rapidly as the materials and shipping situation improves. He cautioned against expecting an overnight dismantling of lend lease and other postwar readjustments, noting it took two years to get lend lease functioning well.
Paul Gable reports from Walnut Port on the Patrel design anew weather combat boot developed by the Army Quartermaster Corps in Washington. It aims to replace the paratrooper boot and the shoe and riding combination for ground forces with conventional lacing and a wide two-buckle cuff top to tuck in trousers.
The 1943 annual report from John A Bond shows 56 dilapidated buildings demolished in Troy, 40 on bureau order, with only one new dwelling permit issued. It records 520 permits totaling 161,532 dollars, mostly 322 alterations and repairs costing 117,637 dollars, plus 36,006 for a new dwelling, 10 garages, four mercantile sites, and other structures. One purgan conducted 2,092 inspections.
Crowley states the government will withdraw as rapidly as possible while ensuring an orderly transition. The discussion focuses on expanding American markets abroad and reducing expert regulations impacting South American trade to aid industry, with ongoing studies to simplify controls.
Cordite, an especially strong propellant, is used almost exclusively by the British to fire large artillery pieces, underscoring its strategic role in imperial siege and naval gunfire.
The historical note states that Quebec held both the capital and the principal port status in Canada at an earlier period, reflecting its central role in governance and trade. The statement emphasizes Quebec City's prominence in national affairs and maritime commerce during that era.
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