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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1944
Page
1
War progress split between Leningrad and Berlin as Soviet liberators push 250,000 German troops toward encirclement while RAF and US bombers pound Berlin. Over 17,000 tons of bombs hit the German capital in 11 raids, with 33 RAF aircraft lost.
Democratic leaders urged a Roosevelt fourth term at the White House reception as they orated on a party coalition. Roosevelt offered no comment beyond an “oh” as Elmer Kelm and Benson pressed for a Democrat Farmer-Labor merger in Minnesota and a Democrat Progressive coalition in Wisconsin. The group anticipates the July Chicago convention and a new party chairman, Robert Hannegan, to succeed Frank Walker.
New York news report states Mrs Velvalee Dickinson, 50, owner of an exclusive Madison Avenue doll shop, was arrested by FBI agents in a downtown bank and charged with sending coded messages to South America. Bail set at 25000 dollars. Agents say she previously had Japanese ties and hid codes in ordinary letters. about 18000 dollars found in a safety box. Her clientele reportedly included Hollywood figures.
Washington reports an unnamed donor sent 18909.38 to the U S Treasury as a tax exempt gift. The letter asked to remain anonymous and stated the money should aid government good, not be used for personal needs. The donation was received by Internal Revenue Commissioner Robert E. Hannegan.
Washington reports Hopkins, ill in a naval hospital, testified briefly to a grand jury that his name was forged on the Wendell Willkie letter. He said the letter is a forgery, hinted at knowing the forger, then returned to convalesce from influenza.
Washington. A proposal to force a House roll call on a uniform federal ballot for soldiers was rejected by the rules committee in a stormy hearing. Chairman Worley of Texas sought a roll call to reveal members votes. Committee ruled the Worley measure may proceed without a roll call under standard procedure. The proposed ballot would let service members write in presidential and congressional candidates, while opponents pressed for state ballots with government aid for delivery.
Secretary of State Hull reaffirmed his criticism of Senator Butler's attack on government spending in Latin America. Butler presented to the Senate Thursday an accounting firm's report on the figures made public three months ago. Hull said Butler's latest remarks do not change the opinion he expressed earlier, calling Butler's report an unfair and unfounded attack.
The War Production Board authorized copper nose rings for bulls after farmers refused steel rings due to infection concerns. The order estimates a need of 240000 pounds of copper annually to produce the rings or rings.
In Allegheny County court a 6 year old widow, Dora Grace Peregrine, once wealthy from Armstrong Cork Co. ties, is revealed as nearly destitute living in a two story Pittsburg mansion. Nephew Frank E. Grace reported uncashed dividend checks worth about 200,000 found during a visit.
The Navy reports to the Senate Naval Committee that civilian payrolls are bloated with loasing and over-manning among about 700,000 civilian workers. It attributes the excess to wartime payroll expansion and night labor market conditions, admitting inefficiencies and the difficulty of maximizing personnel utilization.
Soviet forces push south and southeast of Leningrad destroying fortifications as they reclaim Mga a key rail junction enabling a roundabout line to Moscow and access to lend-lease supplies via Volkhov and Yaroslavl. German retreat scorched earth as Red Army advances on a thirty mile front.
Postmortems show pigeons and sparrows poisoned near St Patrick's Cathedral Saks Fifth Avenue and Central Park. About 20 pigeons died at Fifth Avenue and 50th Street with more in nearby areas. A. S. P. C. A. confirms death pellets resemble rodent exterminator bait and urges vigilance.
The Federal Council of Churches commission urged a postwar world order that is curative and creative, not merely repressive, backed by U S Christian forces. It warned against settlements violative of moral law and urged government rejection of such plans in favor of just, durable peace and lasting concord.
Allied reports say Italian labor battalions are rushing a new 65 mile Hitler line south of Rome as American British and French troops press the Gustav fortifications at Cassino Minturno and the Rapido front. British and German actions near Minturno and Sant Elia show Gio to be a major ongoing assault.
Chicago police traced a clue in the murder of Mrs. Frank Starr Williams. A woman matching the killer’s description entered a car near the Drake Hotel Wednesday night, then sped away. Four of seven license plate numerals were reported to investigators. The inquest heard testimony from Stanley Cook beside the hotel elevator.
Allied headquarters announced that 160 Japanese troops attempting to reinforce Madang, New Guinea, were killed when PT boats intercepted barges off Cape Croisilles, about 25 miles north of Madang. All barges were sunk and the enemy forces either killed or drowned. General MacArthur's spokesman noted the troops were well equipped and wore new uniforms, suggesting replacements for the Madang area.
Brooklyn magistrate Charles Solomon branded eight convicted bookmakers as parasites and fined each 500 dollars. He ordered them to take war jobs or go to jail. A War Manpower Commission interviewer later assumed proceedings, having been present throughout.
Washington UP reports the Navy list of dead wounded and missing includes the name of Jay R. Templeton Marine private 19 son of Robert R. Templeton of Washington who edits the casualty rolls. Templeton was listed as missing in action in the public release issued last night.
A merchant ship caught fire and was abandoned after a collision off the Delaware Capes near Cape Henlopen. Navy and Coast Guard ships stood by as crew were rescued, with no casualty reports yet. The incident follows two earlier Delaware coast collisions in the past two months, with prior losses including the St Augustine, Altair, and Bostonian incidents.
William E. Snyder principal keeper at Clinton Prison Dannemora is under consideration for appointment as warden of Sing Sing Prison. The post, left vacant by the death of Robert J. Kirby, will be filled soon by Commissioner John A. Lyon, Deputy Correction Commissioner William E. Leonard said yesterday.
The Senate approved a $2.28 billion tax increase bill with amendments to liberalize War Contracts Renegotiation provisions, aligning more with President Roosevelt’s budget guidance but not meeting the Treasury’s $10.5 billion demand. The measure heads to a conference with the House.
A east bound Empire State Express struck a Curry Road Colonie automobile killing Benjamin Pigliavento 23 and his sisters Virginia 16 Yolanda 18 while returning from work to the family farm. The crossing lacked signals or gates about one and a quarter miles from the Schenectady city line. Coroner Harry J. Wands said seven siblings survive. Police named the engineer Benjamin J. Sullivan of Syracuse and conductor Frank McEvoy of Buffalo.
Arthur Rodzinski, director of the New York Philharmonic, says boogy woogy music appeals to hep c cats and fuels youth delinquency. He criticizes Sinatra fans as pitiful and notes girls mature by 18. He praises Strauss and modern composers while clashing with Barnet and Long over music’s social impact.
Allied planes struck numerous French coast targets near Calais with heavy bombers and fighters. US Fortresses and Liberators credited with destroying seven Nazi planes. Berlin suffered a major raid as long wave transmitters went off air. Casualties included two light bombers and three fighters.
The Argentina Foreign Office said British officials at Trinidad seized and detained Oscar Alberto Hellmuth, an Argentine consul, from a vessel bound for Europe. He is labeled an enemy agent and relieved of duties for conduct deemed compromising. Hellmuth, a recent recruit, was en route to Barcelona after being named auxiliary consul there.
Washington mediation offers stalled as Poland, insisting the border issue be UN in scope, waits for a Soviet reply. US Secretary of State Hull outreach noted, with Prime Minister Churchill reportedly conferring with Polish leaders and possibly messaging Stalin to push a settlement.
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