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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1944

Page

8

Jap Brutality Sparks War Bond Sales National anger over Japanese atrocities drives record war bond buying

Washington upi A Senate committee chairman pledged to uncover unpublished facts about Japanese prison camp cruelties fueling a nationwide fury and a vow of vengeance. Bond sales surged as Americans, outraged by Army Navy disclosures of mass killings and torture, pledged to back the war effort with purchases and renewed production. White House officials signaled more such reports would be released while leaders urged restraint and a focus on strategic goals.

Washington UPI Senate White House Tokyo Pearl Harbor Army- Navy Bataan and Corregidor United Press New York Stephen JT Elbert D. Thomas Army Navy Army-Navy Germany Japan Andrew J. May House Pacific Marshall Islands San Francisco Delos C. Emmons Western Defense Command Wallace H. White, Jr

Missouri Battleship Missouri Floats Arsenal at East River

The 45 000 ton battleship Missouri splashed into the East River nine months ahead of schedule. Miss Mary Margaret Truman christened the ship with Missouri grapes' champagne. The vessel features a 16 inch main battery, top speed around 35 knots, and a crew of 1 600 with four aircraft. Missouri class ships include Iowa New Jersey and Wisconsin.

New York U. S Missouri East River Mary Margaret Truman Harry S. Truman Independence Navy Department Jane's Fighting Ships Navy Yard Iowa U. & S. New Jersey Wisconsin

Mechanicville Adopts Vehicle Parking Ordinance Changes

Mechanicville City Council approved an ordinance governing operation and parking along North and South Main Streets Canal Street and Park Avenue. Prohibits long parking on specified blocks with two hour limits 7 pm except Sundays and restricts parking on Canal Street and east Canal Street 15 minute limits except Sundays. Also reports reviewed for December 1943 with numerous items and arrests.

North Main Street South Main Street Canal Street Park Avenue Commissioner of Accounts William Street Tallmadge Place Railroad Street Main Street Burke Street School Street Gustave C. Boucher New York State Electric & Gas Corp Boucher Arthur L. Smith Fire Department William George John L. Dugan Elizabeth Brundige Howard J. Reilly John S. Moore Moore Homer Eckerson

James F. Baker Promoted to Captain in Intelligence

James F. Baker of 74 Eagle Street son of Mr and Mrs James F Baker has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain in the intelligence division during Louisiana maneuvers. A LaSalle Institute and Columbia University alum, he previously served three years in New York City, rising from private after wartime enlistment, and earlier worked in Spool Cotton Co advertising.

Eva Farley Washington, D C Harold Sheehan Army Miami Fla Francis Hunter Camp Hale Col Fred Esposito Navy Virginia Howard Phillips Catherine Bailey Tullhoma Tenn Camp Forrest William Abel Pruyn Lumper and Supply Co New York Limbermen's Association Pennsylvania Daniel McLaren Adams Mass Mics Jearet McLaren Christina Doctor Lonsdale R. I James F. Baker Eagle Street LaSalle Institute Columbia University State College Captain Baker Louisiana New York City Spool Cotton Co

United States leaders vow harsh retaliation after Pearl Harbor

Maine and Senate Democratic Leader Barkley promise vengeance on Japan and its authorities and people. Officials note war production surges and lower absenteeism after Tokyo raid disclosures, hoping new revelations will spur further resolve and punishment.

Maine Japan Senate Democratic Alben W. Barkley Kentucky Pearl Harbor Whch Tokyo

New sickness and accident plan pays weekly benefits

Newark New Jersey North American Accident Insurance Company of Chicago announces Premier Policy offering 25 a week for 10 weeks for sickness and accidents plus 25 a week for 4 weeks for accidents needing hospital care. Travel accident double indemnity pays 50 weekly plus 75 for hospital confinement. Death benefits 1000 for common accident, 2000 for travel accident. No medical exam, ages 16 to 69 cost 12 yearly, 60 to 75 two thirds. Free booklet Cash or Sympathy available by mail.

Newark N. J North American Accident Insurance Company of Chicago North American Accident Insurance Company of Cheago America North American Insurance Departments States District of Columbia North American Accident Insurance Co Premier Policy Dent Title Building Newark 12 New Jersey

General's Son Weds Plane Maker's Daughter

The engagement of Barbara Douglas daughter of aircraft manufacturer Donald W. Douglas and Lt. William Bruce Arnold son of Gen H. H. Arnold was announced in Los Angeles. The couple, former Riverside acquaintances, have no wedding date yet. Barbara Douglas graduated from USC and is in Riverside ties. Arnold is stationed at Camp Irwin, California.

Los Angeles Barbara Douglas Donald W. Douglas William Bruce Arnold H. H. Arnold Army Air Forces Douglas Miss Douglas Lieutenant Arnold Riverside Cal Arnold West Point University of Southern California Camp Irwin Calif

Hoosick Falls Draft Board Members Depart For Army Service

Hoosick Falls residents Thomas M. Burke Thomas W. Hyland George F. Bass Voiney B Chapman Frank W. Fitzpatrick Eugene A. Perreault Zebulon F Joy Jr Paul B Kreiger Paul E Lehnes Melrose Martin T Doran Valley Falls depart for wingepion for Army service assembling at Municipal Building for final instructions and cigarette cards before leaving for the railway station. Choir rehearsal at First Baptist Church 7 pm at J W Pitney home. Center Club weekly social at Knights of Columbus clubhouse at 8:30 pm. Town tax due today with penalties from Feb 1. St Hilda's Guild meets at Abbott Street home instead of at Mrs George Eckweiler. Young Woman's Club rolls bandages for Red Cross at St Mark's parish house. St Mary's Auxiliary sponsors March of Dimes drive. card games follow. Financial campaign for Boy Scouts of America launched by Dr George E Smith for Mohican Council. 14 day drive. Obituary of William J Rein furt Sr. from North Hoosick residence to Immaculate Conception Church. high mass. burial at St Mary's Cemetery. bearers listed from Troy Green Island North Adams Hoosick Falls.

Hoosick Falls Paul E. Lehnes Melrose Martin T. Doran Valley Falls Young Woman's Club First Presbyterian Church St. Mark's Red Cross St. Mary’s Auxiliary St. Mary's Auxilary Immaculate Conception Francis Hughes Vincent Hayden Marjorie Newe William J. Reinfurt North Hoosick Church of the Immaculate Conception George C. Egan Phyllis White Joseph M. Burns St. Colman’s Watervliet St Mary's Cemetery Father Egan Roy Palmer North Adams George Rabbitt Michael Gaynor Lawrence Boylan Troy John J. McNulty Green Island Leo Burns

Lansingburg Cubs recruit for Red Cross blood bank drive

Members of Cub Pack 11 at iFirst Presbyterian Church Lansingburg plan to recruit at least one adult per family to donate to the blood bank. They will craft banks to save money for War Stamps and Bonds and compete for prizes.

iFirst Presbyterian Church of Lansingburg Red Cross Broad ‘Bank of Troy Clinton H. Rose Troy Scout Ronald Jensen Troop 11 Boy Scouts Stanley Zellner Willard May Mars Ken Kitley Robert Hodgkins Ronald Schutt John Leith

Allied Air Campaign Ravages Marshalls and Rabaul Fortifications

US air forces report heavy destruction of Japanese air strength in the Marshalls and at Rabaul as carrier raids and coordinated strikes hit repeatedly. Maj. Gen Willis Hale cited 80 percent neutralization at one Marshalls field, with others 20 to 60 percent effective. Japanese losses exceed 500 planes this month, while Tokyo claimed unprecedented invincibility.

Marshalls Willis H. Hale Marshalls Field Pacific Rabaul Mid- Pacific Marshall Islands New Britain Southwest Pacific Japan Tokyo Radio

Harvard grad Bennett commissioned second lieutenant in Signal Corps

M. Curtis Bennett, son of Rev and Mrs Howard C Bennett of Latham, has been commissioned a second lieutenant while serving with the Signal Corps in Washington D C. He entered the Army about a year ago after graduating from Harvard University.

M. Curtis Bennett Howard C. Bennett Latham Signal Corps Washington, D. C Bennett Army Harvard University

Kilgus Returns from Town as Wicks Leaves for Boston

Schaghticoke Mrs George Kilgus has returned from Town while Frank Wicks departed Friday to be stationed in Boston Massachusetts.

George Kilgus Frank Wicks Boston Mass

Nazis Take Russian Women to Germany

Red Star reports hidden messages from recaptured towns south of Leningrad claim hundreds of Russian girls were transported to Germany. Letters found at Krasnoye Selo name Liolia Krylova and Valya Krashenninikova among others, noting trains with 58 cars and 60 girls packed per car. Taitsi residents reportedly vanished.

Moscow Red Star Russian Army Leningrad Germany Tuitsi Krasnoye Selo Russia Liolia Krylova Valya Krashenninikova Taitsi Red Army

Bennington Resident Awarded Flying Cross

Tech Sergeant Eugene C. Davis, son of Mrs. Charlotte Davis of Bennington Vermont, received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart for wounds from a Guadalcanal mission. He served as an engineer gunner on a heavy bombardment crew before returning to the United States on furlough.

Tech Eugene C. Davis Charlotte Davis Benington Guadalcanal Davis United States

Political Stage Continued From Page Six

The article condemns Japan for war crimes against American and British prisoners, urging adherence to international law and decency. It argues reprisals are unnecessary, warns against giving Japan an excuse to torture captives, and suggests public opinion will ensure Japan’s defeat at every battlefront and at the peace table.

International Red Cross America Britain Japan

Hitler Expounds Destiny of Nazi State in Calm Voice

Hitler’s radio address, delivered in a flat, measured tone away from German transmitters, urged belief in victory based on mystical grounds. He argued the Nazi state erased class distinctions, cited army officers rising from the ranks, and predicted a future world war outcome that would unveil the Nazi solution to the Jewish problem.

Tors Hitler Germany Horst Wessel Greece Rome Reich

East Side Community Couples Club meets at Third Presbyterian

The East Side Community Couples Club gathered Friday in the Third Presbyterian Church hall with Mr and Mrs H Richard Perkett presiding. Reports came from Chief Petty Officer Charles Penrose on furlough and Mrs Penrose as club secretary. Richard Perkett Alf Miller and Frank Cutter planned a community project. Refreshments and games were organized by members including Mrs Perkett Mrs Penrose Mrs Alf Miller and Mrs Clarence Barnum. The next meeting will be the last Friday in February preceded by a covered dish lunch. Personal news notes Pvt Donald Dunham and his wife Mrs Donald Dunham learned he arrived safely in England. The Second Baptist Church class will meet tomorrow at 4 pm at the parsonage 1671 Tibbits Avenue led by Rev Earl B Robinson.

John L Fort North Second Avenue Charles Record Harry F. Campbell David C. Huntington Mechanicville Home Bureau Memorial Baptist Church Miz R HH Mackinnay Estelle Jones Raratosa Springs Demente Hemstreet Park First Meth Frederic Snyder Kingston First Presbyterian Church Edward P. Holland Hudson Valley Lodge Odd Fellows' Temple 112Th Street Grand Lodge John Beck Naomi Sayles Daughters of Union Veterans of the Ch. B Hall Mae Wentworth Margaret Vander Veer Albany Mary Springer Alice M. Grogan Jessie Teller Carrie Gowie Jessie Slade Anna McGinis Buella Walker Mary Merkle Frances Sloat Sarah Slattery Elizabeth McGarry Margaret Kane Cassie Williams Rosella Allen Effie Bingham Mabel Baker Edna Miller Frances Paul Miller Ww. & Lyons Camp Sons of Union Veterans Cohoes Sons of Veterans Auxiliary Mary Stapleton Bolton Relief Corps Tibbits Cadets Auxiliary Schenectady Third Presbyterian Church Hall H. Richard Perkett Charles Penrose Pen Charles Kirchert Richard Perkett Alf Miller Frank Cutter Clarence Barnum Perkett Penrose Donald Dunham Ruth Barnum Pawling Avenue Pvt England Second Baptist Church Parsons Tibbits Avenue Earl B. Robinson

Allied Drive Near Cassino Faces Stalemate Risks

Allied forces press toward Cassino with U S and French units clashing with German lines after a difficult Rapido crossing. Reinforcements pile up as Germans flood the Cassino- Rome corridor, while miles of minefields and weapon pits slow the advance. French and British gains include recapturing heights and taking prisoners in the Cassino sector amid a looming showdown.

Rome William Stoneman Fifth Army Rapido Cassino U.S U. S Terelle Mt. Grace Garigliano Suijo Mt. Ruffiano Castle

Germans claim gains near Mt Juga and Mt Turlito in Italy

The Sunday Berlin report says Mt Juga near Castleforte and Mt Turlito were seized and then retaken in hand to hand fighting. The Gustav line remains central, Hitler orders central Italy held, while Allies press toward Rome and the Appian Way. A casual note adds a translator quirk: a screw driver is called a screw puller in Germany.

Italy Hitler Rome Appian Way Germany

Peanut butter honey and margarine to be more plentiful next year

Ithaca report from the State College of Agriculture notes peanut butter supplies likely to rise next year by about 20 percent. Honey crop is expected to be larger than last year and margarine remains a plentiful butter substitute for housewives.

Ithaca INS State College of Agriculture

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Monroe Kelly Miss Truman George Washington University Mechanicville Beatrice Callahan J. Edmund Callahan William J. Callahan Caplans O'Bryans Ellsworth Lakes O. K Jock's West Waco Dodgers Bees Yanks Athletics Pirates Phillies Browns White Sox Ods Giants Red Sox Tigers First Baptist Church J. W Pitney Danforth Steet Center Club Knights of Columbus St. Hilda’s Guild of St. Mark's Episcopal Boy Scouts of America George E. Smith Mohican Council Schaghticoke Bennington East Side Rapido River Sancey Pettus Tarzan Tom Neal Evelyn Keves Girls IN Chains Arlene Judge Lucille Ball William Gaxton Harry James Technica Penty Singleton Arthur Lake Northern Pursuit Errol Flynn Julie Bishop Mr. Muggs Stens Out Joan Davis Goodman His Orch Gang Fey Brd Dickie Moore Tina Thayer Tom Evalyn Bruce John Heal Keyes BENNETT + HUBBARD - DONNEL Dick Foran Sonja Henie Jack Oakie Cesar Romero Woody Herman AJSO John Loder Ruth Ford Iraq Astaire Ginger Rogers Gale Storm Johhny Downs Robert Pao R v Moon George Montgomery AL and Comeotes Mrs. Miniver Greer Garson Walter Pidgeon Min Madame Curie
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