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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1944
Page
7
Jesse Barbuck, Warren County public welfare commissioner, was elected secretary and vice president of the New York State Association of Public Welfare Officials at the association's 74th annual meeting held Thursday in Saranac Lake.
War correspondent Leonard Mosley recounts Lt Parry of the 6th Airborne who died defending wounded Britons at a Normandy medical post during D-Day. Parry stood between the injured and Nazi attackers near Le Port and was killed as he tried to shield them. His sacrifice sparked fury and pride within the division as they held their line until relief arrived.
A fragment discusses party strategy ahead of elections, noting the fight over change versus preparedness. It cites Governor Dewey and Bricker, commenting on speeches, unity among delegates, and the impact on future political positions.
A letter from Troy in June 1944 critiques Charles de Gaulle noting tensions with Roosevelt and Churchill. It recalls reliance on British and American funds to sustain de Gaulle and questions his leadership during critical moments of World War II.
A historical note recalls Marines singing a popular tune as they pass a warehouse full of beef. They pause and sing over the growing crowd, delivering the line Sunday, Monday, and Always with lusty voices.
Washington reports Fifth War Loan Drive progress with individuals at 48 percent of their 6 billion quota. Corporations and non-banking investors have purchased 9.5 billion toward a 20 billion target. Thursday set a new single day record with 2.27 billion in sales, raising total purchases to about 12.61 billion, about 79 percent of the overall goal.
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