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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1945
Page
1
Area men and war buddies return home after a dawn dawn patrol transport arrived in New York. Private Fowgerds Ward, 31, and others were commended for service with the Croix de Guerre and Medal for Valor.
The widow of Frederick Suppes of Sand Lake has been admitted as executrix of his estate, with assets under $2000. The administrator letters were issued to Bise Suppes of Averill Park, and the estate is being settled in the local probate court.
The Third Battalion of the Eighth Regiment, with Troy men, earned a Presidential Citation for the Root River crossing and spearheading the Cologne attack. The Timberwolves served under Maj. Gen. Terry Allen and are on third day furloughs before reporting to Fort Dix then heading to the Pacific.
Nassau soldier Sergeant Finlay describes a brutal German forced march from Northern Italy toward the east with British prisoners. He recalls starvation, beatings, kennelled dogs, and guards’ cruelty, as they trudged 25 miles daily and slept on harsh pavements before escape near the Czechoslovak border.
The Office of Price Administration announced two actions to enforce petroleum price ceilings for service stations and garages. Effective July 20 1935 prices may be set by OPA for establishments with poor records or inaccurate applications. An older margin method via big tank wagon is discontinued unless a writer application with proof is granted. Applications for individual sellers close September 1 1945.
Cub Scout Pack 11 of Lansmngburg held a Friday picnic with sports at Mnickerbocker Playground. War stamps awarded. Roger Engle won three events including running broad jump and sack race and with Richard Duncan won the three legged race. Jimmie Stevens won the bicycle race. The Cubs defeated the men's committee 15 to 2 in softball.
Troy firefighters responded to a blaze on the third floor of a four story dwelling at 383 River Street. The fire, origin undetermined, was contained to a bedroom on the Hat occupied by Mrs. Bertha Meluci. Booster line used. damage estimated at significant levels. building owned by Miller estate.
The article explains an OPA provision allowing wholesalers an increased inventory of processed foods. It details using a 4.5 factor to calculate allowable stock for a reporting period from July through July 25, based on a fixed base, the average transfers in January to April 1944, and guidance for those without a fixed base to apply to OPA.
Mrs Mary Marey of 28 Marwood Street Albany longtime figure in Albany County Democratic politics is named deputy county treasurer by County Treasurer John Smith. She succeeds Donald L Lynch who resigned after retiring from the post.
The new federal land bank law, signed by President Truman, will lower interest rates for farmers in Rensselaer County. Local officials say the change raises the land banks’ lending authority to 63 percent of farm value, easing loans and cutting costs for many borrowers.
Doctors urge calcium rich diets for growing children emphasizing milk as the best source. Cocomalt in milk provides calcium iron phosphorus and vitamins B and D and is praised for a chocolate flavor that kids enjoy. Parents are advised to start their children on Cocomalt to meet daily mineral needs.
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