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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1944
Page
16
New York business leaders form the China-America Council to create markets for U S textile and manufactured goods in postwar China. They outline needs including railways, ships, and medical supplies, arguing vast Chinese demand could absorb American production and reduce unemployment.
The China American Council outlines a ten year drive to rush postwar recovery. It calls for 3 500 tons of medicines 74 000 tons for medical renters 12 000 000 new homes and 170 835 tons of nails and tools. China seeks long term credits and exports minerals to bridge the gap to pay for imports and keep U S plants active.
Montgomery Alabama report quotes Gov Chauncey Sparks warning that Southern Democrats risk division over vice presidential picks. Sparks says Wallace remains possible while regional blocs push for own favorites such as Broughton Cooper Rayburn Connally Barkley Truman among others. He urges a united front to secure Southern recommendations.
The Office of Civilian Requirements said underwear was the most unmet need for textile goods in the first quarter. The nationwide survey found infants panties shortages at 30 percent, with diapers, toys, denim, corduroy trousers, overalls, stockings, and children's sweaters also cited as hardships, especially in the far west.
California highway engineers test a profilograph to graph road roughness and study how surface smoothness varies by time of day season temperature and moisture. Early results show rougher pavements in summer mornings and smoother surfaces in mid afternoon and winter with nine months of traffic impact.
New York The Board of Elections ruled the American Labor Party petition endorsing Assemblyman Irvin Steingut for renomination in the 18th Assembly District in Kings County valid despite 101 of 422 signatures being invalid, since it still exceeded the required 170 names.
Slavs report violent engagements with German, Bulgarian, Romanian, and Chetnik forces across Serbia. Yugoslav troops cut rail lines at multiple points and cleared a White Guard cavalry division from strategic positions near Dial Mountain in sto vetio.
Chinese high command reports a southern Hupeh offensive and a Yushan push toward Tengchung to cut toward Burma. The aim is to erase enemy resistance at Tengchung and link with General Stilwell’s forces at Myitkyina, as advancing units close within about 20 miles.
The Army Navy Union Renaselaer Garrison Auxiliary reported on an American flag presentation to Girl Scouts Troop B at St Paul the Apostle Church in July. A social hour followed. The group approved a plan for one meeting in July and August. The next regular session under the new mission will be August 4. Mrs Mae Vi Hicks presided and will attend the state convention in Rochester July 20 22.
Edward Price aged 30 of Second Street and John G Coleman aged 38 of Fifth Avenue Lansingburg were arrested last night by Motorcycle Officer Martin Burke and charged with driving forty miles an hour. They will appear this morning in Police Court.
Central Fire Station squad was summoned at 3 07 p m to a four story brick building at 122 124 Conegress Street occupied by Fire storie Fire Co A slight fire of undetermined origin confined to the third floor Firemen tore into ceiling to check blaze A partnership agreement was filed with the County Clerk by Marie 5 and William F Tobin to operate the South End Washer Co at 357 Fourth Street
Rensselaer County Board of Supervisors will begin its quarterly meeting at 1 P.M. today in the courthouse quarters. The agenda includes a routine audit of bills and general quarterly business.
Washington reports warn of a sharp drop in union membership after the war as cutbacks hit wartime gains. Key unions such as machinists, shipbuilders, auto workers, and steel workers face layoffs and hiring shifts, with women workers and returning servicemen shaping postwar labor policy. Leaders fear a difficult transition as job competition rises and old gender roles reemerge.
Allied airmen struck Japanese bases across Dutch New Guinea including Sorong and Ngesebus Palau targets. Long range Liberators faced no interception as they bombed key airfields and island strongholds.
A wallet found in a store doorway in Troy led to the recovery of Mrs. Marjorie Van Hiensbergen of 1 South Main Street Castleton who reported the loss of a wrist watch valued at 38.50 and $10 in cash from the wallet. Alfred White of 352 Broadway found the wallet and handed it to Sergi John J. Gaffney at Central Police Station, who notified the woman. Her identity was established from the wallet’s papers and she later claimed the wallet.
The Agriculture Department reports in June the United States produced a record 5.437 billion eggs. First half production reached 35.662 billion eggs, up 7 percent from a year earlier and 50 percent above the ten year average, aiding war efforts.
A fragment from Omaha records recalls old city ordinances about horseback riding and drinking. The piece notes rules banning intoxication before mounting a horse, tied to service members in the coal strike era and their reactions to officials' explanations.
Point Pleasant N J twin report describes a boy and a girl born to Mrs Frederick DO Smith of East Portchester Conn. The first child, a 7 pound boy, arrived June 27 at Chadwick Beach area with Dr C Norman Wine stating the birth was unusual for twins born so far apart. The second child, a 4 pound girl, followed days later. The father Fred ericz D Smith is pastor of Gospel Tabernacle East Portchester. The family stayed near Chadwick Beach.
Brunswick Home Bureau chairman Mrs J Harold Hirst announces an executive committee meeting at Grace Methodist Church at 1 am to precede the basket picnic luncheon for members. Officers, chairmen, and project readers urged to attend. Mrs Harry Clardon is chairman of the picnic meeting.
A wartime postwar civilian health and education program is endorsed by a Senate committee. Experts from major agencies back a nationwide scheme, seeking a standardized system of clinics and services while screening induction candidates for fitness and defect-free status.
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