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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1945
Page
4
The natives appear willing to cooperate once they understand the situation. They remain dazed by the influx of white men and mighty machines that have displaced their Japanese rulers, as Okinawa adjusts to American military presence and new social pressures.
Mass UPI reports on a Packeye Machinery Co wrapping machine that handles chewing gum. The device is four and a half inches, with a steel wheel and four slots that place gum and paper, completing four wraps per revolution and producing 240 packs per minute.
Pvt Joe McGee, cited for drunkenness and false swearing after a June 2 Worcester incident, receives six months at hard labor. He has a prior record of 13 court martial convictions, including a 1924 France case. An Army psychiatrist notes maladjustment but McGee is to serve the sentence in France’s discipline system.
A report from Mar Del Plata states that Nazi Sul has surrendered to Argentine officers. The article notes German surface presence and ongoing searches related to the Meares case, with authorities extending medical oversight and monitoring two weeks after initial events.
Henry L. Pree explains how household rock salt can suppress weeds in driveways after rain. The piece mentions preparation methods, tests, and advice on applying salt. It also promotes a local garden contest offering War Bonds and stamps as prizes for residents of Troy Cohoes Watervliet Green Island and Waterford.
Miss Lulu Oliver a public health nurse in New York spends July with her parents. Corabelle Web of Academy visits sister Mrs Janet Lauder on North Greenwich Road and Mr Silkworth Street. Mrs Edna Hearn of Philadelphia and Walker Fielding of Boston are visiting in Mats Street with relatives. Mrs Bherritt Avastin will host a luncheon and reassignment report near Fort. Mrs Carrie Norton and Mr Edward Cox of Utica and Grande Gorge relatives are mentioned alongside the Norton family. A list of Women solicitors for the W P C of the Methods Church for July is named led by Mrs John Bright.
The Troy Record announces a garden contest inviting participants to showcase their backyard plots. Entries highlight creativity, plant variety, and overall presentation within community spaces.
Contest invites residents of Troy Cohoes Waterford Green Island and Waterford to submit garden plots of at least 300 square feet. Gardens must be clearly marked for reunification by judges. Prizes include War Bonds and Stamps valued at $330.
Richard W. Johnston reports Halsey’s Third Fleet striking Tokyo from sea. Our ships approached unseen, planes strafed airstrips and enemy aircraft, while Admiral McCain’s carrier task force supported the raid. Radio Tokyo claimed carrier waves and our forces prepared to correct any errors as the bomber assault proceeded.
Hoosick Falls town board sets fall polling places by district in the Municipal Building with locations at Owl Garage Wharch Street District School Hoo Rose Garden Bridge St John s Parish House Walloomsack Center Street J D Howe Hose House Second Street White Bear Cahill Bronx Classic Street Munsell Street. Patrick Flynn of North Hoosick seeks a post office site on town land. board approves subject to state county highway restrictions. Reports show June finances and village notices including fire company officers and milk sanitary code discussion.
Special Agent Jonepa Rosenberg of the Army Counterintelligence Corps, the first Troy native in such service, receives the Bronze Star for courage under fire during a March to May Italy mission. He led counterintelligence teams in forward areas, aided liberating troops, and helped seize enemy agents amid heavy danger.
A one year old named Ivan Samuel Parr II in Denver shows early whistling talent. He began whistling at six months and has quickly become a local curiosity in the neighborhood.
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