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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1945
Page
16
Washington reports the destroyer Dickerson sunk after heavy air pounding over Okinawa. The ship reportedly went down in the Ryukyus after a determined battle with Japanese planes.
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The ship was 15 miles west of Oxipgwa when three two engine Jap fighters attacked. A plane dropped bombs from above while another hit the forecastle and bridge, killing crew and destroying the bridge. Lt Comdr Rap Lounsbury and Exec Officer Alexander McEwen were among the 50 lost personnel. Carpenters Mate Nicholas Fessconaro aided the forward repair party despite severe burns before orders to abandon ship.
Correspondents report a former Hanseatic city site housing a soap factory using human fat from executed Poles and Russians. The lab at Debbrück Street behind a building labeled Curie Składowske housed pressure boilers oil tanks and enamel fat refining tanks. A captured assistant named Sigmund Mazur described Dr Spatiner arriving in 1944 with a soap formula and fat accumulated since 1940.
The ruling allows continued racing at current quartered tracks while threatening shutdowns for Florida and New Orleans venues. Private horse transport by truck remains unrestricted and trailers can be attached to cars. Shipments between nearby tracks may continue with affidavits not to race or exhibit. The ban excludes circus animals but includes racing dogs.
The New York agricultural commission, after a dispute with a Democratic minority, formed four sub committees to survey key fields and study the linkage between agriculture and food marketing in meeting residents’ nutrition needs for staples like meat, milk, and eggs.
Reports say a Brazilian cruiser sank after a massive magazine explosion with three survivors quoted. The cause remains unexplained though German submarine U-530 was suggested by a Brazilian officer, while Argentina's Naval Ministry states U-530 had no involvement in the Bahia sinking.
The National Labor Relations Board set August 16 for a election at Bayer Co. in Rensselaer between rival unions United Mine Workers District 3 and International Chemical Workers Local 61 AFL CIO. The AFL CIO is the current bargaining agent whose contract expired July 7.
Brig. Gen. Claire Chennault announced in a press conference that the Fourteenth Airforce has achieved its aim in sweeping Japanese forces from China. He said air units are ready on short notice and that the campaign has destroyed over 2000 Japanese aircraft or ground units and damaged more than 2,000,000 tons of enemy shipping. He warned Japan may surrender but predicted continued resistance, noting Hengyang as a critical juncture in South China and outlining potential retreat routes to the Yangtze and beyond toward the Great Wall.
Commissioner Norman J. Griffin deferred ruling on David Youre a two year old born in Tehran to Persian parents. The State Department must decide his case after Youre was brought to the United States from Marseilles. His mother is naturalized. his father remains a Persian citizen. Youre allegedly tried to enlist in the Army Air Corps and was refused as alien. Griffin held Youre for a further hearing July 23.
The Italian Society will hold a picnic at Green Island on Sunday July 4 at 4.00. The event follows a recent meeting at 3 George Street Green Island with Mrs John Fusco named chairman and Mrs Helen Musca as secretary. Members of the MenA branch will attend and a description of the grounds will be announced later.
Article describes American schooling for Okinawan students in postwar Japan. It notes English instruction, basic subjects, and obedience under ASLG and bayonet era limits, with teachers and principals guiding a transition from native practices to American methods.
The Bethesda Home Board held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Nie agers. Devotions were led by Mrs. Henry Martin, president, with two brief business sessions. Reports were given by Mrs. Harriet Becker and officers. Next month Mrs. John Hubbell will lead devotions.
Miss Shirley Masons daughter of Mr and Mrs Dee L Mason of 402 Third Avenue will wed Sgt David Roberts 50m of Henry Roberts and the late Mrs Roberts of 3208 Sixth Avenue The ceremony will be at 2 p m in the rectory of St Augustine s Church The bride to be works at Watervliet Arsenal Roberts is on a 30 day furlough after 27 months duty in the European theater of war.
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