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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1945
Page
12
Troy swimming instructors condemn sadden dunking as the worst teaching method. They say fear of water stems from lack of breathing and balance knowledge and that gradual training builds confidence, not sudden immersion, with many local pools offering chances to learn.
A 19 cent booklet Our American Government What Is It How Does It Function from the Government Printing Office poses 279 questions with answers. Examples cover House whips duties, gentlemen’s agreements in Congress, and how a senator introduces a bill, illustrating legislative procedure in plain terms.
Edward A. Wachter of the Troy Recreation Department reports government restrictions on playground equipment manufacturers are delaying shipment of items ordered weeks ago for the Public Market playsite. Despite rain and labor shortages, officials say progress is made and play areas will be prepared for the summer season once equipment and machinery repairs are completed.
American and British authorities moved to freeze population distribution in Berlin to prevent large scale migration from Soviet zones. German, food and housing bureaus were told to limit transfers to American and British ration lists without special cause. Russian control spans about eight boroughs and 40 percent of the city’s 2,750,000. Berlin’s basic diet policies continue pending higher directives, with coal from the Ruhr providing most fuel and power.
Eleven Elas Greeks, linked to the EAM left wing, were sentenced to death by an Athens criminal court after a full-night deliberation. Nine others received life terms. the defendants included firing squad members, revolutionary court magistrates, and warders of the Kokkinia concentration camp during last December’s civil warfare.
In Mindanao a Moro leader Muhamad Dima poro Ali and 21 followers ambushed Japanese forces at Fort Corcuera after a girl’s murder by a rival. They killed 44 Japanese, seized a truck, held the fort for a day, and withdrew into the hills, with Ali pursuing further action and awaiting more troops.
General Electric disclosed a new electric bed that lets patients raise or lower beds without a nurse. The unit uses two motors and a stowable control box to adjust head or foot positions independently.
The Associated Press notes several Army units expected to arrive in the United States today from Europe. Units listed include 36find QM Salvage Collecting Co and the 6837th 6828th 6839th, GEirst, B84 and lead 6533rd QM Detachments. Yesterday arrivals in New York included 3361th Base Depot, dSth Ordnance Co adeth QM Detachment, 1660th Engineer Utility Detachment, and the List Replacement Detachment and Battalion HQ. Boston arrivals featured 28ith Engineer Model Making Detachment, 3270 Ordnance Base Depot Co, 839 QM Gas Supply Co, and gird Qs Gas Supply Co.
Potsdam reports reveal fourteen loads of furnishings from the former Nazi leader seized by U.S. forces. Items include white maple bedroom and drawing room suites, lamps, bric a brac, and earthenware. The leader reportedly committed suicide before U.S. troops entered Halle.
The India office announced that attempts to form a state representative Indian government proposed by Viceroy Wavell failed. Wavell said the responsibility lies with him and urged Indians to exercise restraint while law and order are maintained. He noted Jinnah's Moslem League rejected provisional council lists and that talks could not proceed.
Washington UPI reported that Soft Coal Administrator Harold Ickes warned a 20 percent cut in soft coal deliveries to industry may be needed, excluding railroads and utilities. He cited a projected 25 million ton production deficit for the current year starting April 1 and warned industrial stockpiles will cover only part of the deficit next winter. He said studies are in progress to find the best way to address the shortage.
James Foley, 13, of Buffalo, died after a year-old chum, Francis Smith, fired a rifle from a porch near Crescent Beach Ontario. Smith shot at a motor boat party, striking Foley in the head as he rode with friends. Foley died en route to hospital. the families own summer homes at Crescent Beach.
Fragmentary OCR mentions participation in major campaigns including Naples Foggia Rome-Arno Anzio beachhead Southern France and the German campaigns. No names or dates clearly readable. Core fact shows veteran served in multiple Allied operations across Europe during World War II.
Mrs Harriet L Lehman widow of Sigmund Lehman senior partner of Lehman Brothers New York banking arm died at Tarrytown after a brief illness She was cousin and sister in law of former Gov Herbert Lehman now UN R R Administration director and of Judge Irv Lehman of a notable organization
Major a six month old Doberman pinscher belonging to Joseph Feeney of 197 Ninth Street returned home to Star after nearly two weeks away. Taken to a kennel in Grafton on July 3 the dog escaped and wandered back home arriving Friday night showing signs of wear and danger. Joe says Major knows this is his home and will stay.
The funeral for Hormidas Vichereau, a long serving veteran of the United States Army, was held Saturday. Services began at his residence and continued at St Marie’s Church with a full ceremonial tribute. Relatives and local veterans, including members from Cohoes, attended the rites and procession.
Florence M. O'Connor wife of Robert E. O'Connor of 4 Ed Ward Street Cohoes has been assigned to Camp Hilmer NX tion Hospital and begun duties caring for sick and wounded soldiers. A Chicago nursing graduate and New York licensed practical nurse with 16 years experience she serves while her brother Albert F. Kearney was wounded in Germany and is a patient at Halloran General Hospital. Her sister Pvt Marie A. More serves with the WAC at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia.
Frank Hines, Cohoes deputy city engineer, announces resumed work on the Champlain canal by Elling after a manpower shortage halted progress last fall. The section from Drake Avenue north to the first lock was closed for widening and dive avenue improvements, with aims to close the canal reef at the southern end and remove the old Dyke Avenue bridge this year.
Cohoes Knights of Columbus planning a three day festival July 19 20 and 21 on Remsen Street grounds. Walter J Duffy is general chairman with Matthew J Curran as cochairman and several subcommittee heads announced. Committee meets Tuesday at 3 pm to finalize plans with nightly programs and church vacation school services noted for Wednesday and Thursday.
The memory of John Paul Jones was honored yesterday at the dedication of a baptismal font in Jones home town on the southwestern Scottish coast. The font was contributed by American sailors and naval personnel stationed in Britain.
MacArthur headquarters reports four thousand five hundred seventy eight Japanese dead during the last week in the Philippines with sixty four percent captured or vanished. American casualties stand at sixty two killed, one ninety five wounded, and one missing in the same period. Fraternity Phi Mu Delta at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute initiates four new members Theodore Carnavos Peter Lahana David Robards Antonie Grippo at a dinner at the Afinex Restaurant.
Four residents at 2 Cataract Street Cohoes escaped a third floor blaze that swept a dwelling last night. Two were burned and one hurt as flames parted rooms near the entrance. neighbors alerted authorities and firefighters who battled the fire as alarms rang.
Cohoes public school students aided the war bond sale. Bevcord oversaw purchases totaling 101 384.98 in War Bonds and War Savings Stamps. High School led with 81 551.55, Junior High 1 298.60, and others listed including School No. 5 9 033.90 and Schaghticoke Island School 2 552.85. Figures reflect Seventh War Loan campaign purchases.
Cohoes churches schedule a busy slate of events including Youth Fellowship council meeting at St James Methodist Church, monthly com worship at Reformed Church, and Vacation School closing at First Methodist Church. Union services planned with Silliman Church July 29 and August 5. Final Church Vocational School session Friday, Sunday School picnic at Brown’s Beach on Saratoga Lake, and Ladies Aid activities at First Baptist Church. Health report notes no new communicable disease cases in Cohoes last week.
Plans for promotions and promotional examinations in the Cohoes Fire Post are outlined by Civil Service groups. Tests for captain remain unannounced following the death of Captain VB and will be scheduled soon. Obituary notices and local civic updates follow, including funeral details for Mrs Ange ville Thibodeau and a return to office for Frank Ablett as Municipal War Council chair.
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