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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1944
Page
2
Floyd Shoedaker of the Stismerst Historical Society investigates the tale of Salt River and the phrase up Salt River. The piece notes folklore linking the term to the Mississippi region and a historical Salt River country with Native inhabitants.
The article recounts Bouvet and other explorers pushing into the Salt River region around 1792 seeking salt deposits. Sacs attacked salt works, killing settlers including Bouvet, ending the first settlement attempts. By 1811 a permanent settlement formed in what is now Spalding with a small population by the 1930 census.
The article notes the soldier nicknamed Pistol Pete in Army Ordnance units. It highlights his actions at Lougainville beachheads and his distinction at Hill 111 and the Torokins battle as part of savage combat in the Pacific theater.
Jap held Yap may be retaken as weather may force US forces to seize the island first. The report explains Yap’s strategic value as an airfield and warning post for typhoons that protect ships and troops moving toward the Philippines and Formosa.
The Pirates toppled the Phillies 4 to 1 as Pittsburgh collected 11 hits off Bill Lee and Anton Kari. Philadelphia managed a lone raid with Ray Starr on the mound.
A dense OCR dump lists radio station frequencies, show titles, hosts, and time blocks across multiple hours and genres. It references programs from Morning News through Night features with various hosts and segments, including music, talks, and religious content. The fragment notes numerous call signs, program names, and times, reflecting a busy regional broadcasting schedule.
Japanese shell fragment costs Joe James Custer an eye and ends his AP war correspondence career. He pens Through the Perilous Night, describing sights sounds and suspense of combat, the Marcus raid and Guadalcanal, with vivid scenes and war philosophy.
Milton Blass and Arthur F Wallace of Mitten described as a tall industrialist visit Valatie New York where Wallace sees a "Boy Wanted" sign on a local chain store door. The manager quotes eighteen dollars a week to start, prompting Wallace to consider the offer.
The account asserts Yamamoto personally led operations in the Battle of Blidway and perished aboard his flagship. He predicts north south air raids on Japan, noting Saipan and Guadalcanal occupation and the Tokyo Express derailment as key turning points. He calls the Solomons campaign vast and brutal, suggesting its history will someday awe the world as it echoes primal eras on Guadalcanal.
The St Louis Ordnance Depot becomes the national center for reclaiming tools left by troops overseas. Tools will be cleaned repaired and redistributed to ground and air units, with carloads arriving daily and value already exceeding one million dollars in three weeks. Major May A. H. Gardner Jr voices anticipated taxpayer savings of 30 to 50 million yearly.
Postmaster Frank W. Collins warned that matches are barred from mail to foreign countries including Canada Mexico and Alaska. He noted reports of gift boxes to armed forces recipients containing matches and said clerks will question senders and reject any package including matches.
Confusing dispatches from the Office of Defense Transportation warn bus and truck drivers to conserve gasoline by turning off engines when vehicles are met in use at terminals and rest stops. A shortage driven by military demand necessitates stricter civilian fuel use and cooperation to prevent waste and aid those stored without fuel.
A newspaper item notes that Sister Xystus is named heir to a New York estate of 12,891.69 dollars from brother James T. OConnell who died January 19, 19. The report records the probate action and estate amount in the local paper.
Hospital nurses favor MU-COL foot bath to ease long shifts. The Brglettic powder, known for 44 years, dissolves fast in water and remains stable in powder form. It provides comfort after intensive grinding and working and is inexpensive at druggists.
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