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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1944
Page
4
The Texas delegation splits at the Democratic national convention as regulars and Roosevelt supporters clash over Truman’s renomination. Mrs Clara Driscoll is renominated for national committeewoman, with Mrs H Weinert backed by the regulars as the dispute moves to the national committee.
The War Department announces that all emergency furlough pleas will be referred to the Red Cross, County Chapter. Changes aim to standardize processing while stressing that this does not guarantee broader allowances or liberalization of furloughs.
The Dixie movement contemplates a Southern strategy for 1948 to bolt Roosevelt Truman or form a third party to back a single candidate. Sen Henry F Byrd receives 32 convention votes, with plan to steer electoral votes away from Roosevelt if a third party forms, meeting led by C C Rexro of Dallas and former Mississippi Governor Martin Conner cited.
Allied reports say German forces fortified hills north of the Arno River west of Priest and defended with mine fields and antitank guns. Allied units under Lieut Gen. Mark W. Clark advanced from Livorno toward Pisa, while Livorno harassed by German fire from positions near Mount Bisano. Reclamation work at Ino Harbor uncovered hulls blocking harbor access.
Rensselaer County War Price and Rationing Board announces a new policy for gasoline rations of service personnel on furlough or leave. Under the update, a serviceman on leave of at least three days may receive up to thirty gallons for a thirty day period, replacing the prior fixed allotment of five gallons per person.
Three area residents were enlisted in the Coast Guard Reserve and transferred to active duty. The Coast Guard Recruiting Station at Albany announced yesterday. The enlistees are Bernard J. Rotenberg of 253 Fourth Street Troy Frank Deserto of 16 Berrick Street Rensselaer and Halph P Pastore of Ballston Spa.
Amid reports of a major attempted coup, Nazi broadcasts claim the revolt was crushed within hours. Goebbels coordinated countermeasures while Remer reported to Berlin officials and Hitler by phone. Military officials named Beck as ringleader. several conspirators tied to retired generals faced pursuit.
British and Allied reports describe chaos in Germany with removed field marshal Von Rundstedt and blocked Berlin comms. The revolt yields mixed signals of civil conflict as leaders like Doenitz and Goering defend Hitler while others threaten power shifts and possible large scale purge.
The last four battalions of 5 Naval Aviation Cadets at the Naval Pught Preparatory School at BR Pit wit bole will host a farewell dance tonight at the crystal ballroom. Freddie Gray and his orchestra provide music for the formal event starting at 9 PM, with an expected attendance of 500 cadets officers enlisted personnel and civilian instructors. A Navy Queen will be chosen in a contest judged by four cadets one officer one enlisted man and one civilian instructor. The dance is the final event sponsored by the Flight School before its scheduled discontinuation in October.
The Tokyo radio announced Gen. Kuniaki Koiso former governor general of Korea was named premier to succeed Hideki Tojo after his resignation. Emperor Hirohito summoned Koiso and Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai to form a new cabinet in cooperation.
Mrs Henry A Wallace, wife of the vice president, slipped from a Chicago Democratic convention side door with tears in her eyes as crowds congratulated Mrs Henry S Truman. She maintained dignity while friends interrupted her farewell. Mrs Truman and daughter Margaret watched from a box above, smiling about the honor accorded "Dad."
Washington reports a new regulation allows returning war veterans to be reemployed by federal agencies within two years of discharge without prior Civil Service Commission approval. The rule aims to speed prompt restoration for those who did not seek or qualify for mandatory restoration under the Selective Service Act.
Washington Republicans denounced Franklin D Roosevelt's bid for a fourth term as a disaster and urged voters to resist what they called a move toward one man rule. Senators and representatives argued the nation deserves a broader, democratic administration and warned of a political landslide for Republicans in November.
A mysterious voice interrupted a German announcer reading a communique, claiming Himmler is moving SS troops into action against the Wehrmacht. It described rising casualties and urged Germans to refuse Hitler’s gangs and join the resistance, voicing calls to halt Hitler’s actions.
A 14 year old runaway from Worcester was returned by the Navy after he ran away and enlisted, then was sent home when his age was found. Thomas Joseph Noonan, a World War II veteran 34, planned to continue education in the fall after graduating from junior high in Keene.
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