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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1945
Page
5
A wartime diary-style report describes the Third Fleet refueling at sea ahead of an air and surface clash with Japan. It notes the crew of a light cruiser and other ships, mentions officers, and recalls the tense balance of care and combat readiness during the operation.
Schenectady patrolman Robert J Wilkin nabbed a suspect after hearing snoring from inside his van He found the offender had a cast The patrolman had left the van doors open to air the vehicle at traffic division headquarters He drove the suspect to headquarters along the bumpy route to book him for intoxication.
Miss Harriet Jonson of New York visits with Miss Jane 3 English for a week. Edna Kaifen of Schenectady weekends with Miss Marthe D. Host. Primaries precede galf elections at all regular polling places. Yeonne Drolet of Rochester in spending time with her parents. Dr. John J. Rainey of Troy named consultant at Mary McClellen Hospital. Cross United Presbyterian picnic set for Lake Lauderdale Tuesday. Rev A W Abrenam to speak at Cambridge outdoor service Sunday night. Old Home Day at White Creek canceled due to food shortages. Mrs Willard Austin of Schenectady earned Bachelor of Education at Plattsburgh State College graduation. Barry N McGeoch and David Safford among 155 Holstein breeders admitted to Holstein-Friesian Association. Mary McClelland Hospital training cadets from Petersburg State Teachers College. Cadet Nurses Corps seeks many new recruits. The July testing of the Washington County Historical Society.
In Chattanooga Tennessee J B Colling promotes a World War II memorial plan featuring statues of a chicken and a fish. He argues these symbols honor the nation’s meat supply and credit the chicken with keeping cities from toothache and decay, while criticizing others for neglecting meat production.
American Sixth Division troops push along Highway 4 in northern Luzon driving toward Basave and meeting Philippine Army units from the northwest. In the past week 3629 Japanese dead were counted and 403 surrendered, with Yamashita rumored in a distant mountain retreat as cleanup continues amid wrecked bridges and rugged terrain.
General assessment by John S. McCain, an expert in carrier warfare, suggests Japan is conserving forces for a last stand while American air and naval actions press in the Western Pacific. Weather and pilot training bolster U S attacks, though Yamashita’s fate and ongoing surrenders complicate the battle, with many Japanese troops starving in forests near Highways 4, 5 and 21.
Fragmentary text describes a twin engine plane in flight that could not be intercepted by British forces. It mentions admiration for British capability and includes garbled phrases about actions in two parts and references to flights and combat.
Troy Hibernians beat Albany divisions in a tug of war during a Sunday gathering at Sharpe's Grove. Despite rain about 60 attendees enjoyed outdoor and indoor activities including a Battling Blairs show and an impromptu quartet by Sariel McDermott.
The chart demonstrates E bonds increase in value fastest in later years. For a $100 face value, the final years yield sharp growth, and a $750 purchase of a $1000 E bond accumulates about $40 per year in the last four years versus $10 in the first three. Hold to maturity and bay War Bonds with certainty.
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