Arsenal May Not Adopt 9 Hour Day
Washington orders require a five hour day and 54 hour week for many Army and civilian workers to speed production. Exemptions cover facilities running on three full shifts daily while leaves are banned for 1,300,000 service personnel. Civilian pay time is 1.5x over forty hours. military pay unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Isin Tay
Troy
Vico
Spo
Washington
Ben WM
A. GG Gillespie
Watervliet
Acial
Aia
Brenon Somervell
Nine Service Command
Man to sue city for eye loss after Saratoga incident
Clayton D McCarthy of Saratoga Springs plans a $50 000 lawsuit against the city over an eye injury from an altercation on June 23 with Patrolman Stanley West. McCarthy was arrested for disorderly conduct but found innocent and discharged by City Judge Anthony A LaBelle after a hearing. Police say West, off duty, restrained McCarthy when the car he was driving with lights on on Lake Avenue was found June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton D- McCarthy
Sarasoga Springs
Stanley West
Peenplaint
Anshony A. LaBelle
Lake Avenue
Saratoga Springs
West
McCarthy
Card of Thanks and Bereavement Notes
The family of Krank L Abdart of Buskirk N Y expresses gratitude to many friends and neighbors for kindness and flowers during their bereavement. Notices of deaths and funeral details follow for multiple local residents with names, dates, and service times in this city and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adbort
Krank L
Adbart
Buskirk
N. X
Edward Jones Ane Tamily
Grafton
Deadline Nears For Enrollment In AAA Program
Rensselaer County farmers face the final enrollment day for the 1944 Agricultural Conservation Program. Chairman Alien A Hayner reports 1,200 farmers registered and lime and super phosphate remain to be allocated. Orders must be placed at the Canthon Building office before August with farmyard deliveries by lime companies and purchase orders required for super phosphate. Delivery is expected before October’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County
Alien A. Hayner
Agricultural Conservation Commission
George E. Mesick
Mr. Mesick
Farilees
Deater
Whitmore Elected President of New York Telephone Co
Carl Whitmore of New York, longtime executive and former general plant manager for upstate operations, yesterday was elected president of the New York Telephone Co succeeding the late James W. Hubbell. Whitmore has a 33 year association with the company, rising to vice president in 1946 after Hubbell became president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Whitmore
New York
New York Telephone Co
Upstate
The
Telephone Company
Hubbell
Saratoga Boy Rescues Five From Drowning
William Mallery fourteen son of Mayor Addison Mallery of Saratoga Springs saved two women and three men from drowning near Little Diamond Island Maine. A strong breeze overturned their boat and the boy guided the group to shore while his mother and grandmother watched from the Athenia during the torpedoing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mallery
Addison Mallery
Saratoga Springs
Stramner
Little Diamond Island
William 8
Scott
Athenia
Boy Breaks Both Arms In Fall From Tree
Edward Champine twelve son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Champine of Orchard Avenue broke both arms yesterday when he fell from a tree. He is under Dr Gilbert Clark care at the Samaritan Hospital. He has spent summers lately in similar activity. Last year he broke his elbow and the summer before that he broke his ankle. Also Charles Argerson of 1109 Fifth Avenue has filed to operate the Pacific Lane at 3 Union Street in partnership with George Teales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosga
Albert Sokex
Cora Be Stowe
Ceorge J. Buckley
Virgin
Sergi
Clayton Bogea_ AL ALS E
Nicholas
Order of St Joseph
Fusterer
John H. Lodge
Cme
Fink Ace
St Peter's
Bruchanan
Hore
Baton Road
Sarah Templeton Thompson
Denalid G. Buchanan
Peloce
Eglenberg
JH. Baward
Anna Curies
Mary B. Anow
Joseph x
US Bal Overseas, Corp
Peter JU. G
AL Nerat
bin Sona’, Inc
Fitts Avenue
Ing
Lyons
Bary
McClelland Hospital
Cambridge
John Lyons
Ite
Nelle Hergan
Schagnijecke
Water
Morni
St. Mary's Church
Harry Prince
Mary Freeswan
Mery McCarty
Los Angeles
Cal
Mre
Marjorie Maran
Columbus
Ruth
Mildred Prince
Seba Prince
Seba Prince, Denelten, S. J
Pei
Harold S.prince
U.S
Mrz
Lacy Witstady
Leo Motsean
Prince
Trov
Kare Scherer
Wendett Schmidt
Mather
Goria
Beary
George L. King
France
Genrke TL
Brunswick
Hedges
Uly
Edwin “D. Tytee
Smith
Scorge
Tyler
England
Dietinner Ee
Nender
Erin Whitbeck
Baron Chapel
Second Ave
G. Weline
Dent
Thomas H. Cain
Robarc C Bauer
Helen
George
Leonard
John
Henry
Andres Walther
James J. Clinton Bros. ii
St Peter's Church
Saaw
Edward Champine
Oscar Champine
Orchard Avenue
Gilbert Clark
Sanaritan Hospital
Charles Argerson
Fifth Avenue
Pacific Laneh
Union ‘Street
George Teales
Second Party At Fresh Air Home Retreat
A group of 4192 mothers, children and babies left Troy for the Fresh Air Home for a two week country stay. They will enjoy milk, garden vegetables, and treats, with athletic programs for children and rest for mothers. The bus met them at the Health Center, and a prior party returned recently. The third party departs August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Times Fresh Air
Grafton
Troy Times
Jena
Troy
Troy Record Co
William Anderson
National City Bank
Troy Health Center
Troy Times ‘Fresh Air
Boyntonville Youth Missing in Navy Listed as I A
Mr and Mrs William Hoag of Boyntonville report their son William Hoag a Seaman First Class is missing in action. The 17 year old enlisted five months before his 18th birthday and last wrote from San Francisco Harbor suggesting possible Port Chicago blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoag
Boyntonville
Navy
Seflor
San Francisco
Port Chicago
Seaman Hoag
Black Dragons Firepower Aids Allied Italy Advance
Arsenal's Black Dragons 24 cm howitzers from Watervliet Arsenal prove decisive in Italy. Brig. Gen. Gillespie notes extraordinary firepower and accuracy in Cassino and Rome campaigns, with multiple 240 mm guns delivering rapid, concentrated salvos against German positions and bridges, supporting Fifth Army advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watemiter Arsens
Watervliet
Italy
France
A. G. Gillespie
Mark Clark
Fifth Army
Cassino
Minturao
Suz Thera
Sul Plente
Fghy
Fondi
Owr
Infantre
Esperia
United States
Black Dragon
Rome
Ordnance Department
Army Service
Ordnance Ammunition
Apply Early For Gas
The board urges applicants to file quickly for supplementary gas rations. Officials warn processing may take about ten days after filing. Applicants should ensure complete records and avoid delays by submitting accurate applications.
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Fakure
Wens
Faye Seefoie
Aeieeiles
Hare
Meky
Rensselaer County
Ube
Red Cross notes 42 area servicemen in German POW camps
Rensselaer County Red Cross reports most of its 42 area servicemen are prisoners of war in Germany, many at Stalag Luft III near Berlin. Letters, mail, and Red Cross support boost morale as families await current aerial war results. Other local POWs named include Richard Hudson, Joseph Miers, Raymond Nagle, and Jerome Jaskowicz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Rensselaer County
Red Cross
Europe
Stalag Luft
Wit
Berlin
Robert Frei Hiefer
Charles Freihofer
Second Avenue
Fedross
William J. Styles
Thomas Styles
Fourth Street
Freihofer
Styles
Sonkstore
Stalagist
Richard Hudson
George Hudson
Troy
Joseph M. Mrera
Miers
Fulton Street
Cohess
Raymond J. Nagie
John H. Nagle
Fower Avenue
Jerome Jaskowicz
Sol W. Reich
First Street
Manpower Shortage Grows Acute in Troy Industrial Zone
A. J. McGinty says Troy area workers are scarce as war orders rise and textile plants struggle to fill openings. He notes July 1 employment ceiling and wartime demand tighten labor, risking longer production times and delayed war efforts. Public cooperation seen as key to relief.
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Troy
WMC
A. J. MicGinky
WSEC
Afe iv
Akurmzge
Pratucrorala
Timi
Une Zante
Yreyo
McGinty
Appellate Court Rules Cronin Name Off Ballot
The Appellate Court affirmed a lower court ruling removing Dominick G. Cronin of Newburg from the Democratic ballot for representative of the 38th Congressional District. The decision, 3-1, upheld service by mail for Cronin to show cause why he should stay on the ballot. Bennet and Fish remain Bennet unopposed in Democratic and American Labor nominations. Fish contests GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick G. Cronin
Newburg
Dewer
Supreme Court
Francis Bergan
Cronin
Augustus W. Bennet
Balniville
G. O P
Hamthom Fish
Beshet
Dalwes
Brewster
Bennet
Fish
Townsend Club Discusses Plan At Evening Meeting
George H. Wagner explains the Townsend Plan to Townsend Club No 3 at the Fourth Street rooms with Hans P Lund presiding. Cora Craver and Alice Oatman reported, new members were inducted, and Cubs from Springfield Wyliantskill and Club No 3 attended. A joint picnic at Waynantskill was reviewed and the next meeting set for August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wagner
Townsend Club No. 3
Fourth Street
Hans P. Lund
Cora Craver
Alice Oatman
Townsend Cubs
Springfield
Mass
Wyliantskill
Club No. 3
Club 4
Mechanicville
Tme
Thomas J. McGinnis
Townsend
George Sruelie
Waynantskill
Cora Lund
Swimming Classes At Pool Draw 117
George W. Watson praised Trojans pool program as a model for New York municipalities. Second period entries opened with 33 youths from Wanderwerden Hall age six to eighteen, including Armstrong and Bowen siblings. Red Cross training urged while lessons start at 3:15 PM Monday with aims to keep interest and build endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neassapare- Troy
George W. Watson
New York State War Council
Recreation Department
Menny Epfenders
Red Cross
Wanderwerden Hall
Sears
Awim
Johan Armstrong
James Armstrong
John Bowen
Donald Bowen
Arther Butler
Edward King
Marguerite Spotten
Mary Jane
van Forst
Gretel Ven Zandi
Bernadette Walker
Lions to Feast Wednesday At Clambake
The Lions Club sponsors a Wednesday clambake at Brookside Park West Sand Lake with serving at 5 pm. Bert A Hoff man is general chairman and James Whitehurst Jr leads the sports program. Lieut Town send Navy veteran will speak on his Pacific experiences at an early club meeting. Edgar Betts notes Lions purchased 43 War Bonds since new officers took over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lion's Club
Brookside Park
West Sand Lake
Hendrick Hudson
Bert A. Hoffman
Thamcman
James Whitehurst, Jr
Lieut
H. “Burz” Townsend
South Pacific
Rendove
Edgar Betts
Lions
Pew
Baby Show At Rye Field Play Ground Crowned Winners
Ramla Turner won first prize at a local baby show held yesterday at Rye Field Playground. Ties for second and third were reported with Dick Hogan and Bill Lindscott sharing runners up honors, and Edward Moran with Betty Ann Dalton sharing third place. Judges were Joseph Porter, Samah Murray and James Bonesteel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramla Turner
Rye Field
Dick Hogan
Bill Lindscott
Edward Moran
Betty Ann Dalton
Joseph Porter
Samah Murray
James Bonesteel
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Arsenal
Joel 5. Geffen
Trey
Hamilton
Whitmore
Saratoga
Fresh Air
Black Dragons
Ital
Prisoners of War Land
Appellate Court
St. Paul the Apostle
Hutton
Eagle
Treaeier
State St
James A. Madden
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