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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1944
Page
3
Former President Herbert Hoover commented on the Allied invasion of Europe saying the end of German tyranny is on the way. He spoke from his home in New York shortly after learning of the Allied landings on the French coast and urged prayers for the safety of all those involved in the operation.
America built vast air power in about two years fueling the invasion effort. US production rose from scarce aircraft to tens of thousands of planes, with key models like the P-51 Mustang and B-24 Liberator entering service. Allied air forces expanded to attack Germany, support invasions, and secure supply lines across Europe and the Pacific.
Ornamental gourds of both soft shell and hard shell types offer color and variety for decor. Soft shells bloom yellow by day and provide table or porch accents, while hard shells bloom at night and yield larger fruits for birdhouses and bowls. Proper harvesting, handling, and storage, including drying, wax or shellac for preservation, help extend usefulness.
In London reports describe the first waves of invaders being evacuated from the French beach. Army surgeons aboard a landing craft operated under fire, performing emergency operations and shock treatment. Doctors set up first aid stations on the deck and rushed wounded to craft wards as fighters were ferried to safety.
Field reports describe Allied air power in World War II with radar, guided bombs, and rocket guns aiding U S and British efforts. The Ninth Air Force moves to Britain to tackle German air defenses before invasion. Local residents Patricia Watts and Bart Leonard appear in notices along with updates on families, school, and a soldier, Edwin T. Brownell, awarded the Air Medal for an overseas mission.
Powral and Mrs Frank Campbell moved into the Tracy Dorman house north of Pownal Center. Mr and Mrs Martin Peexham of Staten Island visited relatives here and in Benzington. Mrs Emma Waits and son Joseph returned from four days with Barnstable and Boston relatives. William Leibenow of Cummington returned home after a weekend with relatives. Mrs Lford O Rathbun and other relatives also visited. Mrs Helen Rathbun of North Adams widow of Elmer Rathbun formerly of this place visited among her late husband’s relatives over the weekend. Miss Catherine Yaroshak Oak S33 grammar school teacher spent the weekend with relatives in Rutland and brought a guest.
Fragments note equipment moved by slings to base hospitals in England and state that the United States uses more quicksilver than any other country. The terse lines imply wartime logistics and global material consumption without full context.
An old style beauty ad promotes a home hair coloring routine using Barbo recipe. It claims to restore natural color, add luster, and give a pro look at low cost. The method involves mixing a package product with water and applying to hair for a uniform finish.
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