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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1944
Page
1
Mayor Johns F. Aner says building an incinerator for Troy would eliminate garbage and rats. He cites a Syracuse conference of mayors and an official demonstration showing incinerators banishing rat problems near dumps.
Lieut Fitzgerald and crew of the famed B24 Liberator Droopsnoot returned from a perilous mission near Biak Island and Tadji. Pilot Lieut Husted, navigator Lieut Williams, and bombardier Lieut Fitzgerald safely landed after unloading and balancing the craft. The crew, veterans with 400 flight hours, earned praise for courage amid dangerous weather and heavy anti aircraft fire.
Eight defendants named in Albany indictments tied to a scrap brass theft ring that looted over 6 million pounds of strap brass from the New York Central yards. Capt. Joseph P. Boyle and Willem J. Kilmartin faced larceny charges with bail set, while Albert N. Segal and Julius Cohen pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property.
Pvt Richard Fitzgerald, praised as part of the best crew ever to man a Liberator bomber, is in training with the Army Field Artillery in South Carolina and will return home on furlough next week after completing basic training.
Charles LeFleur Jr of Albany pleaded guilty at the extraordinary term of the Supreme Court presided by Justice Patton Swift in Buffalo. He is held on $2500 bail at Greene County jail. Albert Dingley of Cones transferred for protection from Albany. Four defendants have pled guilty and will likely testify. trials not before July or August. Stanley Snopkowski of Albany pleaded guilty to larceny. bail set at $5000. jailed in Albany County.
Two people were killed Friday when a training plane crashed during a practice landing at a private airport on Lime Ridge Farm in Dutchess South. The victims are Paul Michael Travers, 27, an NYC instructor, and Janet McGean, 18, a Vassar College freshman and daughter of Ralph and Mrs. Lyman McGean of Shaker Heights.
Broadcast scedule lists dozen shows and hosts including Griffinh, Chasney, Ray Henley, Spitainy’s Orchestra, and Morning Moods. Mentions Ragtime, News, Dances, and a Breakfast at Sardis segment with a Noon Edition lineup.
The Squadron Corps To Parade Flag Day, Bugle and Drum Corps will join the Elx's Flag Day parade in Mechanicville Wednesday evening starting at 7 p.m. Also listed are district council junior drum corps events in Delmer and Johnstown, with multiple summer parades and competitions across several towns including Waterford Troy Albany and Cohdes.
East Side bride to be Mary Frances Jarry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jarry of 103 Mountain View Avenue, will marry Robert H Clothier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus F Clothier of 17 Pine Avenue, Westanstkill. A belated bridal shower with 25 guests was hosted at Mrs. Clothier’s home. The June 26 ceremony at Sacred Heart Church is noted, with gifts, awards, and entertainment detailed. Mrs Clothier assisted by Mrs Jarry and Mrs Frank Dankroft. Personal note: Mrs. William Bergener of Pawling Avenue remains in Samarian Hospital.
Sergeant Lawrence J. Fitzgerald, Army veteran, son of Janes L. Fitzgerald, received the Silver Star at Camp Rucker for terro terrain assault aiding a reconnaissance patrol encircled by enemy forces. He has served in Tunisia and Sicily, wears a Purple Heart, and has a brother in the Army overseas with a paratrooper division.
Harvard alumni contributed 150713 to the Harvard Fund last year, raising the total since 1925 to 2335.42. The Cambridge university fund shows steady giving with 13515 alumni supporting the drive.
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