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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1943
Page
11
Soviet midnight communique reports a costly failed German attempt to cross the Donets River near Vishchansk. In the Orel sector northwest of Mitsensk, Soviet forces claimed local actions destroying German batteries and wiping out over 100 troops.
Bettina, back after a year, lands a decisive one round technical knockout on Lou Brooks of Wilmington. A southpaw, he blocks two rights then lands a crushing left that ruins Brooks eye, prompting a quitting response as Referee Kutcher halts the bout at 1:49 of a ten rounder on Herm Taylor’s outdoor show.
The body of Earl Sherman, 40, of West Granville, was recovered between 1 and 2 pm in the Mettowee River near West Granville after being reported missing earlier in the day. About fifty people helped police search. Sherman had left home about 8 am Sunday to fish. The second missing man was Harry Knickerbocker, 55, of Glens Falls, last seen Thursday at 7 am.
Diamond Rock Lodge of Odd Fellows met last night in Diamond Rock Hall with Noble Grand Earl Carrier presiding. A social committee report was given by Fred Hunziker. Grand Lodge officers and all past grands were balloted. tellers were Arthur W. Morton and John Wheeler. Nominations for lodge officers began with second nominations at the next meeting. A social time followed.
Pigeons help Axis submarine tracking off American coasts providing lat and lon data when planes go silent. They deliver messages after a pilot calls for help or bombs are used, enabling faster reaction and avoiding radio interception. Now part of Air Force programs across Ferry Command Transport Command and bombers, pigeons substitute for radio in many operations.
In White Plains the Jack Dempsey Hannah Williams divorce case went to Referee J. Addison Young after a heated final round. Dempsey denied charges of striking or abusing his wife and testified about his draft dodging past while Mrs. Dempsey’s counterclaim was trimmed when a key witness failed to appear. The case centers on alleged adultery with two boxing figures Benny Woodall and Lew Jenkins and leaves portions unresolved.
Air Force officials describe carrier pigeons deployed for radio failure and remote rescue. Birds travel about 600 miles daily over sea and can perch on ships to relay plane latitude and longitude. Captain Thomas MacClure, directing the program, notes thousands already in service overseas and a training method for returning messages from behind lines.
President Roosevelt assigns War Mobilization Director James F. Byrnes as OEM liaison officer. He takes over duties previously handled by Wayne Coy from the Budget Bureau, with the transfer approved June 8.
The Troy NAACP branch will hold a meeting at Liberty Presbyterian Church Thursday at 8 30 pm to address inadequate housing for about 700 Negro residents. Speakers include Mrs J Laurence Meader and Rabbi Joe Geffen. They will review current conditions and discuss a federal funds aided housing project. Frank E Jenkins will preside with Crispin C Hall secretary.
Two youths aged 16 and 17 facing grand larceny charges over the theft of a 1942 sedan were discharged by Judge James F. Byron in Troy Police Court after the complainant, John Karl, chose not to prosecute. The suspects, Walter Schmidt and Thomas Malone, were arrested by radio patrol officers for allegedly taking the car from the Karl & Miller salesroom at 2739 Sixth Avenue.
The destroyer escort vessel will be named for the late Paul Fremont of Cohoes a pharmacist's mate third class U S Navy. Launching and christening moved from July 1 to June 28 at Bethlehem Steel Quincy Mass. Parents Mr and Mrs Edward Frament 106 Hudson Avenue will attend and Mrs Frament will sponsor the ship. He died November 19 from wounds in the Pacific War earning a posthumous Silver Star.
Members of Troy Chapter, Order of DeMolay, met at the Masonic Temple to present petitions for an initiatory degree to be held June 28. The session will also feature a Chevalier Degree presentation by St. Andrews Chapter from Schenectady, directed by Joseph Streeter and initiated by Gordon Kirkland. Harold Perkins presided, dress rehearsal set for Thursday.
An early 20th century local brief notes a child welfare clinic planned for City Hall at 10 a.m. under the Health Department with Dr. M J Keough in charge and city nurses assisting. Other items cover Girl Scout activities, church meetings, Red Cross sewing, and a news item about a construction worker injured at Stratford Court.
Alvin P. Bullock veteran of World War I and commander of E. T. Ruane Post American Legion will speak at a Sunday ceremony 2:30 p.m. at Reservoir and Division Streets Cohoes for the dedication of the honor roll listing Bunker Hill residents serving in the armed forces. Rev Peter Smith of St. Joseph's Green Island will give invocation and benediction. John Brennan will MC and recount a section history with Cohoes High School Band under Maurice Starkey. The district includes Division Richmond Morris Streets parts of Egbert Reservoir and Conduit Streets with 75 names submitted so far.
The New York Central Railroad will repair the Manor Avenue crossing at Cohoes and add warning signs after removal of a spur track. Officials say flashing lights cannot be installed now due to equipment freezes, but the railroad will clear weeds and install signs and curb repairs. The project follows plans by railroad and city engineers to fix damaged pavement and install a new curb on both sides.
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