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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1945
Page
1
A wartime report outlines a planned reduction at Waterview Arsenal, trimming personnel by about 5,300 to 5,600 workers by September. Brigadier Kenneth Butt notes the cut would push staffing toward 20 percent of current levels, with rail of orders to reach the target as costs and production adjust.
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson spoke at a wartime conference noting 174 658 deaths with 116 912 infantry soldiers listed as killed up to May 1. He highlighted Infantry Bay day as a recognition for the riflemen who have borne a large share of the war.
Local Syrians in Troy area protest French measures in Lebanon and Syria. A letter to Rep. Dean from about Syrian families asks Congress to urge the State Department to review French policy. The group cites Syrian youths serving in the American Army and claims arms shipments to France have aided subjugation of Syria.
The June business meeting of the Women’s Club of the Sacred Heart noted a successful dance both socially and financially. The Communion Breakfast for June graduates served 66 attendees in the gym. An excursion to Kingston Point is planned for June 21 with bus departure at 7 55 am from the church. reservations are due to Mrs H J McKeon or Mrs Michael J Sulliven. The Rosary Society announced a Sunday communion and a spring garden party was set for Saturday at 3 pm on church grounds with rain plans. Additional notes cover Odd Fellows meetings, Flag Day program at Albia, and a talk by Pastor Richard Cummings on Burma mission history.
New York coordinates final plans for General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s imperial march through the city next Tuesday with a large parade. Officials urge restraint on wastebasket tossing to honor the returning war hero. He will fly in from Washington and be greeted Monday, then ride at the head of the procession.
May 21 incident over Japan left pilots wounded aboard a B-29 named B23. Crew members from the 73rd Bomb Wing, including Second Lt Seymour Halpern and others, steadied the aircraft and guided it back to Iwo Jima despite damaged nose, instruments, and oxygen system.
Frederick Suppes, 75, was found in a creek behind his Averill Park home and drowned after a heart attack. Coroner Dr Walter G Dutty and state police ruled accidental death. he had been chopping trees and reportedly drank from the creek. Passersby John Neary reported the body. funeral set for 2 pm Saturday at the Averill Park residence with Rev Jasper A Steele officiating. Burial in Sand Lake Cemetery.
The damaged airship section notes six bullet holes near the bomb bay and holes across the hull. Austin and Handley, wounded, commend the emergency pilots in the wing who were trained for such actions.
Mayor John J. Abern of Troy urges creating as many as twenty small neighborhood playground sites to serve young children. He notes negligible costs per site, benefits against youth problems, and cites outdated facilities including lack of water and sanitation at the 125th Street playground.
About two hundred POWs from Pine Camp will be moved to Rome airfield tomorrow. The prisoners are to be sent to various canneries and farms under guard. Col A W Martenstein, commanding officer, said they would be kept under guard at the airfield.
The Savor said improvements are being made after sites at Prospect Park and nearby public spaces faced delays. A summer opening is expected for the Public Markt playground, with spray features planned at Canal Avenue and Third Street. The mayor meets the Recreation Commission to outline future plans.
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