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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1943
Page
1
The House voted to end the administration's food subsidy program amid pressure from labor leaders to enforce a July 15 rollback deadline. The move, paired with a CCC subsidy ban amendment, signals a broad push to curb price supports as inflation concerns rise.
Soviet command reported bitter fighting on the Kalinin front northwest of Moscow. German troops were hurled from a settlement and repelled after counterattacks. The midnight communique noted 600 Nazis killed and the capture of six mortars and two wireless stations among other material.
Classified note offers a enamel Gnish cabinet style named Heatrola Estate for sale in poor condition with a burn mark and price asked at 35 dollars. The fragment mentions location 516 and street shorthand je.
Washington officials revealed that suspending A-card gas coupons in the East is a possible last resort due to tight civilian supplies. Interior Secretary Ickes allocated 328000 barrels daily for July to September, while OPA hints at potential cuts and appeals from the Ickes allotment figures.
New York City Council unanimously approves a basic real estate tax rate of 2.89 per 100, the highest in city history. Democratic members supported the rate to meet charter requirements based on comptroller figures, despite opposition from the party’s majority.
Dublin reports that Eire will convene the Dail at the earliest practical time to nominate a prime minister as Eire’s wartime election leaves the governing party without a working majority. Pi-Eamon De Valera, leader, indicated the selection would proceed promptly.
The Royal Air Force bombed Germany again last night as part of a week of Allied heavy air offensives across Germany, Italy, and occupied Europe. Targets were not immediately identified while U S heavy bombers pressed daylight strikes on northwestern Germany, marking the seventh night of the ongoing offensive that began last Saturday with the attack on Schneider.
American Liberator bombers hit the Sedes airfield near Salonika in Greece, facing weak anti air defenses. Over 125 tons of bombs were dropped with no reported losses. The raid came after a separate RAF strike on the Ruhr valley.
Officials in Detroit moved to identify basic causes of the race rioting that swept Detroit streets Monday and to seek means of eradicating them. A 12 member study panel was formed by Mayor Edward J Jefferies Jr. A fact finding report found no evidence the violence was planned or enemy inspired. Rep Martin Dies urged an inquiry but the mayor questioned its usefulness.
The Navy announced the loss of submarine R-12 during training off the East Coast. The 28 crew members were aboard. some were saved. Officials said the sinking was likely an accident rather than enemy action, adding it raises the tally of submarines lost since Pearl Harbor to date.
Washington report on Carmen Beach Martin a 22 year old Spanish born rhumba dancer and dress shop operator convicted by a district court jury on a Mann Act charge The verdict stems from transporting women for immoral purposes in taxicabs within the district The case carries a possible five year prison term and a $5000 fine The defendant described as married to a Navy petty officer provided testimony about living arrangements prior to her 1942 marriage The judge instructed the jury on the Mann Act definition and the case drew gossip about Latin American diplomats and officers.
Republican and Labor party activists in Troy endorsed a coalition challenge to the Democrats over the four year old mayoralty election. County Commissioner of Welfare John J. Ahern was unanimously redesignated in resolutions sponsored by County Clerk Lawrence J. Collins, citing concerns about the municipal race and the functioning of government.
Republican Benesselaer County Troy area lists for fall include Assembly 2nd District John Finch of Schenectady, District Attorney Earle J. Wiley of Troy, Mayor and Welfare Commissioner John J. Ahern, Common Council President Thomas H. Brown, Comptroller Robert T. Murray, City Treasurer Joseph F. McLoughlin with American Labor Party endorsement for two positions.
The article urges Commissioner Ahern for Troy chief executive citing faith with voters. It notes Democrats set Monday night designations at The Hotel Troy while Mayor Hogan's designation status remains unresolved amid retirement rumors.
Washington senators push extension of anti strike bill to include management groups as well after Congress enacted the provision. Hatch introduces legislation to bar political contributions by business leagues chambers of commerce boards of trade employers organizations and trade associations engaged in management of a business enterprise.
Secretary Knox told the House Naval Committee he erred by not consulting the Justice Department before sending the Elk Hills contract to the President. The Justice Department labeled the deal illegal and urged condemnation or purchase of Standard Oil of California’s Elk Hills interest, valuing it at about 46 million dollars after taxes. The contract was voided and Knox urged moving beyond interdepartmental dispute to secure an approvable agreement during wartime.
The scoreboard lists results across leagues with multiple city matchups. Boston defeated New York 5 to 3, Chicago beat St. Louis 6 to 0, Philadelphia 8 Brooklyn 2, and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati postponed. New York and Boston were 2 to 2 when called at dark in the American League. Cleveland 6 Chicago 2, Philadelphia 5 Washington 2, St. Louis 6 Detroit 3. Eastern League scores include Springfield 5 Albany 3 and Albany 5 Springfield 1, plus Hartford 10 Utica 3 Scranton 9 Elmira 3 Binghamton 6 Wilkes-Barre 4.
President Roosevelt said he would not recognize the United Mine Workers deadline and warned that a prolonged coal stoppage could hinder the war effort. Absenteeism rose in Pennsylvania with about 145,000 idle of 200,000 miners, while nationwide roughly half of 522,000 miners were out. Union leaders planned to urge men back to work, testing the union back-to-work order.
Henry J. Kaiser outlines a $400 postwar car with a tanklike plan to market it via gasoline stations nationwide. The design features a Kaiser four two cycle sixteen cylinder opposed radial air cooled engine delivering eighty horsepower, magnesium frame potential, and magnesium aluminum engine components.
Gen. T. Terry of the Second Service Command announced that starting July 1 the in active duty period for men newly inducted into the Army will be extended from two weeks to three weeks in the Second Service Command which covers New York New Jersey and Delaware.
Former U S ambassador Joseph C Grew told a Civil Defense audience that Chinese resistance delayed Japan’s attack and altered American judgment after Pearl Harbor. He said China’s stubborn defense slowed Japan’s momentum, while enabling Japan to mobilize and stockpile war materials for campaigns in the Philippines, the Indies, and Malaya.
Congress overrode President Roosevelt's veto to enact penalties for instigating or aiding wartime strikes in government mines and war plants. The measure, backed by Senate and House majorities, becomes law immediately despite Roosevelt's opposition and arguments that it would foment strikes. Senate vote 56 to 25, House 244 to 108. first major labor policy defeat for Roosevelt in his presidency.
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