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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1945
Page
4
A hazardous winter bridge between Dover Foxcroft Maine reduces travel risks for residents. Crews clear snow and icy patches to allow saf er passage saving motorists miles on winter trips between central Maine communities.
In London a para trooper identified as Hulten died on the Pentonville Prison gallows yesterday. Amid crowd unrest a girl was injured in a separate incident near the prison. Mrs Etste Ven Ber, an opponent of conscription, urged mercy for the condemned while Home Secretary Herser discussed commutation options.
Reports detail a wartime execution amid protests over a series of clemency decisions. The Hulton case and others provoke public debate as Morrison rejects reprieve bids while crowds voice anger at the outcome. The events unfold across Old Bailey trials and London prisons, drawing international attention.
Boston readers relay a distraught mother learning her son, a London gallows inmate for a robbery slaving case, has died. Mrs Signe Hulton, bedridden in Boston, expressed saintly pride and sent a hopeful telegram to her son’s London newspaper as she endured a long night of waiting.
The Bacon Hill Ladies' Aid Society will meet Tuesday for officer elections. Local social notes include visits by Mr. and Mrs. George Bean to the Wolfes, and Mrs. Heard Galushe calling on her sister Mrs. Elmer Germain in Schenectady. Western Hudson area residents attend Eastern Star in Fort Edward. Mabb and Crandall families mark weddings and birthdays with gatherings.
American soldiers reach the ruined Cologne Cathedral after two years of fighting to open the landmark. Benjamin J. Barone of Atlantic City reports veterans describe the view as amazing with the cathedral scarred yet standing. A priest notes the building avoided direct hits and most priceless treasures were removed to safety deep inside Germany.
Frenchtown resident and World War I veteran from the Argonne recounts a harsh winter incident. He says his wooden leg froze brittle during the cold spell and was left in the woodshed for days. a cat later licked it clean as he retrieved it.
Whitehall reports sale of war stamps to students totaling 563.85 dollars on Tuesday morning. Pvt. John Benson is on furlough with his father on Gilmore Street. Clifford Rehm, in the European theater, is promoted to sergeant. Mrs Anna Mulholland returns from North Creek with family. Emile Matte’s son Edward receives campaign and loan stars. he is in France. Private Gordon is missing in action in France. Fire Chief Joseph LaMay returns to duty after severe acid burns at the fire station.
Detroit witnesses a new wave of strikes as 1000 UAW members walk out at Thompson Products in protest of suspensions. About 3000 UAW workers at Graham-Paige demand a one minute wash-up at shift end, not five minutes. Briggs plants idle include 2265 workers in a week-long dispute over charges against 15 employees.
Herrin hunter Henson fired at a ducking eagle with a six foot wingspan and struck the bird but found it alive. He believed the bird was shell shocked and remained puzzled by how it survived the shot.
Frederick W. Goudy celebrated his eightieth birthday by continuing work on his 21st type face. He said he has designed more faces than anyone else in typography and declined an Ethiopian government bid for two Amharic fonts due to other business pressures.
In Rochester Leo Roastiter Jr. pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the shotgun slaying of his estranged wife Gladys. Judge James P. O Connor accepted the plea and set March 21 for sentencing after the district attorney consented to a charge reduction.
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