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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1945
Page
5
Colorado Springs pilots train with pneumatic pants to prevent fatigue and improve endurance. The gear features built in suspenders and a girdle that apply controlled pressure to the abdomen and legs, helping pilots stay alert during long missions.
Henry K. Watson, 24, of Wynantskill, pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Troy. He was arrested March 3 after allegedly running red lights at Pawling Avenue, Ford Avenue and Winter Street, with police stating he was speeding.
A surgeon explains that the G suit helps maintain blood circulation during high speed maneuvers in jets. It prevents blood pooling when turning or pulling g forces, reducing blackout risk and easing fatigue after combat maneuvers.
John Z. Casey son of Mr and Mrs John J Casey of 98 Hanover Street has been commissioned a Heutenant in the Navy while serving in the Pacific. A lifelong Troy resident and former LaSalle Institute colonel he graduated from the University of Toronto and Columbia University. He trained in Miami and serves as a communications officer in the Pacific. He has seen action but does not share experiences with his family.
Past noble grand Mae Brown will host a dinner on March 23 at the Ansex restaurant for Troy Union Rebekah Lodge. The event follows a Friday lodge meeting at 81 Fourth Street presided by Mrs Brown. Belle Gordon was elected as the lodge’s local delegate to the state assembly with Kitty Page chosen as the alternate. The next business session will be held after the dinner at the lodge rooms.
Milton Young a 44 year old Republican and farmer was appointed by Governor Fred C. Landa to succeed the late Lex John Moses as United States senator from North Dakota. Young, of Berlin ND, will serve until the 1936 elections and urged creation of a world organization for peace backed by a strong military. He has been in politics since 1933, serving in the State House and Senate, and succeeds Democrat Moses who had been governor three times and was the first Democrat elected to Congress from North Dakota.
U S Flight Officer E H Vaughn Jr earns a cigar as a token after flying a load of glider-borne troops into Holland During the invasion he landed a torn glider near a ditch and was greeted by a Dutch farmer who denied him the cigar yet honored him more than any other award.
S/Sgt Nicholas Kosowsky son of John Kosowsky of Valley Falls receives the Bronze Star for heroism in Belgium during Christmas operations. Commanding a tank he destroyed enemy machine gun nests and an enemy tank within fifty yards. He evacuated his wounded crew, himself wounded, and earned the Purple Heart after three years in service.
The Office of Price Administration announced a four point inventory factor for processed foods for the reporting period from April 4, 1935 to April 23, 1945. The factor, used in prior periods, determines a wholesaler's possible point value by multiplying the fixed base by the factor, with the fixed base being the average point value of transfers during the first four 1944 periods. Wholesalers without a fixed base may be authorized to use another figure.
Nashville GI proves a tower of strength in combat. He endures a running gun battle, switches from rifle to grenades and Browning automatic rifle, firing until ammo runs out and barrels red hot. Cox’s comrades credit him as a main bulwark against the German assault.
Three months of Taconic Valley Post American Legion and auxiliary activities were reviewed at a joint meeting last week. January and February sessions were cancelled due to road conditions. Auxiliary funds were donated to the Women’s Infirmary in Tupper Lake. Puzzles and magazines went to veterans’ hospitals along with a food donation to a needy family. Three members donated blood. February saw seventy Red Cross service hours in bandages and care. A $19 War Fund drive donation was approved. Poppy Day plans were laid by Mrs Ruth Simpson, with the next meeting at Mrs Ethel Van Buren’s home in Grafton.
A fire broke out at 22 15 Saturday at the Charles Collins and Sons building at 2704 Sixth Avenue. Fire officials report the blaze started from an overheated stove and caused sight damage to the area. Central Fire Headquarters filed the preliminary report.
Two members of the Pioneer Electric Cooperative at Greenville Alabama reported losing 200000 eggs when electric service was interrupted by an insulator shot. The cooperative said a life maintenance crew needed 40 hours to locate and repair the insulator shattered by gunfire.
Members of the 27th Division Association offer to deliver posters sent to Troy in the Parie to any business in the city. Chic Heer, association president, says a chamber of commerce inform will arrange delivery. Posters feature the Saipan battle. Division and 105th Infantry officers urge wide display in Peay.
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