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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1944
Page
2
President Roosevelt nominated Maj Gen James H. Doolittle for promotion to lieutenant general. Doolittle, 47, led the 1942 Tokyo raid and commanded the Eighth Air Force in Britain, noted as a famed Speed flyer and test pilot in the 1920s and early 1930s.
The record traces General Doolittle from active duty in 1940 through his rapid ascent to brigadier and major general. It notes commands of the 12th Air Force in North Africa, the North African and then 15th Air Forces, and his Tokyo raid Medal of Honor, various decorations, and pivotal roles in aviation development and early blind flying experiments.
CBS Madrid broadcast cites a neutral Berlin traveler claiming Nazi Propaganda Minister Paul Joseph Goebbels stepped from a hotel room minutes before an RAF bomb struck on February 15. Four people escaped. sirens sounded as he sought shelter. Berlin reportedly 70 percent destroyed by March 1.
UPI reports a B-25 crew at a North African base avoided belly landing after hydraulic failure. Tech Sergeant Wayne E. Armstrong of Mohamet Il recalled using chewing gum on gauze to seal a punctured line, securing a safe emergency landing.
In Kearny New Jersey the heavyweight destroyer Charles S Sperry was launched at the U S Steel Federal Shipyard. Design aimed at long range Pacific duties, the Sperry weighs 2200 tons and is named after the late Rear Admiral who led the fleet during the 1907 09 world cruise. Sponsored by Miss Margaret Sperry of Washington DC, granddaughter of the admiral.
Edna Rogers daughter of Bemis Heights and Tech Sgt Frederick Hayner son of Stillwater united in marriage at Schoonmaker Memorial Presbyterian Church Stillwater Rev Lyman A Talman officiated Pink snapdragons palms and candles lit the church Music by Elting Doughty with daughter Eleanore Doughty and bridesmaids in aqua chiffon Dorothy Rogers sister of the bride served as maid of honor Everett V Collins of Poughkeepsie was best man Bridesmaids included Dorothy Beebe Jessie Truland Mildred Hayner and Doris Smith Reception followed at the bride's home Afterward the couple left for a wedding trip Also noted were a Navy signalman first class Richard Moore visiting from Virginia and Marilyn Cowin hospitalized for an emergency appendectomy. Funeral notices for Henry McClain and Anna Condon also appear.
Gladys Lehmann, a 25 year old blind bearings inspector at Webster Electric Co., inspects gun bearings by touch. She dips bushings in acid, dries them, and checks cores for flaws using fingertips. Supervisors note her error rate matches sighted workers, proving tactile vision can suffice.
The obituary notes the birth of a child to Perry and Mary Condon in Stillwater. Surviving relatives include Perry Condon, Helen Cable, Paul J. Condon, Betty M. Condon, and Perry Condon Jr. Funeral services are set for 9 a.m. from A. F. Perry Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St Peter's Church with a requiem high mass by Rev. Lawrence P. Kelly. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery.
International News Service reports Maj. Alexander P. DeSeversky argues Allied victory hinges on crushing Luftwaffe. In a Cincinnati address he urges precision daylight bombing, large bomber formations, and destroying planes on ground, in air, or by crippling German production. He also outlines a long war with Japan and a peace future with bombers roaming 15,000 miles.
Milon H Rogers of Farmingdale visits parents while Robert R Clum returns to Sampson NTS after weekend with family. Red Cross sewing session led by Mrs Kenneth B Herrington on Thursday at 1 pm. War Fund Drive canvassing extends beyond current reach per chairwoman Mrs Forest Patrie. Midweek Lenten service at Methodist Church Thursday 7 45 pm with guest Rev John Hauenstein of Brunswick First Presbyterian. Host church pastor to welcome attendees.
In charge of the opening worship service the troop committee is asked to attend the Boy Scout meeting at Donald A Waterfield's home today at 7 30 pm. An important committee meeting follows the special Scout program. The P Club has started a loan library at Garfield School for community borrowing at a small weekly rate with Mrs Walter Wheeek in charge. A Dixon's store food sale netted 17 dollars for the club treasury. The next meeting will be at Helen's home.
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