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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1945
Page
14
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Coblenz, the Basine city, cleared of Nazis by the Third Army. Mentions include an Arizona officer, Bayor of Coblenz, and a three paired army, with vague references to mayor and figures. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or outcomes.
An old advertisement copy touts Pinkham’s Compound and Brand stomachic tonic as remedies for “mid distress” in middle-aged women. It claims regular use builds resistance to symptoms and urges following label directions, highlighting affordability.
Albany County indictments include John J. Murphy treasurer and four others in a grand larceny probe. Motions argued on venue transfer to New York County and legal validity of the grand jury. Defendants face charges tied to thefts of campaign funds and scrap brass from the railroad, plus a tax evasion count.
Henry Meier Jr of Schenectady was acquitted in police court of stealing 2,627 gallons worth of gas station coupons. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving from a police escape attempt, paid a $100 fine, and surrendered after a three day manhunt during which shots were fired at his car.
Habbi Terael Goldstein national Zionist leader and president of the Zionist Organization of America will speak at a luncheon in Troy tomorrow evening. He will discuss the present status of the Palestine question, supported by local Zionist and Jewish welfare groups.
Promoted Army captain George H R O'Donnell is assigned to the Pacific Ocean Area Transport Quake master outfit with the 27th Division. He is son of Mr and Mrs George H R O'Donnell of Tibbits Avenue and fought in Saipan earning the Bronze Star. He graduated from School 14 and Troy High School and studied two years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute before service.
Washington reports 777 Negro members of the 27th Special Construction Battalion fought with the 1st Division on Peleliu Island after volunteers answered the Marine offer. They carried ammunition and aided the wounded as Japanese night assaults pressed to the water. Seabee Charles W. McDonald, wounded by shrapnel, recalled Marines teaching rapid weapon use.
The Admiralty said British submarines of the far eastern fleet have sunk 274 Japanese ships in enemy waters over the past eight months. The total includes warships and supply vessels not counting the many other vessels hit by gunfire or damaged. Tokyo radio reported enemy submarines moving north from Indo China toward the China Sea as air forces in the central region brace for a blockade.
A newborn girl about ten hours old was found Saturday night in a basket on a lawn near the Children's Home in Batavia. She was reported in excellent condition yesterday at St Jerome's Hospital, weighing 6.14 pounds.
Rev. Mer. Joseph J. Donahue, trained at Wheat & Cotlege garden, was ordained at the seminary and elevated as auxiliary bishop of New York with titular bishop of Ammuns. The consecration at St. Patrick's Cathedral featured Archbishop Francis J. Spellman and Rev. Francis McIntyre assisting, with Rev. John F. O’Faril of Buffalo delegating for the armed forces.
Speigletown Volunteer Fire Company sponsored a packed round and square dance at Aitami Beach auditorium Saturday night. James D. McNary chaired the event with a large committee as John Ray and his orchestra provided music and Troy Area performers offered entertainment. Organizers plan to continue dances each Saturday night in April with new novelty features.
Wardwell, president of the Association of the Borough of the City of New York, was rescued half-conscious from the Hudson River Sunday night after an apparent suicide attempt. He had led Red Cross missions to Russia in 1917 and 1941 and had been treated for a serious illness at the Neurological Institute of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center for over a month.
A state humane group urges tighter limits on selling day old baby chicks to prevent cruelty. A bill, supported by Mo hawk and Hudson Humane Society, would criminalize dyed or shipped chicks sold in small lots and require proper facilities for purchase. Gov. Dewey's signature awaited after passage in both houses. CREDIT UNIONS MEETING.
A meeting at The Hendrick Hudson will feature August Langhauser assistant to the deputy superintendent of the New York Banting Department as principal speaker. Sidney Stahl, manager at the New York State Creation League, will also attend. Frashments will be served after the meeting.
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