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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1946
Page
4
The battered flagship of the Japanese forces lies derelict after defeat as Allied forces advance. Sailors scramble aboard to salvage the vessel while lingering debris and smoke cloud the harbor.
Postwar naval lore recounts the Japanese carrier Nagato drifting for days after battle damage, then being towed to Bikini Atoll by an American crew. Captain Whipple and Ensign Vermes recall rationing water, radio work, and wary moves as they prepared for possible further action while the Nagato’s fate was sealed.
Joseph J. Sullivan Jr son of Chief Gunner s Mate Joseph Sullivan has been selected as a member of the Independence test company for the Bikini bomblet program. He reports aboard ship and notes his brother William Sullivan aided the crew of the USS Buck. An inspection was planned at the test site with the Independence company and related units. Community notices report local election of officers and a forthcoming memorial gathering and picnic hosted by Mrs Ralph De Laney.
Vischer Ferry residents report meals and social plans with a New York trip, plus a Saratoga County meet awards at Ballston Spa High School. The Clifton Park war memorial committee lays groundwork for a World War II monument. Local solicitors and church group activities are listed, with Mother's Day plans and a salvage paper drive scheduled, plus a whey meeting of Clifton.
Local notices list residents Ther Creemvich Mel Frank Jennings at Cambridge hospital and Mrs Mary McQuillan in Cambridge. The East-Green-Bridge Home Bureau meets at Mrs William Skip’s home. The Women’s Bowling League completed its season with Bluehinds crowned champions. Mail schedule changes reflect daylight saving time with adjusted arrival and dispatch times.
Edward Dathout visits his home with Mrs William Hubbs at her son's in Shakey Road. Miriam Roberts returns to Samaritan hospital Water town to continue nursing. Rev and Mrs Roberts depart Savatage for Troy and a major conference. Junior Fellowship meets Calvary Church Monday at 7 am led by Lyn Webster. New series on hymn singing announced. Latham Women Bureau exhibit of yearly projects including chairs lamps fruits clothing and pockets. Fishing event at Gravely store all week, chairwoman Mrs. Radigan urges attendance.
Guard unit selects Willlin J Loeby as guard lieutenant with commission from New York Navy and Marine company. Veterans Byron Taunt Sheldon Vaners and Lawyer Gillespie cited for prior service. Drill led by Capt Preston and Lieut Sydney Dworste prepares company for Memorial Day parade roles and announces openings for ages 14 to 33 in the unit.
The East Side Tawanka Camp Five Girls at the Third Presbyterian Church Sunday School teams plan an amateur entertainment with rehearsals already started. Mrs. Cayferd C. Relion directs, with Miss Beeky Unyeers assisting as membership grows. The group may split into two, with Mrs. Hazell No Burwell leading one Bluebell group. Regular weekly meeting announced, with a note that tonmen w wall will be omitted this week.
Navy Captain Benton Decker leads plan to convert a Japanese base at Yulogulen Fe A portion of Hila onve bela Jaymnese into a replica of Amenien ml Street for Navy and Martie guests. The base will include 100 double housing units for enlisted families and officers quarters to support 380 families with schools and facilities. The aim is a self contained community plan with sanitation transport and security, using reparations to cover costs.
Rochester news reports the body recovered from the Genesee River has been identified as Frank Rooney aged 77 who had been missing since October. Authorities say Rooney had relatives in Lackepart and the case closes on that identification.
Estate of MoU Wilson filed in court with details of a ground estate left by Willson widow Aly. Court papers list heirs and assets including properties and shares. timeline notes deceased on a March date and subsequent probate actions.
A report details an assault case set for trial this week involving multiple defendants from SouUy Glens Walls and nearby areas. The irregular OCR text cites names such as William TL Beawts and Raymnnss and George Walker, with references to charges including assault and related proceedings in Warren Leointy and Canet al hake GWOT gE Uke youl.
In a Moor Unt Charani case alleging assault and damages, Damen COVe faces restitution proceedings as Keener qualifies Edna restitution related to Alvlen property. The defendant pleaded guilty to a loath poll lacoeny charge, with prosecutors detailing the alleged incident and costs.
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