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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
3
The United States is expected to steer the postwar period with a merchant marine surplus of at least thirty million tons. This projected surplus reflects a significant expansion in capacity as the nation moves from wartime production to peacetime trade.
A fourth German submarine surrendered and entered Portsmouth harbor yesterday, moored in the Piscataqua River near the Portsmouth Navy Yard. The crew sustained injuries during capture while the vessel was guided in by escort ships. Commanded by Lieutenant Frederick Wilhelm Marienfeld, the sub underwent demobilization procedures as part of the surrender.
Abacy claims of employees for underpayments may be handled by the worker in the central labor department through an assignment mechanism. Attorney General Goldstein’s memo states the commissioner can take assignments of wage claims, including equal pay violations, to enforce wages denied due to sex-based discrimination. The opinion emphasizes the remedial aim of the law and the need for effective enforcement to achieve legislative intent. A teacher in the United States earns less than 31200 per year.
Gerhardt Herrgesell, Hitler’s secretary, claims Hitler decided on April 2 to stay in Berlin to the end and die. He says Hitler refused retreat, ordered nonessential departures, and remained in the Reich Chancellery as others urged him to flee. Eva Braun reportedly chose to stay with Hitler, while Goebbels urged a final fight.
General Eisenhower lauded Norway as a shining example in the common struggle against oppression. He promised withdrawal of non Norwegian forces after liberation and emphasized no need to extend control over public and private life once military aims are achieved. He noted further plans for the completion of the South American transcontinental railroad scheduled for 1927.
Cleveland reports rising attendance as 1835 weather and illness hurt records. Dr. David Wiens, attendance chief, notes shifts from harsh truancy rules to proactive support, with fewer excuses allowed and focus on addressing underlying causes. He contrasts Civil War era practices with modern efforts to keep students in school.
The local Rationing Board at the Hotel Troy urges canning sugar applicants to attach spare stamps to the application and mail forms to avoid delays. Forms available at the Hotel Troy offices or by writing to the board. Maximum sugar allotment is 15 pounds per person and 220 pounds per family, including jams and pickles. The board prefers mail submissions to reduce congestion and states applications are reviewed before issuing extra stamps.
General George S. Patton visits London amid a delayed victory celebration. He attended a theater event yesterday after arriving by plane from southwest Germany. The Third Army involvement is noted in the surrounding coverage.
A reader recalls Swedes who settled Delaware Bay in 1608 constructing the first log cabin in the United States. He describes attending a performance and noting the crowd reaction as friends of his described it as Love. He also visited the Lunte beck village and observed remains of early colonial life.
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