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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1943
Page
1
United States troops completed the first stage of the campaign to clear Attu as remnants of Japanese forces, once 2000 to 8500 strong, were confined to a rocky headland near Chichagof Harbor. Navy Secretary Knox described the effort as decisive, with surrender or destruction imminent.
A small Japanese force abandoned their advance on Attu and began counterattacking from established positions in the eastern coastal sector. Maj. Gen. Nakao Yahagi said the operation was successful and a mopping up phase remains. Knox doubted reports of evacuations and outlined the strategic situation toward Kiska.
A civic testimonial dinner honoring Captain John M. Keeley of the New York State Police Troop G, now with Troop D of Oneida, is set for 7 30 pm Tuesday June 8 at The Hendrick Hudson Troy officials led by Mayor Frank J Hogan will be honorary chairman. An executive committee includes Rollin Reynolds Michael W Shaughnessy David B Plum John J Hartigan Joseph J Murphy Dean P Taylor Dr William Otis Hotchkiss Cornelius A Casey Dwight Marvin Harold Cluett Eugene Warren William D Mahony R Oakley Kennedy Frank B Twining and George P Ide jr.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Japan's naval commander and Pearl Harbor architect, was killed in air combat last month. Emperor Hirohito ordered a state funeral and posthumous promotion to admiral of the fleet as the Imperial Diet met to honor him and Tokyo broadcast nationwide mourning.
OWI reports examine Japanese broadcasts suggesting Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto may have died in a passenger plane crash off Singapore on April 7 rather than in combat as Tokyo announced. The message notes Yamamoto, 59, was Japan’s top naval figure and that Mineichi Kōga succeeds him as commander in chief.
The House approved a $6,273,629,000 lend-lease appropriation and sent it to the Senate by a 309 to 4 roll call. An amendment to bar using funds for agricultural subsidy payments passed 214 to 96. War partner aid and CCC borrowing were noted as factors, with ongoing CCC subsidies for production.
Washington state officials clashed over gas rationing to shield food production in the eastern region. Agriculture urged temporary A B and C book cancellations along the Atlantic Seaboard, but OPA rejected the plan citing risks to war plants and transit. OPA would enforce the ban on pleasure driving and trim fuel for certain commercial users, while denying further A B C rations. Officials noted potential wider disruptions if curtailment continued.
Charles E Wilson of the War Production Board said yesterday a new advanced bomber will join the Flying Fortresses and Liberators in production to boost Allied air power in the war effort.
Washington reports a pall of pessimism as Senate and House conferees fail to make progress on a pay-as-you-go income tax plan. The Senate favors a skip-a-year bill while the House would cancel the 6 percent surtax on 1942 incomes. Senator George urged one more decisive day while Rep. Knutson indicated the House may seek further instructions if no agreement is reached.
Washington report shows continued sharp increases in retail food prices last month with the Federal Reserve Board noting the index climbed about six percent above January levels. The surge underscores ongoing inflation pressures and affects consumers nationwide.
Washington panel reports wage controversy may allow substantial pay concessions for soft coal miners. Panel makes no recommendations but notes portal to portal pay is standard in England and many countries. Miners seek portal to portal pay while operators argue underground travel time is already considered.
Moscow issued a midnight bulletin saying Soviet forces consolidated lines and traded artillery fire northeast of Vovorossisk in the Caucasus. Berlin radio suggested the Kuban front would see a major Soviet assault tied to a broader push south of Moscow.
Former Ambassador Davies delivered the confidential Roosevelt letter to Joseph Stalin in the Kremlin. Stalin listened intently to a translator and spoke with Davies for over two hours, smiling and saying he would consider the letter and discuss it with Davies in a day or two. Admiral Standley accompanied Davies and Molotov translated the message.
Former American envoy Davies recalls Stalin’s cordial demeanor during a 1938 encounter. Stalin inquired about Roosevelt’s health, praised Davies for visiting Stalingrad, and appeared deeply moved by flowers laid on the Russian dead’s common grave.
Lieutenant J. Harding Liste 28, a recent Army fighter pilot, died when his plane crashed during takeoff at Richmond Army Air Base Virginia. Eastern Defense Command ordered a board of inquiry. Survived by parents two brothers and wife Mary Clemison. Body to be buried in Troy.
President Roosevelt said the ship construction program is ahead of schedule and praised seamen delivering supplies to far flung outposts. He saluted the men who sail ships leaving yards in growing numbers and kept the highway to victory and unconditional surrender open.
American heavy and medium bombers struck Japanese supply lines and installations in Burma with more than 200000 pounds of explosives in the third consecutive day of heavy assaults. Medium bombers hit factories warehouses and a sawmill at Monywa and Myingen, scoring direct hits on all targets.
President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill meet with top military advisers as crucial wartime strategy decisions loom. The talks focus on Allied strategy, potential operations, and coordination of forces in the ongoing global conflict.
American Flying Fortresses pressed two daylight raids on Emden and Wilhelmshaven, smashing Uboat yards despite heavy enemy opposition. Twelve bombers failed to return as fighters and flak fiercely contested the raids, part of a broader Allied air offensive across Nazi-held Europe.
Edward McDonald reports on possible lineups in county municipal campaigns as parties and local figures weigh future roles. Speculation centers on Republican favours for John J. Ahearn to head the G O P ticket in Troy and on Hogan’s potential redesignation by Democrats, with other aspirants remaining on a waiting list.
Allied air forces in the Southwest Pacific increased their activity with notable success against Japanese Zeros. Eleven Zeros were shot down in three engagements, seven further aircraft probably destroyed, and four damaged. Three bombing missions reported one Allied bomber down and three others missing, a rarity in loss disclosures.
John L. Lewis and his United Mine Workers were reported last night to be considering legal action to force a renewal of collective bargaining in the soft coal dispute.
Washington Housewives will receive five pounds of canning sugar per stamp line through stamps 15 and 16 in ration book one starting next Monday. The revised plan replaces local ration board coupons and runs until October 31. Stamp No. 13 will be valid June 1 to August 15 for five pounds, not affecting regular sugar allowances.
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