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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1943
Page
6
Stillwater Oklahoma Fire Chief Ray Pence advertised in the Stillwater News-Press urging residents to guard against fire dangers. The ad coincided with a lull in alarms as the department reported no fire calls for 17 days. The item reflects local civic effort and the unexpected payoff of public awareness campaigns.
Trojan Lodge No 27 1 0 C F meets at 87 First Street to decide on purchasing more War Bonds. A June 3 testimonial honors Past Grand Benjamin before a West Coast trip. An honor roll for members and sons serving in the armed forces will be unveiled at the game time. Noble Grand Cohen to speak. Adler to MC. committee includes Adter Whitman Lazar.
UPI reports the death of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Japan's fleet chief, surprised American naval officers who say no April sea-air actions appeared pivotal enough to draw his attention. Roosevelt comments suggest uncertainty about his presence and possible alternative fates. Analysts note Yamamoto’s defeats at Coral Sea and Midway shaped a shifting balance, with Japanese leadership viewed as less capable after his removal.
Detroit police found 13 year old Dick Velandra inside a barrel discarded by rubbish collectors. He had ran away from home after his sister’s misdeed and said rain drove him to shelter in the barrel Thursday night. He wore a raincoat two shirts two pairs of trousers and two pairs of shoes and was taken to police headquarters where he was identified as the missing boy.
Sub-station crew of the New York Power and Light Corp begins erection of a sub station on the former Walker 4 Wood Mowing and Reaping Machine Co. site as part of a four mile feeder from Johnsonville Cambridge circuit near Oak Hill. Twin State line continues service until completion. Also notes include local travel, police activity, licenses renewing, Beta Sigma Gamma election, Euchre Club, and Poppy Day urging donations.
A Washington styled obituary by Robert Bellaire examines Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto as Japan's premier strategist, noting his charisma, defiance, and potential hari kari threat. It discusses his impact on Allied plans, the Midway defeat, and the succession of Mineichi Koga shaping future Pacific operations.
Thelma Snyder, 9, of Little Genesee, was found dead in a pine thicket nine weeks after her disappearance. Frank Smith, 48, a farmhand from Bolivar, was arrested and charged with first degree murder after admitting he lured Thelma into the woods and killed her with a hatchet blow. He waived examination and was sent to Belmont jail for grand jury action. Smith, father of four, had shown little interest in the search.
Albany officials say patching will continue in next weeks and more asphalt will be delivered but roads will stay uneven. Commissioner Lebermertern notes patching covers minor breaks while full reconstruction and new building are postponed until after the war. labor is available but delays persist.
A city official said asphalt repair will patch most major roads while some sections heavily damaged by construction traffic cannot be restored by patching. These stretches will receive temporary fixes using alternative materials until permanent work can be completed.
Round Lake and Whitehall residents are cited as visitors and guests in Ticonderoga Bronxville and other nearby towns. Church gatherings at the Methodist Church include a Bible School party and a Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting with luncheon and program led by Mrs Chester A Finch and Mrs Barbara MacLaughlin. The Wednesday stamp and bond sale at the school reported a total of 2 828 100 with district breakdowns. Members from Round Lake attend the WCTU Spring Institute at Ballston Spa, led by county and local officers.
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