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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1945
Page
2
The telegram reports a new selective service order limiting draft eligibility. It states men over a certain age are not to be drafted and hints some younger youths may be sent abroad. Officials indicate fathers would be considered under the policy with unclear enforcement details.
William Mehoney, 71, of Hulette Landing, died Tuesday at Mozes Luddington Hospital in Tis conderoga from burns suffered when his two story home burned. A passerby discovered the fire and alerted authorities as the blaze spread. Cause of the fire was not determined.
Ol Forze CP Emmett Marks, 89, native of Chaumont, died Tuesday. A longtime figure in Adirondack pioneer life, he helped shape early settlement methods and led the local acreage community. He is survived by five children.
East Green business leader Herford A. Soitch was elected president of the Rensselaer Tuberculosis and Public Health Association. Dr Ray Palmer Baker was named vice president, with a slate of officers reelected. The annual meeting noted a drop in county and Troy tuberculosis rates, ongoing mass X ray and case-finding work, and plans to fund a tuberculosis clinic and two public health nurses. City officials urged continued support and better public health across Troy and Rensselaer County.
Warsaw government officials urged Poles abroad to return, promising a proper place in Poland if they unite under the Warsaw administration. Gemolka signaled recognition would hinge on a broader Polish body centered on the Warsaw group, following the Crimean conference framework.
A Moscow radio commentator, Boris Izakov, urged swift punishment for German war criminals. He criticized British and American actions, saying the war aimed to destroy the Nazi threat and that the enemy must be eradicated without delay. He called for execution of hardened Nazi murderers.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Moon moved to Troy. Zackie Gapp celebrated his 11th birthday Sunday with family. Mr and Mrs William Tilley of Troy visited Mrs Susie Foster Sunday. Poppys will be sold here Saturday by the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs Lillian Foley and son of Troy spent Sunday at their summer home. Roger Sweet of Woodside IL recently called on. Mr and Mrs FB A Babcock. Mr and Mrs Walter Snyder of Troy were Sunday guests of Chauncey Retlins. Mrs M E Theyer of Hartwellville VI spent last week with her sister Mrs RE Themast. Mr and Mrs Clarence Rehm and family moved to their Hubie farm on Babcock Lake Road. Mr and Mrs Joseph Mahoney and sons of Weterviiet visited Mrs Mahoney's parents, Mr and Mrs Elmer Jacobs, over the weekend.
The Justice Department filed a federal antitrust suit in Pittsburgh and Washington charging Pittsburg Plate Glass Owens- Ford Glass Co and seven other manufacturers with attempting to monopolize the hat glass business through mergers consolidations and trading practices The suit seeks divestiture of plants dissolution of several firms cancellation of restrictive agreements licensing of patents and divestiture of Pittsburg Plate Glass warehouses and stores along with related actions against listed companies and officers.
New York fashion leaders were urged to cooperate with the OPA to curb clothing prices and slow inflation. Jerome Nes of the OPA warned that without price controls, living costs would rise sharply, risking the stabilization program. He noted the Rew Program and an order that reserves fabric for lower priced garments and sets an average price limit, restricting fabric use and yardage for higher priced items.
Fragmentary note cites urgency of postwar issues in Europe and expectation of return to San Francisco by November.
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