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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1945
Page
6
A British or Allied report reveals German artillery and rockets interfered with invasion preparations. The piece notes night bombings on D-Day eve and the high risk to the invasion’s timing and success.
A wartime account notes tight secrecy and near disruptions before the invasion of Europe. Delays, misrouted units, and a locked top secret envelope caused alarms as planners feared German intelligence and blackout fronts could betray the operation delaying DDay by days.
A World War II era account describes German camouflaged camps near the coast with tanks and trucks hidden in leafy woods. Allied reconnaissance missed them until cooks created smoke signals to reveal activity, prompting use of smokeless fuel to reduce visibility and address airborne surveillance challenges.
Fragmentary text indicates cooperation between United States and British military experts. The passage notes a vast plan, its dissolution, and thanks to the partners, reflecting on diplomatic military collaboration.
Whitehall reports Mrs. Kenneth A Franch and two children depart Saturday for a month in Texas to visit her parents. Mrs. B. Falls and Miss Ada McFerr en of Williams Street leave for Oneonta to visit relatives. Cpl Roy Gendron, son of Mrs. Victor Gendron, has an honorable Marines discharge after being wounded in the Pacific and receiving the Purple Heart. Sgt Hobert Chase, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chase, earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and the European Theater ribbon. Lt Howard Hanley, recently freed from a German camp, visits his sister and relatives after being listed as missing in action. The Junior Prom at the high school featured pastel decorations and a picket fence entrance, with Edward LaMer and Miss Marie Charpentier leading the grand march. Queen Mary Elier Kennely and escort O William Taft were crowned, while John Farkis Orchestra provided music.
Stanley P. Sheffer son of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Sheffer of Pittstown was killed in action March 26 after his destroyer was sunk near Okinawa He enlisted December 9 1942 and had served overseas since Christmas 1943 He fought in the Philippines Leste and Luzon He was born October 3 1921 and graduated from Lansingburg High School in 1938 He worked for the Special Company of Hoosick Falls and served in the Civilian Conservation Corps for two years He trained at Great Lakes and Morehead Kentucky He is survived by his parents four sisters Mrs Lee Haley Mrs George Hansen Mrs Flood Castle Mrs George Barkley and three brothers Leonard Frank and Mason Sheffer.
Relatives held a surprise party at the Long residence 274 Ninth Street for Mr. and Mrs. William A. Long celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. William J. Sharpe led arrangements for the event. The couple wed in 1920 at St. Paul the Apostle Church with Rev. Walter J. Tortley officiating. Mr. Long serves as a commander in the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Edward N. Scheiberling of Albany national commander of the American Legion and Mancel Taleatt of Waukegan IL national graves chairman arrived for a three weeks tour of American war cemeteries. He is to speak at a Memorial Day ceremony at Romagne Cemetery near Verdun, the largest WWI cemetery with 16 000 Doughboys buried there.
A wartime report describes heavy pilferage at Antwerp ports as French and Belgian laborers, drawn by vast heaps of rations and goods, smuggle food, cigarettes, and clothing past military police. Guards recount clever schemes and a dedicated pilferage room storing rescued items.
An unclear report describes a man raising thousands of tomato plants for gardeners and giving away cartons of produce. Officials mention an accidental loss as packages broke and some tomatoes went missing amid explanations that readers found hard to follow.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Peter son’s Ointment offering quick relief for itching and irritated feet. It claims money back if one application does not delight and highlights soothing end cracks and tired feet as its benefits.
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