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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1944
Page
20
A War Veterans for Roosevelt meeting at the Hotel Troy cited benefits of the GI Rights Bill. Chairman F. Cox praised the bill for addressing issues veterans face after returning from France and outlined election day assignments to support Roosevelt committees.
Strikes threaten ammunition and vehicle output as Eisenhower and Mac Arthur front demands rise. In Detroit 2000 Nash-Kelvinator workers walk out with 1066 MESA members affected elsewhere. Toledo reports 4500 idle workers and 13 plants halted with 12 slowed as the union dispute unfolds.
Matane Quebec reports forty eight seamen missing after a British merchant ship sunk in the St Lawrence River eight miles offshore following two explosions. Seventeen crewmen escaped in a lifeboat and reached Dearby Petite Matane early morning. Cincinnati report notes Hamilton County treasury credited five cents from a US Treasury overcharge on recently purchased trucks.
American units of the 27th Division advance along Carigara Bay toward Culasian Point and Ormoc Bay as heavy artillery supports threaten Japanese positions. Allied forces consolidate lines while air battles loom and Japanese raids intensify on Leyte airfields and docks.
Whitehall High School’s paper earned Class A in Group 2 at the Empire State School Press Association convention in Syracuse. Martin Van Buren School of Kinderhook also placed in Class A in the same printed newspaper classification.
Physicians from Troy and surrounding areas joined a meeting of the Eastern New York Eve Ear Nose and Throat Society at the University Club in Albany. Dr Edward J Whalen of Hartford spoke on sulfa drugs for nasal sinus disease, with discussion led by Dr John J Rainer and insights from regional doctors including Dr Rudolph Zander and Dr Walter Leonard.
First Army reports German defenses largely silenced as mine sweepers prepare to clear channels. Canadians widen a bridgehead on Walcheren while British reinforcements land near South Beveland. American forces cross the Mark River near Oudeneek and Moerdijk, linking with British troops. Poles press east of the Maas toward Oosterhout as heavy artillery shells rain down.
Governor Dewey has delivered numerous speeches since leaving Albany, drawing crowds estimated over a million nationwide with thousands in Massachusetts Maryland and Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Governor Edward Martin predicts a large GOP vote and notes Allegheny County and Luzerne Lackawanna show shifts toward Republicans. Philadelphia support remains crucial for Dewey.
The Poestenkill Fire Department and Auxiliary sponsor a game party in Firement Hall on November 10. Mrs. Florence Miller and Mrs. Audna Craver lead, with proceeds aiding Christmas gifts for servicemen. The auxiliary meets Monday evening at the Arc House to plan Christmas taxes and gifts including air mail stamps and a picture of the new honor roll.
Green Island council members attend regional conference with plans for a 11th hour meeting. Local religious groups schedule services, meetings, and social events including a Methodist sermon, Episcopal Eucharist, youth activities, and a Dramatic Club food sale and card party.
State Troopers hunt a hitch-hiker described as uniformed who held up Albany insurance salesman Richard W. Weider near Nassau. He forced Weider to drive to a field near East Nassau, stripped him, and drove off in the car with cash, personal belongings, and checks totaling seventy five dollars. Weider had picked up the man near Poughkeepsie.
Telegram from the War Department confirms William F. Dugan killed in action after enlisting December 2 1942 and serving overseas about five weeks. The notice notes his LaSalle Institute and Siena College background and a brother Ensign Walter J. Dusen, a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate, stationed at Camp Bradford.
Veterans group Callin-Rose Camp United addresses officers at December meeting. A party is planned for November 36 at G A R Hall with committee members listed. Lieutenant Milton Siegel, son of Albany residents, visits parents before deployment to Louisiana.
A Cohoes War Council meeting led by Frederick Conners discusses state coal shortages and possible substitutes for consumers. Officials urge cooperation among coal and gas suppliers to mitigate winter hardship and avert shortages.
Local church notices list low mass times and high masses for Cuhoes and nearby parishes. St Agnes under Rev Joseph A Prinklin offers low masses at 6 18 9 34 and a 1 am high mass. St Bernard under Rev P Byeans Law offers masses at 21 6 7 5 9 16 with a high mass at 1 am. St Josephs under Rev Louis A Lavigne lists low masses at 2 8 30 7 50 and a high mass at 11 am. St Michael's under Rev Valentine Gieriac offers low masses at 8 30 and a 10 30 am mass. St Patrick's under Rev Thomas A Flanaga offers low mass at 7 30 and a 10 4m mass. Sacred Heart under Rev Raymond J Rober offers low masses at 7 50. St Rita's under Rev Arthur J Reilly offers low masses at 6 30 TX10 and 12 am.
The Cohoes Board reclassifies 36 entries with several names moved to 1-A-22 in LA and ER in qf. Peter Walco Armand Longtin and John Faleto listed in 1-A while others move to 4-4 led by Ivah Brusiz Préderick Woelfer ssheim and Lawrence archambeaul. Additional names appear under 4-Fare including Roy Ackart John Benz Howard Kepner and Arthur Boyer among others.
Cohoes Triangle installs officers at Agnes Hall. Harriet Van Wie becomes queen succeeding Jean Pallisch. New officers include Elaine Cole guardian Alice Stewart chaplain and multiple secretaries, marshals, trustees, and trustees. Myre Louise Harvey named junior deputy. honors for Triangles from nearby districts announced.
Cohoes churches outline a week of sermons and activities. Rev. Donald B. Lewis leads First Methodist with a 8 30 am service and topics on The Power of For ness. St James Methodist United and other congregations host women's groups, youth meetings, and choir rehearsals through the week. A Knights of Columbus degree ceremony and an honor roll announcement are also noted along with a requiem mass for Captain Neaneth Firm.
Wounded paratrooper Private Derocher, son of Mrs Evelyn Derocher of Cherry Street, served in Italy and France in World War II. He was wounded in Holland and is recovering. Brothers Fred and another Derocher also serve. Sloane family noted with several sons in overseas service. St Agnes Mothers Club held a card party at Echoes with prizes awarded. fundraiser to support Albany event on November 1.
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