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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1943
Page
6
Article by Dr Thomas D Master for NEA on food shortages and safe handling. Emphasizes avoiding toxins in canned foods, gradual return to full diet after illness, and the need to replace lost nutrients. Discusses lunch packing guidelines and correcting food prejudices through education. Notes workers on battleships have centuries of training and experience.
Armed troops and armor maintained control over Tule Lake segregation center where 16 people were injured during uprisings by internees. Investigations point to Buoku-Kai influence as a contributing factor to the disorder amid suspicions of loyalty refusals to pledge allegiance.
Washington UP The Maritime Canm run last night announced plans to provide better food and feeding facilities for shipyard workers on their jobs with federal financial aid. Lack of such facilities was reported after a commission investigation to be a direct and immediate cause of absenteeism and labor turnover. The program will start in San Francisco Bay area shipyards first due to pressing need.
Whitehall residents learn sons Lieut James J Sullivan and Pvt George Hos arrived safely in Australia and England respectively. Corporal Noonan of Washington DC spends days with relatives while stationed with Marine Corps in Pacific area. Edna Royal Evelen Topen and Freen Makonen of Honeurs Landing attend Meadow Piss events. Miss Manones and Miss Tohen hold local clerical and office roles.
Washington reports fuel oil rations will be allowed for new burners that replace worn equipment and raise heating efficiency. Rations will not go to consumers with no prior burners due to ongoing fuel oil shortages. OPA moved to align rules with PAW’s lift on deliveries to new burners.
Col Edward C. O. Thomas and two War Department officers inspected Troy civil defense gear including fire pumps gas masks cots and medical supplies. Major Murray praised the signaling devices as in good order and all three officials lauded Troy for its preparation and cooperation during air raid tests.
Albany reports a fiscal year end surplus of 368,962,416 with debt dropping from 317,528,444 to 496,098,245. Moore notes 283,732,471 in Saturday receipts and an operating surplus of 14,834,966 after local shares local aid and state expenditures. A finance law amendment allows shorter bond borrowing to cut interest costs, notably 1.44 million on a 13 million grade crossing issue.
In Portland Ore WP Pee Wee Lewis hopped the ropes Friday night and, after dancing briefly, removed his robe to reveal he had forgotten his pants. A stunned crowd of about 3,700 watched as he hurried to the dressing room to fix the wardrobe mishap.
New German torpedo attributed to Captain Karl Leon of the Swedish Royal Navy is discussed by Edward F. Chandler. The device uses a wave response sensor to target ships, with gyroscopic steering and possible timing to avoid self-attack, though practical hurdles remain.
The Treasury estimates about 16 million taxpayers will receive refunds totaling more than 400000 dollars on their 1943 taxes after March checkup with Uncle Sam. Assistant IRS commissioner Graves testified publicly before the House Appropriations Committee regarding overestimates in advance payments under the pay as you go system.
The OPA broadens frozen food definitions to include gravies stews soups and mixed products with meat or seafood and extends authority to field offices for store adjustments. Exclusions cover pies pastries meat poultry fish seafood ice cream sherbets and frozen confections. Spray processed skim milk joins the cocoa chocolate and cereal drink group.
Washingtons Gil Town houses about 8900 to nearly 10000 girls in dormitories on both sides of the Potomac. The wartime housing project provides hospital care in Virginia, cafeterias, schools, beauty parlors, and courses through National University. Most residents work for the Army or Navy, facing a shortage of men and transportation as dances and events try to attract soldiers.
The Grocery Manufacturers of America denounces President Roosevelt's plan to curb prices with government subsidies as fundamentally unsound. Bowles urged subsidies as insurance against inflation, but the group warned against higher taxes and bureaucratic control. Acknowledging potential price rises if subsidies end, Bowles warned of heavier debt and the risk of postwar economic instability.
A very strong earthquake, estimated near the Banda Sea in the East Indies, was detected by the seismograph at Weston College on Saturday. The event was centered far from Weston, about 9 730 miles away, marking a notable distant tremor.
The Public Buildings Administration struggles to expand and improve Washington area bus service amid wartime constraints. Officials aim to set new routes and raise charges on existing services, but housing and priority rating issues hinder staff relocations to Guls town, complicating the effort to relieve an overtaxed system.
Postmaster General Walker announced postal revenues for the last 12 months ending September 30 topped 1,006,000,600 with expenditures at 994,000,000 yielding a 12,000,000 surplus. September revenues rose 15 percent over 1942 while expenditures jumped 194 percent. First quarter current fiscal year shows July to September revenues 241,502,483 and expenditures 261,080,853 with a deficit of 19,573,?. revenues up 17.1 percent over 1942 but expenditures up 18.3 percent. Local society notes mention a Couples' Club gathering, bereavement travels of Rev. Mr. Perham, visits by Mrs. Cora Wilkinson and Mrs. James Bodkin, and various hospital returns. Girl Scouts at United Presbyterian Church received membership cards and pins for Elsie Bandel and others, with an interesting program ongoing.
Shushan Shirley Parrish of Giers Falls recently visited Eleanor Jackson. The Woman’s Society of Christian Service will hold a bazaar in the parish house on Nov 20. Corp and Mrs. Michael and Michael Jr. arrived at their home from Portland, Oregon. Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Roland Roberson will entertain the Young Married group.
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