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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1944
Page
21
Early returns showed Roosevelt and Dewey in a wartime race as big city turnout surged nationwide. Metros and battleground states signaled lessons from soldier ballots, while women voters in several districts moved to influence the outcome.
President Roosevelt voted at Hyde Park registering ballot No 251 while Dewey cast No 257 in New York City. Truman voted in Independence Missouri and Bricker in Ohio. Voters flocked across states as rain hindered some areas and extra ballot boxes were sent to Kansas City polls.
Lieutenant Robert G. Downs 27 first American to cross into Germany in this war was killed in action in France October 20. His wife was notified. A September 6 despatch from American Army headquarters in the French Moselle Valley said Downs fed a reconnaissance patrol behind German lines and on September 2 crossed the western border of the Reich.
In partial returns Republicans press for seats in Iowa Missouri New Jersey while Democrats gain in Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Key contests include McMahon challenging a Republican in Connecticut and Gillett in Iowa facing Bourke Hickenlooper in a close race as Democrats seek to keep Senate and House control amid a mixed national tally.
Bulgaria cuts ties with Japan after Sofia radio reports say the new government seeks Russian blessing and promises to act accordingly. Tokyo notes and London dispatches reflect a rapid deterioration in diplomacy amid unclear strategic motives.
Miss Ale Irene Baxden daughter of Mr and Mrs William D Hayden of Cohoes wed Samuel Serflipgadh M C ULB at Agnes Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Joseph A Frank. The bride wore a princess line white gown with train and veil, carried white roses. Maid of honor Betty Hayden and bridesmaid Helen Hayden wore yellow and pink gowns respectively. Best man Peter Waz and usher Albert Pedlune. Reception at the groom’s home followed. They planned a New York wedding trip before he returns to duty.
The Cohoes Selective Service Board No 215 added forty registrants to Class 4 A. Included are Arthur R. Brehm Rosario Quimet Clarence F Hilton Harold K Barnum Roland Galipeau Benjamin R Rosecrans Vincent Gratawski Frank Wm No Lett Clifford J Beaulac Laurent A Benoit writer F Roswerans Exe phir D Hebert Stephen F Adams John T Berlin Oliver C Russell Armand LePage Joseph Riel Tobe Jadios Arthur H Hippensteel Jona F Rymanowski Honore J Langue Antonio Leone Richard FL Freeman Martis M Navorosky Frank P Smolen Peter Guresz Felix E Meleski Arthur Gagnon William J Briere Jener G Conway Rene Lanti jams Barcel li Gallerie Wilfred Messier Richard E Fort Emery J Bariteau John M Cbuck Louis E Kallogg Fred Goyette and Frederick hy Hinareth
The article notes Ensign Dufresne of Cohoes was cited by Admiral Nimitz for courage under Japanese fire on Bougainville. It details his month of bombardments and held airfield readiness, praising calm leadership and devotion to duty as an inspiration to his men.
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