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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1943
Page
3
A generation ago Kentucky yielded early hemp seed, reaching a quarter of a million pounds in a single year, showcasing the state’s historic role in hemp agriculture.
Acute liquor shortage sweeps the United States as demand for whisky soars and supplies shrink. States implement rationing, with one bottle daily to one per customer monthly in places, while prices surge and availability fails at stores, prompting widespread customer protests and hidden sales. In New York City stores ration supplies to regular patrons. bootleg prices rise as shortages spread across regions, including Texas, Oregon, and Kentucky, with brands nearly unavailable and officials predicting continued scarcities through the New Year. A separate dispatch notes 819 Spanish blue legion troops returning to San Sebastian from the Russian front.
William J. Broderick was elected president of LaSalle Institute's Men's Club at the first meeting of the school year led by retiring leader Joseph P. Delaney. James A. Caldwell became vice president, with Stanley DiStefano as treasurer and Walter J. Dugan as secretary. The group planned fathers' meetings every second Tuesday. Directors include Louis W. Kemp, James J. Dunne Jr., Frank J. Ryan, Joseph P. Delaney, John J. McNulty, Bertram P. Kavanaugh, James A. Mons and Walter A. Cantwell. Brother Albeus Patrick's tumbling exhibition entertained. Refreshments followed in the cafeteria.
The annual communion breakfast for St Patrick's parish men is set for Sunday morning December 3 with mass at 8 am followed by breakfast in the church hall. Mayor Frank J Hogan chairs the event, with Joseph A V Hogan as cochairman and a list of committee chairs and assistants coordinating tickets tables halls speakers and food.
Mayor Frank J. Hogan may reappoint or name successors to several city boards and commissions that have been serving on hold over terms. The education, civil service, recreation, zoning appeals and planning authorities may see changes as terms expired or near expiry. The mayor is reviewing term dates and will announce appointments within days to maintain Democratic control.
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