War letters and service notes from Troy area soldiers
Local column recounts D Day experiences of Corp Thomas Hickman and S/Sgt Timo Sweeney with cross notices of family service in England and France. Includes updates on Troy residents Brigades and units, plus multiple soldiers advancing ranks, training at camps, and awaiting overseas redeployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Corp
Thomas Hickman
George H. Hickman
Erie Street
England
Timothy J. Sweeney
5 Street
Mr. Hickmen
India
Plant fireman killed at Curtiss-Wright plane fire
Buffalo medical examiner Paul J. Rutecki ruled Leo Fuhrman a 39 year old Curtiss-Wright Corp fireman killed in an accident when he ran toward a moving propeller to extinguish a fire aboard a motor of a transport plane. The incident occurred during efforts to tame the blaze in the aircraft engine area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Paul J. Rutecki
Leo Fuhrman
Curtiss- Wright Corp
Pulse of the People Letter Highlights Postwar Views
A Republican reader from Mechanicville argues the Great Russian army kept Germany engaged, praising military strength of communism under Stalin. The letter suggests Republicans, Democrats, and labor should unite behind Hiller’s faction, and hopes Dewey gains stronger support and guidance in future campaigns. Dated November 5, 1945.
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Europe
Germany
Stalin
East Eussie
America
Dewey
Labor
Hiller
Alto
Mechenicville
Fat Salvage. Editor. Tse Record: I was not surprised to read
Fat salvage indifference rises as stores refuse used fats in rural areas. A reader notes many shops decline collection, citing owner reluctance to transport fats to the crusher. The letter laments a drop in grease recycling despite prior posters urging grease recovery.
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Tse
Mmondar
WEA
OPA
Wartime grease drive vow and rally in Rensselaer County
A reader pleads for wide public participation in a grease and fat collection drive aiding the war effort. The letter urges cooperation, notes stores reluctant to stockpile, and calls for action from soldiers on battle fronts. It recalls Roosevelt and Dewey era talk and laments limited wartime news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rensselaer County
Widow Receives Purple Heart For Husband's Service
Mrs Henry FL Miller of 1576 Fifth Street Rensselaer receives the Order of the Purple Heart posthumously awarded to her husband Sergeant Miller of the 10th Infantry. The medal honors his brave service and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry FL Miller
Fifth Street
Rensselaer
Sergeant Miller
10Th Infantry
Moley Says Tyrants Run Nazi State In German Provinces
The piece attacks Nazi rule, labeling Gauleiters as tyrants who persecute clergy and oppress the people. It cites German towns near Asthen and Kornelimtrenstet, noting confiscated furs, champagne, butter, and coffee hidden from civilians. Cited Allied psychological warfare aims to drive a wedge between Nazi leadership and the German populace. Churchill is urged to seek unity among heads of state to avoid a bloody winter war.
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Gestapo
Asthen
Kornelimtrenstet
Rego
Addi
Ion
Luna Fry
Churchill
Germany
Soldier Miller Killed on Saipan in Invasion Service
Sergeant Miller of Service Company died on Saipan in the July action during the invasion of Makin Island. His mother Mrs. Roscetta Miller resides at 807 First Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A, Defilipps
Eighth Avenue
Mourier Cavanaugh
Pie
John Rotelli
England
Johnny Teld
Jimmy
Bill
Joseph DeFulips
Grsero Avenue
Sydnay
Hospital
Johnny
Anthony Botalli
Hoosick Road
Ammis
Sergt Donald Rotelli
France
S Hospital
Italy
Bergh
Alex Rotelli
Belgium
Louis A. Cook
Fifth Avenue
Watervliet
Fitssimmons General Hospital
Center
Viet Hi
State ‘Laboratories
Edwinds
Cook
Camp Lee
Alphonse Palladino
Seventh Avenue
South Pacific
Bradford i- Lewis
1Th Air Force
DéeLex Mfg
Army
Pal Thunderbolt
Saipan
Miller
Service Company
Infantry
Ctormbat Sedge
Makin Island
Roscetta
Firat ‘Avenue
Harvest Festival Plans at St Marys School
Parish workers met at St Marys School Saturday evening for the harvest festival planning. John Scores led the session with activity updates and a campaign overview. A buffet lunch followed as Rev Joseph P Kelly thanked the workers for their loyalty and efforts. The festival is set for St Marys Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's School
John Scores
Hes. Vaadé
Joseph P. Kelly
St. Mary‘s Hall
Ship Noist Four Tone New York Burma India Theater
Army officials announced the largest piece of machinery ever shipped had arrived safely in media after a four day trip aboard a C5 cargo plane. The route covered Burma and India theater, with the work described in terse, official terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New “York
ENS
Burma India
Merry-Go-Round Continues in Washington Publicity Clash
Chessey, a leading Washington press agent, seeks toe to toe clash with Democratic publicist Paul Porter. Carlisle Bargeron, Pennsylvan ia G.O.P. machine censor, promoted Boss Joe Pew during the campaign and plans to keep promoting him after the vote. Overseas Merry-Go-Round notes Britons forming Fan Cubs and a Western boom in England due to American troops. Daniel Boone movie and new slang rise as homecoming troops arrive. Governor Dewey’s soldier vote blamed on Taft ban on political propaganda for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chessey
Washington
Paul Porter
Caeslay
Carlisle Bargeron
Pennsylvania
G.O. Po
Joe Pew
Bing Crosby
Glen Miner
Dinah Shore
Englend
England
Daniel Boone
Dewey
Bob Taft
On the Air: Local Stations Programming Highlights
A scrambled listing of radio programs and times from local stations featuring various hosts and shows. The schedule includes music blocks, news summaries, talk segments, and special features across multiple hours, with numerous names and times appearing in a dense, OCR-like lineup.
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Deer Hs
Bill Coffey
Troy
John
BR Williams
Stowe Avene
Camp Upton
Robert C. Abbott
Grand Island
Neb
Homer Abboti
Richard EL Factsau
Stow Avene
Ber
Yenthty
Infuentes
Pic
Samuel W. Simmons
Main Avenue
Caribbean
Sami
Air Corps
Manufacturers National Bank of Troy
Armed Forces Service
South Schenectady
Edmond L Seimons
Annipalis
Pacific Area
HEXFY
J. Lewindoski
S17
Short Fifth Avenue
Scott Field, HL
LaSalle
Paul FE
Taario
James Street
Green Island
U.S. Training Center
Flore
Miss
Mississippi Ordnance-Plant
Hesis- Bedty Hi
Arsenal
Joseph Gossert
Husbang
Laurel Dorie
Liberty Street
Camp Blanding
Frs
Owo Brothers
Oscar Gilbert
Hawaii
Guy Gilbert
SIDNEY S_ GALLANE
Sand Lake
Camp Léjeune
N.C. Bee
Connolly
Sixth Avenue
Cuercy Point
N. C
Mare
Rudolph
THE
Inkmaker
Third ST
Red Cross
Renstelser County
Marjorie Tucker
J. Louise Baker
Elisabeth Hartmann
Catherine Bross
Rensselaer County Nursing Council
War Service
Emily L. Creevey
State Nursing Council
William Oliver
Roosevelt
Joe
Taft
Moley
Quick
Genie
Nestle Formanese
Bonat Life Oil
Petutal
Sheen
Brawti
Lemets
Persinger
Carl Strenegle
Bam
Masten
Broadway
Merry
Do—Gaitsa
Jedtviesbie
Sutien Lewis
Dog Dinsme
Armspelger
Henry Gladstone
Wet News Analyse
Eddie Howard
Lewania
Disssital Busi
George Betner
Nay Brandeyose
Bardia
Happy Hank
Darkest Breket
Oria
Eleanor Moody
Sacre
Hedda Hopper
Henry
Fndia
Johney Morris
Wirt
Trey
Cas
Neca
Saxrdi
GE Sanyo
Jack ‘Berk Teds
Manoro—Texas
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Emi
Nets
Jostas
Adaza
Peta
Ects
Moanay
Tisas
Rsavehold
Moreas Bere
Albany
Muels Low
Felan Trent
Gal Sibday
Beachfer
Parkins
Emadine Fisna Las
the Goldberg
Joyen Jordan
Imperial
AL An
Bernyard Biddie
Gobbler
Elica Walker
Hiram Walker Thoots Inc
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