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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1943
Page
10
Buffalo police lieutenant John W. Crotty proposes a traffic safety program where children educate parents. He notes 75 percent of this year's Buffalo traffic fatalities were 60 or older and urges school cooperation. Pamphlets to pupils would urge safe crossing and strict observance of laws, with letters to parents stressing caution.
The Twentieth Century Fund report on United Nations postwar plans states almost complete agreement that government should provide employment if private enterprise fails. It notes public works schemes including roads, housing, schools, hospitals, and recreational facilities as core options. The Lorwin study surveys internal development plans in each country after victory.
The Troy city administration warns of a looming shortage of low paid workers by year's end due to the Republican victory and job offers at war plants. Laborers in Public Works earning 25 to 30 dollars weekly are leaving for 40 to 80 dollar private industry roles, threatening snow removal and city services. The Water Bureau has already shed 13 workers to war plants, shrinking staff from 20 to seven over a year.
Gas coupons to be issued after January 2 will be printed in strips like theater tickets rather than books. Rensselaer County-Troy City Rationing Board reports coupons will be serially numbered and an identification folder (Form OPAR) resembling the book cover will accompany each ration. Full instructions will be issued about December 1.
Senator Reynolds warned of a return to national prohibition unless the liquor industry cleans up its practices. He urged manufacturers wholesalers distributors and hotel operators to self police amid a Senate liquor shortage probe. Chairman Van Nuys set up a panel with up to 10000 for investigators and hearings as the Justice Department watches the inquiry.
Postmaster Frank M. Collins said overseas soldiers who missed the October 15 deadline may still receive Christmas packages if they present their APO notification card at the post office. Gift parcels for sailors and guards may be sent any time, with limits of five pounds and size restrictions. Packages should be labeled Christmas parcel.
The salvage committee of the Town of Colonie will stage a drive for scrap steel and iron today and tomorrow. Mrs Williaam B Stevens, committee chairman, instructs townspeople to place scrap at the curb or highway edge for town trucks to collect starting at 8 am. Heavy scraps may be moved by calling Superintendent of Highways Frank Krug at the town garage Waterville 271.
District Manager A C Dunn of the Albany ODT Division of Motor Transport explains that bicycle trolley bus or foot messengers are not restricted by the delivery limits to conserve motor vehicles. He warns businesses cannot use passenger cars to bypass orders and defines wholesale and retail delivery as motor trucks cars motorcycles and even horse drawn vehicles for fresh milk or cream.
A New York report notes air express service supplies vital support to the war effort. Machinery and metal parts form over a quarter of flown cargo, with replacement parts shipped nationwide at rapid speeds. The heaviest load, a 2,200 pound propeller shaft, was moved by Railway Express, while newspapers, drugs, serums, and medical supplies follow in priority.
Albany district Office of Price Administration outlines which obsolete shoes qualify for ration-free transfers. Factors include outmoded high heel and bootie styles, sharply pointed toes with obsolescence, and deterioration such as fading shrinkage or hardening. Designs alone do not render shoes obsolete and slow-moving stock is not eligible.
Thanksgiving markets report a turkey shortage with no substantial supply likely next week. Trojans will dine on roast pork roast chicken or baked ham as poultry firms warn of limited or no turkeys. Markets show ample pork fresh fruit cranberries walnuts grapes figs and mince meat ingredients despite the shortage.
The War Food Administration announced it will release part of government held canned foods for civilian sale. About 540000 cases of pineapples and 77000 cases of figs will reach grocers within weeks, aligning with low fresh fruit and vegetable availability.
Youngstown's steel fabricating plants have shifted to airport construction, turning portable steel airport runways into the district's leading product. Thousands of tons of Youngstown steel roll out weekly to form long runways for United Nations bases worldwide.
Washington reports the War Production Board lifted most clothing restrictions as adequate wool and fabric supplies return. The move aims to end rationing risk and may restore pleated trousers pocket flaps zoot suits and other lines while signaling possible limits on rayon and cotton in linings.
In Peabody Massachusetts U S Army seizure of 32 strike bound tanneries in Beverly Salem and Peabody appeared imminent as 2500 workers defied Roosevelt order to return to work The strike began November 8 after a jurisdictional dispute between the Independent National Leather Workers and the International Fur and Leather Workers Union The independent union said the walkout would continue while Roosevelt called it inexcusable and a challenge to government by law The strikers view the dispute as an anti Communism fight.
The danger in under-inflation lies in heat generated in the tire cords. This heat shortens the tire’s life and increases risk. Proper inflation prevents excessive heat buildup and extends tire longevity.
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