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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1943
Page
11
Washington says the War Production Board will remove the secret label from many files. Chairman Donald M. Nelson announced the decision to provide industry with past and current data for planning present and future operations. Data will cover industries and product types but not individual firm or plant operations.
Oklahoma City reports a telegram signed John Wilbur Voss, a 27 year old fugitive from the Oklahoma penitentiary, taunting a detective after escaping McAlester prison on October 17 by hiding in a bread basket. The detective treated the message as genuine and noted Voss’s boastful history of escapes from Alcatraz, Leavenworth, and other authorities.
Three German prisoners of war at Camp Shelby Mississippi were married by proxy in the recreation hall. Marriage papers signed will be sent to Germany via the Swiss legation, and German brides’ papers will come here. Names of both parties remain withheld pending War Department approval in Washington.
The Federal Public Housing Authority announced 377200 accommodations for war workers were made available for occupancy in the 12 months ending October 31. They reported a record of 1000 new units daily, bringing total public funds housing completed to 563717 with 311291 under construction and 48556 in the planning stage.
Carson City, Nov. Floyd L. McKinney, 34, died in the prison gas chamber Saturday for the murder of Lieut. Raymond E. Fisher of Rochester, N.Y., last April 24. McKinney, who had also been charged with but never tried for Fisher's wife’s murder, entered the gas chamber at 6:01 a.m. and was pronounced dead at 6:07.55. The couple were killed after giving McKinney a ride in their automobile.
Saray Williams, 29, of 705 Federal Street, is in Troy Hospital with an injury to the left arm after an assault on Church Street yesterday afternoon. She was taken to the hospital by Patrolmen Kenneth Fake and Fred Ibbott of Central Police Station. Detective Edmund M. Sullivan investigated. Air Line To Iguassu Falls. Buenos Aires UP. The government orders the army air force to establish an air line from the capital to Iguassu Falls for mail only until proven viable for passengers. Army pilots will be used. civilian pilots to be trained for the route. Leav es Hospital. Clifford Pfeiffer, 48 Ford Avenue, salesman for Freihofer Baking Co., discharged from Leonard Hospital after injuries from a horse and wagon collision with a car on Saratoga Street in Cohoes.
Seaman First Class Guy Franco of 2527 Sixth Avenue is home on a ten day leave from Norfolk Virginia. He has served a year in the Navy with assignments in Florida and Norfolk and is undergoing boat training at Newport.
Two Granville soldiers were wounded in action as reported by their parents. Francis McHenry, son of Mrs. M. J. McHenry, was wounded in Italy in November. J. J. Dunckle McGarty, son of Mrs. Caroline McGarty, was wounded on the same date.
Washington reports two Liberty Ships, the William Wirt and the Matt W. Ransom, endured heavy action in convoy duty. The William Wirt survived five air attacks and shot down several planes under Capt. C. D. Simmons with Lt. Robert H. Mellwaine’s gun crew, while the Matt W. Ransom, saved after mine blasts, was escorted back to port by a volunteer crew led by Capt. Metsall.
James King aged two and a half of 617 Grand Street suffered burns to the head chest and back when he overturned a container of boiling water on a table at home yesterday afternoon. Patrolmen Houlijan and Eaton took him to Troy Hospital in a police radio car where Dr. John Sibbald attended. Hospital staff described the child's condition as fairly good early today.
Abilene, Texas, wife greeted by husband W T Lanham after a race with a fast plane from Virginia. Lanham, a Navy seaman second class, boarded the swift craft on Thursday to reach his wife and their newborn son who arrived the same day.
Apollo Court of A will meet Thursday night at 81 Fourth Street with Mrs Isabel Kehoe and John T Hallgate presiding. A 6 am covered dish supper precedes the session. committee includes Jennie Baldry Mary Hulsitzer Bertha Gardner Hazel Neal and Elizabeth Reynolds. A separate note describes Sam A Murrin’s domestic front drive and local aid efforts in Albany County. William Muldoon, 76, sustained a forehead abrasion after a fall at Fulton Street and Seventh Avenue and was taken to Troy Hospital for observation. Troy Anapier De Molay held a Saturday dance at the Troy Y M C A with Master Councilor Robert Grethwal in charge.
The narrative details a wartime journey toward Kiev, describing Red Army supply efforts near Zh road and the Desna Dnieper region. It notes American transport aiding Soviet logistics, frontline bridges over the Dnieper, brutal battlefield scars, and villagers rebuilding amid destruction.
A station party in England described as a social function blends bravado and nerves after a raid. The piece details dancing, food, and the social dynamics among American airmen and English hosts, highlighting the “wolves” who court brides and the mix of pride and homesickness.
An old radio story describes a misnomer rumor about a marriage between a man and Joan to keep away sea wolves. Decorations at Buckingham Palace were noted with Joan present. A quiet scene at a station included a sudden alert and a briefing led by Col. Clemens K. Wurzbach as troops were escorted to rest.
Budapest deputies in a heated debate on the foreign ministry budget urged Hungary to quit the war arguing the tri power pact is void after Italy capitulated. They call for immediate withdrawal of Hungarian troops from Russian soil as a first step while government officials defend the alliance as essential to defense.
Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia said he would study the city budget to find ways to raise salaries for all city employees. Hospital superintendents, assistant superintendents, supervisors, nurses and practical nurses would receive increases effective January 1. The mayor did not disclose amounts and said the raise would require harder work and longer hours for most employees.
Stockholm reports that Franz von Papen, a key Hitler envoy, appeared in Rome on November 26. Aftonbladet’s Bern correspondent notes a high German official at the Vatican, suggesting von Papen, German ambassador to Turkey, may be connected to peace talks rumors. The Swiss report claims his Ankara to Berlin move was not linked to Turkish matters.
Former movie star Captain James Stewart arrived in the European theater three days ago piloting a four engine Liberator from a long-range stop. He leads a bomber squadron trained at Sioux City Iowa and now works on final conditioning before joining combat units raiding Europe.
Horace White, former New York governor and Syracuse resident, died Saturday after a heart attack in a hotel. At 78, he led the Post-Standard Co. as publisher of the Syracuse Post-Standard and had served as lieutenant governor under Charles I Hughes, finishing the term after Hughes resigned on October 6, 1910.
The Commerce Department urged advertisers to cut ad space to support the war effort and address a potential paper shortage while reaffirming that continuing advertising helps protect trade and sustain the economy.
Four bombs exploded last night wrecking an arms and munitions plant in Hellerup near Copenhagen. A second factory was damaged by explosives, while a German court martial sentenced four Danes to death at Kottling on charges of sabotage.
Frank Leavitt aged 12 of 68 Lincoln Avenue was injured when struck by an unidentified truck near his home. He was taken to Samari tan Hospital at 2 15 pm Saturday by First Precinct officer Jeg Pohece in a prowl car. Authorities have not identified the truck driver.
The Green Bay Packers beat New London Diesels 62 to 0 in Bristol Connecticut. Irving Camp directed most offense with aerials and running drives. Harry Jacinski, Green Bay end, scored the clinching second touchdown as New London’s crowd of 10 000 watched the exhibition.
Louis Frank Klein Jr, known as Lou Klein, former St. Louis Cardinals second baseman in the World Series, said he was sworn into the U S Coast Guard and will report for training in St Augustine Florida. The 25 year old from New Orleans is father to a 27 month old daughter and expects to serve rather than continue baseball.
McNeill of Oklahoma City teamed with Enrique Morea to win the Argentina doubles championship, defeating Alejo Russell and Heraldo Weiss 2 6 6 4 63 3 6 6 1. McNeill, former Kenyon College star who won the U S National singles in 1940, is set to leave the Naval Attaches Office on December 7 to go on active duty.
Yonkers ferry John J Walsh slips safely to dock after captain Haywards Searle 52 of Nyack collapses at the wheel in the Hudson River. Deckhand Jack Nives takes wheel. passengers unaware of death as ambulance surgeon cites heart attack.
New York promoter New-Chick Wergeles supplied Beau Jack with a $2400 automobile to celebrate the lightweight champion's comeback over Bob Montgomery. The gesture supports the young Negro athlete rising in boxing history.
Brooklyn College defeated Rutgers 12 to 6 before about 4,000 at Rutgers Stadium. Gregg McCanna recovered a poor Rutgers pass and ran 37 yards to set up a six yard scoring rush. Rutgers failed on two extra point tries and a later conversion, while Brooklyn capitalized on penalties and a fumbled ball to clinch the win.
New York Rovers beat the Baltimore Coast Guard 2 to 1 at Madison Square Garden after Kelly scored late to break a 1-1 deadlock. Lecer for the Rovers and Lundt for the Coast Guard were key scorers as the game moved past the third period in the Eastern League matchup.
Greensboro crowd of 10 60 soldiers and civilians watches Tech-Hawks from the AAP crush the Point Marines 19 to 0. Charley Trippi scores two touchdowns and passes for another as Grady Hatton adds the extra point. Tech-Hawks complete 4-0 season, 148 points for, none against.
The undefeated Olympics beat the New Haven Baries 3 at the Garden to extend their winning streak to nine. Tom Moon started as emergency goalie after Courteau was injured. the final score came with three unanswered goals as time ran out.
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