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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1945
Page
4
Reporter Nal Boyle recalls Shanghai as a city of contrasts with night markets on the Suzhou Creek Bridge. He describes a girl selling trinkets and a leather blackjack, noting poverty and curiosity that define the city’s edge and allure.
Puzzle items mix across clues with garbled entries and partial word fragments. The readable chunks reference Greek goddess M and various abbreviations, with scattered hints toward astronomy, travel, and landmarks. The legible material remains too fragmented to extract coherent clues or solutions.
An American soldier recalls Shanghai as a mysterious, chaotic crossroads with many nationalities and a lively night scene. He notes high prices and scams, mentions refugees and rickshas, and observes a mix of generals diplomats and soldiers who fear staying long. He plans to return home after more time abroad.
Hoosick Falls reports sales of Victory Bonds in Hay town reaching 1453.23 dollars with T Burke Surdam as executive committee chairman. Of this sum 43000 dollars were E Bonds, the town quote 112000 dollars. A portion 20948.75 dollars has been credited to Hoosick Falls High School and St Marys Academy. The Hoosick Falls High School basketball season opens at home against Mechanicville High. Mrs Richard P Murphy and children plan to move to New Haven for the winter. A church gathering in Cambridge and a Crusade of Christ meeting at the Methodist Church were also noted along with local residents.
The Army air forces plan a Dec 5 conference at Mitchel Field New York with 400 industry and labor leaders and generals Arnold and Bradley to discuss using veterans civilian skills and counseling. Brig Gen Leon W Johnson, head of personnel services, says refresher courses will help veterans translate postwar experience into responsible civilian work.
Mrs James North returns home with a visitor from distant places. Albert Stevens from Woosiely visits Mr and Mrs Albert Utter. Mrs Clara Brundige of Gennington spends Sunday with family. Mrs Howard and Miss Tarethy Ly Wourmemd stay with aunt Meg Raymond Ward in Melrose. Aunt Mrs Kilsworth Stew hosts Steveng visiting Hoosick Fats for a few days.
A garbled passage discusses a man who joined the force, later possibly hunting with beagles. A reader asks about obtaining shotgun shells and notes an answer referencing Johnson. The text is incomplete and unclear about events or dates.
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