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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1945
Page
7
Market averages rose to new highs amid gains by major industrials and consumer firms. Leading contributors included firms such as Western Union and Montgomery Ward with modest advancements seen across aviation and steel sectors.
A brief market update lists high and low figures for stocks including Fester and Adson with closing values. Investors monitor price movements and day’s activity across listed securities in a concise market note.
A fragmented market sheet lists various egg grades and poultry items with weights, colors, and pack numbers. It notes prices per dozen or pound, regional adjustments, and general terms about transportation allowances and maximums, reflecting a wartime or agricultural sale context.
An American woman recounts life in Saigon during the Annamese uprising. She describes fear of Japanese guards, barricades, and household looting, including the seizure of her luggage and jewelry as natives roamed and sacked 360 French homes.
Southeast Asia command reported via Reuters that a cease fire reached yesterday in French Indochina between French authorities and Annamese independence factions. The agreement, signed at Saigon, becomes effective late today as violence had escalated, with casualties including at least one U.S. officer.
The Roosevelt era inquiry into the Elliott loan reveals bipartisan doubt over taxing the $189,000 nonrepaid portion of a $200,000 loan from John A Hartford. Republicans push for tax payment, Democrats unclear. Bureau of Internal Revenue reports awaited. Elliott says his father approved but did not investigate the loan, and that he asked Jones to settle the debt.
First Lt Frank P. Brockett husband of Frances Anne Howell of Troy received the Bronze Star Medal for operations against the enemy from December 16, 1944 to February 1, 1945 while serving as adjutant for his platoon. His leadership aided the safe withdrawal of hospital personnel during the battle, he secured transportation at personal risk, and helped reorganize two hospital units. Overseas since February 1944, he is stationed at Schweinfurt Germany, wears the Normandy Arrowhead, five battle stars, and the Bronze Star.
Green Island mutual aid officers retained in the annua l election held in the society rooms. Officials include Raish Choppy president John Capusna treasurer Frank Torneselico Stances and Frelius Tannone secretary. Trustees named were James Michael James Condi Fheoteré Bulonga Witter Korka and Louis Ruggieri. A tribute to Patsy Choppy will be held Oct 13 in the society rooms. Play rehearsal for Down in the Old Neighborhood is set for Friday at 7 30 pm in the club rooms. The next meeting of the C D of A L Grand Regent Clare Gaynor will attend the state conference at Zexatoga Oct It. Mrs Gaynor and social committee members were named. Next meeting is at TK of C rooms.
California communities led the nation with extreme heat as Los Angeles Indio and King City reached a top of 100 degrees. The reading marked the hottest Oct 1 weather since the Los Angeles Weather Bureau began operations in 1878.
Wartime profits surged for General Motors and steel, fueling discontent over “rush wages.” The piece notes GM earnings, steel gains, and steel profits from 1940 to 1944, with labor leaders like Phil Murray circulating these figures. It criticizes Truman era labor department reorganizations and delays in labor-management talks, citing Schwellenbach and Lucas.
Settlement reached in Rensselaer County Surrogates Court as the First Trust Co. of Albany and heirs of the Spencer estate agreed after objections to the trustee’s accounting. Judge Edward J. Donohoe oversaw a decree of judicial settlement, retaining the trustee to invest the estate and pay income to the life and residuary beneficiaries, including Nancy Spencer. Attorneys: Ernest L. Boothby for Nancy Spencer, Miles W. Jones for Edith Smith, Donald & Taylor for Alice May Spencer, Cooper Erving & Sevege for the trustee bank.
ABC correspondent Larry Tighe cites Tokyo reports that Emperor Hirohito accused his Army Chief of Staff of lying at a tense pre surrender conference. The cabinet reportedly split over continuing the war as Yonai and Anami faced the emperor with stark questions about Japan’s chances.
Betsy Barton writes of long suffering and courage after spinal injury and paralysis. The piece highlights attempts at recovery and independence, including travel in New York and public optimism. It also notes veterans with amputations and General Bradley’s views on limb innovation and rehabilitation.
Associated Press reports 12000 troops return from overseas with arrivals on East and West Coast ports. Ships docked at New York Boston and Newport News carry thousands of soldiers, officers, and support personnel from America Britain and Canada. Notable arrivals include units aboard the Syn Robin Claymore Victory Jamies W Riley Andrew Tyreseth and Sirecce with hundreds of freed prisoners among the detainees. Noted artist John Adams Dix dies at 61 in Mount Kisco hospital.
The Supreme Court in Rensselaer County issues notices for the probate of Elizabeth T. Murray's will and testament, with court actions dated September and October in Troy. The document includes property descriptions of parcels on Furay Street and adjacent lots, and names officials, parties, and dates related to the surrogate hearing.
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