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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1943
Page
14
Washington reports a widening gap between cigarette demand and supply. The Commerce Department cites a 42 percent share of global tobacco, with home and abroad needs stretching reserves. Manufacturers tap reserves to meet a forecast 463 million pounds of 1913 crop and produce far more cigarettes than tobacco available.
President Roosevelt urged a national war fund of 125 million dollars to support welfare work and aid to service men. The drive consolidates welfare and relief groups, excluding the American Red Cross, to fund Community Chests, USO, War Prisoners Aid, United Seamen's Service, and foreign relief agencies. He said victory is certain but distant and that the nation will pay a great price.
Washington UP John J Caldwell of Kentucky was named by President Roosevelt to be United States minister to Ethiopia. Caldwell has been serving as acting minister resident and consul general in Ethiopia.
Albany reports the Division of Canals of the State Department of Public Works will close New York’s Barge Canal to incoming boats at midnight November 25. Navigation continues to the last moment. wooden vessels without steel sheathing are barred after November 21 unless powered throughout. Steel and protected wooden craft may enter four more days. Buoys renewed by December 1. daylight navigation only thereafter if possible. Commissioner Guy W. Pinck cites a season short on boats and materials for traffic estimates.
Richmond Cal amid flags music and oratory the lady smashes a champagne bottle against the bow and the ship glides down grease ways. Behind the simple launch lies hours of precise balance work by shipwrights who set up ground and sliding ways a cradle of blocks and wedges and release triggers to steady the hull before christening.
Chicago reports urge women war workers to stop plucking eyebrows and trimming lashes during shift hours. Milton M. Bowman, field representative for the Conservation of Manpower in War Industries, warns that removing brows and lashes reduces the eye’s natural safety defenses against dust and particles.
Glitter returns for formal wear with sparkling blouses designed to pair with long or short skirts. The look suits after six events and can be worn before dark, changing from day to night by adding beads and a jacket or coat. A simple switch of a jacket reveals the blouse for tea or daytime gatherings.
A health guidance column on infant eating habits by Dr Thomas D Masters emphasizes that babies show eating patterns reflecting health or psychological factors. It covers rumination where infants reconsume meals, cravings for inedible objects, and the risks of undernutrition. It advises early prevention with gentle redirection and parental concern to safeguard nutrition and growth.
Chicago reports that Stevens Hotel will reopen November 5 after 13 months of Army service. New owner Arnold Kirkeby must hire 1,000 to 1,300 staff and restore 3,000 rooms, with 3,850 box springs, 150,000 pieces of silverware, 300,000 china pieces, 3,000 gold chairs and four carloads of glassware.
Volunteer spotters in the Albany region were ordered to suspend 24 hour operation until October 13 while keeping personnel ready to resume on short notice. The War Department shifted to a manpower conserving alert affecting about 600,000 observers, with civilian volunteer posts remanned only a few hours weekly.
The executive board of Civilian War Services of Troy will hold its October meeting Friday morning at the W. C. A. with Rabbi Joel Geffen presiding. Rev. Harold H. Hinds named chairman of the youth committee to coordinate with State War Council and Education Department efforts. Rev. David J. Livingstone joins the executive board. the races and nationalities committee led by Rev. Joseph Price Robinson is added. Offices established at 7 State Street for inquiries or meeting calls.
Delray Beach Florida report shows a Red Cross committee card sent by Charles Senior to fellow member Charles Turner traveling about 6000 miles. The card arrived ten days after mailing and was marked Missent to Los Angeles.
Three billion loaves will be protected from mold this year by adding a special mold inhibitor to dough before baking. Wartime food conservation requires more mold retardant propionate salts than ever before, extending mold-free life without altering flavor texture nutrition or appearance.
A clothing conservation clinic in Westchester County described a swap shop to exchange scarce consumer goods. It recommends establishing a similar swap shop to aid local consumers and reduce waste.
Teddy Bear coats captivate college girls with cuddly fleece, weathered wearability, and versatile styling. Full length and short options feature aralac linings, broad shoulders, and bright color accents. Dark browns or blacks suit daily wear while whites and pastels suit sports and party looks. prices hover near fifty dollars.
Government launches a share your home campaign in 170 key war industry centers to house migrant workers. Community leaders are urged to rent rooms in their homes to boost public support and demonstrate patriotic action, creating social incentives for hosts and shielding Aunt Agatha from visits.
Washington war food administrator Marvin Jones urges state agricultural war boards to nominate outstanding counties for the A award recognizing achievements in 1943 farm production. Awards, like the Army Navy E, will be presented in November and December by the War Food Administration and armed services. Counties may be cited for production gains, overcoming handicaps, shifts to war crops, efficiency, and full use of land and labor. One award per state with more based on U S farm population shares. The A award flag bears a blue A in a white wreath with grain and gear imagery. A white star marks the first season’s award.
The House of Bishops approved an amendment allowing a presiding bishop to serve beyond age 70 until the next General Convention, a change viewed as favoring Tucker of Richmond who would retire next January 1 under current rules. Critics called it personal legislation, urging the church to act for its long term principles.
The Overseas Bob is a short neat hairstyle designed for service members and African barbers alike. It meets Army regulations, suits various face shapes, prevents collar bunching, and supports easy upkeep in any climate and overseas duty. Invisible hairnets and dry shampoo aid field maintenance.
Rototiller Inc employees demonstrated a rust-proofing chemical can darken new steel pennies to resemble copper. A spokesman said the process leaves the coin's other features unchanged. The test follows mint officials receiving complaints that steel pennies resemble dimes and are mistaken for ten-cent pieces.
Nutrition leaders from 15 area counties meet at the Ten Eyck Hotel Albany for a regional conference. County and city nutrition committees will discuss the fall and winter program of the state emergency food commission and the state nutrition committee.
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