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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1943
Page
10
Grace Martin argues postwar planning is essential for everyone as careers and living arrangements may change after the war. She urges readers to become Postwar Planners, beginning with job planning, and imagines new homes, habits, and marriage opportunities in a progressive, forward looking tone.
New York reports indicate Christmas buying begins three months before December amid labor shortages and strict mail deadlines for overseas service members. Retailers note demand for toys apparel and jewelry, with substitutes acceptable if quality remains. The National Retail Dry Goods Association says promotions start two months early to ease manpower constraints, with worst shortages in cities facing government manpower reports.
Jacksonville correspondent reports Florida highway patrol examiner Clifton L. Galloway says driving permit applicants reveal more about themselves than expected. He notes eye and ear checks, road rule knowledge, and proper hand signals are tested, while two applicant types are usually ignored: flirtatious beauties and veteran drivers boasting no past accidents.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces openings for machine operators at Watervliet Arsenal. Wages range from 0.68 to 1.16 per hour for positions on boring mills engine lathes horizontal boring mills milling machines planers shapers slotters surface grinders and turret lathes. Applications may be obtained from the secretary of the service examiners at the A and will be received until the needs of the service are met.
The National Association of Retail Grocers urged Congress to oppose government food production subsidies. Secretary manager Mrs Fr M Kiefer warned subsidies would raise taxes and boost government control, while claiming higher prices would spur production and ease the food crisis without subsidies. Also, the American Merchant Marine Women’s Auxiliary opened offices in New York, reporting initial membership of fifty and welcoming spouses and families of mariners.
The U S Employment Service will assist local draft boards by supplying forms to assess deferred registrants employment status. It will verify essentiality for critical occupations, determine if a registrant's removal would hinder production, and report back on doubtfully deferred workers plus data on employers and local openings.
The Civil Service Commission reported 3,269,125 civilian executive branch employees in June, up 37,406 from May. Of these, 185,587 served without compensation or for a dollar a year, and 154,500 worked in Alaska, the Panama Canal Zone, and other possessions and foreign countries. The War Department led with 1,375,596 civilian staff, followed by the Navy with 606,590. The War Manpower Commission counted 223,486, with 161,911 unpaid or paid one dollar.
New York UP reported a shortage of Bibles due to paper shortages. Henry Walck of Oxford University Press said it is the first time in 199 years demand has exceeded supply, rationing Bible sales to bookellers by a fraction of prior levels. The American Bible Society also said it is rationing books distributed at cost.
On a three day hike at Eagle Mills Boy Scout Troop 24 had tests passed by Thomas Boyle Charles Laurent Joseph Hepp John Prudhorne John Stoner and Robert Gleason. Leaders Irving McClure and Joseph Thomas. Other scouts on the trip included Arthur Gleason John Cooney Leon Pad dian James Sestito George Bouchy and Eugene McClure. Robert Familiar and Joseph Carroll joined Troop 24 at a meeting yesterday.
Fort Ontario and other camps have launched "little red schoolhouses" to teach reading writing and arithmetic to thousands of recruits with limited schooling. The eight to twelve week courses include the three R's and basic military training. Some students advance toward permanent assignments. others need further study or are discharged.
Rep Dirksen urged creation of a Washington liaison between Congress and the White House and State Department to oversee postwar plans. He argued the panel should address domestic and international economic planning now rather than piecemeal later. Albany soldier killed by lightning at Camp Abbott Oregon identified as Stephen J Rupinski, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Rupinski. He previously worked at Watervliet Arsenal and served in National Guard and Fort McClellan.
The Home Front series began with a reading program at Vanderheyden Hall led by Miss Mae Patterson, featuring scripture readings and a story. Miss Frances Marlatt will speak on the American woman’s responsibility in the postwar world tonight at Central Lutheran Church. Mayor Hogan urged home front sacrifice, war bond purchases, and 100 percent coordination with Allied leaders to secure a better postwar life.
Troy officials join Albany meeting to discuss State Civilian Protection Office policies. Edward C. O. Thomas invites civilian protection directors and war council chairs, with city and county department heads attending. Governor Dewey and Maj. Gen. Terry will address. program details and agency coordination to be outlined during the 10 am session.
The Treasury released preliminary figures showing American individuals hold foreign investments that could exceed 11 billion dollars, with corporate holdings potentially adding 2 to 8 billion or more. The census aids economic warfare planning, peace conference prep, and protection of American nationals’ interests, based on a sample of 40,000 individual reports totaling over 1.153 billion dollars in foreign investments, a significant share in enemy or enemy-occupied areas.
Syeaway Morrell of Trenton is visiting her mother Mrs Mabel Coleman of Cooper Avenue. Arnold Cipperley, on a 15 day furlough, returns to Camp Benning in Georgia after visiting his parents.
Dr Thomas D Masters notes that inadequate childhood nutrition links to adult disqualifications for service. Wartime diet shifts improve intake of vitamins from tomatoes citrus and milk, yet lower income groups face rising costs. school lunches remain vital.
Troy area schools launch a Junior Red Cross project led by Raymond Henry to create large scale 5000 unit table and tray decorations in multiple area schools, including Catholic Central High and Lansingburg High. The program aims to send folded three dimensional materials, snowman stickers, and thousands of Christmas cards to soldiers abroad, with Sarah Flynn supervising Tray grades.
Voluntary agencies coordinate to ensure children receive sufficient food and medical checkups. The program aims to prepare youth for future heavy tasks by combining planned food distribution with health monitoring and nutrition safeguards.
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