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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1944
Page
7
Treasury monthly bulletin shows public debt at 209.164 million dollars at end of August with annual interest of 4.995 million. Interest rate implied near 2 percent.
Stock market edged higher on many leaders while some names showed history of gains. Transfers totaled 33595 dollars as top performers included Ameri comreen, Lithia Lo locomotive, Pressed Steel Car, Electric & Musical Ind Indy autograph. Bonds rose in spots as Chicago wheat fell and cotton weakened late in the day.
William V. Kaye aged 18 months died from burns after falling into a bathtub of hot water Wednesday. Detective Sergt. Sylvester Delaney reports the incident occurred at the family home.
The report shows a cautious close as traders reacted to mixed quotes from Fouter and Adares Higetow. Investors weighed gains in some sectors against declines in others, leaving indices little changed for the session.
New York produce notes reveal patent and straight flour bids. Spring patents at 260 yards quoted 3.75 per unit, soft winter straights 83 pounds at 3.50, hard winter straights 160 tons at 3.75. Prices reflect market activity for bulk milling.
A fragmented listing of wholesale prices for fruits and vegetables shows varied figures for tomatoes cucumbers peppers and greens, with midwestern and nearby regional notes. The extensive OCR data includes beans, cabbage, onions, potatoes, apples, and berries, along with dairy and cheese references, prices per basket or bushel, and notes on condition and delivery terms.
Greenwich Rev Joseph F Daubert attends the Synod meeting in Philadelphia. Griffa couple closes farm home for winter and moves into an apartment. Jean Welch travels to Florida to visit relatives. Mrs Henry Pettys and daughter Polly return to their Hall Street apartment for winter. Pattys spent summer at White Mountain Lake. Clifford Elli arrives home from Camp Butner South Carolina awaiting reassignment at Camp Brier near Aer 18. John Hughes son of Mr and Mrs J J Hughes is noted in local notices.
Reports say British forces and Greek partisans have driven German garrisons from Athens and surrounding areas with uprisings spreading to Greek colonies in the Middle East. Celebrations erupt as Crete and other eastern Mediterranean islands brace for possible liberation, while escape routes into central Europe grow perilous for remaining German units.
The Public Works Department has taken delivery of a new International truck to replace the 15 year old unit. Community groups at Heatly School elect officers led by Miss Evelyn Spanswick with plans for fundraisers and a Halloween event. Episcopal and Methodist services schedule changes and community meetings are noted, including school sports captaincy for Heatly High School soccer with George Demerest elected captain.
A Formosa area update reports Adm. Halsey and Vice Adm. Mitscher’s Third Fleet striking air bases ports and shore defenses. Yank losses reach 45 planes. 27 ships sunk, 14 probably sunk, 22 damaged. 221 Japanese aircraft downed and 175 destroyed. Since Aug 30, Allied forces claim 1,467 enemy planes and 423 ships sunk or damaged in the Philippines Ryukus and western Pacific operations.
Waterford residents hear a quota drive for a fund by local leaders including Mee Wiles and Mrs George O Connor. Church services announce preaching at First Baptist Grace Episcopal First Presbyterian and Waterford Methodist with special meetings, harvest festival, and church board sessions. Local school board schedules a special meeting to explain tax levies and voters urged to attend.
An Army IM2 radio mechanic has served in the China Burma India theater since November 183 and now serves with the Air Transport Command. ATC operates the United Nations air supply route to China over the Himalaya Mountains, flying giant transport planes day and night.
Comedian Joe B Brown disputes critics over his wartime appearances in Burma and India. Jolson and McCrea defend entertainers on military duty abroad, noting contracts and public service.
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