Protection for service families under the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act
Congress last year enacted the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act to shield draft age fathers from eviction for nonpayment of rent under 350 monthly rent, suspend foreclosures on personal property, and allow loan and mortgage relief. It guarantees private insurance premium payments up to 10,000 dollars and permits extended repayment time upon discharge with court relief.
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Washngton
Sam
Hha
Congress
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Brown Stamp G Valid Sunday Sets Dates for Meats and Dairy
The Office of Price Administration announced the valid dates for four brown stamps in War Ration Book No 3 for meats fats oils and dairy. Stamps G October 24 H October 31 J November 7 and K November 14 expire December 4.
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Washington DP
Office of Price Administration
OPA Points System for Food Shipments to POWs and Servicemen
The Office of Price Administration laid out two ways to obtain galloned foods for gift packages to American prisoners of war or overseas service members. Individuals can apply to their District OPA office to receive points if they ship themselves, or they can have the dealer handle the shipment and OPA will replace the point value. Applications must include applicant and recipient details, shipping port, method, and the required points. After mailing, a copy of the export declaration or certificate of mailing must be returned to the granting OPA office.
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Office of Price Administration
Washington
Associated Press
OPA
Mayor Calls for Navy Day Observance
Mayor Frank J. Hogan urges Troy schools colleges civic clubs and citizens to honor the Navy Marine Corps Coast Guard and Merchant Marine on Oct 27 Navy Day. The Navy League and Secretary of the Navy designate city observance and plan the annual celebration in wartime America.
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Troy
U. S. Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Merchant Marine
Frank J. Hogan
Navy League
Army of the Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Shoes Stamp Now Available for Tro y Residents
Troy area residents lacking a War Ration Stamp for shoes may apply to the Troy County Rationing Board for a special shoe stamp under defined conditions. Applicants must show no extra wearable shoes exist and current shoes won’t be usable until the next shoe stamp. The board will judge each case on its merits and actual need. Also announced were points requirements for tongue meat purchases, clarifying that tongue cannot be bought without ration points and noting long cut beef tongue was removed from the consumer table as it is untrimmed and priced at five points per pound.
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Troy Area
Troy
OPA
Health Fingertip D Mastic? Fingertip Anatomy and Infections
Dr Thomas D Masters explains fingertip anatomy and why injuries and infections behave as they do. The skin is thick and nerve rich, with fibrous compartments that trap germs and fat prone to infection. Puncture wounds cause throbbing pain, early hot moist compresses help localize pus, seek care to prevent bone circulation issues, and nail edge infections often follow hangnails or small punctures.
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Thomas D. Masters
NEA
Free Farms for Fighters Favored by Senator Aiken
Washington UP reports Senator George D. Aiken proposes free farms for returning soldiers. He argues money is better spent helping veterans gain land and housing than urban modernization, suggesting land grants with no government debt, even if they commute to cities by helicopter. He advocates simple first aid and self care to ease wounds until medical aid is available.
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Washington
George D. Aiken
R. Vi. Aiken
Executive Body Named for Troy Community Development
Francia E. Gallagher chairs a new executive body for the Committee for Economic Development of Troy Community to sustain postwar employment. Howard G. Seaman and Samuel W. McCochrane assist as secretary and liaison. Members include leaders from John A. Manning Paper Co., Hughes Autograf Brush Co., Sevens Thompson Paper, Cluett Peabody, Watervliet Arsenal, Bendix Aviation, New York Power & Light, Marvin Neitzel Corp., Ludlow Valve, The Record Newspapers, and Borden Co. The group plans industry committees and a subcommittee to coordinate with neighboring towns. A district meeting at Mohawk Golf Club is scheduled.
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Committee For Economic Development of
Troy
Francia E. Gallagher
Gallagher
Howard G. Seaman
Behr-Manning Corp
Samuel W. McCochrane
Troy Chamber of Commerce
James F. Adams
John A. Manning Paper Co., Inc
Milton W. Alexander
Hughes Autograf Brush Co., Inc
John W. Bright
Sevens & Thomwipson Paper Co. Inc
Greenwich
Sanford J. Cluett
Cluett, Peabody & Co., Inc
Charles I. Day
the Borden Co
Northeast Division
Bright
Hoosick
Cambridge
Committee of Economics
Mohawk Golf Club
Schenectady
Galen van Meter
Coffee to Stay Off Ration List Due to Stable Conditions
Local rationing board announced there will be no resumption of coffee rationing. Optimistic forecasts for future imports remain unchanged. The OPA denied rumors of reintroduction, noting stamps labeled coffee appear in War Ration Book No 4 because new books were printed before the suspension decision.
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OPA
Executive group to study industries in 13 counties
Curtis H. Gager of Walter Baker Chocolate Co. will speak at 6:30 p.m. as the executive group travels to conserve gasoline. Chauncey W. Cook congratulates Gallagher on selecting an executive group to study manufacturing, facilities, and jobs for war end plans. The Troy Community Committee aims to add new goods and markets to preserve jobs for war workers and veterans. Public Relations and Liaison Division will keep civic contact and inform the public of progress.
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Curtis H. Gager
Walter Baker Chocolate Co
C. E. D. Meld
Chauncey W. Cook
C. BE. D
Mr. Gallagher
Troy
C. FE. D
Allow Extra Gas For Food Buyers
The Office of Price Administration limited special gasoline rations for obtaining necessary food. People far from markets remain eligible if non-occupational miles are in the A books. Occupation-related needs qualify for supplementary rations and transporting food to temporary homes is banned. The amendment becomes effective October 23.
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Washington i
Office of Price Administration
Pressing School Staged For Bureau Leaders
East Greenbush hosts a pressing school led by Mrs George A Miller with Miss Florence Titcomb instructing leaders. Meetings are planned in Troy Averill Park Hoosick Falls and Red Rock Whiterew for homemakers to learn better home canning and family activity study.
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Home Bureau
East Greenbush
George A. Miller
Florence Titcomb
Rensselaer County
Titcomb
Troy
Averill Park
American Legion
Hoosick Falls
Erna Boyce
Cornel University
M.S Fueper
Red Rock
State Street
Mreé
Ajr Lewis
Whiterew
Whnantskij
Margaret Murphy
Education Department
New York Central Seeks War Workers for Rail Service
New York Central calls for men and women to serve in all branches of railroad work during the war. Applicants should contact their nearest New York Central representative or the Railroad Retirement Board for enlistment and appointment guidance.
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New York Central
Railroad Retirement Board
Five Area Residents Accepted for Navy
Five Troy area men recently enlisted at the local recruiting station and have been accepted for service. Arthur Yetto of 444 System Avenue, Robert Nelson of 462 Eighth Avenue, William W Sampson of 425 Math Avenue, Ora E. Cook of Johnsonville, and Joseph R. Howe of 513 River Street have been assigned to training and sent to Camp Magruder, Va.
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Troy Area
Navy
Tre Ning
Sampsom
Arthur Yetto
Sistm Avenue
Robert Nelson
Eighth Avenue
Wiliam W Sampson
Math Avenue
Ora E. Cook
Johnsonville
Joseph R. Howe
River Street
Camp Magruder
Former Justice Begins Sing Sing Sentence for Forgery
Herbert Hendrickson a 39 year old former justice of peace from Babylon Village was sentenced to two to ten years in Sing Sing Prison for 17 counts of forgery and grand larceny. He allegedly embezzled client settlement funds for his own use.
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Riverhead
SNS
Herbert Hendrickson
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Dr. Caldwell
Home Front
BOS Gee
Red Cross Blood Bank
Lae
New Guinea
VICTO
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