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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1945
Page
17
Architectural proposals for reforming prisons advocate starved classification, hospital centers, and separation of offenders by risk. New structures feature single cells, windows, cheerful colors, recreation rooms, and views of countryside to reduce monotony and aid reintegration.
A wartime reflection discusses leaving carved names on ship railings as a memorial. It cites Chief Troy M. Jones and others, noting pending repatriations and memories aboard the world’s largest liners. Proponents urge ships’ rails remain as a tribute to servicemen and naval crews.
Canada shifts from wartime effort to peacetime recovery amid labor and industry challenges. Geographical distance and a smaller economy shape production, with scarce raw materials and ongoing food rationing. Government controls aim to curb inflation while workers push for peacetime jobs and wages. The country seeks to sustain industrial output while expanding foreign trade to bridge postwar demand.
Robert Cooe narrates a memorial for three million American soldiers aboard the Cunard White Star Queen Elizabeth and her sister ship Queen Mary. The piece recalls the vast transport voyages and concerns over displaying initials on ship rails during wartime.
Neue Zeitune reported postal service was restored between the four occupation zones. Berlin post office stamps issued by the Berlin city government were valid for use in all zones. The piece notes the world’s oceans’ minimum age estimate by a noted professor.
The YWCA program committee led by Mrs. Paul Hemie set plans for a Halloween open house and party in the athletic facilities. The schedule includes Halloween games, a fortune teller, and a hayride on November 16. Christmas vesper services will be directed by Mrs. Carrie Brerke and colleagues with classes nearing overcrowding.
St Anthony’s plans a Sunday afternoon performance of a comedy Aust Tillie Goes To Towns to raise funds for the parish school. The first part is directed by John Ricci with a committee reporting this week in the church. An orchestra will accompany the show followed by a ball for attendees.
Ruth Martin was selected queen of the CAP Dance Circle at Kerikerbecker Junior High School. Miss Martin, a Eun Wizard Sekoe student and patrol member, received a corsage of American bee roses from Michael Hostig, cochair of the dance. Judges announced the final decisions.
A report notes a gathering for the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Hudson-Melewk Volunteer Fire Company with Henry Barker and his daughter in attendance. Mrs Banker previously served as director and her daughter assumed the treasurer post.
Oxford University conferred honorary degrees on General Eisenhower General Mark W Clark and U S Ambassador John W Winans. Prominent Britons honored include Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery Field Marshal Lord Alan Brooke and Air Marshal Bir Anker Tedder.
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