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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1944
Page
6
A historical note describes the development of glider landings at Laurinburg-Maxton Army Air Base North Carolina. It explains how gliders previously used two wheels and undercarriage runners and how a redesigned nose and framework improved stability and survivability of fragile gliders as a dependable warfare asset.
The text recalls Lieut. Col. Warner L. Corey at Pope Field directing supply and maintenance for First Troop Carrier Command. He worried about glider damage from rough landings, led crews to rebuild damaged craft, and earned the Legion of Merit. His son Warner J. Corey Jr died in 1943 in a plane crash en route to the Pacific. The article notes a $5000 verdict in a separate $25,000 suit.
A court awarded damages after a collision involving United Traction Co. resulted in the death of a 3 year old girl and injuries to Barbara Pitts and her father. The jury verdict totaled 35,6 Ld Pit and covered damages for the family.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance Church on Fourth Avenue hosts daily services except Saturday for its annual convention. Rev B Ho Alegander of China spoke on Christian challenges in China, while Rev Michael Kurlale presented Africa mission work with lantern slides. Additional talks covered Japanese bombing visuals, the city gospel efforts, and Sunday programs led by Rev B 4 Alexander and Mr Berlak.
Saipan reports a sergeant fighting Japanese forces between ring boats in a tense island encounter. The action centers on improvised clashes at sea as U S service members press operations amid hostile air and naval activity.
Marine Sergi Vitay P Robinson of Brooklyn and Syracuse is described as a light heavyweight boxing champion in the artillery unit. He reportedly landed a hard blow on an American sailor during a skirmish aboard a ship, with the line noting he has never lost a fight since enlisting and has seen action against Japanese forces.
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