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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1945
Page
14
A UPI report notes a captured German document praising Nazi war production as holding up until defeat. The Senate War Mobilization Committee cites the material claiming Germany’s industry showed tremendous recuperative power despite heavy bombing and nearing surrender.
A committee led by Senator Kilgore urges deindustrialization to protect peace and prevent rearmament. Reports via Maj. Ges. John Hilldsing show Germany rebuilt war capacity despite Allied bombings, with synthetic oil production continuing while other chemical sectors suffered. The Commerce Department notes German priestly influence and the United States long being a leading chemical producer.
Tyrone Pennsylvania man Oscar Grazier doubted the fable and carved his initials and date on a lead turtle about four days after a race. Nearly 50 years on, the same turtle was found by his uncles, less than half a mile from the carving site.
A U S led inter American project with 18 Latin American nations aims to raise health and sanitation in the Western Hemisphere. It uses war era lessons to improve disease control, water safety, and medical services from Belem to the Andes, with funding and personnel from the United States and partners.
London reports the Ministry of Agriculture pest control branch will supply free shells to organized squirrel-hunting clubs. The saucy bushy tailed rodents arrived in England circa 1888 and are deemed far too plentiful for agriculture, with a featured stewed squirrel recipe in the notice.
Nelson R. Pearson aged 33 of Valley Falls pleaded guilty to careless driving and was fined 10 dollars at arraignment before City Judge A. P. Roberteca in Glens Falls Police said Pearson operated a car that crashed injuring Ethel Lipsby 38 Bank Square Glens Falls White Plains California
Sir Leon F Woods of Greenwich receives a letters of commendation from his minecraft vessel commander for untiringly carrying out duties during the Okinawa campaign. The ship fought off air and sea attacks near Ryukyus and downed two enemy planes, with a third aircraft assist. Woods, a Greenwich High School alumnus, enlisted October 1943 after working for Stevens and Thompson at Middle Falls. His wife Susan Eichler of Fairfield Center is with General Electric in Fort Edward. He served overseas 16 months, authoring Saipan Tarawa New Caledonia Okinawa and Pearl Harbor among his wartime duties.
The Army Ordnance announces a canning program for major weapons at Watervliet Arsenal. Big guns and gear will be sealed in moisture free cans with drying agents and inert nitrogen to prevent corrosion. Storage costs drop as equipment can be opened for instant use later, with minimal ongoing maintenance and annual inspections eliminated. The scheme aims to reduce per-piece costs and taxpayer burden over time.
The possibility of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor returning to Great Britain raises questions of prestige and precedence. Officially abdicated Edward VIII forfeited royal rights, with Windsor as a personal title, and Wallis Simpson’s status remained ambiguous. Most expect no major change in role or duties, leaving only honorary titles or a governor generalship as a possible path. The Windsors’ finances offer independence from government positions.
Duncan declares six man football is football not a substitute and predicts New York State will lead adoption with many schools adding six man teams. Ray Duncan of Illinois, addressing 234 coaches at Hamilton College, notes rising interest, thousands of schools playing, though Vieman football fades.
Philadelphia report explains the Mickey radar bombsight developed by Philco for Army and Navy. The device guided bombers through overcast to target lines, helped destroy German oil supplies and factories, and allowed pinpoint bombing in clear or cloudy conditions. It displays a live radar map on a tube screen, shows targets as bright spots, and can switch ranges for detail.
Pittsburgh amateur golf champion Hexpeter, 38, former Carnegie Tech quarterback and grid coach, won the West Penn title at St Clair Country Club. He defeated Young, jr of Shannopa, 2 up, in a home-course victory as part of a dramatic weekend in Pennsylvania golf.
Parliament and royal advisers discuss the Duke of Windsor living on income from property without a salaried post. The public prefers no adavance or revival of the old issue. Many Britons doubt a return, fearing embarrassment to the King and potential trouble. Some suggest the Duke and Duchess settle elsewhere, perhaps in the South.
W A war era supply of players should return to prewar standards says Ford Frick in Charleston West Virginia. He cites veterans such as the Yankees and Tigers as examples and expects many new prospects to emerge as the minor leagues reopen. Frick notes the industry awaits a flood of capable players who will don spikes again and reinvigorate professional baseball.
Sampson Dolins led Williamsport Nine to an 8 to 2 win in a rough contest. Details hint at a 79 st Gwen mention and scattered scoring from Wilantsport, Guilani, Gutierrez, Powers, Brown, and Owen. The report cites a league context and positions, with unclear fragments of players and outcome.
The Texas League announced it will resume baseball next season after a three year halt. Eight clubs prepared to sign players early with potential Sept 1 acquisitions pending approval from Judge WL Bramham, president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues.
Diavolaw a year old colt trained by J Warfield Rodgers won the featured sixth at Washington Park as Merrymarch appeared to have the race won before the final strides. Kempton Knott rode Diavolaw to payoff of 19.40 6 70 and 2.40 with Merrymarch at 6 0 2 2 0. Song of War also ran. Crowd of 313000 wagered 533225 across five races.
Frankie Feener of Randolph Massachusetts fights Benny Singleton of Waterbury to a slashing eight round draw after trailing early in the first two rounds. Johnny Moraz stopped Ray Harmon in the ninth, while Jack Armstrong stopped Bobby English in three rounds. Tony Janice Johnny Greco rematch shifts to September 21, with Rocky Graziano versus Al Davis planned for September 23.
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