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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1944
Page
10
Market activity on a firmer footing with stocks bonds and commodities showing gains. Turnover hit a high for the period as major issues like Farnsworth, Standard Oil and U.S. Steel led advances while others retreated. cotton and grain prices moved higher and brokers noted broader participation across sectors.
Paris reports indicate over 1 500 deaths and 7 500 wounded from street fighting during the insurrection week before liberation. The American Civil Affairs TSU says medical supplies were provided for 500 0 persons and could be extended for 1 000 000 more if needed. Deportations include 400 priests and monks to Germany and a sentence involving Msgr. Sruno De Solages.
Market notes from New York indicate steady bids for spring and soft winter straights with prices around 3.05 to 3.55 per unit. Details reference potenta, 1533, and 82 ibes in the text.
Henry Portis, a World War I veteran living in Cohoes, recalls rapid Allied advances in France, the push through Argente Forest to St Mihiel, and the Armistice. He mentions fellow soldiers George Reet, Harry Lindsay, Oscar Garmeau, Tom Lynch, Harry Quinlan, and Redmond, noting the war’s sacred drive and the front line grit.
Averill Park and surrounding communities report a week of social visits and travel. Jona C. Swan attended a New York poultry production council meeting last week. Fred Reynolds stayed with his son Webster Reynolds in Hartford. Mrs. Andrew Shoemaker of Cer ler Brunswick visited her daughter Mrs. Lloyd French. Hetty Basokt and Troy friends visited sister Mrs. Carl Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd French camped at Lake George. Effie Herrington of New York spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Link. William McHenney of New York bought the Elmer Helty Rouse. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Selberg returned from a vacation at Jasburg Park. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kelly were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly’s son William Bernard in New Haven. Mrs. Mary Compell, visiting her mother Mrs. Helen Kane, returned to East Rockaway with Charles Wilkins in navy service stationed at Washington, D. C. He was the weekend guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilkins.
Mexico outlines a project for an industrial city within ten miles of the capital to spur growth and attract domestic and foreign investment. A new power plant by Mexican Light and Power Co. will supply energy, with exemptions offered and a road linking to the Mexico City Laredo Highway. Water supply and other utilities are planned to support the site.
Birmingham officials outline a new strip mining method to conserve labor. The plan envisions large surface pits as the most extensive in Alabama history, with output up to thirty tons per man per day versus three tons underground. Overburden removal with bulldozers and steam shovels precedes blasting to free coal.
Ward and Co reported August sales of 52,202,950 dollars, up 10 percent from the 1933 August total of 47,343,410 dollars. For the seven months ending August 31, sales totaled 332,507,585 dollars, down 4.9 percent from 349,785,331 dollars in the same period of 1943.
The Upton Chapter C E S held its 12th meeting in the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Marian Rehberger as worthy matron and Ernest Rehberger as worthy patron presiding. A special candle ceremony and notes on War Bond contributions to Miss Goodrich were reported. Plans for Charter Member night and committee assignments were announced. Mrs. Rehberger to attend Grand Lodge in New York. Others include a club gathering hosted by Mrs. David Dyer and forthcoming Montgomary Lodge arse meeting led by Arthur Wilour in Glens Falls. Personal notes mention James Brown returning to Georgia and Ruth Talman departing for Tusculum College.
Detroit leaders say civilian motor vehicle production will resume with a conference of motorcar executives and the War Production Board preparing manpower practices for the repostression period. Edward L Cushman, state WSEC director, disclosed the meeting after approval by the WPB executive committee in Washington. The gathering will discuss steps in resuming civilian automobile output and related staffing needs.
Dr William W Sweet of the University of Chicago told 200 ministers and educators at the 12th annual Pastor s Institute that revival is a basic strength of Christianity. Without revivalism religion will decline and end.
Cushman said an immediate postwar care design discussion and a similar meeting with fiber readers will be held during the week of September 18. The note outlines planning efforts and suggests coordinated sessions to address care and reading technologies in the near term.
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