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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1943
Page
1
Stores and citizens in Troy are urged to devote all proceeds from Troy Heroes Day to War Bonds and Stamps. Merchants pledge all day’s receipts to bond purchases as part of the Third War Loan, aiming to surpass prior efforts and contribute to America’s war financing.
The C. L O United Electrical workers union with about 575,000 members endorsed Franklin D. Roosevelt for a fourth term yesterday. Nearly all delegates supported the resolution amid applause lasting two minutes after the raise vote. The resolution condemned reactionary forces opposing labor’s voice in national policy.
Dr. C. Z. Blanford announced the New York Metropolitan Milk Marketing Area set August farm rates at 16.1 to 22.76, about an 11 percent rise from August 1942. Audits show nearly $1,000,000 against one handler. the area approved milk price rose to 33.28 cwt, a 21 percent gain over August 1942 and matches last November’s peak.
The Record Newspapers pledge all proceeds from one day’s business to War Bonds as part of the Troy Heroes Day effort. Advertising revenue and monthly sales estimates will be added to support the bond drive. Retail Merchants advertise today to boost tomorrow’s sales and bond investments.
Elmer Davis of the Office of War Information warned that German leaders may stage a phony revolution to save themselves and preserve Germany’s war power. He said a sham opposition could broker a peace that keeps Germany intact for future aggression, undermining Allied aims.
Los Angeles attorney for Henry Fonda filed an answer denying Barbara Thompson's paternity suit as unfounded and an extortion attempt. The defense cites no paternity and seeks costs and support terms, while noting Fonda's Navy service and marriage to Franc Mont.
UPI reports Ava Gardner was granted a Nevada divorce from film actor Mickey Rooney on grounds of mental cruelty. The couple married January 10, 1942, separated last February, and Gardner, 20, obtained a preliminary decree in Los Angeles May 20 before not waiting for final California terms.
The Red Army struck north of Melitopol and cut the Crimean railroad with a swift mechanized thrust across southern Ukraine, advancing over 10 miles toward Mariupol as Bryansk fights. Moscow reported the operation amid the summer offensive, with forces pushing toward Rostov and securing gains near the Dnieper region.
Allied headquarters report major destruction of the Japanese garrison at Salamaua New Guinea as forces advance toward Lae. They say the Salamaua pocket is routed with only scattered units fleeing via jungle routes toward Lae. Encircled Japanese numbers were estimated around 20,000 at one time with many dead left behind.
Roosevelt reported to the Senate that Japanese internees in War Relocation Authority camps are a small minority. A WRA report outlines an ongoing movement toward a Tule Lake relocation center in Newell California. The first group to be separated includes 3 of 6,300 evacuees who filed repatriation requests not withdrawn before July 1, 235.
Gettysburg Pa Miss Fannie Rager aged 76 was found hanging in her home and coroner C G Crist ruled death a self inflicted case due to inability to complete a kerosene ration form. A neighbor said she sought help for days and a suicide note was found pinned to her dress on the envelope with the application.
Rep Groas proposes a pre Pearl Harbor draft bill aiming to induct all convicts aged 18 to 45 who are physically fit, awaiting delivery to military service. The measure seeks to utilize compliant men prior to Pearl Harbor era standards.
President Roosevelt plans to oppose a congressional move to stop drafting pre Pearl Harbor fathers after October 1. A war report to Congress is expected Friday outlining war progress and possible national service legislation. Other topics include veteran benefits voting access for soldiers and taxes.
The article recalls Mussolini’s fall as he is described as a tired beaten figure riding in an ambulance to prison at Salerno Italy in July 34. The Senate debated Italy's future with Farinacci Grandi and other leaders pushing pro German or anti Mussolini policies amid fascism’s collapse.
A Mobile court ruling found that after final judgment any person may criticize it, within limits of criminal libel law. The decision was delivered by Probate Judge Norvelle R. Leigh Jr in a habeas corpus proceeding concerning Ralph B. Chandier. The ruling affirms press freedom while noting accountability for slanderous remarks.
The Treasury announced plans for a nation wide Back Salerno day as incomplete returns from the Third War Loan showed sales of 2,000,000 or nearly 26 percent of the 315,000,000,000 goal. The total was 88,000,000 over Monday nights tabulation.
Berlin radio announced Mussolini had taken control of Italy’s fascist regime and ended the House of Savoy’s role. The claim said he canceled surrender to the Allies and placed Italy under new leadership while details remained unclear and fragments of the report circulated.
A sailor in Norfolk and Newport News, Virginia, attempted to buy war bonds with three thousand dollars. He enlisted three armed sailors to retrieve cash from a bank and complete the purchase, under a forceful plan tied to bond drives.
Washington officials announce that smokers may resume using briars as the War Production Board authorizes scrap wire pipe cleaner production. The move aims to relieve shortages and permit manufacturers to resume output of pipe cleaners.
Chinese foreign minister Soong Kai-shek disclosed that Japan floated peace terms calling China to quit the United Nations and join a racial war against whites, excluding Manchuria and Formosa. He noted China never wavered since Pearl Harbor and described postwar aims including a new constitution and democratic government. Soong downplayed Communist hopes, stressed independence for Korea and Thailand, and Formosan population rights.
Colonel William T. Colman 39, former commandant at Selfridge Field Michigan, was found guilty by a court martial of careless firearm use and four counts of drunkenness and was reduced to captain with no promotion for three years. He was acquitted on charges of misconduct including favoritism, accepting gifts, and misappropriation. The eight colonels and one lieutenant colonel presided. Colman remained modest and did not comment on the verdict.
A seven pound blue eyed baby boy, hours old, was found in a garbage can in Atlanta yesterday. He was taken to Grad Hospital and placed in incubator, in good condition after exposure to weather for seven hours. Officers report the infant was wrapped in heavy brown paper and found by Mrs. West near her home.
Home Minister William Lowry told the Northern Ireland House of Commons that 36 622 buildings were struck during Nazi attacks on Belfast in 1941. Of these, 3 900 were completely demolished and 3 042 badly damaged.
Allied forces fought a grim battle along the Salerno beachhead as German pressure increased in North Africa. Berlin and Tunis broadcasts claimed gains while Eisenhower Clark and Montgomery directed operations with ships and air power supporting the Fifth and Eighth Armies.
Judge Samuel Rosenman longtime Roosevelt adviser resigns from the New York State Supreme Court to become special counsel. The move parallels White House needs as the War Mobilization Office and Information Office leaders are tied to his reform ideas.
Washington officials indicate two and a half divisions of Canadian troops will be disbanded as Secretary Hull asserts demobilization is not U. S. business. The decision followed Prime Minister Roosevelt’s remarks and a plan to keep a guard as long as Japanese held any of the Aleutian Islands.
Chinese seamen mutinied aboard the Mia Maru, wiping out Japanese officers and delivering cargo to an unknown port. Eight Chinese crewmen were forced by Japanese to continue work after the ship was converted into a transport. The vessel operated between Hone Kons, Hainan Island, and Singapore before the mutiny.
A fragmentary note appears to describe Luce and her grandmother sharing an idea about hair tones and styles. The garbled text mentions Wash ington connections and a journalist named Clare Boothe Luce, with unclear surrounding context.
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