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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
6
Draft boards move to aid returning service members as unemployment rises. Officials announce plans to provide placement help and resume support after release, with quotas set for October and emphasis on aiding veterans finding work promptly.
The article explains using a medicated powder to treat dampness between toes and prevent irritation. Sprinkle the powder on feet and into shoes to keep feet dry, reduce clamminess, and lessen odor.
Navy medical teams on Guam maintain high care standards for wounded Marines and keep up with D-Day preparations. They report heavy malaria prophylaxis on transport, emphasize preventive kitchen lessons, and note four doctors killed in action while treating casualties in the Guam campaign.
At a Green Island meeting the American Legion reelected Curtin and Key veterans to posts and offices. New command and officer appointments included several World War II veterans, with strong turnout and signals for upcoming candidate selection and board actions.
In the first week of action on Guam, at least three wounded and over 35 hospital corpsmen casualties are reported among medical units. Captain Broadus notes rapid evacuation to ships and a near empty 1500 bed field hospital as penicillin becomes more available in the Pacific war.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to create a Missouri Valley Authority modeled on the Tennessee Valley Authority to boost industry, agriculture, and overall development in the Missouri Valley states. He called for renewed study of war-related river projects in Arkansas and along the Columbia River and noted several lawmakers already introduced Missouri Valley Authority measures.
Britain drafts a peacetime army and navy plan requiring one year of military training for all youths at 18. The program includes increased pay for both services. A general pay rise is anticipated after the European war, plus possible extra allotments for men overseas.
Charles Root, age 3, of 11 Marshall Avenue, treated at Samaritan Hospital after a dog bit him above the left eye. Police report the dog, owned by Edward LaPeda of 6 Walnut Street, bit the child in front of 4 Walnut Street. Patrolmen William Cunningham and Joseph Detkowski transported the boy by radio car.
German civilians in the Rhineland region begin to ease hostility as American troops arrive. Some residents, including a young German in 4-F, express cautious optimism about a possible friendly attitude, while others warn not to trust everyone. Belgian partisans help identify disguised German soldiers as refugees flee toward safer zones.
Police fire department and dog catcher joined a rescue at a city intersection after an alley cat was found hanging by its hind legs on a telephone wire. Before help arrived a passerby climbed the pole and lifted the distressed animal to safety.
Soviet victories inspire French resistance leaders as Communists expand influence in southern France. Analysts estimate 30 to 60 percent support among nonmembers, with up to 40 percent in some areas. The party pushes social democracy objectives, nationalizes utilities, and broadens reach through the front national. Bourgeois fear a shift toward communism as reconstruction begins.
The will of Margaret M. Miller who died December 25 1943 in this city was admitted to probate by Judge Edward J Donohue. The estate totals about 4000 real and 100 personal with equal shares to three nieces a nephew and a grandniece. Named heirs include Margaret Sheehan Anna V Boland Mary Trembisi William F Sheehan and Mary Dunne. William A Dunne is the attorney.
The Canal Employees Association asked the State Salary Standardization Board to reconsider its denial of their pay raise appeals. F. J. Consors of Little Falls filed the reconsideration, supported by the canal system’s workforce.
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