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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1944
Page
12
Allied headquarters in the southwest reports plans for General Douglas MacArthur to return to the Philippines. General Sutherland recalls the moment after the attack on Pearl Harbor when a slim chance remained to save the islands, and discusses the strategic resolve to endure until orders to depart came from Washington.
The interview profile describes General Sutherland a young tall officer with ribbons and medals including the Distinguished Service Cross and Silver Star. It covers his rapid rise from Connecticut National Guard to Regular Army service in the Mexican War era, his posts in China and Europe, and his roles in the Philippines during the outbreak of World War II. He reflects on reorganizing forces in Australia and the early defense strategy for the Philippines emphasizing defensive installations and the challenge of potential captivity.
A wartime briefing outlines taking back territory with full sea and air control. The speaker asserts detailed defense knowledge and emphasizes concentrating efforts at chosen Japa n positions to regain momentum.
Edward G. Merchant of Water vile and Bernard Cummings of Rensselaer were arraigned by Justice F Warz in Glenville after Glenville police arrested them. Merchant pleaded not guilty to reckless driving and posted 25 dollars bail, while Cummings pleaded guilty to speeding and paid 10 dollars.
East Side community readers gather as Mrs George Patrick presents a tale titled weho Are Americans tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Memorial Presbyterian Church Mount Ida. The event is hosted by the Women's Service Guild and invites local residents to attend.
Personal note lists Donald E. Brust returning to Sampson after visiting his wife Agnes Boutin and daughter Carol at 37 Ford Avenue and his parents on Victoria Avenue. Gleaners' Class of Pawling Avenue Methodist Church held its first supper meeting in the church dining hall. A sunshine basket will go to Mrs Mildred Fuller. Mizpah Class plans a chicken supper on Thursday October 12. An all day sewing session to be held at Mrs Ray Dearstyne’s home. Aprons will be made for the church bazaar planned for November.
Vatley Falls welcomes Adelia Bells back from New York after several days away. Sohn Harris of Pittfield is a guest of Mrs. Mary Church and her daughter Anna. Mrs. Clifford Wilson visits the parsonage with Rev. and Mrs. Bristol Chatterton. E Anson, formerly of Cambridge now in Orlando, Florida, recently stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Nelson B. Beitz. Lieutenant Virginia E. Fisnn of Mason General Hospital Brentwood, L. i., visited her mother Mrs Lorette Flynn. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Markie and son Jackie of Spencerport spend days with their grandmother Mrs. Bertha Hansen.
French Forces of the Interior were incorporated into the French Army over the weekend by the Ministry of War in Paris. Leader Lieut. Gen Joseph Pierrin Koenig said the war record grants them the right to integration into land sea and air forces. Some confusion remains about equal rank with regular army officers.
The Wynantskill Community Band will furnish music for the annual meeting of the G. L. F. to be held in the Community Hall of the Memorial Methodist Church in Sydney tomorrow. Members assemble at 7:30 p.m. for a short concert under director H. F. Vincent. The business session will be led by Harry A. Hardenburgh, president.
Chronicle of wartime rumors and declarations from Tokyo and Manila about Filipino loyalties, Japanese plans to recruit Filipinos, and the fate of the Philippine constabulary under the puppet government of Jose Laurel. Includes notes on veterans, Bataan and Corregidor, and fears of conscription by invaders.
The text notes Koreans fighting with Japanese guns during the Bataan Peninsula episode and mentions guerrilla urging. It also cites the Weston Society and a religious notice as the Methodist Church prepares a V Day service led by Rev. David J Livingstone with a joint communion.
The Philosophian Society met in the church house. Women plan an all day sewing bee for aprons at 10 am tomorrow. each woman to furnish her own needle. A harvest home supper is scheduled Thursday from 5:30 to 7 pm.
Officials predict an early start to the next winter crop of Florida oranges and grapefruit as the current harvest approaches maturity. Growers note a bimonthly cycle and anticipate steady demand and market conditions.
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