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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1944
Page
5
A wartime report describes women at the Ford plant producing trench mortar propellants. The process involves nitrocellulose and stabilizers forming sheets, then cutting and sewing them into square packets. The article notes the powder’s production aims to improve accuracy and reduce costs for military shells.
Green Island Home Bureau meets at the Methodist Church parlor with a handbag making demo led by Mrs. Jon J. Brown and a tea served by Mrs. William B. Gilbert and Mrs. Manchester. St Mark's Episcopal Church holds a 2:30 am Eucharist and sermon. Red Cross first aid course taught at the high school. Fourth Quarter plans include holiday street caroling and a county project at local hospitals. Sergeant Peter Gingeresky, 23, of Troy, killed in action over Greece, previously served in Africa, Sicily, Sardinia. survived by parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
The Green Island Teachers association discussed sending delegates to the state convention in Gufaia next month and planned a post week meeting to elect delegates and officers. Headquarters will be in Ten yck with sessions in city theaters and high schools.
Glendale police humane division tallies show more than 16 tons of dogs and cats impounded in the year. Dogs averaged 25 pounds each with 137 dogs at 34.375 hundred pounds total. Cats averaged eight pounds with two felines contributing to a final four tons.
A Fort Worth GI recently visited and mixed up his times. He could not recall whether his appointment was at 9 o clock on Ninth Street or 9 o clock on Bichth Street, leading to uncertainty about his schedule.
United Press dispatch from an American air base in China describes Chinese observers marveling at the size of U S soldiers and the abundance of rations. The correspondent recalls a four hour march to a rail station where he removed his jacket and shared coffee from a steel helmet while noting American gear and leather shoes versus Chinese straw sandals. He explains American equipment is among the best and reflects on how Chinese soldiers would appear if supplied similarly.
Amy Langhammer of Chrysler Amplex division argues powdered metal advances boost U S war readiness and mass production. He cites bearings and precision parts made by powder metallurgy enabling immediate manufacture with less machining and material savings, noting upgrades for devices such as the Boeing E 0 Super Fortress.
Langhamer states the team developed an alloy offering entirely new electrical properties that remain stable under standardized manufacturing. The project focused on urgent wartime needs, delivering a ready production method once dies are finished, enabling continuous processing and rapid American industrial advancement.
In Chungking music and an Air and Public address system were used to broadcast to Japanese troops. The broadcasts briefly deterred fire and a field phone exchange redirected for more musical records. The tactic helped halt bombardment as allied forces praised the effort and American industry backing.
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