Benson Estate Tax Report Filed in Rensselaer Court
Inheritance tax report for Edwin Grant Benson who died Jan 27 in this city. gross estate $8,839.84, net $7,921.06 with no state tax. One thousand dollars to Henry G. Benson at 13 Luther Street. remainder to daughter Mary J. Prouty of 7 Linden Avenue. John P. McWemee attorney for the estate.
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Edwin Grant Benson
Rensselaer County
Edward J. Poland
Linden Avenue
John P. McWemee
Weather Delivers Freezing April Fools Day Imposition
The Weather Bureau foresees continued cold today with temperatures sinking from near 30 degrees last night to possibly 20 degrees this morning. The frosty conditions arrive as Dame Nature delivers an unplayful prank for April 1.
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Dame Nature
Grand Dame
Weather Bureau
Saratoga County G O P to organize Tuesday
The Saratoga County Republican Committee meets in the Court House at Ballston Spa on Tuesday at 2 p m to reorganize and replace two officers due to new duties. Mrs Geraldine Steves of Mechanicville will leave the vice chair role and Mrs Mary Francino of Ballston Spa will exit the secretary post.
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Republican Committee
Saratoga County
Court House
Ballston Spa
Geraldine Steves
Mechanicville
Sarah Whalen
Mary Francino
Board of Election Commissioners
Albany Grand Jury Law Delayed Action On Taxpayers Suit
Justice Francis Bergan postponed ruling on a show cause order seeking dismissal of a taxpayers’ suit challenging a new Albany County grand jury law. The measure expands juror selection from 200 to 600 and requires a detailed questionnaire, amid claims it violates home rule and was passed without proper mandates. Proceedings set for April 8 with arguments on validity and potential injunction.
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George P. Monaghan
Elizabeth F. Pickney
Edward Stapleton
Jessie Griffin
Robert Whalen
Pickney
Walter L. Collins
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Senate
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Rensselaer Chapter Hears Talk on Aircraft Control
Prof. A J Fairbanks of RPI spoke to the Rensselaer Chapter of the Institute of Aeronautical Science on Aircraft Control Mechanisms. He traced the evolution of hydraulic control systems with slides and a motion picture demonstration.
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A. J. Fairbanks
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer
Institute of Aeronautical Science
R. PI
Foreign policy issue shapes coming campaign
The piece argues that neither the President nor the Secretary of State dictates Russia or Britain. It warns against using isolationism to pressure Allies, notes public debate on foreign policy will affect the election, and cautions Republicans to avoid turning war policy into a partisan trap while urging focus on New Deal shortcomings.
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Anthony
House of Commons
United States
Great Britain
Russia
Britain
America
Germany
Japan
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Lonergan Trial Evidence Focuses on Premeditation
Jurors hear Lonergan may have formed intent to kill before reaching his wife’s apartment where she was slain. The judge outlines options from first and second degree murder to manslaughter or acquittal as the trial scrutinizes the confession and possible duress.
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Lonergan
Edward V. Broderck
Pulse of the People War Reflections from Rural Voices
A rural reader from Raymertown writing on March 28 1944 shares wartime duties and family life. She notes farmers endure long hours, support the war effort, and hope soldiers return home soon. She mentions a sit-down strike by soldiers and praises leadership while stressing continued labor at haying time.
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Regular Army
Troy
Record
Raymertown
Roosevelt Says Federal Ballot Still Inadequate For Voters In Service
President Roosevelt urged Congress to fix the service ballot issue noting the bill falls short of giving troops abroad the same voting opportunity as at home. He said cooperation by states will largely determine success and proposed a federal ballot authorization for servicemen without state approval. Governors’ responses showed only seven of 48 would accept the federal ballot with many states undecided or opposed.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Paper Workers Board Renews No Strike Stand
The International Executive Board of the International Brotherhood of Pulp Sulphur and Paper Mill Workers AFL reaffirmed last year’s policy banning strikes during the war. John P Burke president secretary said union membership totaled and the strike trustee sanctions remain legal under union laws.
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International Executive Board
International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulph.to and Paper Mill Workers
AFL
Fort Edward
John P Burke
Beat Miami Housing Put Homes on Water
Several hundred people unable to rent homes in Miami this year found winter housing on the water along the Miami River and Biscayne Bay. They live on houseboats and other floating shelter to beat overcrowded conditions and enjoy sunny days.
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Miami
Miam
Fla
Miami River
Esecayne Bay
Publisher Dunkirk CPI-Henry K Williams Dies at 87
Dunkirk publisher Henry K Williams 87 who led the Dukirk Evening Observer died Thursday. A Dunkirk native he was active in the Republican Party and served in the Assembly in 1906.
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Dunkirk
CPI
Henry K Williams
Dukirk Evening Observer
Republican Party
Assembly
4-H Clubs Plan Feature Event for May
Rensselaer County 4 H Clubs announce a May demonstration day with topics on gardening forestry poultry and homemaking. Club agent Samuel B Dorrance reports plans set for April 25 with judges evaluating contestants organization and presentation to engage audiences.
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Rensselaer Co . C
Samuel B. Dorrance
Etter
RAF Losses Highlight Tough Night Over Nuernberg
RAF bombers faced heavy German defenses as Nuernberg sustained a major raid. The operation, described as very great strength, dropped thousands of tons and targeted rail and industrial sites including MAN and Siemens Schubert works. Flak and weather aided German defenses, contributing to the high RAF losses in a 500 mile southwest mission.
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Wauernberg
Adolf Hitler
Ralles
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France
Low Countries
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Siemens-Schubert Electrical Works
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Berlin
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Italy
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Messerschmitt
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R.A. F
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Soldier Keeps Vow To Kiss First WAC
Pvt. Albert Anson of the 37th Infantry pledged to kiss the first WAC he met in the states while stationed in the Aleutians. Returning home, he found Sgt Rose Marie Gnau with three stripes. He declared mission accomplished.
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37Th Infantry Regiment
Aleutians
States
Anson
Rose Marie Gnau
Misson
Soviet Music Gets Hemisphere Premiere
The season's most talked about new music Dmitri Rostanevich s Fughth aphony will be played for the first time in the Western Hemisphere tomorrow afternoon. The symphony nicknamed the Attack in Russia where it first was heard last November will be conducted by Artur Rodzinsky and the Philharmonic Symphony Society. The audience will include the entire hemisphere.
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New York
Dmitri Rostanevich
Russia
Artur Rodzinski
Philharmonic Symphony Society
Former Alderman Dead In Yonkers Home
Joan J. Cady a 65 year old former alderman and Schnec tady restaurateur died at his Yonkers home on Thursday. A Canajohaarie native he was active in the Elks and the Eagles.
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Schnectady
Ins
Yonkers
Canajoharie
The
Elks
Eagles
Tool Makers See Happy Days Ahead
The machine tool industry faces a post war reshaping with most tools built for war repurposed or retooled for civilian use. About 2.97 of tools are government owned, 200,000 private tools will replace older models, and 500,000 government tools include many special purpose units. Export and post war demand remain uncertain with Soviet and other nations potential buyers.
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Washington
SANT
AGG
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Germany
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Italy
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Australia
India
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Mary Go
Soldier recalls seaweed meal from natives on New Guinea island
Randolph Field veteran Captain William A. Brown, formerly an Up Michigan teacher, remembers sharing seaweed, dandelion greens, tuberous greens, and sweet potatoes with natives on New Guinea during World War II. He recalls friendly natives offering food as the supply time stretched and conditions grew tough.
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Tex
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William A. Brown
Up Mich
New Gaines Island
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Randolph
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Urvertan
Islin
Fool Omat
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Wallpaper and Paint Co Ad at 1st Ave and Fulton
Imperial wallpaper and paint shop offers wall covering and paint services. Also Washer Repairing by A N Washer Co at 353 River St advertises repair services with parts and stock and contact Troy 3904.
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Willpaper and Paint Co
5Th Ave
Fulton
Imperial Net
Troy
AN Washer CO
River St
Parta Iy
Pressure Cooker Tests Offered April 10 At Rensselaer County
Miss Manel Milnan, a county demonstrator, announces pressure cooker tests on April 10 at her office. Owners preparing for summer can bring devices for a master gauge test during the week and may receive guidance on safety and usage.
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Manel Milnan
Rensselaer County
Mit
Officer Promoted by General Grunert
Gen George Grunert promotes Capt Tews of Sweet's Cross County to major. Major Lewis continues as headquarters officer at Governors Island.
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