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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1950
Page
9
Interest Groups plan the final session of the Garvest term tonight followed by a special program. Members will view sketches and photos from photography classes at the program and a demonstration will be given by members of the social dancing class.
A Troy program titled treskeeeta music and social dancing will be held Tuesday morning. A man course will be conducted for three weeks starting April 18. Registration for the new term opens today and runs through April 1 at the YMC A and YWCA desks. Misa Johnnie Massey and Arnold Miller lead the joint Y M and YWCA effort.
Classic automotive column covers choke operation, passenger influence on driving, brake fluid changes, crankcase vent, and valve issues. Notes common faults from cold starts, idle roughness, and wiring to battery and tires. Includes maintenance reminders and buyer tips with anecdotes and questions answered by Mechanic Joe.
Officers James Appel and Frank Dyyer say a thin thief was captured because they were bored. The damaged text notes a heat removal scheme and involves references to automats, thermostats, and car starters. No clear names beyond the officers.
The Trojan Branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers passed resolutions to grant members 14 days of black leave, a 26 day annual vacation, time and a half overtime, and weekly pay days to align with other government employees. Proposals to be shared at the national convention in Seattle. The Ladies Auxiliary voted to donate 25 to the National Building Fund for a Washington D. C. headquarters. A card party and fashion show were planned for April 19 at the Masonic Temple. A reception followed the meeting hosted by several couples.
John Mason and Walter Slupik furniture deliverers were robbed of 130 dollars. They continued deliveries for about ninety minutes and earned 3822 dollars. The same robber returned and robbed them again.
Villemain a Paris middleweight defeated Otis Graham in a unanimous ten round decision in Philadelphia before 5225 fans paying 316 227. Dauthuille then knocked out Charney Aff in the ninth round in Pittsburg before 3834 fans paying 5104.34 net. The Paris duo dominated both cards with Villemain pressing from start to finish and Aff falling after a late surge by the Frenchman.
King Kayoes Rowe stops Johnny Rowe in 3rd round at the Coliseum in Toronto. The British Empire light weight champion lands a flurry after Rowe is knocked down in the second, sending Rowe to the canvas for a nine count in the first left hook assault that ends the fight in 2 minutes 20 seconds of the third.
Stable’s Sweet Dream won by one and a half lengths in the Coquette allowance at Jamaica Raceway before 28,506 fans. Eddie Arcaro rode the five year old Lovly Night-Tea Leaves filly as Too Sunny faded late, with Roman Cand outphotoing Kay Gibson for third. Sweet Dream, the 430 favorite, ran 1.06 as showers left a wet track and tote handle reached 1,790,732 dollars.
Lakers guard Tony Jaros suffered a knee cartilage dislocation from a recurring injury, ruling him out of the first game of the best of three semifinal against Anderson. The setback compounds coach Johnny Kundla’s pessimism as the series shifts to Anderson then St Paul if needed, with the winner facing Syracuse in the NBA finals.
New York report says manager Ralph Gold received a $10,000 guarantee to pit heavyweight Freddie Beshore against John Holman in Chicago Stadium. Gold plans talks with Beshore to confirm the deal, noting Beshore has stayed in peak shape since prior sparring.
Frank Pattee of Burgoyne Avenue Fort Edward was injured when he fell seventeen feet from a hayloft at Crude Gitwon Dix Avenue Fort Edward. He suffered a fractured arm and hip as he landed in the straw barn area at the farm. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
The pro Communist Chan Shing Ja oan newspaper received ten warning letters including death threats for anti Communist coverage. A head grenade exploded at the editor’s office but did not detonate. Police hunt a grenade thrower amid tense Davis Cup related turmoil.
A suspect found with more than 1300 dollars in his possession confessed to a theft albeit failing to clearly spell details. Officers recognized inconsistencies and questioned him further before gaining a fuller account.
Berlin reports ongoing changes in company and platoon commanders for special training. Captains lieutenants and sergeants of the American infantry train with allied units of the Brandenburg regiments, with junior officers assigned to American forces. The training exchange will extend to high levels in the western zones up to colonel level.
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