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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1947
Page
16
Mrs. Tes Beach, wife of the famous author, died early yesterday at the Book winter home in Sebring Florida. She had been ill for several months. At her bedside were her husband and Mr and Mrs Fred Stone. Mrs Beach and Mrs Stone were sisters.
Governor Dewey signed bills extending the rent freeze to July 1, 1948 with a 1 percent increase and approved measures for private airport regulations after municipal and state oversight. He vetoed a bill expanding assessed valuation for a public airport outside its own municipality. He backed education reform bills and approved companion measures for public school observances and medical care, while disapproving bills expanding state retirement system eligibility for municipal workers.
Whitehall residents report operations and recoveries at Glens Falls Hospital. Mrs Nurzia Vallie of First Avenue discharged after a fall at home. Pvt George Hilder on sixty day furlough with parents. Jean Hurley and Roger Seymour engagements announced, no wedding date set. Anti Tank Co conductes drills under federalized setup with extra guards to meet pay. American Legion Auxiliary meets Fort Edward, Dora Derby presiding, plan to host national and state commanders. Captain Townsend of the 105th Infantry to lead at Whitehall Armory as Maj Whalen steps down after 1940 tenure.
London reports that Chancellor Hugh Dilton announced Britain’s budget balanced in ten years. He proposed some tax changes while warning a potential surplus isn’t available for broad tax cuts this year. Revenue projection £248,000,000 exceeds expenditures £481,810,000 with a cautious outlook amid external pressures.
The article notes an April to March budget year projected surplus near £80 million and totals above £250 million in calls, with deficits and operating costs for the British government. Dalton reports last year’s deficit near £509,000,000 was lower than expected and mentions £29,000,000 extra spent in the British occupation zone in Germany.
Shushan and nearby residents share news of visits and events. Shushan Migs Bila Scott joined the Brurers on a Snow Valley trip. Mrs. Mary Clarke recovers from surgery. James Langford visits grandparents in Salem. Mary Lox Bentley stays with relatives in Albany. Edward DeWn Reeves and Charles Hedges attend Argyle Presbytery in Betham Mass. Sarah Flaming and Mrs Jonnie Maguire attend Herbert Hutchens funeral in Greenwich. Michael Steck from Boston College visits family. Roland Roberson family at Elizabeth Richardson and John Linehan wedding in Mechanicville. George Jascari and relatives travel home with brother John Inegari spending two weeks in New York.
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