Polk Unique Speaker Who Became President
A historical note highlights James K. Polk as the sole Speaker of the House to later be elected President of the United States, marking a unique career path in U.S. political history.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1967
Page
4
A historical note highlights James K. Polk as the sole Speaker of the House to later be elected President of the United States, marking a unique career path in U.S. political history.
Rev Walter E Grevatt Jr, ordained at Sand Lake Presbyterian, left a prosperous parish to serve the Hough Avenue UCC in Cleveland. From 1963 he lived in a ramshackle frame house as he built HOPE housing efforts, feeding a food bank, medical programs, a thrift shop, and recreation while facing rising poverty and crime in a 95 percent Black, largely unemployed area with average income around 3800 dollars.
The U.S. Weather Bureau predicts above normal temperatures for the eastern two thirds of the nation over the next 30 days, with the far west cooler than normal. New England should see normal temperatures, and rainfall is expected near normal along the Atlantic coast.
Samuel Winder 19 Ker honkson and David F. Millson Ellenville were arraigned for narcotics sales and remanded to Ulster County Jail in 50000 bail each. Jerome K. Luis 26 Ellenville faced possession charges for narcotics amphetamines and barbiturates, fined 500 and jailed six months after pleading guilty to the first charge. The investigation led by Ellenville state police head Charles Feelon located the suspects at the Ellenville hotel. A preliminary exam is set for Wednesday before Justice Herbert Toppel.
Four drivers cited by Deputy Ronald Hasbrouck of Rensselaer County Sheriff pleaded guilty over the weekend. Jesse Wilson 45 East Greenbush received five days suspended jail for speeding. Kenneth Mazzrillo 21 Box Wynantskill paid five dollars for an improper turn. Otto Prugel 17 RD 2 Averilla Park paid ten dollars for speeding. Wilson and Prugel appeared before Justice George Briegle. Mazzrillo before Justice Frank Bullis. Ronald Hall 19 North Adams Mass paid ten dollars for insufficient headlights and taillights, pleading guilty before Judge Bullis.
A plaque marking the first New York State Police headquarters will be unveiled at the State Capitol at 12 30 p m tomorrow as part of the 50th anniversary observance. The event features Morgan horses and a new mobile command vehicle on display with Attorney General Lefkowitz and police leaders in attendance.
Troy moves into week two of the annual spring street cleaning drive as Public Works Commissioner J Leo Quigley criticizes poor adherence outside the South End The plan includes new mechanical brooms and alternate side parking to aid crews while noting reduced manpower from a recent budget cut No street cleaning today the schedule resumes tomorrow and runs through Friday with sections and street lists for each day
The Troy Post Office staff is informed that Rev. Philip Kim director of Holy Mother's Orphanage in Pusan Korea has died of tuberculosis after a long illness. Retired Sgt. Patrick J. Denter who once lived on Desson Avenue arranged annual Christmas candy shipments to the home through a Troy carrier, praising the mall clerks and carriers for their long running support. Denice, now in Pasam, works for a shipping company in the Orient and volunteers at the orphanage.
Four auto mishap suits reached settlements in the County Clerk's office. Guardians and attorneys report injuries to minors in Rensselaer and Troy with settlements ranging from 1,150 to 2,400 dollars. Courts and guardians approve compromises for Albert Robichaud, Jean Curley, Jeffrey McCarthy, and Michael Rima.
Oswald discusses Vic tor Molio's new paperback Success at Bridge and a hand to study. Victor notes South's six spades lacked Blackwood for aces, forcing clubs void and King of hearts as only hope, illustrating expert reasoning and long success in bridge.
Police found a 1965 car on its side at Prospect Park and learned three youths fled the vehicle. The car owner, Robert Starbuck of Bolivar Avenue, Troy, reported the theft Saturday morning. Investigation by Patrolmen Frank Brearton Jr. and S A Mauriello.
Three New Hampshire residents were arrested after a 7 am melee on Brunswick Road and Congress Street. Daniel W. Berry 20 Nashua was charged with endangering the morals of a minor second degree assault and disorderly conduct. Robert E. French and Randall Raymond, both 18, were charged with endangering the morals of a minor. Two 15 year old girls in the car were questioned. Nashua authorities notified parents. The three men were arraigned in Troy Police Court following Central Station hearings.
Miss Carole Griffin, 28, of 2207 12th Street Troy, is found competent to face trial for charges of attempting to commit murder and third degree burglary in the Schenectady shootings of Kenneth and Margaret Page. The couple, who were shot in their Schenectady apartment and have since recovered, knew Griffin as a former friend of Mrs Page. The case was adjourned for bail hearing after a mental examination.
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