Revised State Payroll Plan Likely to Be Revised
A state payroll overhaul is under discussion after a year of investigation into the pay system described as padded. Governor Dewer’s administration and lawmakers consider reforms to the payroll and accounting methods. A special committee led by Schwartz is gathering recommendations and plans to hold a meeting soon to tighten selection and pay procedures.
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Dewer
Wence
Westerdax
Legizia
Sefaress
Senate
Asimut
Sehwerty
Zee Sonnsel
Hirach C. Tod
Todd
Reum
Schwartz
Schwarts
Agdertsos
Binghamt
Radio Host Johnson Promotes Metropolitan Opera Program
Edward Johnson, GM of the Metropolitan Opera Association, hosts The Metropolitan Opera Presents on WIRY at 5:30 P.M. EWT Sunday. Guest star is Jarmila Novotna, famed Broadway and opera leading lady in Helen Goes to Troy, who also performs scenes from her life. Sponsored by Sherwin Williams Paints, the show includes Voice Discovery and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra conducted by Wilfred Pelletier.
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Edward Johnson
Metropolitan Opera Association
Metropolitan Opera Presents
Jarmila Novotna
Helen
Troy
Metropolitan
Opesa
Wilfred Pelletier
Investigation into Legislative Personnel Scrutiny Deepens
The grand jury report accuses the legislative garrel of using funds to cover political and personal obligations by senators and assemblymen. An interim report includes testimony from members’ employees who admitted they did little or nothing for their pay. Anderson’s group calls for a sweeping reform of the Legiscat gyre, while veteran legislators say no radical change in support methods is likely. The probe continues with plans to place several aides under stricter scrutiny as reforms are debated.
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Grand Jury
Memergur
Irda
Anderson
Legiscat
Bae Game Ions Gts
Beyen
Ci Pro
Nepotism and raises flutter in congressional clerks
The piece notes a new appropriation allowing higher clerical pay and salaries for congressional staff. It highlights wives or relatives of lawmakers drawing salaries, cites Texas congressman Mrs Dies, and discusses the political support from leaders on expanding clerk hire allowances. It mentions Jack Cothran backing the measure and coordination with Speaker Sam Rayburn and Republican Joe Martin.
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Tor Usher
Hiebers
Martin
White
Texas
Washington
Jack Cothran
House Accounts Committee
Cochren
Sam, Revburn
Beautlican
Joe Martin
Rep
Leo Allen
Ilinois
Hiking Club to Hear Ski Expert Trygve Dahl Speaker
Taconic Hiking Club invites members to a December meeting at the Church of Christ with Trygve Dahl, an internationally known skier from Schenettary, as guest speaker. President John Rollins scheduled a 6:30 pm business meeting before the main event at 7 pm, with Dahl addressing snow movies from his native Jend.
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Trygve Dahl
Schenettary
Taconic Hiking Club
Church of Christ
John Rollins
Dahl
Jend
Local Notices and Community Updates From Cambridge Area
ill residents Howard Downes and Nellie Carvi Road confined at home recovery updates. Mrs. 5 O Trainer visiting friends at Beanington while wintering at Methodist Parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stewsier and son moving from Stony Creek. Neste Ther to occupy late Mrs. Elia Brewster home. Mr and Mrs Meac-Whorter Jerils Me and Exnest Christie family joined turkey with Cambridge neighbors Coulter Jr. Prospects include Women’s Society meeting at the Methodist parsonage with supper proceeds and a Christmas program at the bazaar.
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Howard Downes
Nellie Carvi Road
O. Trainer
Methodist Parsonage
Beanington
Peter Stewsier
Stony Creek
Neste Ther
Elia Brewster
Oan
Exnest Christie
James Coulter, Jr
Cambridge
Women's Society of Christian Service
Graz
Johnsonville Woman's Society Reports Fund for Christ Campaign
The Johnsonville Women’s Society at Grace Church reported a $50 contribution to the “For Christ” drive. Officers were announced including President Vange King, VP Norman Cushing, secretary E H Abbott, treasurer Charles We, and others. A Christmas party followed the meeting with gifts to Ethel Harps Home and a grabbag, with refreshments provided by the hostess.
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Women’s Society New Service of Grace Church
Hijay
Charles We
Social Equality Debate in Senate Speaks of Race and Morals
Fragmented remarks by Senator Nily and Mrs. Spelvin critique social equality, race prejudice, and perceived moral decline. They denounce lavish war contracts and public saloon culture while defending segregationist views and cautioning against granting social parity to marginalized groups.
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Speitie
Ae Fox
Weiler
Senator N Mittée
Nify
Speivin
Englang
Sensior Niily
Jury Probes More In Race Matters
Grand jury hears confusion over a Westbury trotting race involving Old Country Trotting Association and State Senator backed track. Names such as John Dunnigan’s son, George Levy, Hiram Todd, Governor Dewey and Alvin Weill appear in testimony about alleged partisan politics and a legislative inquiry.
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Westbury
Bufald
John
Dunnigan
George M. Levy
New York
Hiram C. Todd
Dewey
Senate Democrateaders Sct
James
Bissos
Levy
Ager Doonigan
Maes
Alvin L. Weill
P. Demo
Crogheter
Republican Assembly
Nursery School Information Asked by Reader
A reader requests guidance on starting a children's nursery school. The reply directs inquiries to Ruth Andrus, Bureau of Child Development and Parent Education, New York State Education Department, and to Helen Hay Heyl, curriculum development head, for state guidelines, health laws, and required permissions.
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Gronps
Trey
da Ruth Andrus
Bureau of Child Development and
Speaking on Reform and Social Conduct in Low Town
A letter to Mrs Spelvin stresses personal limits on reform efforts and social mixing. The writer rejects being a reformer, warns against corrupting children with improper talk or dress, and prefers maintaining social boundaries for family harmony. The committee thanks Mrs Spelvin in the closing note.
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Iask
Niko
On the Air Radio Programs From Local Stations
Local station schedule lists WIRY Troy 980 AM with program blocks including news summaries at 10:35 and 1:21 listings, music segments, and diversas shows such as Rupert Herbes Serpe Prostar, Joan Vandercoo, and Bob Handed. County News brief and youth center items appear in the later lineup.
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Musicana
Rome
Rupert
Joan W. Vandercoo
Cord Masecy
Bob Haned
Vartenlen Pers
Deaths in Albany Area Obituaries Date of Service Noted
A batch of obituaries from Albany area papers reports the deaths of Anna T. Haniel Mie Anca Terese Hamiel wife of William C. Haniel of Saratoga Springs and Mrs Beatrice E Dallas with services scheduled at St Peters Church Troy and Elmswood Hill Cemetery. Others listed include Miss Mary Glass Walter Wilshack Jr Mrs Arthur Butler Mrs Sarah Northrup and Catherine E Farning, with funeral details and interment plans at St Josephs Church, Elmwood Cemetery, and local cemeteries.
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Anna T. Haniel
Anca
Terese Hamiel
William C. Haniel
Saratoga Springs
Ireland
St. Peter’s Church
St Monica's Circle
Court McLaughlin
D. A. Surtivors
Mra Reymond A Smith
Behe Hectady
Cimresce J. Pateeron
Scotia
Ena AL
Monica Hamel
George W. Hamel
New London
Conn
George Hamelin
Raymont
Berenarfine
Carel Asx Saith
Sciemeorads
Jean RL Eleasor A
Warren D_ Patterzen
Sapo
Soleain Maas
St Peter’s Cemetery
Beatrice Eallas
Beatrice E. Dallas
Samarites Hospital
G Tong Ilnes
Dallas
Hirama. Eaton
Margaret Mantey Eaton
St. Paul’s Episcopes Church
Troy W. CO. T. TC
Manter W. Estes
Missaret
Ann Eaton
Troy
Seventh Avenue
Paul's Church
Elmswood Hill Cemetery
Mary Glass
Stary Glass
Éveate
St. Joseph's Church
Mery ‘Gardner
Robert Glass
Hobert Glass
Edward Glass End
J. Glass
David L. Batlau
Mondey
St Joseph’s Church
Anna Mary Gibson
St &m. Joer
Anna Mery Gibson
Tebbutt Memorial Chapel
State Eet
Albany
Miss Gibson
McKeownville
Schodack Landing
Lfe
Hebren
Arthur Butler
Arthur HL Butler
Charles Mason and Son
Second Avenue
Seth N_' Genung
First Presbyterian Church
Lansingburg
Earl Brooking
George Brooking
Jesse Brooking
Archie Beverly
James Leahy
Edward Sesock
Graceland Cemetery
Sarah S. Northrup
Brookside Avene
Menands
Memorial Hospital
Sfrs
Northrup
State Teachers’ College
Granville
Saverege
Menands Book Club
Care Club
St. Margaréts Episcopal Church
Hans. H. Neethrup
Merrill Colvin
Ruth
Colvin and
Stes
Wem Woodcock
Hastford
St. Margeret's Church
James W Pen Sock
Mersingside Cemetery
Hartford
Catherine E. Farnieg
Catherine EF. Fanzing
Ufetong
Tong
St. Angesive's Church
Toohey Funeral
Secrond Avenue
St Augustine's Church
St. John’s Cemetery
Fire at Airé-Dor Co Boiler Roar Blazes on River Street
Firemen extinguished a blaze in a four story boiler room of the Airé-Dor Co on River Street. Alarm at 6 03 am summoned Vesien units who arrived and fought the fire with vigor as flames spread to the rear of the building. Authorities report several hundred dollars in damage and the fire fully controlled by 8 57 am.
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Airé-Dor Co
Bulding
Communities urged to aid delinquents in Juvenile Court
Governor Dewey's counsel Claries D. Breitel urged local responsibility for juvenile delinquency. He linked the Children's Court to the community and called for help from schools probation officers and psychiatrists to rehabilitate youths. Mrs Charles Morris of Oswego chaired a state association meeting.
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Dewey
Claries D. Breitel
Children's Court
Charles # Morris
Oswego
Chile
Ren's
Copser
Cleras Tiegros
New York City
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