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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1946
Page
15
Fragmentary note describes Mexican workers and migration during wartime labor shifts in the United States. Mentions North and South Dakota areas, brief reference to recruitment, and concerns about roundups of Mexican nationals.
Albany state officials announce a $860,000 plan to alleviate housing shortages at 11 state teachers colleges including Albany and Cam?rdge. Dormitory Authority head H. McCarthy briefs on architect selections for durable, fire safe dormitories with health provisions, low maintenance costs, recreation space, and economical rental aimed at future teachers.
The Dormitory Authority gains approval to fund dormitory studios and preliminary plans at state teachers colleges. Estimated cost about 8.4 million dollars will house around 3 000 students. Officials stress action to address a teacher shortage amid wartime needs.
Whitehall residents hosted and visited relatives in Schenectady and Ausable Forks. Elks donate twenty five dollars to a Christmas party fund at the playground center. A clothing drive for war struck nations proceeds in Albany Diocese led by local volunteers. A minstrel show and bridal events stirred the community, with multiple families hosting gatherings and showers. A High School auditorium crowd enjoyed a minstrel show under Rev McBride and A R Hoffman. The piece ends noting a strong wire used in electric lamps capable of supporting 200000 times its weight.
An Ohioan cites education trends and specialization as starving data to schools and fostering ignorance. He references a National Council of Teachers survey noting declines in reading, writing, and speaking ability and urges a return to reading and handwriting to revive thoughtful conversation.
Dr. John Dewey, 87, renowned philosopher and educator, married Mrs. Roberta Grant, 42, widow, in a ceremony on Fifth Avenue. The service was conducted by Dr. Jerome Nathanson, leader of the Society for Ethical Culture.
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