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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1958
Page
22
The Chamber of Commerce business outlook conference previews modest gains across retail, construction, and consumer goods. Growth is uneven with wage inflation risks and cautious capital spending, despite optimistic notes on sales, prices, and a potential record building year.
Oswego reports show a 30 percent drop in seasonal sales at some Chamber of Commerce estb site businesses and a 25 percent forecast decline in December. Production workers face lost time and payroll cuts, while post office crowding improves as home delivery resumes. Factories partially reopen after a heavy storm, streets plowed for 13 percent of city routes. The Oswego Palladio Times struggles with mail delivery and lingering winter conditions.
Snow and cold grip New York with statewide shortages feared. Record lows touch minus 22 in Oswego and 38 below in parts of the central Adirondacks near Saranac Lake. Mountain community of Monagek reports 18 miles north of the lake.
The Teamsters faced clashes over union governance as a federal monitor’s reform plan loomed. Hoffa and other leaders disputed consent orders affecting dues checks and eligibility for office, while Miami Beach officials prepared for a potential union convention cancellation if monitors’ reforms were not upheld.
Philadelphia banker Uptin of the Philadelphia National Bank takes the role of assistant secretary of the treasury for international finance. A Styenrold Republican, Uptin was given a recess appointment by President Eisenhower. He serves as vice president of the bank’s foreign department and sits on the advisory committee of the Expertypor Bank, succeeding I Ba Noughran whose resignation is effective Monday.
Prison vaudeville act Captive Audience drew a packed house four days after opening at the Maximum Security Prison. The stars and performers wowed inmates with rhymes and laughter as the show received another reception, with many inside able to see it and praise the performance.
AP reports department store sales per the week ended showing a rise over last year. The Federal Reserve Bank disclosed the data yesterday, noting higher consumer spending and improved sales compared with the prior period.
Soviet Tass agency reports Western powers push Berlin settlement as NATO meets in Paris. The dispatch notes Western troops’ presence in West Berlin and argues rights ceased to exist, urging a new approach from the Soviet side while warning the danger of the Berlin stalemate.
Rubino and Funure led the weekend event for the Sons of Italy, posting high games 596 and 221, with strong singles by Munara 328 and 203. Augi Gerehic added 577, while Anthony Luciano trailed with 210. Other scores included Weskey Sweet 896 and Sal Wecardine 645, as teams Tivonis and Canada Dry posted notable results.
Kerhonkson native Carrol Ary Brow was killed when his disabled automobile broke loose while being towed, plunged over an embankment into a creek, and pinned Brow beneath the vehicle according to local police. The accident occurred yesterday near Kerhonkson, with responders unable to save him.
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