Wallace Warns Against Postwar Hardheaded Businessmen
Vice President Wallace in Seattle addressing Democratic civic and labor groups warned against repeating postwar profits over harmony with foreign policy. He framed Wall Street as a threat to welfare, criticized scarcity economics, and proposed a barter system linking rewards for innovation with international trade. He urged planning now to prevent American Fascists steering the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Wallace
United States
Wall Street
Russia
Local Notices and Community Illnesses and Meetings
Raymertown resident James Barry is homebound by illness while Mrs. Frank Brock recovers at home. Mrs. Benjamin Hanford of Rensselaer visits her sister Mrs. E. A. Mason. Pittstown Grange serves Dairymen's League dinner at the hall. Iola Wing improves after a fall. Ever Ready Class meets at Lutheran Church with Mrs. Horace Holdy. Mr. and Mrs. David Abrams slowly recover from car crash injuries. Golden Bay Rebekah Lodge holds regular meeting with a Valentine social. Lutheran Church board discusses repairs and a bathroom installation with heater planned later. Evangelical Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society hosted by Mrs. Courtland Campbell. birthday cake served for Mrs. Nettie Dick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Barry
Frank Brock
Benjamin Hanford
Rensselaer
E. A. Mason
Pittstown
David Abrams
Golden Bay Rebekah Lodge
Lutheran Church
Women's Missionary Society of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Courtland Campbell
Campbell
Fei Meiner
Nettie Dick
Postwar U S price controls and rationing outlook
Richard V. Gilbert outlines four likely postwar trends including continued food price and rationing controls into 1945, relief from textile shortages within months after Europe ends, larger supplies of durable goods by mid-summer, and a rapid return to full civilian production six months after the European war ends. He cautions timing is hypothetical and linked to Europe’s harvest and the end of both wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Europe
Richard V. Gilbert
OPA
Chester Bowles
Dick Gilbert
Gilbert
American Management Association
New York
Office of War Information
Washington
Local Church Services and Socials Reported in Hoosick and Nearby
Hoosick notes Staff Sergeant Merritt Smith of Fort Dix spent last weekend with his father Arthur B. Smith. Mrs John A Cox hosts the Ladies Aid Union at 2 pm. Loyal Workers meet with Mrs Cos on Wednesday Feb 16 at 7 30. Hoosick Baptist Church sermon by Rev J J Gould at 9 30 am with Sunday School at 10 30. All Saints Episcopal Church holds communion at 11 am with Rev William Garner leading the Mission of the Holy Name at Boyntonville at 9 am. Philip B Gorman, Coast Guard seaman from Norfolk Va, was honored at a dinner hosted by Mrs William Brenenstuht in Hon Falls. Mrs Brown plans dinner for her nephew Staff Sergeant William E Gorman of Camp McCain Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Smith
Fort Dix
N. J
Arthur B. Smith
John A. Cox
Ladies’ Aid Union
the Baptist Church
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
William Garner
Norfolk
Brown
William E. Gorman
Camp McCain
Shushan Sergt Dawley Visits Cambridge on Furlough
Shushan sergeant Ward Dawley of Cambridge recently stayed with Frank Dobbin for a short furlough. After two years in the Canal Zone he returns to Camp Cooke California. He is a former Shushan boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt
Ward Dawley
Cambridge
Frank Dobbin
Sergeant Dawley
Canal Zone
Camp Cooke
Cal
Six Appointed to Legislative Probe Group
Republican Leaders named a six member committee to thoroughly investigate expenditures and procedures of the Legislature aiming for a complete housecleaning. The group includes Senators Floyd Anderson and William Hampton, both Republicans, and Elmer Quinn, a Democrat. Assemblyman Henry Nedde. John F. Wadlin, a Republican. and Irwin D. Davidson, a Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Benjamin Feinberg
Plattsburg
Assembly
Oswald D. Heck
Schenectady
Floyd Anderson
Broome County
Willian Hampton
Oneida
Elmer Quinn
New York
Navy Men Go to New Posts At R P L
Changes in personnel announced by the Flight Preparatory School at R P Lieut Milton J Fiery and Ensign John J Munson leave for foreign service. Lieut Gus A Gurenewald will replace Fiery as executive officer. The cadets staged a review in honor of the departing officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P
Milton J. Fiery
John J. Munson
Foreign Service
Gus A. Gurenewald
Fiery
Pioneer Automobile Driver Dies in Albany
Joseph E. Lynch a pioneer Albany automobile driver and undertaker died after a short illness at Albany Hospital at age 64. He attended Christian Brothers Academy and ran the family undertaking business dating to 1840. He was a St. Vincent de Paul parishioner and Holy Name Society member. survived by his wife Jean Horton sister Mae Gilkerson and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Lynch
Albany
Lynch
Christian Brothers Academy
St. Vincent de Paul's Church
Holy Name Society
Jean Horton
Mae Gilkerson
Round Lake Notes From Local Soldiers And Society
Round Lake residents share notes on returning Nora Tripp, furloughs for Pvt. Rachael Van Horn, and convalescence for W. Hawthorn Carr. Malta Grange plans a covered dish supper at Maltaville. The Round Lake Home Bureau reports on “Foods in the War” with soy beans and lists future meeting dates. The community records a funeral for William Brate, and the Round Lake Woman's Improvement Society holds its monthly meeting with plans for a social, library services, and a $150 book appropriation for 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Tripp
J. V. Gailor
Ballston Spa
Round Lake Woman's Improvement Society
Clarence A. MacMinn Cha
Rachael E. van Horn
Dan L. van Horn
Williams Field
Chandler
Ariz
Round Lake
William Thompson
Prospect Avenue
Estelle Jones
Winston I. Tirrell
Mary E. Scotland
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Scotland
Henry F. Brink
St. Petersburg
Fla
Sophia Lilliey
Tampa
Brink
William Brate
Griswold Funeral
Schenectady
Library Hall
Edwin
Deusen
Frank Biauvelt
Helen Glover
William H. Carr
William H. Tuck
Frank Blauvelt
State Regents' Board Candidates Approved
The Senate and Assembly elected Dr. Stanley Brady of St. Vincent's Hospital New York City and John P. Myers of Plattsburg to the state board of regents unanimously. Their 12 year terms begin April 1. Myers fills a vacancy from the death of Grant C. Madill of Ogdensburg while Brady succeeds Gordon Knox Bell of New York City. Mrs Myers and her daughter Margaret Mye are Emma Vizard School graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Assembly
Stanley Brady
St. Vincent's Hospital
New York City
John P. Myers
Plattsburg
State Board of Regents
Myers
Grant C. Madill
Ogdensburg
Brady
Gordon Knox Bell
Margaret Mye
Emma Vizard School
Latham School Hosts Dance Class and Birthday Observance
Latham School hosts a weekly PTG sponsored dance class with over 100 children, split into tap and ballroom groups at S. W. Pitts Hose House on Tuesdays. Miss Evelyn Webster celebrated her 13th birthday with a party at her parents’ Latham home, featuring pastel decorations and a large cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latham School
S. W. Pitts Hose House
Evelyn Webster
William Webster
Latham
Carlson's
Cohoes
Miss Webster
Smiling Thrust Club
Carolyn Anderson
RB. E. Sidebotham
Leland Smith
Latham Heights
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Albany
National Fund
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting Recap
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Lillian G Lavery's home with President Mrs. Ruth J Peats opening by reading a Jeremiah chapter and leading prayers. Mrs Fred G Leich spoke on a chapter about winter, and Mrs William W Goddard discussed the Union Signal article on Southern dry localities. Mrs William M Lighthall read citizenship items. $14 was donated to the budget. directors appointed include Lighthall Goddard Winch Tabor and Cole with various ports of focus. Social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs Lavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Lillian G. Lavery
Ruth J. Peats
Jeremiah
Fred G. Leich
William W. Goddard
Union
South
William M. Lighthall
Treasury
Williame M. Lighthall
Goddard
Florence E. Tabor
Temperance Sons
M. G. Cole
Lavery
Albany District Office waives refiling coal prices
The Albany District Office of Price Administration announced that coal dealers in 16 counties will not refile maximum prices for anthracite to reflect the 45 cent per ton increase effective February 1. The rise lasts until March 1 and applies uniformly, so no reports under revised Maximum Price Regulation No. 122 are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
OPA
Local Social News Highlights From Boyntonville and Nearby
Mrs. Helen Agan is recovering from illness in Boyntonville. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Simmons return from New York. A Valentine party and church film show are planned at the Methodist Church Hall Saturday. Mrs. Willard Young returns to Shushan after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Young. Chaplain Gerald Miller returns to Texas after time with his parents. Mrs. Joseph Sullivan hosts the W. C. S. all day meeting with Red Cross work distribution. Mr. and Mrs. William Danish of Rensselaer visited Mrs. Danish's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Church. The Guild of the Holy Name holds an all day meeting at Mrs. Louis Kurtessis home. hosts include Mrs. Kurtessis and Mrs. Mary E. Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Agan
Herbert Simmons
New York
Methodist Church Hall
Willard Young
Shushan
Joseph Young
Gerald Miller
Texas
John Miller
Joseph Sullivan
Red Cross
William Danish
Rensselaer
Danish
Henry Church
Guild of the Holy Name
Louis Kurtessis
Kurtessis
Mary E. Chapman
Local residents visit from various towns and naval guards on furlough
Johnsonville Joseph Losan is in Boston for a few days. Earl Guidgeon of the Navy is home on a furlough. John Walsh of North Adams is in town for a few days. Arthur Cheney is visiting. Floyd Cheney of Stockwell is visiting his parents for a few days. Sergt. Harry Culmane of Oklahoma is on a furlough with his wife and parents. James Simpson of the Seahr spent a few days at his home here from Camp Perry, Va. Monahan and Alex E. Sally Lansing Lane Watervliet, both recently enlisted in the Navy, have been accepted for service. Monahan assigned to Sampson. youth training. inactive list. Games scheduled: pinachie tournament in Cohoes Lodge No. 116. 25 tons of waste paper collected citywide by Cane War Council Salvage Committee. Thoroughfares north of Johnston Avenue to be covered by collectors tomorrow including Willet Street, Vliet Boulevard, Dudley Avenue, Simmons Avenue, Watervliet Avenue, Leversee Avenue, Eagle Street, Pleasant Street, Harvard Street, Dartmouth Avenue, Lighthall Avenue, Baker Avenue.
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Joseph Losan
Boston
Earl Guidgeon
Navy
John Walsh
North Adams
Arthur Cheney
Ans
Bridgeport
Conn
Floyd Cheney
Stockwell
Mags
Harry Culmane
Oklahoma
James Simpson
The
Seahr
Camp Perry
Joan F. Monahan
Albia Terrace
Alex E. Sally
Lansing Lane
Watervliet
Monahan
Sampson
Fellowcraft Chih
Cohoes
Masonic Temple
Canees War Council
Johnston Avenue
Willet Street
Vliet Boulevard
Dudley Avenue
Simmons Avenue
Watervliet Avenue
Leversee Avenue
Eagle Street
Pleasant Street
Harvard Street
Dartmouth Avenue
Lighthall Avenue
Baker Avenue
Cecile Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Beatrice Ayotte
White Street
Wilhelmina Brunet
William Remillard
Beatrice Remillard
Aime Comire
Alfred Comire
Manville, R. T
Local Soldiers Promoted and Departures Noted
Edward M Smith of Boght Corners is promoted to captain and serves as budget director in New York City. Gerald Fontaine becomes petty officer third class in the Navy stationed in the South Pacific. Joseph Nous returns to Fort Jackson after furlough. Stephen Sturgeon promoted to sergeant serving in Bermuda. Joseph Mazur graduates from Aerial Gunnery School at Harlingen Texas and earns a furlough. John Kay advances to first lieutenant in Italy. Community notices include a grass fire on Central Avenue, a home nursing class opening with 33 attendees, Founders Day banquet at Van Schaick Island Country Club, a broodery fire at 33 Bast Street, and Loy T. Thibodeau funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Lesith
Edward M. Smith
Boght Corners
New York City
Air Transport Command
Gerald A. Fontaine
Leo Fontaine
Ontario Street
Navy
South Pacific
Joseph Nous
Army
Fort Jackson
S.C
Madeline Nous
Vilet Boulevard
Central Avenue
Stephen Sturgeon
Theodore F. Sturgeon
Dartmouth Avenue
Bermuda
Airman Graduates Corp
Joseph Z. Mazur
Stanley Mazur
Garner Street
Army Air Forces’ Training Command
Harlingen Army Air Field
Texas
John J. Kay
Nicholas Klusowski
Sargent Street
Italy
School 9
Parent- Teacher Association
van Schaick Island Country Club
M. ©. Clifford
Michael Hoblock
Bast Street
Peter Giroux
Cohoes Hospital Auxiliary Plans Membership Tea
The Ladies Auxiliary of Cohoes Hospital held a meeting at the Nurses' Home to appoint standing committees. President Mrs Herbert T James led the session as Ways and Means chair Mrs Charles A Northey announced members and publicity and hospitality chiefs were named for the upcoming membership tea on Tuesday March 14 with Mrs Louis Knoop in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Cohoes
Ernest Ferris
Thomas Scullen
M Jlon Keoughan
Percy Moses
F. L. Ready
Louis Knoop
Army Navy Tests at Cohoes High School
Third qualifying groups for Army specialized training program A 12 and Navy college program will take the test at Cohoes High School on Wednesday March 15 at 9 a.m. Open to ages 17 to 21 graduates or soon to graduate. Test informs service preference but does not bind. Also notes promotions and local community items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes High Rehool
Charles Echesler
Lillian Ross
Army
Navy
Cohoes Club Hears Albany Rabbi on Jewish Refuge
Rabbi Benjamin H. Gorrelick of Albany addressed the Cohoes Rotary Club on the White Paper's restriction on Jewish immigration to Palestine after March 31. He described the policy as closing a refuge for European Jews and noted the small remaining quota amid widespread homelessness. The talk followed by club officials and a brief program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin H. Gorrelick
Albany
Cohoes
Vane Schaick Island Country Club
Great Britain
Palestine
Rabbi Gorrelick
Europe
South America
Walter Eisner
James M. O'Brien
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Mi Dred Brown
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Father Paradiar
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St. Joseph's Cemetery
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Plan Navigators
Cohoes Assembly
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William J. Trombley
Cohoes War
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Sedarity of Our Ladys of the
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