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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1947
Page
11
Reports from Albany indicate a volatile legislative week as committees prepare to push a flood of bills while Gov. Dewey’s executive budget renews policy clashes. The Ford-Hamilton career forging proposal prompts opposition from New York City watchers over funding demands and tax measures.
The state faces 2740 bills this year with over half of 5214 high earlier. Teachers from New York City and upstate threaten strikes, led by Dem Mayor William O Dwyer and urging permanent state aid increases. A march in Albany and a public hearing on Dewey’s budget draw 100 speakers.
Paul Brads lay, driver of a special Wichita bus carrying delegates to a convention in Dalhart Texas, counted passengers and luggage before departure. Fifty miles out he realized his own suitcase was missing from the vehicle, prompting an unexpected delay.
Washington reports the VA said John G. Scott’s disability pension checks were discontinued on September 30 and that the checks he sent to Congressman Coudert were issued before that date. The VA stated Scott could have returned the $314.17 at any time and that the funds are now back in the Treasury.
State guidance explains tip estimates for unemployment tax and benefit purposes. Employers must treat tips as wages in every job where tips are permitted, using actual amounts if disclosed. otherwise the state schedule is used. The Troy unemployment office notes the employer must inform workers of tip reporting options.
Joby Campbell, former commander of Company 2, 103th Infantry, is named commander of Company G of the 105th Infantry, New York State Guard, Amsterdam. He previously served with Company M during the 37th Division's Hawaiian assignment, first saw action on Makin Island where he was severely wounded, earned a heroism decoration in the Unti battle, and returned to duty with the division for the Saipan campaign.
President Russell Paotrie announced committees for the year at Hendrick Hudson Fish and Game Club. Heads include Charles Feyl on house and grounds, Fred Se bass on skeet, Alex B. Taylor on casting, Gilbert Lindgren on pistol, George J. Kotz on rifle, Nicholas T. West on entertainment, Karl McBride on archery, George Limebock on fish and Brno, Donald Uline on winter agents, with Feyl, Quinn, Callahan, Matric, and Kotz as alliance and publicity representatives.
A massive fire yesterday destroyed the North Creek dry kiln mill with only charred wreckage remaining. Winds pushed flames toward nearby sites including a railroad station and a wood pulp plant as firemen fought the blaze in deep snow.
Authorities investigate a series of thefts in Troy targeting firearms. Seven Newarnia rifles believed stolen over four weeks. A report cites 22 caliber rifles taken from a residence on a street between Second and Hind. Ammunition also missing. total value listed at 3100.
The State Labor Department studied tipping practices and proposed schedules for tips. Under the plan a taxi driver would receive about 39 a week in tips, hotel staff such as bellhops and porters about 2 per day, chambermaids nil, barbers 14 percent of cash wages, manicurists 35 percent, and workers who provide snubs 50 cents per shift. Public hearings were held to gather more information on tipping practices.
In Surrogate's Court the Gibbs estate probate hearing was adjourned for a week to allow Leo Gibbs’ attorney to decide whether to object. Sheriff John Sewell and Mrs. Gertrude Emumnett were questioned, while John J. Conway of Albany was not present.
Grand Jury reconvened to hear evidence in the assault case of David Granda age 23 of 275 Fourth Street charged with second degree assault on James Z. Duffy age 22 son of former Corona Thomas J. Duffy. Witness Bin. Atty Earle J. Wiley subpoenaed Duffy to testify. Former coroner was present at the Court House but did not enter the grand jury room. Granda, a bartender at the Sunset Inn, was alleged to be involved.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an alleged incident involving a younger Dutty and an unnamed party near Ian dawn with unclear details and missing context. No verifiable names or locations can be confirmed from the readable text.
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