12 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1947
Page
1
Dog owners flocked to city offices throughout the day to buy licenses ahead of next Saturday’s deadline. Clerk MM McGrath, deputy Robert Wied, and other staff processed numerous transactions as residents seek to comply.
During discussions in Albany a plan emerges to raise permanent salaries for teachers, with a $24 annual minimum proposed and funds drawn from postwar reconstruction reserves. Assemblyman Orla Mo.Brees and others push for broad tax and revenue measures to support higher pay, while critics call it a last resort amid labor and material shortages.
Governor and GOP leaders pledge action on teacher salaries as pressure mounts for a special session. Assemblyions pressure continues with Dems urging quick steps while Republicans push for a permanent increase before 1943.
IL KR Leffingwell a veteran of Spanish American War died suddenly yesterday at his home at 39 Setens Avenue 1. He was married to Miss Ierence Shater Leffingwell and survived by three sons James and J Clinford Leffingwell of this city and Rober Leffingwell of St Petersburg, Fla, one sister Croce Faulkner of Us Eif, and one niece Wig Medara Chen of St Petersburg. He was a member of St Mails Methods Church and Mans Club, a former Boy Scout and Troy Vorat Society member. Funeral services from his residence Friday at 2 pm with Rev from St Wilks Church officiating.
Three Republicans were named to the New York Board of Regents amid ongoing controversy over the state’s school system. The trio includes powers from Rochester and Buffalo, with Vincent Magrol of Brooklyn and James P. Duffy of Rochester noted among the selections.
Police chief Frank Bivandill reports 34 parking tags issued in Troy in January with motor revenue totals and several tag thefts. The Ames commissioner notes 798 tags issued in a related area with 609 med tag records. One arrest occurred and 183 crimes logged, while multiple vehicles were damaged or stolen and later recovered.
A fragmented textual list names nominees for West Point and an Air Corps related entry. The document cites Trojans and alternates from addresses and institutions, including Doolittle of Nassau as first alternate and others from Oklahoma City and Nassau, with uncertain spellings and positions.
Tax reports filed in Ryaseptics County detail the estate of Mary A Niitgu who died in Hoosick Falls. The handling includes partial distributions to descendants, deductions totaling $118,184, and a net estate value of $11,660 with no tax due. Executors and attorneys named include Sylvester Scott and Emma Wdegung, with allocations to son, daughter, grandchildren, and a surviving spouse.
The Cactus Club schedules a Valentine party at the YWCA building. The event features the group Solid Senders and other social guests. details are being kept secret by the organizing committee as they prepare the evening. The night will coincide with the opening of the YWCA's new second floor room.
John Boocock a former Roy contractor died recently. He worked in contracting for many years before retiring and later moved to Havana Cuba. Survivors include his daughter Miss Carolyn Lepseh and Mrs Cicodote Dharamas. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
A local gathering occurred Monday at the community hall after a council decision. Attendees, including representatives from groups such as Lecuited Lose Pt, discussed the implications and next steps while refreshments were provided.
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