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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1946
Page
10
A state report outlines veteran figures including percentages for college enrollment and postgraduate attainment. It notes high and low bands, with fractions indicating graduation or service outcomes, and provides key figures for further analysis.
Washington reports President Wyatt’s housing program aims to build 2,700,000 homes by a target date but faces reluctance from builders and real estate groups. Costs have risen, and proposals include price ceilings on new and existing homes and building lots, with debates over who benefits and how to fund the effort.
The real estate group president argues against sweeping bans on selling or building homes. Wyatt outlines a two year plan including 1.6 million permanent homes, 850000 prefab houses, 50000 trailers, and 200000 war housing units. Cortright warns prefab expansion shifts demand from standard houses. Critics say subsidies raise prices and inflate costs, with an estimated $600 million bill facing Congress.
Mrs Harold F Blasell was installed for a second term as president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Pawling Avenue Methodist Church. Officers and committee chairmen were introduced. next meeting set for February 26 at 2 pm. bazaar booth items discussed. cross dedication planned at Second Baptist Church. Alma Noble Guild to meet. large number of schoolchildren affected by neglect noted.
Nazi Floods Ruined Dutch Farms details the 1945 deliberate dyke breaches by German forces at Wieringermeer, flooding 48 000 acres and wiping out three villages and 52 farms. It notes early postwar pumping drained land, reduced casualties, and the lasting impact on colonists, with residents rebuilding as government aid funds replacement houses and barns.
Frederick Gothman reports on whisker science and shaving habits, describing a long rambling column about new styles, patent ideas, and various devices for facial hair control. It mentions Caspar Qoma, Ming Violet Arnold of Detroit, and Patent 2A98,075 the cream fountain razor, with locals debating cold water, hot blades, and old-fashioned tools.
Albany port facilities including terminals docks and sheds will be restored to public use March 4 under the Albany Port Commission. Jerman F. Hongstamp commission chairman announced yesterday that the port, previously under Army administration since the early war, will resume civilian operation as a shipping base for engineering supplies to overseas points.
Oil dealers stated yesterday that fuel deliveries were not affected by the side fire and blackout in New York City. Officials planned emergency conservation measures to be enacted in the upcoming debate, while authorities cautioned the public to stay calm.
Cadets of the Tibbits unit will start accepting applications today at 8:30 pm at the Pro Football Post building on Glen Avenue. Captains Herold F. Tiyant, Gent reth J. Cullin, and Kenneth vary Valkenburg, former DB members, will oversee the event and related activities.
Compensation Court in Suiprevidery County will move from its current location to a new site at the Health Center area near Seventh Avenue and State Street. The move follows discussions by Referee Kilburn and Troy City Court judges who agreed to cooperate with the change as health and workmen's compensation matters continue to be heard.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a court proceeding upcoming at a local venue with unclear case details. Names and specifics are damaged, but the notice mentions a hearing date and arrest or complaint reference linked to a city court.
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