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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1950
Page
4
University of Illinois archaeologists and anthropology students uncovered a mound builder settlement in Champaign Illinois dating about 600 years ago. The site is described as the third of its kind found in the area and promises insights into regional prehistoric culture.
In Waithala area Prof John McGregor reports partial excavation of an ancient native village near Maredogla. An elongated oval house about 26 feet long shows ground-walled sides and red burned roof clay. Finds include carved bear tooth ornament flint tools bone awls pottery and grinding stones.
Detroit teams led by goaltender Harry Lumley blanked their opponents in Toronto and elsewhere. The Red Wings extended their pace in the NHL race with their second win in as many nights while Toronto and Boston hung tough in tight games.
In front of 16,041 fans at a lively arena the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Montreal Canadiens 2–1. Rookie goalie Jack Getineau stopped 23 shots as Chicago snapped a season-long skid and notched a pivotal win.
Tommy Ciorgin of Schenectady and Jackie Harris of Troy headline Algonquin Sporting Club's first talent hunt boxing card at Paradise Roller Rink Schenectady on Wednesday January 11. Two 10 round bouts set. matchmaker Petey Virgin seeks four more fights to fill the program. The club plans an indoor card next month with the season's top prospect earning an outdoor shot against a named fighter in June at McNearney Stadium.
Czech tennis star Jaroslav Drobny denies writing a Prague newspaper letter claiming regret over leaving Czechoslovakia. While in Adelaide for tournaments he says the letter to a Czech sports leader was a fabrication and an attempt to ruin him, calling it a tool used against him.
Paris up Pancho Segura, ambidextrous Ecuadorian, faced Dick Gonzales and won 6 3 6 2. Gonzales, defending U S amateur champion, defeated Jack Kramer after a lineup swap. Kramer and Parker beat Segura and Gonzales in doubles 2 1 14 60. In night session Gonzales beat Segura 11 9 while Kramer crushed Parker 8 0 6 0.
Polish refugee Mrs. Arthur Hover who ironed President Roosevelt's shirts in Teheran has become an American citizen in Columbus Ohio. She was freed from a Russian concentration camp by the German army and recalled the Army laundry sergeant who asked her to iron the President's shirts. The ceremony marked the fulfillment of a long awaited dream.
The Caliente forecast lists Citation as a firm favorite in the Santa Anita Handicap with Feb 25 action at Santa Anita. Manyunk, winner of Saturday’s San Carlos Handicap, shows as a notable entrant along with other contenders such as Miche and My Regrest in the emerging field.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Norwegians reviving ship figureheads on streamlined motor freighters. The text mentions a trend since 22 vintage years and references northern kingdom traditions, ship design, and decorative prow elements.
Readable segments describe Italy adjusting import rules and trade policy in response to health concerns and domestic economic pressures. Officials cite balancing public health with industry needs while monitoring external markets and potential cross border effects.
The Peace Maintenance Corps led by Premier Marshal Paibun Songkram will wage a crackdown on corruption among government officials. Four divisions will collect evidence, with a commission of military, police and civilians empowered to act against officials. Agents will operate in government and police departments to gather incriminating material.
Wendell Phillips, 24, announced the American Foundation for the Study of Man Inc to fund two expedition phases. The first microfilms ancient texts at St. Catherine Monastery Egypt. the second seeks routes of antiquity from southern Arabia to Jerusalem and to locate Timna and the Camel's role in civilization.
Parris Island, S C UPI Marine. T Sgt Arthur A Simon receives a final discharge pay of 6487 dollars marking the end of 24 years of service. He plans to enter a fuel oil partnership with another former Marine and settle into civilian life in Mechanicsville Maryland where he is known as a sports figure.
A terse health note urges proper foot care and footwear to improve wellbeing. It emphasizes toe alignment, even weight on both feet, and choosing well made shoes with leather soles. The piece links foot health to overall health and productivity.
In Garden Grove California a Seahild choir event faced wardrobe issues as nine robes were deemed unsafe. Lorraine Lindstrom aged 68 presided over a plan to cover shortages with improvised robes from cloth. District officials recalled buying robes and overseeing a makeshift solution at a Doctors Office visit.
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