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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
7
The Civil Service announces examinations for clerk titles in the post office. Examinations pay from 1759 to 0541 annually. Additional information available at the local post office.
Washington UP reports the movie comedy duo Abbott and Costello earned 462,170 in 1945, sharing evenly. Individual highlights include Thomas J. Watson of IBM earning 425,648 with 100,000 salary, and film star Durbin at 910,728 with husband Felix Jackson earning 114,875. Universal Pictures figures feature prominently, with Walter Wanger at 301,127. The 1122-person list covers incomes over 375,000 from salaries and other compensation, not including investments.
A national budget discussion centers on President Truman's economic recommendations under the 1940 Employment Act. Key figures include Knutson Taber Taft and McCormack Rayburn as parties clash over full employment, payroll cuts, and a three day Senate week. Local notice notes the Lansingburg Rebekah Lodge meeting led by Julia Biehly with Elizabeth Curran in charge of refreshments.
Funeral notices recount services for Mies Ide Seno cal, Mrs Muscatella Moscatella, and others with Masses at St Joseph's and St Anthony's, graves at St Joseph's Cemetery, and participation by named priests, organists, and pallbearers amid ritual details and family survivors.
Navy reports Akutan peak, a 4400 foot volcano six miles from a native village, erupting Monday with orange flames and lava flows. Rear Admiral Dawkins ordered an auxiliary tug to evacuate villagers if needed or provide aid. Eruption first seen Sunday as blizzard obscured the crater light.
The article outlines competing factions within China’s ruling Kuomintang including reformers led by Gor cradaslnio Ohlang Kateshel and Sun Fo’s left wing, plus groups like the Centocratic League and the Patten Science cult, as power struggles threaten unity under the government.
A fragmented report notes factions within a nationalist coalition and a rumored democratizing constitution. It mentions Ge Chow Hin Gai as a potential principal peace negotiator, working with General Marshal on a Mount Ching agenda. The National Assembly has adopted a democratic constitution, with government reorganization planned while Lie Constililmn is expected next December.
The Averill Park Legion post will meet tomorrow evening in Odd Fellows Hall Averill Park. The post is under repair with water service being installed and is slated to be ready for the February meeting. Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald will preside with Mrs Margaret Williams and Director Ann Dissongway in charge of refreshments. Mrs Mredorska Haley and Meg Havel Atwater oversee games.
A compact, chrome plated wringer unit described as silent operation with an oil for life motor. The design emphasizes durability and continuous hot water capability in a compact household appliance.
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