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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1946
Page
12
A cobalt based alloy named Pedding Chit operates as a color changing thermometer. At 25 degrees it shows a graduated color palette. the alloy shifts color with rising heat, recording high temperatures as claimed by General Whettle Co.
Lt M Gonnars was named trust officer at Manufacturerd National Bank after returning from Navy service. The organization meeting reflected all officers, listing Connors and Neapolitan staff, with details of prior posts, education, and wartime service including the Aleutian and Pacific theaters.
A protest led by Garrison Army and Navy unions opposed plans to remodel a veterans’ home into hazardously crowded living quarters. Ceremonies for installation of auxiliary officers were announced for Saturday January, with officials from Buffalo and nearby groups listed among organizers and decor.
George Moyle of 2g Orange Street Albany used his strength to free a man trapped under a collapsed crane during a dangerous lift on Tennessee Avenue Layton Hath Hausselaer. Several workers were injured and treated at St Mary's Hospital Albany as others assisted, with a witness Andrews notifying guards.
The report details Maj Jota J Purcell promoted to Lt Colonel effective Jan 1. 1943 after earlier service in the 108th Infantry. It recounts his Pearl Harbor era roles, overseas deployment, Saipan and Okinawa battles, island governance of Aguni Shima, and postwar training at Fort Benning. He earned multiple campaigns and awards and began as an enlisted soldier in Service Company 108 Infantry in 1934.
The Troy community launches a nationwide Victory Clothing Collection to aid suffering men women and children in the United Nations. Mayor John J. Ahern chairs the effort with Clintton E itee and a steering committee organizing house to house pickups and church and youth group involvement. Collection points at 7 State Street will assist, with rules for securing parts of clothing and tying shoes. Names of local officials and organizations show broad support including Troy Area Bay Scau Council and several military and civic leaders. An additional note announces Robert J Stockhow as reference assistant at the Union College Library in Schenectady.
Proceedings continued in Albany Supreme Court as witnesses including Justice Pierce H. Russell heard claims in a fire case involving the Smith Paper Co and Simmons Machine Tool Corp. A 1800 pound machine was ordered moved into court to aid inspection. Sparks from thawing water pipes are cited as the fire’s cause. Insurance companies dispute negligence and seek losses of flax and hemp valued at more than six and a half million pounds.
The nationwide telephone workers strike shows no impact in Troy area lines as workers at the Troy office remain on the job and business proceeds. In Albany Schenectady and Troy areas logistics and wage dispute actions involve Republic Steel Waterman Locomotive Wilson company branches and union representatives as talks continue. Wendell Bryce named to Union College disciplinary committee amid fraternity activities.
A garbled report notes attendance at Peay Pall School with figures around eight percent, mentioning delayed opening and a notable decline in January. George Th. Krug, national director of vehicles, is referenced in connection with the attendance data amid unclear phrasing.
AIL-Troy plans a dinner at Leopard Sunday afternoon with a meal and program. The arrangements committee includes Henry Prescott Harry Murphy and others guiding the event.
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