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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1943
Page
2
The district OPA outlines vacation trip rules for automobile owners using gasoline coupons. Applications are not filed at local ration boards until forms are received. authorization must come from the rationing authority. July 15 starts the vacation privilege, with requirements including departure date, return date, shortest route, and current speedometer reading plus coupon sufficiency.
The Albany OPA told area motorists not to petition local rationing boards before July 15 for permission to drive one round trip to summer camps or homes. Boards will not be ready to approve requests before that time. Vacation trips require basic ration gas with conditions. A coupons only for vacation travel, B and C for work. The September 22 coupons provide 24 gallons, 360 miles, at 15 miles per gallon.
The sample form authorizes a named applicant or address to drive a specified motor vehicle for one round trip under the shortest route between a starting point and destination. It notes dates for leaving and returning, requires gasoline coupons sufficiency, and bears a validation stamp. issued under Office of Price Administration rules with disclaimer about gasoline ration status.
The OPA states travel will be capped to 360 miles and only if in line with regulations. No extra gasoline or coupons will be issued and deviations from approved routes or dates are violations. Violators face penalties as pleasure travel is enforced with full pressure.
June report from Sergi John J. Ryan shows Troy radio division logged 716 calls the highest total with 233 for investigative purposes. Police escort 149 calls disturbances 33 intoxication 43 mischievous children 49 sick persons nine accidents five auto accidents plus burglaries ten other incidents and 52 arrests by radio car officers.
Mississippi Southern College at Hattiesburg begins a health education course for rural teachers as part of a government program. Sponsored by the State Board of Health, Dr. Galloway and Dr. Patterson lead the effort, which credits students for their volunteer work and surpasses the 1917 wartime program.
Personal note lists eligibility for eighth grade tryouts. Mentions Mrs Santo Bono and daughter Betty of Detroit visiting Mr and Mrs Peter DiNoto at 611 Pawling Avenue. Also notes Mr and Mrs Edward Lyong moving from Albia Terrace to Second Street.
Stanton P. Lee, commissioner of assessment and taxation, said grievance days for City of Troy taxpayers will occur the first week in August. Taxpayers have five days to appear before the Board of Grievance to protest 1944 assessments, and ten days later to inspect the books. The Board will meet at Troy High School auditorium and deliberate after public hearings to fix permanent assessments.
An amendment to rent regulation allows owners whose property changed from unfurnished to fully furnished on July 1 to set their own rent after the change with Area Rent Director review. They must register within 30 days of first furnishing and may see lower rents if higher than comparable maximum rents. failure to register could require refunds of excess rent.
Rabbi A. J. Horwitz 70 of Congregation Beth El Jacob Albany died after a brief illness at home 114 Grand Street Albany He was the area s oldest rabbi and longest serving for one congregation Born in Russia he studied there and was ordained in Europe arriving in the United States 40 years ago Survivors include his wife Esther and three sons two daughters Funeral was at 3 pm from Congregation Beth Ey Jacob with rabbi participants Burial was at Congregation Beth El Jacob Cemetery Fuller Road Albany
Dr. Minnie L. Maffett, president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women, criticized perceived indifference to voting rights at Lake George. She said since 1919 women have the vote but many have not used it, urging civic responsibility and calling for a fair politics code and stronger democratic processes. Emma F. P. Hirth of the National Federation of Women’s Clubs spoke at the afternoon session, as the conference continued through Tuesday.
A Lansingburg group led by Mrs George B Frayne of Leversee Road began work on skirts and other garments. The next meeting is scheduled for July 17, with members gathering at the home of the leader.
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