Lawmakers and Executives Lead 1947 Treasury Salary List
Sidney F. Fleisher, New York lawyer, tops the Treasury's 1947 corporate payments to individuals for personal services with 1,060,000. L. B. Mayer previously led but is not on the list. Eugene Grace of Bethlehem Steel ranks second with 537,724 total compensation, and Thomas J. Watson of IBM is third with 425,518. Claudette Colbert tops film salaries at Paramount with 360,090, followed by Fred MacMurray at 347,333.23 as movie earnings remain strong amid ration concerns.
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Sidney F Ger
New York
F& the Treasury
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Fleisher
Treasury
Tarentia
Century Fox Fike Corp
Freisher
L. B. Mayer
Mayer
Eugene Grace
Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel
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Thomas J. Watson
International Business Machines Corp
Joan B. Hawley
Northern Ordnance
Minnesota
Claudette Colbert
Paramount Pictures
Fred MacMurray
Mac Murray
Paramount
Paterhount
Harry L. Crosby
Bing
Paulette Godderd
Bob Hope
Samuel Goldwyn, Inc. Ltd
Hope
Frederic March
George Marshall
Joel DeCres
Raymond Milland
Ginger Rogers
Cior Moore
Preston Stucces
Franchot Tone
Dorothy S. Kaumeyer
Dorothy Lamour
Gary Cooper
Samuel Goldwyn
Ihe., Ltd
Twentieth Century-Fox
Don Ameche
Jack Benny
Henry Fonda
Bryan Foy
Betty Grable
Sonja Fenie
Tyrone Power
Bette Davis
Warner Brothers
Warner
Gumphrey Bogart
Olivia de Haviland
Errol Flynn
Cer
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Ida ZL Lupino
Ant Sheridan
California
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst Consolidated Publications
Hearst Publications, Inc
R W Minois
James 5. Kemper
Larmbermen’s Mutual Casualty Co
Maryland
Charles Rubel
Charles Rubel & Co., Inc
Michigan
Charles E. Sorensen
Ford Motor’ Co
Dexaldson Brown
Albert Bradley
Marvin Coste
Oritond & Hunt
Charles F Kettering
Alfred P. Sloan
Colgate - Palmolive- Peet Co
B. RH. Bohst
Hottmann-La Roche, Inc
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American Telephone & Telegraph. Co
George W. Fil
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Johnson & Higgins
R. V. Morris
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ROT Vanderbitt Co. Inc
Woodworth Co
Soviet Push Reaches East Prussia Front in Bold Advance
Russian forces drive toward East Prussia from Grodno and Kaunas as German defenses crumble. Soviet columns threaten Suwalki Triangle with Cherniakhovsky’s offensives, while Grodno falls and evacuation orders sweep East Prussia.
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Berlin
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Monetary Conference Extended Three Days
In Bretton Woods New Jersey the United Nations monetary conference was extended three days beyond its scheduled close to complete technical work. Officials said the talks aim to settle all matters of substance by the new Saturday plenary, delaying departures and affecting reservations at the Washington Hotel while discussions progressed on the $8.8 billion postwar prosperity fund.
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Wynantskill Firemen Answer Two Sunday Fires
Wynantskill Fire Department under Chief Charles E Bronel answered two calls to small fires in Wynantskill homes Sunday. The fires started by short circuits in electric wires from nearby lightning. Both houses Moldered before discovery and were insured.
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Charles E. Bronel
Sres
Edward Lewis
Marian Avenue
Arthur Gummer
Bestmore
State Limits Charges for Gas Lines
The Public Service Commission rules New York gas utilities must pay most installation costs for new service from main to property with exceptions based on line length and customer counts. It sets surcharges and caps, aims to end customer-paid extensions, and cites prior water rules as precedent across 60 utilities.
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New York State
Public Service Commission
Ike Ralieg Waa Basuell
Commission
Milo Ei Malthe
al Totel
Taxi Driver Loses License for Overcharge
Charles McIntyre of Albany had his cab license revoked after admitting to charging an Army lieutenant 37 for a ride from Albany Union Station to the Troy railroad station. The lieutenant faced no alternative but to pay, as he hurried to catch the Boston train. McIntyre was among two independent drivers briefly suspended February 9 during an investigation into alleged overcharges.
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Charles McIntyre
Albany
McIntyre
Albany Union
Troy
James A. Hinvin
Boston
Nun Hurt When Robot Hits Convent in London
The Tyburn Convent near Marble Arch and Dulwich College in southeast London were damaged by flying bombs. One nun was among casualties in the convent area. American soldiers helped clear debris while police limited access to the robot wreckage. Trees in Hyde Park opposite were stripped of leaves along a 15 yard stretch. The college suffered a night strike with one wing destroyed.
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Dulwich College
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Marble Arch
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Dewey Expands Campaign With GOP Leaders
Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey said he will broaden campaign conferences to include GOP leaders in Pennsylvania and Missouri. After a luncheon with Senators White and Brewster and Maine representatives, Dewey discussed inviting Republican congressional members and other leaders en route to a governors conference. Brewster cited good prospects of gaining seats in the 1944 Senate race amid a 21 seat contest.
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St Lo Front Holds Against German Counterattack
American engineers flooded bridges along the Vire River, sealing off routes from St Lo as units pressed toward the town. Field dispatches report Bradley’s forces advancing toward Periers and Le Mesnil Figot, with the British Second Army widening its thrust west and south.
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Associated Press
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Ce Da Ca Camp Parents Day Planned By Jewish Center
Ce-Da-Ca summer camp run by the Jewish Community Center under Miss Adele Gold announces Parents Day and a mid summer program at Mie City Park. A swimming dramatics and songs program will showcase camp life and an exhibit of crafts by children. Capacity reached in first four weeks. vacancies remain for final four weeks starting Monday and last two weeks beginning August 7. Lester A Rosengerdt urges public support for this nonprofit nonsectarian camp. Tentative plan for a Hudson River boat trip to Kingston on Wednesday July 26 open to all registered campers.
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Mie-City Park
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Kingston
British Allied Drive Near Caen In World War II Front Action
Dispatches report British and Canadian forces pressing toward Caen with heavy air support and intensified artillery. Rommel redeploys reserves as the Allies push from the Orne and Golon rivers, aiming for key positions around Caen while capturing prisoners.
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Three County 4-H Members Win Awards
Three 4-H members from Rensselaer and nearby counties earned honors at the Triburiy Holstein show. Clare Philips of Greenbush claimed a junior calf test honor, with David Staughticoke and other youths placing in younger age divisions. County agent Samuel B. Defrance will accompany the trio to the event with Mary Clark serving as an accompanying observer.
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Royal Neighbors Camp Dines On Anniversary
The thirty second anniversary of Lily of America Camp Royal Neighbors of America was celebrated with a dinner. Utica state supervisor Mina Woods spoke on camp activities and benefits to members and the community. Seven pastors attended, delivering bouquets and introducing members including Mrs. Frances Beattie and Mrs. Helen M. Howe, who serves as oracle. An informal entertainment followed the dinner and address.
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Sumee
Mina Woods
Utica
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Elizabeth Shudt
Gertude .von Arnum
Ethel Brians
Ada Seale
Frances Beattie
Margaret Lasrey
Helen M. Howe
Howe
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Beverly Brust
Yrojan Council Urges Attendance for August 21 Meeting
The Junior Order United American Mechanics council will meet August 21 at the rooms at Si Fourth Street. George Bouse, councilor, urged members to attend the session where special business will be transacted.
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New York Visitor Found Dead at Saratoga Springs Porch
Fritz Brickner of New York, a summer visitor to Saratoga Springs, was found dead yesterday morning on the porch of his rooming house. County coroner Dr. Frederick G. Eaton said the death was due to natural causes.
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Tax Rolls to Be Ready Tomorrow in Troy
The Troy Department of Assessment and Taxation will display 145 tax rolls for inspection starting tomorrow. Commissioner Edward J. Fitezeralé announced the open hours: 9 30 am to 1 30 pm on weekdays and 9 30 am to 1 pm Saturdays, with grievance hearings July 31 through August 4. The Grievance Board meets at Troy High School auditorium State Street from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm to review and carry assessment rolls for aggrieved applicants.
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