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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1946
Page
5
In a convoluted report the contest for veterans votes in New York State surfaces amid political jockeying. The piece names several candidates and figures while detailing campaign acts and election dynamics that shape the broader race.
A garbled political sketch mentions Clem Ry Beden and Hyartos Corning of Albany, Governor Viewtey allegedly dead or missing, and a lurid reference to pollster influence and a future vote. It cites Owen McGiven of Dew York Dairy and hints at a controversial Census Assembly.
Berlin reports say the United States seeks the return of two Americans held by Soviet authorities. General McNarney denied any plan to detain more Soviet personnel and stated no Soviet citizens would be held in exchange. The exchange rumors prompted U S officials to stress that no prisoners would be kept beyond the legal detention terms.
New York dispatch reports a vast upsurge in college construction as states and the federal government plan large funding. Illinois Wisconsin Kansas Oklahoma Maryland and others announce multi million programs for new buildings while postwar material shortages ease. Enrollments surge and universities repurpose abandoned military facilities to house expanding campuses.
Senator Kilgore reports West Virginia emergency talks with President Truman on meat supply amid a rush to price controls and exemptions for certain producers. He cites minery hunger, direct government purchases, and wholesalers as key factors in the food crisis.
A wartime inquiry chastises the Pearl Harbor command and names Roosevelt and Hull as responsible in part for the attack. It concludes military aims and intelligence failures led to the disaster while urging unified command and reform. Senator Ferguson and Rep. Brewster defend the inquiry’s judicial tone amid divided conclusions.
Mohawk Carpetette of Amsterdam leased 20 000 square feet of the former wallpaper plant in Saratoga Springs. The new factory will produce spinning yarn for carpets while carpet manufacture remains in Amsterdam.
Plan shows lake George centenary event to be held August 11 in Ballon Landing park. Mass honors St Isiac Joynes Jesuit missionary who discovered the lake, with celebrant in white, while Peter M Jacobs of the Jesuit Order and Mohawk priest becomes notable attendees. John H Williams among Stow Avenue students enrolling at St Lawrence University for a six week summer course, joined by many veterans.
A wartime discussion reveals miners aging from 27 to 47 due to harsh conditions. Kilgore presses Truman on farm and processing plant control to avert food distribution bottlenecks, while assurances are sought on securing land, food, and miners’ families.
Learn to Swim certificates were awarded during the tenth annual campaign at Poapoet Park. Joseph Hormata and Edward A. Wachter presided, praising 18 taught groups for dedication and stressing safe water practice. The event listed numerous honorees, with many names across several lists, and noted joint sponsorship by the Troy Recreation Department and The Record Newspapers. The Red Cross lifeguard classes begin today at 11:23 A.M. with the second half starting Monday.
Colonie moved to second in the Waterviles Twilight League with a 66 win over the Stars at Memorial Stadium Green Teland. Steven Guter led the offense for the victors while Karpiak and Mesalar Test contributed with key hits.
Eleanor Holmes, a telephone operator, enjoys a vacation week in Valley Falls while guests include Mrs. Norman Getman and Miss Grace Fine. Chester Darkward visits Schenectady with Mr. and Mrs. Harald LaMay. Donald J. Roberts and Miss Flora Spearburg join weekend at Chats Camp on Scott's Ponds. Melrose Home Bureau held a card party at noon, with eleven tables and witty prizes. Mr. and Mrs. James Harrington hosted the scene.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Coleman entertain relatives from New York City Mev and Mrs Avdden are en Roa two wool gimt dy dt erme Anaieh of Hasbre New Jersey Mrs Arthve Herve and ste Mphanse AUX spend to Werke in Canada where they will attend the Feast of St. Ann.
Yesterday's games featured a mix of pennant hopefuls as Brooklyn beat Chicago 7 0 38 Cincinnati 0 0. Boston edged Philadelphia 1 2 81. Louis defeated Boston 8 4. Chicago lost to St. Louis 2 1. Philadelphia shut out Chicago 2 0. New York beat Cincinnati 2 1. No points, open date.
Long, garbled OCR text lists horse race entrants and results across American leagues and minor circuits, with scattered names such as Borwas, Modurk, McAuty brothers, and May. Also includes brief baseball results from the American League and minor reports from Scranton Albany Wilkes Barre, plus scattered ads and odd boxing-like notices.
Race meet shows numerous entries with various names across trot and pace divisions. Notable horses include Merry May, Hanover, and Diamond Rack among others, with times and betting notes scattered in the crumpled OCR list.
In Georgia a mass gathering protested an anti Klan address as police faced sharp heckling and counter chants. State authorities including Gov. AVIL planned legal action to ban the Klan and restore order amid rising tensions at Stone Mountain and anti Klansmen demonstrations.
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