Homer Describes Hide Preservation for Feather Soles
A fragment notes methods of preserving cattle hides and turning them into feather soles as described by Homer nearly two thousand years ago, highlighting ancient leatherworking techniques.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1950
Page
2
Mrs Roosevelt in Oslo to Unveil Memorial
Eleanor Roosevelt arrives in Oslo for a four day visit to unveil a memorial to President Franklin D Roosevelt. Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha greet her at the airport along with U S Ambassador Charles L. Bay. Unveiling ceremonies scheduled for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Roosevelt
Frank Mn DB. Roosevelt
Crown Prince
Olav
Martha
U. S
Charles UL Bay
High Court May Rule On Segregation In Public Schools
The Supreme Court may close its 1880 term today with a decision on whether states may segregate Negro and white students in public schools. Two Black applicants seek to strike down segregation in Texas and Oklahoma state universities, while a separate case asks to bar segregated dining cars on Southern trains. The Department of Justice supports overturning the separate but equal doctrine. The court aims for a June 5 adjournment, with justices reportedly working extra hours to meet the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Neat
Texas
Oklahoma
South
High Court
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Mauna Loa Eruption Thunders For Weeks Likely
Mauna Loa belched lava flows yesterday with volcanologist predicting a multiweek eruption. Ray H. Finch of the Hawaii Observator y noted the vast lava surge the largest this century. The main flow scorched the southwest slope toward the sea, 25 miles away, with a new river creeping toward Kau, Naalehu and Watohkinu. Officials said no immediate danger.
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Honolulu
Mauna Loa
Ray H. Finch
Hawaii Observatory
Java
Kau
Naalehu
Watohkinu
Frank Obershaniley
Hawaii National Park
Princeton To Study World Institutions
Princeton University announced a new Research Center for the Study of World Institutions to explore why nations do not cooperate more. President Dr. Harold W. Dodds said the center will address UN obstacles, democratic versus non democratic values, and mistrust of foreign peoples. Dr. Richard W. Van Warenen will organize and develop the center.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Harold W. Dodds
United Nations
Richard W. van Warenen
United States
Allied Control Authority
Germany
Dodds
American Publishers Representative Dies in New York
Frederick Warren, 65, field representative of the American Newspaper Publishers Association and former St Louis Times publisher, died of a heart attack after a brief illness in a midtown hospital. Survivors include a brother, Controller General Lindsay C. Warren, and two sisters, Elizabeth and Isabel Warren of Washington NC. Funeral services are set for Saturday.
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New York
Frederick Warren
American Newspaper Publishers Association
St Louis Times
Midtown
Lindsay C. Wren
Elizabeth Warren
North Carolina
Isabel Warren
Washington
Rochelle graduate to receive degree at Mary Washington College
Miss Jane Besier Gardner of Rochelle and Emma Willard School will graduate today from Mary Washington College at the University of Virginia. A Dean's List student, she majored in English.
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Jane Besier Gardner
Rochelle
Emma Willard School
Mary Washington College
University of Virginia
Nun's Mother Dies Sudden Heart Attack in Troy
Mrs Catherine Callahan of 324 Flat Street Troy died suddenly yesterday of natural causes. Born in Ireland she was longtime Troy resident and a member of St Joseph Church. Survived by husband John H Callahan Sr, daughter Sister M Augustine, sons John H Jr and Thomas P, sister Alice Whalen. Funeral at Leahy's and St Joseph's Church with requiem mass and burial in St Joseph Cemetery.
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Fliat Street
Callahan
John H. F. Coughlin
Anthony E. Matera
Ireland
Catherine Whalen
Troy
St. Josepha Church
Sacred Heart Sodality
M. Augustine
Order of the Slatera of Mercy
Fleseed Sacrament School
Albany
John H. Callahan, Jr
Thomas P Callahin
Alice Whalen
New York City
Leahy
Third Street
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Populist Party Official Heads Syrian Cabinet
Nazem Koudsi, vice president of the Populist Party, will lead an eight man cabinet in Damascus and hold the foreign affairs portfolio. He was invited by Chief of State Machem Bey Et Atasai after Premier Khaled Bey Agzem resigned just before reporting to the National Assembly on inter-Arab League meetings in Cairo and the arms provision dispute involving Britain France and the United States.
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Damascus
Syria
Nazem Hkoudsi
Ced
Koudsi
Machem Bey Et Atasai
Khaled Bey Agzem
Khaled Bey
National Assembly
Cairo
Britain
France
United States
Israel
Promotion for Alois G. Resch at Watervliet Arsenal
Alois G. Resch adjutant and administration officer at Watervliet Arsenal is promoted to major. He previously served in Manila as purchasing and contracting officer for the Army in the Far East and in Japan as Ordnance Maintenance officer in 1945 46. During the war he worked in Industrial Service on artillery shell and bomb manufacturing and proofing. A Chicago native.
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Alois G. Resch
Watervliet Arsenal
The
Arsenal
Philippines
Manila
Far East
Japan
Chicago
Hi Y heads Syracuse elects Richards NY governor
Gerald Richards of Elmira was elected at the final session of the state Hi Y cabinet meeting. Richards will lead Hi Y delegates who in December will take over the state's legislative chamber and executive offices for three days.
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Syracuse
Gerald Richards
Elmira
New York State
Richards
Produce Prices At Menands Produce Prices At Menands
Unclear text fragment lists produce items and prices at Menands including asparagus greens lettuce spinach and peppers with broken words and nonsensical figures making exact items and costs uncertain. The readable words suggest a general grocery listing rather than a coherent article.
Exchange Club Plans Firet In Award Series
Exchange Club members near completion of the monthly Boy of the Month award. Vice President William F. Luby, chairman, announced the luncheon presentation for later this week. He stated the program honors Troy area boys outstanding in their achievements and has drawn strong support from local organizations devoted to youth advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frans
Troy Exchange Club
William
F. Luby
Peter. Luby
Troy
Luby
Rosa Bowl Debut Highlighted as 2016 Gr ay Award Prompt
The article notes a window for any group to submit names for the draft award and states final Gray Boy of the Month will be chosen by a panel of local prominent citizens. It also mentions the first Rosa Bowl football game won in 2016.
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Citisena
Ford’s Quality Control Drives Near-Perfect Cars
Ford, with 265000 workers and 700 suppliers, pursues practical perfection through rigorous quality control. Engineers test coal sand ore and materials, then workers and machines ensure precision from raw inputs to car parts. Dealers provide feedback, all under The Ford Idea of making the best products in the best way.
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Lincoln-Mercury
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