R P I President Urges Stronger Defenses For Lasting Peace
Dr. W Hotchkiss, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, warns against false confidence in a lasting peace and calls for immediate stockpiling of essential war materials. He urges government action to build up food, clothing, minerals, oils, and iron ore reserves near manufacturing centers to deter future aggression and reduce dependence on wartime production.
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Pacer
Waller Island City
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Record
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Hotchkiss
Mesati
Kaiser
Hitler
Hirohito
United States
Sault- Ste. Marie
Mesabi
Von Papen Out As Envoy to Turkey
Stockholm reports Baron Franz von Papen has been ousted as German ambassador to Turkey. The dismissal follows German setbacks in Turkey after Churchill Inonu talks in Adana. Ankara notes Turkey's pro Allied tilt as it plans to send ministers to Canada and other British Commonwealth nations.
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Uki
Svenska Dagiadet
Berne Radio
Franz von Papen
Turkey
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Papen
Germany
Churchill
Ismer Inonu
Adana
Sukru Saracogul
RPI Alumni honor and new officers named
Edward H. Dion, class of 1912 and secretary of the General Alumni Association, is praised for long service and devotion to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Newly elected president Kuip, a 1905 civil engineer, has held numerous railroad and engineering posts and served as an alumni trustee. Directors named include Reilly, Sparga, Franklin, Abbott, and Sommerville.
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William Otis Hotchkiss
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Albert Fox Demers
Engineering
Mummal Association
Ninn
Edward H. Dion
New York
Walter E. Irving
Long Island City
Boston
Mr. Demers
Henry V. Ma
Polytechnic Institute
R. PP. L
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Rensselaer
General Alumni Association
Kuip
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Co
Tho
Western Railway Club of Chicago
Western Society of Civil Engineers
Chicago Railway Maintenance Club
American Railroad Engineering Association
American Railway Bridge and Building Association
Association
F. W. Reilly
J. A. Sparga, Jr
Rome
C. G. Franklin
Pittsburg
E. P. Abbott
Plainfield
N. J
R. L. Sommerville
Philadelphia
Man Pays $1 Each For 20 Parking Tickets
Edward Fitzgerald of 7 Desson Avenue faced Judge James F. Byran in Troy Police Court after being fined $20 for 20 parking violation tickets issued since May 1. Police said he failed to appear in court until notified to report to answer the traffic summonses. The court warned against ignoring traffic violations, and Fitzgerald said he was unaware of the repeated offenses while others drove his car.
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Edward Fitzgerald
Desson Avenue
Trenty
James F. Byran
Troy
Fitzgerald
Byron
Saratoga County Public Health Group Elects Officers
The Saratoga County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association reelected officers at its annual meeting held at the home of Vice President Mrs Henry T Moore. Dr T J Goodfellow was named president with Mrs Moore as vice president, Miss Margaret Hinchey secretary, and Lynn J Bickelhaupt treasurer. Directors reelected and holdovers named include Rev Earl Tygert Jr, James M Beverly, Willard T Jones, Dr William H Ordway, Mrs Neil Parker, Miss Kathryn H Starbuck, and others. no action was taken to fill the vacant executive secretary post.
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Saratoga County Tuberculosis and Public Health Association, Inc
Henry T. Moore
T. J. Goodfellow
Saratoga Springs
Moore
Margaret Hinchey
Mechanicville
Lynn J. Bickelhaupt
Saratoga Spring
Jess E. Martin
Oliver W. Winch
Earl Tygert Jr
Balls
Rescued Man Must Leave Town
George Smith a 42 year old one legged man living in Buffalo was arrested for public intoxication after being rescued from the Poestenkill from a 15 foot fall behind Pumper 5 fire house Friday afternoon He was discharged by Judge James B Byron of Troy Police Court Saturday morning with the order that he leave town immediately.
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George Smith
Buffalo
Poestenkill
Pumper 5
James B. Byron
Troy
Landing
Conservatory Pupils Will Hold Recitals
Local students from Troy Conservatory of Music present two recitals this week. Wednesday evening features Miss Eva C. Lewis's pupils at the Y M C A with Mary Jane Donnellan assisting. A joint Thursday recital by Miss Sarah E. Sibley and Mrs. Kieley showcases piano and dramatic pupils at the Y M C A.
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Troy Conservatory of Music
Eva C. Lewis
Mary Jane Donnellan
Nils A. Nelson
Ann Whitney
John Kennedy
Ann Burke
Charles Horrocks
Dorothy Ann Beiermeister
Edward Stevens
Dorothy Aspland
Sheila Becker
Jean Cassavant
Madeline DuBois
Doris Marks
Doris Kennedy
Irene Kielle
Ruth Beiermeister
Agnes Moore
Alberta Ackart
Sarah E. Sibley
Conservatory
Kieley
Y. W. Co
Troy Man Denies Three Charges
David Jones, 28, of 34 Bond Street, pleaded not guilty to public intoxication disorderly conduct and assault when arraigned before Judge James F. Byron in Troy Police Court. Officer Harold O Neill charged him with assaulting an officer during removal from a River Street store. adjournment requested for the intoxication and conduct counts with a Police Court examination on the assault slated for this week. Jones was released pending his appearance in Police Court.
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David Jones
Bond Street
Jones
Professor James McGiffert Dies in Los Angeles at 75
Retired mathematics professor and longtime Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute consultant James McGiffert died in Los Angeles at 75 after spending the summer on the coast. Born 1868 in Stockport, he taught at RPI from 1892 and earned a PhD from Columbia in 1927. He authored books on geometry and algebra, contributed to mathematics magazines, and was active in astronomy and church affairs. His wife, Mrs Cora Emily McGiffert, survives him.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Los Angeles
Cal
New York State Teachers’ Association
National Mathematics Magazine
Stockport
Dr. McGiffert
James D
Martha Nelson McGiffert
Hudson
Second Presbyterian Church
Palomar
Troy Society
Troy
McGiffert
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Mathematical Association of America
American Mathematical Society
American Classical League
Sigma Xi
Tau Beta Pi
Miss Jacobs Pupils to Offer Piano Recital at Troys W C A
Miss Mary E Jacobs pupils present a piano recital at Troys W C A tomorrow at 3 pm before parents and friends. The program features solo and duet pieces by Joan and Jean DuCuennois Anne Facteau Bar bara Schoonmaker Patsy Townley and many others among the performers.
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Mary E. Jacobs
the Troys
Joan
Jean DuCuennois
Theresa Ann Vada
Timothy Quinlan
Barbara Schoonmaker
Valsette
Marilyn Martin
Patsy
Nancy Townley
Valse
Joan Richards
Scott Jackson
March of the
Anne Sheary
Elise
Paul Sahagian
Anna Kolaian
Patsy Townley
Geraldine Backensto
Joan DuCuennois
Willard McNary
Patty Blehl
The
Evening Star
Anne Parker
Florida Moonlight
Malaguena
Ann Kolaian
Rondo Caprissioso
Margaret Smith
Jack Purcell
Man Injures Arm In Glass Window Incident At Home
James Dickson, 28, of 1460 River Street, suffered severe injuries to his right forearm when it went through a plate glass window at his home Friday. He was taken to Troy Hospital by Patrolmen Charles Hayner and John Dwyer and discharged Saturday.
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James Dickson
River Street
Troy Hospital
Dickson
Charles Hayner
John Dwyer
Central Police Station
Judge Advocate Visits Father in Troy After Years Away
Lieut. Commander Lester B. Duquette, judge advocate at the Norfolk Naval Base, returned to Troy Saturday to visit his father Norman Duquette. A Troy High School graduate, he later studied in Washington, D. C., practiced law in federal court in Albany, and rejoined the Navy three years ago. He is married with two children and spends time with his family in Norfolk.
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Lester B. Duquette
Norfolk, Va
Troy
Norman Duquette
Fifth Avenue
Commander Duquette
Troy High School
Leter
Washington, D. C
Albany
Navy
Norfolk
Hudson Valley Fuel Corp
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