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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
9
George E. Holiday announces the Mate Veterans Vocational School will close from July 1 to August 2 for summer recess. The office remains open to accept applications for new classes starting August 2, including Auto Mechanics, Machinist, Radio and Communications, and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration warned pilots about a new drug dramamine used to prevent air sickness. A six day test with 22 employees showed adverse effects for some, while Johns Hopkins University studies its utility as a remedy and preventer for seasickness.
The House Administration Committee approved an anti poll tax bill after reversing its subcommittee. The measure would require payment of a poll tax as a voting prerequisite for all federal elections. Former President Truman supported abolishing voting requirements as part of civil rights progress.
Lawmakers clash over two amendments as 13 Democrats and 32 Republicans back one measure while 40 Democrats and 27 Republicans oppose. Administration argues amendments carve room for inherent powers. critics say it tests Taft Hartley. Supporters see contrast between Douglas Aiken and Ives plans and the broader administration bill. Committee split 11 to 7 as Taft Hartley supporters push for Senate passage amid House rules debates over poll tax.
A Trenton woman Ethel M Hatfield who served a year for voluntary manslaughter in her husband Jess Hatfield death agreed to a double indemnity settlement with Hancock Life Insurance Co and dropped a suit. She will receive 1000 policy plus 373 in double indemnity totaling 1373.
Registration for the Troy High School summer program runs three days from June 30 to July 2. A written recommendation from the home or current principal is required, plus a $3 registration fee. non residents pay $6 tuition in addition to the fee. Troy residents pay no tuition.
A three day training program started for staff of the Troy Area Girl Scout Day Camp to be held next month. Volunteers include Mrs Herbert Reece Miss Dorothy Kirchner Mrs Bennett Nilen Mrs Hugh Bailey and others with three high school students assisting. Registrations are taken at the Girl Scout office. Chief Mendal warns fireworks sales may violate New York Penal Law and notes mail order and comic book ads are being checked.
Olmstedville resident William H. McGinn, 73, suffered a broken right leg and facial and head lacerations when his car was struck from behind by Donald Persons of Brant Lake on the Lake George Glens Falls highway. McGinn was thrown through the windshield and his car left the highway crashing into a pole. Trooper Joseph Sikora reported the accident, and McGinn's condition was listed as fair at Glens Falls Hospital yesterday.
A day camp rally at the new YWCA playground will introduce campers to facilities and mark the July 5 camp opening. The program features a pool splash party, games, singing, and refreshments led by Misa Marjorie Reichard with assistant director Miss Eleanor King.
Chicago report cites marital difficulties as the main cause for veteran mortgage delinquencies. VA loan guaranty officer Layard G. Thorpe notes many cases involve wives gambling mortgage funds, with husbands unaware until loan notices arrive. He adds that in some cases the husband gambles instead.
A Pittstown public hearing showed near unanimous backing for creating an Eastern Pittstown Fire District to fund the eastern five school districts through taxes. Fire Chief Elmer Phillips and Leighton Holbritter led the drive. 81 percent of taxpayers signed the petition. If approved at the July 5 Town Board meeting the measure goes to the State Bureau of Audit and Control for final approval.
Raymertown Fire District purchased a new white fire engine for the Raymertown Volunteer Fire Co. Chief John Baker said the white color stands out less on red lights, noting few red trucks remain in the fleet.
Walter Krasnewski of Little Falls drives a pulpwood truck that skidded on a wet highway one mile north of Lake George village while trying to avoid a horse and wagon. The load spilled arid the vehicle overturned blocking traffic for over an hour. Krasnewski suffered bruises and lacerations to his right shoulder head and face.
Sacramento report says two California safe-crackers avoided fingerprints but the justice department scientific sleuthing identified their tools from marks on looted safes. State crime lab techs matched tools to the scenes, revealing the burglars’ methods despite their care.
New York's Freedom Train will test White Plains on July 4 to mark the 173rd anniversary of the First Provincial Congress meeting there. Gerald H. Salisbury, chairman of the state train commission, announced the six car train carrying historical documents will participate in the celebration of the Congress wheeling in 1778 to ratify the Declaration of Independence. The train left Albany January 26 on a year long tour and has already visited central and western New York.
Two trade names filed with the county clerk list James J. Kelly at 137 Main Avenue Wynamskill operating as Kelly Grocery Alten PL States 121 Winthros Avenue Athans operating as Alumigum Profuct Cr at 22 Fifth Avenue The filings indicate business conduct under these names in the county.
Paris reports Dr. Vieter Baltharard has developed an ether injection test to determine if life remains in a dying subject. He claims the test shows a spurting reaction if the core is alive, based on experiments and a submission to the French Academy of Medicine.
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