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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1947
Page
6
A midnight fire on Sixth Avenue caused by a malfunctioning pumper extinguishers an upstairs blaze in a two story building. Mary Tratl lived on the first floor with Chris Sorenson, and firefighters reported quick containment after dawn.
About one hundred natives perished yesterday when a dock and bridge collapsed on the Yurgrad River near Nanking, sending waves over the pier and sinking numerous small boats. More than twenty were rescued. the dock subsided first as a result of high wind and waves.
The General Stewart carrying 1,173 troops arrived in New York from Bremerhaven as the sole troop ship scheduled yesterday. The General Howze reached New York with troops, while the Adv. E.W. Ehecle with 17% troops and 3 civilians from Okino wa and Yokohama arrived in San Francisco.
WY HAL BOYLE portrays postwar Cuba as prospering yet tense with Communist sentiment. He notes tourism shortages and high prices, describes Havana’s tourist culture, inflated hotel rates, and taxi scams, and sketches a wary traveler’s ritual of spending to satiate desire for gifts and experiences while noting Cuban views on Americans.
Rolls Missouri residents report that landlord J.B. Aston and his tenant are among mayoral candidates in the April election in Olla. Aston rents a room in a hotel owned by TR. E Clarney, and the two men are seeking city leadership in the contest.
Estimates put damage from the Etna eruption at up to 750000 dollars with vineyards and forests hit. No towns destroyed though some homes burned as lava flow neared communities. Interior Ministry says eruption ended and danger eased as evacuations continued for affected families.
Florence Niles closes home to visit relatives in Troy. Fred Meyer family at a Freeport reunion. Mrs Praut back from Albany visit to her son Castles. Joan Meyer hosts Patrigia Rice of Williamstown. Vincent Pissatio family visit Lawrence Mass. Frank Haley reports favorable village water test from Burlington lab. Fire dept benefit dance Friday at North Pownal School hall. Barent-Tescher card party at Elm Terrace with top scores Martha Ames and Ralph Paddock. Houghtaling home on Main Street sold to Francis and wife. daughters in Williamstown High and Oak Hill. Youth Fellowship invites youths for Bible study at Methodist Church Saturday 7:30. Mrs John Winslow shows Genesis cannelgraph slides in Bennington. Flood topic noted. evening service sermons by Rev Clyde Sumner referenced.
An allity meeting of the Bul wator Home Bureau will be held tomorrow at Mrs. Wil loy Quackenbush home. A fraternal lesson on early caning will be given by Anthony. Porson, Max Allen Sederqulat is confined to Leonard Hospital. Fitchburg, Mags guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Line. Upton Chapter OFS meets this evening in the Musanle Temple. Blyatery Sisters to be revealed and drawn for next year. Social committee names listed. U.S. veterans comprise over half of civilian federal employees at 781 400 of 1 477 400 workers.
Washington reports more than a quarter of veterans enrolled in the GI Job training and education program withdrew by January end. VA officials note overcrowding and new college housing among reasons, with 439,443 veterans remaining in the program. About 1,712,933 are on educational institutions and 720,510 on job training projects.
The Troy Vocal Society will present a concert tomorrow at 8 10 p m in Music Hall under director Binor Fidmarsh. The program features works by Hatley Maamuaon and other composers as guest artists participate in the second concert of the season.
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