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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1959
Page
3
AP reports New York on government plans to police gasoline and sugar prices amid possible oil import curbs. The piece outlines how curbs could raise domestic prices if foreign oil stays cheaper, while critics warn government controls may distort markets and provoke reactions from producers and allies.
A new area office is opened by brokerage firm Acton Lars in Harlington. The move is noted amid industry changes and regulatory debates. Critics say government controls breed new ones, complicating markets and consumer costs. The public watches how the consumer side fares as oil interests and politics maneuver.
The Manufacturers National Bank of Troy pilots a pay credit plan for staff using payroll slips showing gross pay deductions and net credits. Attendees say the system reduces cash handling and enables purchases at over 250 stores with the Midland Shopper Creditterview.
Household employers paying cash wages of 30 or more in a calendar quarter must withhold 2 percent for social security plus an equal employer share of 4 percent, totaling 6 percent reported to the District Director. If wages fall under 80 in a quarter, no report is required. Some wages may be covered and some not under the Social Security Act depending on amount. The text also asks about eligibility for wife’s benefits after an adopted child. the wife must wait for eligibility and file an application before payments start.
Laut Mele announces a new branch managed by John H. Finch at Latham assisted by H William Johnston registered representative. The office shares full stock brokerage facilities with Hill Darling firm. Finch is second vice president of the Latham KE wants Club and a Knights of Columbus member. He promotes Jesuit Retreat House and is a speaker for St Ambrose parish. Finch attended LaSalle and Bosnian Extension University. Johnston resides at 1805 Massachusetts Ave Troy.
Dr Nachold, a chemist at Sterling-Winthrow Research Institute in Rensselaer, earns France's Order of Merit for Encouragement of Research for contributions to physical, organic, and medicinal chemistry. Presentation set for spring. he has long served as director of physical chemistry and is adjunct professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Born in Leipzig, he studied in Paris, Prague, Leipzig, and Utrecht.
The paper firm details area improvements focused on its Wadson Falls plant as part of 104 percent improvements noted in the annual stockholders report. It cites release of a factory building in Glens Falls and earnings of $4.18 per share for the year, up from $2.47 the prior year.
Leonardi, owner of the Tiearing Aid Center of Troy, plans to attend a university conference workshop on hearing aids. The event opens in Mon ticella and runs for several days, with national authorities and faculty invited.
Lusco Paper purchases Guy Bull Co interests in a consolidation at Lusco offices and Libby Street warehouse. Deal, involving no real estate, ends Guy Bull Co status after 48 years under Jale Guy Gull and Donald Barber. Rapp notes Lusco founded 1887, now ships line of paper and related products in Greater Troy area.
The funeral for Martin J Tobin will be from Pureel Bros Funeral Home in Jackson and gathered at St Joseph's Church for a Requiem High Mass. He died suddenly Wednesday at St Mary's Hospital after a heart attack at his Griswold Heights home. A World War I veteran, he was a charter member of Rev Francis Kelley Chapter DAV and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Wholesale prices at Menands produce market near Albany show a range of commodities with daily rates from fresh vegetables to fruit. Listings indicate regional market activity under the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, with various sellers and price observations across the day.
Stock Market notes from The Daily Investor discuss a young couple's finances and cautious stock picks. The letter column includes personal investment questions about Texas Instruments, saving strategies, and general guidance on avoiding speculative bets. It also reports New York stock highs, volume, and sector leaders, with advice about using a broker and investing with small sums.
Cluett Peabody announces a realignment of its Arrow sales organization led by vice president R T Garrison. B D Comparet becomes Northeast VP and sales director from 2 Park Ave New York. A W Palmer directs Southeast from One Atlanta. Hoger Leithead shifts to assistant to Mr Tatman. RK Pritchard named Western sales director in Chicago while Byron K Wardell moves to San Francisco. Garrison says the overhaul boosts service to Arrow retailers and strengthens company customer liaison.
Miller's Live Stock Auction at Argyle New York reported to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Calves and dairy cattle prices ranged with dairy cows slaughter good 20.00 22.20, commercial 18.00 19.50. slaughter bulls 27.00 27.80, commercial 24.10 25.80. Yearling and calf prices listed for choice good standard and feeder categories. pigs supply light. Dairy replacements sold with springers 280.00 405.00 and fresh cows 228.00 400.00. bred heifers 190.00 200.00. open and young service bulls 190.00 272.50.
Miss Margaret Prighan Deignan died suddenly yesterday morning at Leonard T Hospital after being stricken at her river residence. A Troy native and former employee of M. Nirentery Sons, she was a member of St Marys Church Waterford. Survived by nine sisters including Mrs Harold Roterts of Troy and other relatives. Funeral from Mit Son Funeral Home to St Marys Church Waterford for Requiem Mass, burial at St Marys Cemetery.
JM Fields will present Easter fashion shows at the LM Plats store next Saturday March 21. Merchandising manager Clifford Henderson announces two showings at 2 30 p.m and 4 p.m with Carol Ostriche of Hartford Connecticut as commentator. Each showing will include 16 complete outfits with accessories and specialties.
New post for Lloyd LLC Abate of Myohnniteville as star manager at the Glens Falls District Office of Prudential Insurance Co after leading the Mechanicville Mechanticville office for 94% years. He will reside on Dewey Avenue in Mechanicville RD 2. Abate is past president of Mechanicville Rotary Club and has served in the Mechanicville Chamber of Commerce Court, Foresters of America. Mrs Abate teaches at School 3 in Merchantville.
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