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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1944
Page
20
A Gloucester trawler named Uncle Guy hauled 150 barrels of fish in 1 hour 40 minutes a few miles off the Virginia Capes. John Mayo, the cook, and others aboard reported the remarkable catch.
Crew members arrive here after the trawler sailed again seeking fish yields. The cook reports an exceptionally large catch, claiming more fish in one dragnet than ever before. An estimated 100 pounds per barrel is noted as the typical weight.
Walter L. Faust of Socony Vacuum and John D. Gill of Atlantic Refining told an Empire State Petroleum Association conference that world petroleum reserves appear sufficient for about 1100 years, with large Latin American reserves and coal and shale as potential sources. They warned of a potential US crude shortage despite vast overall supplies.
A historian notes that past shortages hint at potential temporary petroleum scarcities in the future. He cautions markets may again face intermittent supply gaps affecting prices and availability.
A hit and run dog knocked down a female pedestrian in Schenectady injuring one leg as police pursue the animal. The incident occurred as the woman crossed Edison Avenue near Broadway and the dog fled the scene.
About 125 attendees from Hoosick Falls and neighboring lodges joined the Ma sonic visitation to Van Rensselaer Lodge in Schenectady led by Robert J. Swackhamer. Reports note Red Cross War Fund contributions lagging with $3,700 raised of an $8,800 goal. Local updates cover lodge events, Women's Groups price watch meeting, and club leadership reelection at Hoosick Falls Country Club plus a Presbyterian Young Women’s Club food sale today.
The American Newspaper Publishers Association said it will intervene in the government anti trust suit against the Associated Press now appealed to the U S Supreme Court. ANPA general counsel Elisha Hanson is directed to file a petition of intervention and act as a friend of the court to aid the Supreme Court with information.
The directors publish information they hope will aid the Associated Press in overturning the three-judge trial court’s ruling.
The Stephentown Taconic Valley Grange met Monday night with no master as Lawrence Madden presided. Albert Smith was remembered by a draped charter. Receipts from Pomona totaled 51.27 and a chair fund was approved to buy chairs when funds allow. Jesse Snow and Frederick Haley were named to secure donations. A coffee urn was donated by Mr and Mrs Mayer. Richard Pease, in air service, recently trained in Oklahoma and Texas, heads to South Carolina for further training. A letter from Grange members to Francis Miller in Italy was read. The lecture topic was Milk. Several members will attend Center Brunswick for its thirtieth anniversary. Gingerbread and whipped cream were served.
Wynamskill Townsend Club No. 1 met at the school Tuesday evening with Rev. Les sie Moody leading in song and the flag salute. One new member was welcomed as a quiz on the Towns end plan was enjoyed. Frances Carey performed a vocal selection. Members from Clubs 2 and 3 attended. refreshments were served by Mia Nellis Windover and Mrs. George Brunell.
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