Anti-Discrimination Bill Tops Legislative Docket
Albany reports the 1945 New York Legislature adjourned with a broad agenda including a state anti discrimination commission to prohibit employment discrimination based on race color or national origin. The session also advanced a postwar budget program, veterans and education measures, a mortgage moratorium extension, youth service expansion, price controls, and a postwar aviation plan. Dewey approved a reshaped state traffic commission membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Dewey
Assembly
Senate
Veterans Services
Division of
Veterans’ Affairs
Executive Department
York Ciry
Commerce Department
State Traffic Commission
Public Works Department
Dewey Era Faces Centralized State Power and Gubernatorial Ambitions
The article surveys the Dewey administration’s stance on home rule and centralized government, notes speculation on Dewey’s possible return to law, and mentions contenders for the GOP nomination. It also covers a stale legislative session with minor enactions, budget worries, and a wave of bids awaiting the governor’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred E. Smith
Dewey
Mead
Steel Plant Men Given New Contract
The Breckenridge Va office of Allegheny Ludum Steel Corp and United Steel Workers of America reached a new labor contract. It covers 3260 employees at Watervliet and includes cafeteria meals, heated lighting upgrades, showers, gloves, and cost items. Wage differentials and a plant margin plan aim to equalize pay across plants, with one week vacation for 1-4 years and two weeks for five or more years on a 48 hour week. Local 478 president Walter J. O’Neil and international rep. Mr. Film led the negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexerzl Res
Watervilet
War Labor Board
Watervliet
Walter J. O'Neil
Elsw.a
Iclo. Mx
O'Neil
Mr. Film
The
Lunion
Dewey era session ends with harmony bill and tax cuts
Governors pressure relief measures pass as Republicans claim success. Merit rating for unemployment insurance moves forward, with lawmakers praising the session as one of the best since Dewey took office. Debate centers on group pressure and future stands, while the legislature also approves budget items and a constitutional amendment to remove judges after trial by special tribunal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Mahoney
Buffalo
Austin W. Ervin
Geneseo Republican
C. S
Dewey
New York City
Senate
Len Waller Stokes
Cooperstown
Sem
Fred A. Young
Eral
Theouses
Court of Appeals
Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Gilbert
Schenck
Dewes
Albany County
State Bar Association
Daniel P. O'Connell
Appellate Division
Judiciary Committees
Woman Dies After 4 Story Fall From Store Bridge
Mrs. Adelaide M. Crockett, 59, of 172 Seventh Avenue, died after sustaining injuries from a fall or jump from the fourth floor bridge at the Frear & Co. store on Church Street. Coroner and detectives weigh foul play versus accident. funeral services set privately at Fred J. Lowe Funeral Home with Rev. Howard Ackland officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide M. Crockett
Seventh V Avenue
William
Prear & Co. Inc
Church Street
Fred J. Lowe
Fifth Avenue
Pam
Howard Ackland
United Presbyterian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Crockett
Charles J. Cote
Caiet
John F. Lynch
Saturde
Ares
Jay F. Harringsige
Troy
Beryl Harrington
Buskirk
Adelaide Rey‘polds
Washington, D.C
Borsby Menger
Baldwinsville
Fulton
Annex
Samaritan Hospital Officicials
J. H Kiiick, Jr
R. Zanger
Frear
Samaritan Hospital
Oliver F. DeCells
Timothy A. Sweeney
William Cunningham
John Moran
Joseph O'Brien
Lynch
William J. MicGrane
Aeh
Michael J. Kane
William H. van Steenburg
Watervliet Youth Held On Juvenile Delinquency Charges
A Watervliet boy was detained on juvenile delinquency charges after confessing thefts including a purse with more than 23 dollars, a wrist watch, a fountain pen and papers from the White Tower in Menands. He admitted taking a coat from McClure’s lot at Grand and Frans Streets and spent the money in Albany before going to a theater, where his old clothes were recovered. Detectives continued to establish ownership of the recovered items as officers questioned him at the Detective Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Sociew
Reo Whetts
Menands
McClure
Grand and
Frans Streets
Albany
Ham H. van Steenburg
Pendr
Reslaf
Bes
Merands
Morgan Linen’ Co. Puke
Williams
Frank J. Connery
Detective Bureau
Green Island drives for Red Cross funds near goal
Green Island resumes a campaign through March 31 to raise the remaining 2800 toward the 9500 Red Cross goal. Village President Francis Dover chairs the drive with Willard Simmons directing the industrial phase. District captains from 1 to 11 led canvassing and schools coordinated by Miss Norine Keating. salvage efforts collected 25 tons of paper with trucks donated to finish the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainal
Gréen Island Red Cross
Corporation Hall
Frank A. Wilson
Dwyer
Irma Johnson
Margaret Sickles
Lawrence Connor
William Haggerty
Harry Bennett
Albert Moeske
Catherine Brady
Josephine Grady
John Fredericks
A. DuPont
Stanley Distiffice
Ralph Muscate
N_ Torneello
A Cocco
E. L. Keating
J. Chriss
K. Lahan
Grace Keating
Green Island
Frank J. Legnard
Willam F. Simmons
Arthur Clod
Arthur Hull
James Hailen
Steiner
Henry Dewan
Pittstown Fire Dept Reorganization Meeting Tonight
Pittstown Hall hosts a meeting of the Men’s Community Club to discuss reorganizing Pittstown Boyntonville and Raymertown fire departments into one district. Election of fire company officials will take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittstown
Boyntonville
Raymertown
Ore
Men's Community Club
Pittstown Hall
Private Gordon Killed in Action in February in Germany
Mrs Dorothy Gosdon of Roxbury Mass notified through her in law that Private James E Gordon aged 24 son of Mr and Mrs John Gordon of Montcalm Avenue Whitehall was killed in action in February in Germany. This is the second time the War Department has reported him killed in action the first report being three years ago in Boston while on military police duty. He leaves a wife and a 22 month old son Thomas J two brothers John Gordon and a church affiliation Notre Dame des Victories Church Whitehall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cordon
Montcalm Avenue
Whitehall
Dorothy Gosdon
Roxbury
Mass
James E. Gordon
Ger
Gordon
War Department
Boston
Thomas J
John Gordon
Notre Dame Des Victories Church
Catholic League Holds Breakfast During Crisis Reflections
The Catholic Women's Service League's breakfast featured Father Joseph Kelly of St Mary's Church who urged thinking with the church to endure present turmoil. He recalled historic crises, quoted Saint Teresa of Avila, and stressed justice and charity under Prince of Peace. Agnes Lo O'Brien served as toastmaster with Mrs. Edward W. Golden welcoming and organizers Mrs. John J. Hyland and Mrs. Frank J. Ryan in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph P. Kelly
St Mary's Church
Catholic Women's Service League
Hendrick Hudson
League
Father Ketly
Father Kelly
St. Terese of Avila
Prince of Peace
Agnes Lo O'Brien
Edward W. Golden
John J. Hyland
Frank J. Ryan
Club Program Highlights Scotch Songs at U S C Club
David Murray and Jean Hodge headlined the entertainment program at the U S C Club Saturday night. Mrs Richard F L McFaille led the program with assistance from Mrs Hilda Emetice as hostess team from the YMCA hostesses were from the W C. It was an evening of songs and dances with local club participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Murray
Jean Hodge
U.S. C
Richard FL McFaille
Hilda Emetice
Knights of Columbus Hold Cohoes Breakfast Event
The Cohoes Knights of Columbus held a breakfast at St Agrees Church cafeteria. Members received communion and attended the mass, with officers and council leaders in attendance. The event featured a service by the 12th District New York knights and a committee chaired by Willse Sorel arranging the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes Council
Knights of Columbus
Cefeteria
Tial Avederiy
Kiely
James
Carroth
Desury Davie
New York
Pest
Grant Knight
Agus Council
Otier
New York State
Knights of Cotun
Willse Sorel
Lenizer
Compres
Reakfe
Coarts
Bar. Rand
Catholic Daughters of
Asser
Ka. Es Wote
Cohoes Plans $73,000 Debt Reduction and Bond Redeem
The Cohoes administration will cut city indebtedness by up to $73,605, with on April 1 bonds totaling $1,176.46 due. The plan includes $316,645 in refunding bonds and $5,000 in public welfare bonds. Health records report one chicken pox case citywide last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohoes
Redalzh Poulter
Health Department
Airborne Reporter Recalls Rhine Crossing Chaos
AP war correspondent Robert Wilson, 29, of Bennington Vermont, parachuted from a transports during a Rhine crossing attack. He describes late flight, ground fighting with British troops and German tanks, and his trek to safety and Paris dispatches after landing near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberte Wilson
Bennington
Wilson
Rhine
Faris
Associated Press
Montpelier
Rutland
Springfield
Holyoke
Mass
Alany
London
Paris
De Gaulle Extends Easter Visit Invite to LaGuardia
New York Mayor LaGuardia said General Charles de Gaulle invited him to visit Paris for the Easter celebration but he cannot accept due to official duties. The invite was sent through the American embassy and relayed by Joseph C. Grew with a hopeful rain check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
la Guardia
FOTLAN DINNER FOR JOHN A. MATTEN CO MEMBERS
Miss Est Baker plans a bowling banquet for John A. Matten Co. members. The dinner will be held Saturday evening at the Crystal Bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fotlan
Est Baker
John A. Matten Co
World War II Soldier LaPoint Receives Medal
Private LaPoint, son of Mr and Mrs J LaPoint of Poultney, served 23 months abroad in North Africa Italy England France Belgium and Germany. He earned the Silver Star Medal and the Good Conduct Medal after battles near Germany. A Poultney, Vermont High School graduate, he is a grandson of the late Mr and Mrs Fone Kana of Whitehall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fastast McClellan
J. LaPoier
Andary Nupafeor
J. LaPoin
Poultney
North Africa
England
France
Belgium
Germa
Hernie
Cermany
Lnte
Fone Kana
Whitehail
LaPoint
Vz. High School
Religious Holy Week Activities in Cohoes Churches
Cohoes churches list Holy Week and Easter events. St John’s Episcopal, Union Holy Week services noon to 12:30 led by various pastors, Good Friday observances, Easter services and choir programs at multiple churches including St James Methodist, Boght Reformed, and Swallenten devotional. Community groups like Collin-Ross Camp and R A M chapter meet. birthday party held for Denise Glasheen with local youths performing songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Pam
Sillman Memorial Presbyterian
Aarch
Sunday Schoolace
Dorothy Lehman
Charles F. Lane
Boght Reformed Church
Bem
Reformed Church
Cohoes. Ministerial Association
St James Methodist Church
Churches Open Cohoes Union Series
Union Holy Week services brought together five Protestant congregations led by Rev George McElves Rev Francis L McCauter Rev Bast C Fryer and other pastors Readers and choirs performed hymnody including God So Loved the World and Into the Woods Me Stainer Soloist Miss Grace Vardemark and guest speaker Rev Herbert Wilerbers of Waterford Presbyterian with Pastor Samuel Hinsdale listed among attendees
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Partich
George McElves
The
Plot Saptist Church
Bayiig
Pestorage
Reformed Church
Francis L McCauter
Nestor
Sircay
Mamoria
John Stainer
Benold
Ernes
Grace Vardemark
Herberid Wilerbers
Weterford Presbyterian Church
Samuel O Hinsdale
Cohoes Air Corps Man Weds in Michigan
An announcement reports the marriage on Wednesday March 7 of Maisy Purch Helm to Army Air Corps Lieutenant Robert P. Bebo. The ceremony took place at St Thomas Episcopal Church in Bearon Harbor Michigan with attendees Mrs Gilchrest and Corporal Gilchrest of Battle Creek and Marianna Field Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maisy Purch J. Helm
Robert P. Bebo
Helm
Bearon Harbor
Mich
Cal James D. G
Army Air Corps
Afrs
Battle Creek
Corporal Gilchrest
Marianna Field
Pia
Cohoes War Fund Drive Builds Support Across City
Cohoes reported $1490 secured toward a $17500 goal in the Red Cross War Fund campaign run by the Cohoes Branch. Officials urged continued public cooperation as contributions rise. A single bid for two three ton trucks was received by the Board of Contract and Supply, from Jeri Equipment Co. of Albany, for $4033.68, forwarded to the Public Works Commissioner. Patricia Sheridan, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sheridan of New York, appears on Hunter College dean's list, connecting to Cohoes through her grandparents Mr and Mrs James Lahey of 34 Central Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
James A1. Mead
Buffalo
John J. Bennett, Jr
Dewey
Frank ©. Moore
Irving 3L Ives
New York
Meenanievillé
Haifmecon
Renswe
Saratoga Thumbs
Albany County
Cohoes
American Red Cross
Drive
Board of Contract and Supply
Mayoe
Jeri Equipment Co
Albany
Commissioner of Public Works
Pras Ren Smith
Patricia Sheridan
John Sheridan
Hunter College
James Lahey
Central Avenue
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Steel Plant
Breckenridge
Allegheny-Ludum Seeet Corp
United Steel Workers of Jameries
E. V. “Snot
Dewer
Stacia
Joney
Schuylerville
Sia Sezdosepa M. McCarty
Germany
MeCarty
Siegfried Line
Patton
McCarty
Saratoga Springs
Fort McClean
Luxembourg
Charles J. Houlihan
Joseph P. Houlihan
Hoosick Road
Air’ Medal
Italy
Europe
LaSalle Institute
Burden Avenue
Lodge
Elizabeth Hoscoe
Green Island Youth Canteen
Wenesday
American Legion Hall
Catholic League
Pic
James J. Johnson
Frank McGuirk
Monroe Street
Luzon
105Th Infantry
Johnson
Fort McClellan
Ala
de Gaulle
LaGuardia
Salvation
Junior Legion
Ladies’ Home League
Salvation J
Collin-Ross Camp
United Spanish War Veterans
G. A
Remsen Street
Albert Hilton
R. A M
Masonic Temple
Matthew Adviance
Abs
Irene Glasheen
Johnston Avenue
June Gagnon
Alice ‘Hasselberk
Denise? Giasheen
Churches Open Cohoes Union Series
Air Corps
Michigan
Ford
Jearners
Waterford
Ford Mfg. CO
Ead Pr
Household Finance
Sire Dremith
Burdett Building
River Street
Nat's Savings Bank
Actatosetes
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