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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1947
Page
4
Fire Chief James J. Higgins battled a wind driven blaze during New City Twelfth Night coronations as a thousand trees burned. One casualty was reported amid the chaotic scene.
Robert Jordan of Colon Michigan suffered severe sciatic and rheumatic pains disabling work and daily life. After trying many remedies he bought Muscle Rub on a dealer ad and days later pain eased. Ad copy urges readers to try the doctor’s prescription product with a money back guarantee.
Governor Dewey opened the way for New York liquor sales on the cuff to adapt the 13 year old law. Special permits would cost up to $2,000 annually in major counties and $800 elsewhere. The measure follows a slate of laws approved this year, while vetoing several others including veteran job training and auto liability exemptions. Dewey also signed major insurance reforms and new taxation disclosures for local revenue.
Ferday ladies hold an allday church session while Mrs Lyaran recovers from a broken shoulder. Mr and Mrs ChQripp plan a Troy Road gathering for their 18th wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Peter Best celebrate their 48th anniversary at home on Troy Road. Widespread attendance as Mrs Green and others attend a New York flower show. Lothridge Camp hosts Royal Neighbors of America banquet at Otto's Latham with Kathryn Russell as host. Priests include Assemblyman John McBain and Postmaster C E Denison in Niskayuna.
Draft boards in Bonasoluer County face possible nonrenewal of funds as Congress considers two bills to extend or end their operation. If Monday ends board activity, headquarters at Hotel Troy will be vacated and files moved to storage or centralized national custody. Officials warn it could take weeks to close five county boards and relocate records.
Waters receded across England as sun returned after floods that forced hundreds to flee Selby, where 6 feet of water swirled through streets. A special train sped evacuees, Army amphibians and RAF power boats carried out rescues, and troops bagged York’s waterworks to safeguard supply as flood levels fell.
A distressed Greek political scene is described with warnings of imminent civil strife. Leaders fear violence as factions clash over leadership, while authorities push for stability amidst turmoil and shifting political alignments.
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