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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1947
Page
2
A dramatic Hastings blaze drew fire crews to a searing scene as residents watched heroes battle flames. Delmer J. Reicharnt, president of the responding corporation, praised the rapid effort in a letter to Frank M. Ames.
A fragmented March 21 message from Mr Reichard thanks responders for protecting homes after a Wednesday fire. He offers appreciation to workers and neighbors and hints at future service, while mentioning new alloy coatings for steel using zinc and lin.
Police continued a fourth day of searching the Langley Collyer mansion for the 61 year old recluse as officers reported letters urging a halt to the hunt. A note postmarked Wednesday and written in childish scrawl claimed the letter was from a friend and warned police to stop searching or the house would be destroyed. Savings books totaling 3007.18 were found, with only 23 accounts active, while the brothers’ wealth was put near 100000. Federal agents expressed interest, and the coroner noted Homer Collyer’s death the prior Friday from heart disease. The search remains active with debris piles delaying progress.
The House passed a tax-cut plan amid cross party clashes. Republican leaders Halles and Halleck argued for tax relief and a balanced budget, while Democrats warned the bill favors high earners and ignores Treasury signals. The measure proposes major rate cuts, higher exemptions for seniors, and a 75.5 percent cap on high incomes, with details on income brackets and phased relief outlined. Buffettился
Governor Dewey signed a measure closing an income tax loophole for reserve officers on inactive duty. The law requires returns within six months after separation or release from active duty and retroactively applies to May 8, 194?, enabling collection of overdue taxes. The action follows other bills expanding mortgage lending rules, statewide salary increases, and enhanced public health and conservation provisions.
Illinois Central Railroad blocked milk shipments through Louisiana's Florida parishes amid a dairy strike seeking higher wholesale prices. Non union farmer wounded as thousands of gallons seized. trains rerouted or stopped. Federal officers probe the incident. Otis Baham, 21, wounded after resisting strikers during milk convoy patrols toward New Orleans.
The Trojan Post auxiliary completed plans for its 1st annual dinner to be held at The Annex tomorrow evening. Mrs Ann Blair was named general chairman with Mrs Gilberine Burke presiding at the last meeting. Several members were appointed to assist, including Mrs Amelia Russell secretary Mrs Guild historian and Ann Lebentrit patriot instructor.
Fourteen year old Carl DeFlamer alleged slayer of eight year old Robert Wahrman was eating and sleeping normally at Albany County Jail yesterday. Dist Atty Julian Erway disclosed. Former Albany Children's Court judge Daniel J Dugan appointed counsel and spoke with the youth's parents. Net deficits and charges referenced in a New York Central Bath road report follow, with figures indicating substantial financial losses in recent months.
Nilea Persons of United Traction Co denies a proposed bus line over North Lake Avenue. He cites insufficient riders and nonrevenue potential, noting weather affects demand and that new routes require Cannon Council and Public Service Commission approval, a lengthy process.
Noble- Callahan Post American Legion appoints a softball committee at a post session led by Commander Fred C. Anderson. Members are Michael A. Juble Job J. Waterman Frank Meleever I Jubn Marlin and William Reynolds. They will attend a meeting Sunday at 2:30 pm hosted by South Troy Post. Next week’s post meeting is annilled due to Holy Thursday. SHER HER SHERMAN. O UPI reports the birthplace of William Tecumseh Sherman, Mata Hill, is being celebrated as a national shrine.
The Toul Addresses Conservation Alliance held a county meeting at the Tray YMCA where enforcement regulations for member action were discussed. Mehsel Potwuska led the business session, and a request for information aimed at guiding the Conservation Department's preferred bill passage was made.
The executive committee of the Dutuatriat Club of Trey will hold a Wednesday dinner meeting at 0:30 pm at the Roy Bt. A to discuss plans for the general April event.
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