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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

6

County Roads Inadequate Says Speaker At Court House

Robert J. Schillinglaw of the New York Good Roads Association charged Rennselaer County has the oldest road pavement in the state and 100 miles of roads meeting only colonial-era standards. He cited the Red Mill Road built in October 1904 and argued for state funds to improve travel facilities, criticizing motorist revenue not earmarked for roads. John H. Huber outlined a plan to allocate motorist revenue gradually to roads, proposing a bond issue for an equalization fund. Russell T. Westbrook presided.

Renseda County Robert J. Schillinglaw New York Good Roads Association Rennelaer County Court House Red Mill Road Rennaselaer Couse Theas John H. Huber Russell T. Westbrook

Latham Hosts Dinner for Principal Ahead of Election

Democratic nominee Senator Francis J. Myers faced skeptical remarks at a testimonial dinner in Pennsylvania. Latham praised Myers while the incumbent warned voters that the outcome in November will hinge on the larger Atlantic Pact debate and local sentiment.

Francis J. Myers Myers Manamian

Pennsylvania Republicans rally behind Duff after primary

In a tightly fought Pennsylvania Republican primary voters backed Duff amid a party split. Duff's victory drew praise from national chairmen and senators forecasting strong November support, while Grundy supporters faced a split that could affect the fall ticket.

John J. Kunkel Pennnsylvania Frederick Bureau Elemen- Pennsylvania Keating Tary Grundy Dull G.O.P. Inter Guy G. Gabrielson

Expert Scouts Weather Effects Of Rainmaking

The city rainmaker claimed his experiments did not affect weather outside the Catskills region. Dr. Wallace Howell, city meteorologist, said any influence would be limited to the Catskills and nearby areas. Ernest Christie of the Weather Bureau discounted citywide effects, noting rain requires existing clouds and that only God can create them.

New York Catekill Wallace E. Howell Catskills Ernest J. Christie U. S. Weather Bureau Howell

Junior Auxiliary Election At Abe Chasan Building

The Junior Auxiliary elected its officers last night at Abe Chasan Building. Elected were Ruth Jalet as president Merie FitzPatrick as vice president Margaret Bove as secretary Diane Ludwig as treasurer and Marjorie FitzPatrick as guilds head.

Sona Abe Chasan Ruth Jalet Merie FitzPatrick Margaret Bove Diane Ludwig Marjorie FitzPatrick

Earthquakes Recorded at Pasadena and Japan Distances

Two exceptionally heavy quakes were recorded at the California Institute of Technology yesterday. The shocks occurred at distances of about 5 000 to 6 000 miles, including one off Japan, signaling strong seismic activity near Pasadena and Galveston region.

Pasadena Japan California Institute of Technology Esterdar

Merchants Weigh Summer Hours At Dinner Meeting

The Retail Merchants Bureau will vote on summer store hours at a dinner meeting tonight at The Annex. President Alvan Gumble will preside, with officers of the Chamber of Commerce expected to attend.

Retail Merchants Bureau Annex Alvan Gumble Chamberlet Commerce

School Directors Hold Annual Meeting in Rensselaer County

Allan A. Hayner was reelected chairman and Arleigh Fish, secretary at the annual dinner and meeting of the Board of School Directors and Town Supervisors of the First Supervisory District of Rensselaer County held Tuesday night at Cropseyville. Elton J. Hakes, district superintendent, submitted his annual report for approval. The session occurred at the Amber Lantern Tea Room.

Allan A. Hayner Arleigh 2. Fish Renaselaer County Cropseyville Elton J. Hakes Amber Lantern Tea Room

Exempla 30 Day Round Trip Tray to Boston Jubilee

Boston event promotion offers a 30 day round trip tray to Boston at 13.29 dollars tax included. The campaign invites travelers to enjoy the Big Jubilee and take the train for a relaxed excursion.

Boston

Waynick to direct Point Four aid program recall

Ambassador Capus M Waynick is recalled from Nicaragua to lead the new Point Four aid program. Undersecretary James E Webb announced urgency in launching the effort with the United Nations to raise living standards in backward lands. Congress action is expected on a $35 million, one year plan to supply American and train foreign technicians.

Washington Capus M. Waynick Nicaragua James E. Webb State Department United Nations Congress

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