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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1950
Page
2
International News Service correspondent decries reckless drivers nicknamed Motoridiots. Describes Turnhound U turns Creeper worm and teenbecile as urban hazards, with beeperhat horn misuse and sedate creepers bottlenecking traffic, raising insurance and safety concerns.
Joel Davis of Putnam leaves income from 1000 dollars to his four grandchildren under minority. Widow Dora Davis gets life use of Dunn Farm Ti condér gada, and upon her death it goes to Bertha Davis. Leila Backus gets Hutton farm, Chester Davis home in Putnam plus Ticonderoga lots. Arthur Dane and Carter Davis named executors. witnesses Bush and Hayes. Will approved by Surrogate Dewill.
Vienna reports 42 ten year old American refugees from New York were transformed into a public transit symbol. Der Abend and Volkstimme mocked the project calling it an American hoax, while Austrian officials note the cars cost 10 000 with upgrades. Independent papers praised the ride as crowds filled the cars with red and white livery and lively door action.
New York firms are adding fishing and hunting rights on private preserves and extra holidays to their labor contracts. Some agreements include paid funeral leave, meals during overtime, guaranteed minimum commissions, maintenance pools to curb layoffs, and reduced weekly hours with partial pay difference relief. A handbook was ruled a contract in court, and another firm offers $100 baby insurance.
A British exhibits glossary translates English car terms for American use at the New York event. Examples: mascot means ornament radiat, wing is a tender, boot is a trunk, tipper is a dump truck, damper is a shock absorber, and a strangler in a saloon means a choke in a sedan.
A government sociologist Dr John A Clausen and Dr Paul V Lamkau study fence removal in Baltimore row houses. They assess effects on dog behavior and neighbor relations asking if fences foster harmony or conflict. Researchers assemble a sample to measure community impact after removing back-yard enclosures.
The Jewleh Agency Executive proposes spending 44.8 million dollars this year to assist the settlement of new immigrants in Israel.
United States mules financed by Marshall Plan funds will lift Greece’s agricultural program. About 13,900 mules will reach Greece this year, adding to the existing stock at a total cost near 3.4 million dollars for animals and transport.
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