CIO Denounces Racketeering at Union Convention
The CIO urged its affiliates and local unions to stamp out racketeering and guard against corruption. Philip Murray said the union has few unethical cases and vowed action against violators with possible law enforcement involvement, noting other groups may lack foresight. The resolution condemns corruption in government industry and within the labor movement.
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New York
CLO
C.I.0
Philip Murray
Murray
Firemen Have Quiet Election Night in Troy
Troy firefighters handled five calls including two box alarms during a quiet election night. Chief Smith ordered a 3 3 3 alert to limit apparatus per box with later responses for a bonfire at the Public Market and minor vehicle fires.
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Troy
Carl A. Smith
Hill and
Adams Streets
James Ongleman
Ingalls Avenue
Jackson Street
School 12
Central Fire Station
Second Street
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
W. J. Hart
State Police Seek Lost Albany Hunter Near Brant Lake
State Police and volunteers searched the wooded area north of Brant Lake in northern Warren County for Gordon Alling 26 of Albany missing from a hunter party. Troopers were dispatched after his companions said he did not rejoin the group. Two other hunters were lost nearby but later found their way out.
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Brant Lake
Warren County
Gordon Alling
Albany
Alling
Eva Peron Undergoes Major Operation in Buenos Aires
Eva Peron, wife of Argentina's president, underwent a major operation yesterday and was reported in good condition. Doctors attending said the surgery proceeded as planned and the patient responded well to the serious procedure with a satisfactory current status. She had seven weeks of acute anemia, details of which were not disclosed.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Eva Peron
Senora Eva Peron
George Pack
Memorial Hospital
New York
Tuga. D. Peron
Ricardo Finocchieto
Finocchieto
Freezing Rain Forecast Shakes Troy Area
The Weather Bureau warned a winter storm from the Ohio Valley would bring freezing rain and sleet to the Troy area by morning after three days of record low temperatures. Temperatures will climb to the mid thirties later today with possible scattered snowflakes tonight as the cold snap ends briefly.
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Ohio Valley
New York State
Troy
Weather Bureau
Bureau
Harris named district deputy grand master of Albany Odd Fellows
Green Island resident William P. Harris has been named district deputy grand master of Albany District, Odd Fellows. His staff includes M. Raymond Wynkoop as district deputy grand marshal and James Rysedorph as recording secretary. A wall landscape donation to Green Island Library boosts hours to Thursday 7–9 p.m., Tuesday 4–9 p.m., and Saturday 2–5 p.m. Mae Burns is convalescing at home. Obituary notes Edward M. Kingsley of Green Island, a Colonie Fibre press operator, died at St Marys Hospital Troy after 36 years residence there. Funeral Friday at St Josephs Church.
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William P. Harris
Latham
Albany
Odd Fellows
Harris
Green Island Lodge
M. Raymond Wynkoop
James Rysedorph
James J. Hafensteiner
Arthur E. Wilkes
Thomas Cairns
James Boyd
Herald
Hugh Campbell
Guardian
P. Alberti Moeske
David Lithgow
Iown
Green Island
John F. Neaton
William F. Neaton
Hudson Avenue
Newton
Kansas State Teachers College
Europe
Heatly High
Albany State Teachers College
Edward M. Kingsley
George Street
St Mary’s Hospital
Troy
Waterviiet
Colonie Fibre Co
St. Joseph's Church
Susie Rootes
Edward A. Kingsley
Napoleon Stebbins
Watervliet
Samuel Muckle
Catherine Fallon
John Kingsley
St. Joseph’s Church
Local Social Notes From Cranberry Lake To Mechanicville
Johnsonville and nearby towns host families during a weekend with Wanakeena on Cranberry Lake and Mechanicville visits. Rev. Rosco Anderson receives a $153 purse from Grace Methodist Church and friends as Mrs. Anderson recovers from a serious operation at Albany Hospital.
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Johnsonville
Roy Moore
Leroy Tate
John Furlong
Anthony Paul
William Paul
Wanakeena
Cranberry Lake
Archie Mayles
William Spain
Mechanicville
John Emmett
Troy
William Foster
Robert Emmett
Schenectady
Marlliam Emmett
Rosco Anderson
Congregation of
Grace Methodist Church and Friends
Melrose 4-H Club Meeting Postponed by Storm
Melrose residents report the Mingling Waters 4-H Club meeting was postponed last Saturday due to stormy weather. Members plan to attend the harvest banquet Friday evening at Crooked Lake Hotel. Melrose Grange will meet at the hall with Justu Weisel presiding and Center Brunswick Grange guests to confer degrees. Meetings start promptly at 8 p.m.
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John Stuart
Northwood Narrows
N. H
Albert Stuart
Crooked Lake Hotel
Melrose Grange
Justu
Weisel
Center Brunswick Grange
Homebound Woman Stricken at Plant Rescued by Fire Unit
Mrs. George W. Billingham aged 60 of 164 Fifth Avenue was assisted home after being stricken at the Berk Bay plant on Middleburg and River Streets. Hoseman James Howard and James Lorman used an inhalator to revive her. Patrolmen Francis X. Fox and William E. Lewis accompanied her home.
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George W. Billingham
Fifth Avenue
Troy
Berk Bay
Middleburg
River Streets
James Howard
James Lorman
Troy Fire Department
Francis X. Fox
William E. Lewis
Britain Warns Egypt in Suez Crisis
Britain informed Egypt that it will not retreat from the Suez Canal or Sudan. Prime Minister Churchill stressed firmness in Parliament and in the throne speech while Egypt urged the U.N. to note that continued occupation endangers peace and shows warlike tendencies.
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Cairo
Egypt
Winston Churchill
Britain
Suez Canal
Sudan
Churchill
House of Commons
King George
Trygve Lie
United Nations
Canal
U.N
Third Presbyterian Church Plans Dinner and Bazaar
The societies and departments of the Third Presbyterian Church are completing plans for an annual dinner and bazaar Thursday. The event aims to support church activities and community outreach with items for sale and a communal meal.
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Third Presbyterian Church
Nov 15 Charity Event Offers Various Attractions
A November 15 program features fancy work, candy and a baked ham dinner with pastries. Christians cards and holiday booths highlight parts of the event, organized to benefit the church with activities from 5 to 7 30. Several groups manage different attractions as a cooperative effort.
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Dennis
Atlantic
Atlante City
A & Td
Ceal Et
Tire and Rubber CO. Inc
Troy, N.Y
Mae Burns
St. Mary's Hospital
Green Island Rod and Gun Club
Clara Hall
106Th Street
Melrose
Jayne
Dr. D. Jayne & Son
Troy Retail Merchants’ Bureau
Noyeg
Suez
Cahill’s of Troy
Scotland
Franklin Square
Troy, N. Y
South Pearl ST
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