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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1949
Page
15
Paul A. Wagner, a 31 year old interim executive, is named president of Roetlins College Winter Park Fin. He lauds Laurence Olivier as one of the best Shakespeare teachers of wartime.
Wagner argues colleges must use national methods to engage students and develop well rounded citizens not specialists. He says presidents should act as chief questioners, challenge courses, and avoid mere note taking to stimulate understanding of American political, social, and economic trends.
New York State Senator Thomas C. Desmond proposed Saturday that the board of regents be expanded by seven members all to be appointed by the governor. He argued the change would reduce conflicts between the regents and the governor. The regents are elected by the legislature in joint session with one member replaced each year. Desmond called the current selection system long overdue.
The funeral of Frank J Ward 47 a dealer in Lansinghore for many years was held at 8 Sham Fatt day from the William A Toohey Funeral Home and from SS Augustine s Church where a solemn requiem high mass was celebrated. Burial was in St John s Cemetery with clergy assisting and members of local clubs attending.
A U S Secret Service raid arrested a veteran, Mitchirg Philburg, on counterfeiting charges. Agents reported he attempted to pass a counterfeit $11 bill after claiming to have naval training and posing as a trained engraver. Photographs showed him using a Cheveland Reserve Bank plate.
The State Public Works Department awarded a 900 119 contract to Giananteos Brothers for painting 14 area bridges in Rensselaer, Albany, Washington, and surrounding counties. Bridges include spans on the Hudson River between Rensselaer and Albany, plus bridges at Whitehall, Fort Edward, Smiths Basin, Comstock, and others along the Champlain Canal. Route 197 bridge at Fort Edward is also included in the scope.
The text notes a meeting between Amsterdam mayors with mentions of Burnes KE and a list including the Hoosick River span over Route 33 and the bridge carrying Route 22 over the Walloomsac River at North Hoosick. Details are fragmented but indicate intercity discussions and local infrastructure points.
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