Surplus Radios Give Government Trouble
James B. Waddell recalls a wartime surplus radio chaos that exploded into a nationwide mix up. Thousands of orders from colleges police departments and veterans flooded the War Assets Administration offices. He ended up with 79 000 papers describing 76 000 varieties of radio gear and shipments that delivered misfits instead of radios leading to complaints to congress and his demotion to junk division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AML Veteraan
New England
Boxton
Warriets Administration
Gollies
Eureka
Mars
Big Bialng
James B. Waddell
Congressional
Rep
Hoyer C. Slaughter
Missouri
Samuel
Pownal People Attend Church Services and Family Events
Mrs Frances Beebe of Pownal returns from a Green Bay trip with her daughter Helen a 13 year old hospital radio technician. Frank L Haley and Frank M Godfrey related relatives attend White Oaks Church funeral. niece relation noted. Albany trip for Lawrence Haag and Erma Romano marriage at St James Catholic Church. local residents Frank Baley handles snow loss call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Beebe Lds
Green Bay
Wis
Helen Beebe
F. BE. Haley
Frank L. Taley
Francis
Frank M. Godfrey
White Osks Church
Nina Barber
Wolcult Crandall
Albany
Lawrence Haag
Erma Romano
St. James’ Catholic
William Huag
Frank DL. Baley
Northwest Hill
Missing hikers found near Taconic Trail snow hole
Two hikers were found between Hinge Hutch summer home and Black Walnut farm operated by Goodrich brothers. They were wooed and bewildered but not seriously harmed after failing to return to their car on Taconic Trail. Manager Baley guided them back to their vehicle. names and addresses were not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinge
James H. Krom
Black Walnut Farm
Goodrich Brothers
Taconic Trail
Mgr. Baley
Adams Post Auxiliary Holds Installation Ceremony
The Sgt Walter Adams Post American Legion Auxiliary in Averi Park held its installation meeting at Journey's End in West Salt Lake on Tuesday. Mrs Margaret Fitzgerald president and staff were installed by Mrs Frederick Haley third district deputy. Executive committee members named were Catherine Hous Emm Atwater and Mrs Bessie Hassan. A social hour followed the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Post
Sgt
Walter Adams
American Legion Ausiliary
Averi) Park
al Lurkey Dlaner
Journey's End
West Salt Lake
Margaret Fitzgerald
Presient
Frederick Haley
Catherine Hous
Emm Atwater
Bessie Hassan
President Of Eagles To Speak Here
Jamon W. Hegan of Bremer ton Wish, high deserving president of the Braternal Order of Eagles, will be principal speaker at the Brat smuaker of the Cray Auris tonight at the rooms, BHO Fifth Avenue, Ar. Bryant will address. Leo T. Martin of Schenectady, regional director, will act as master of ceremonies. The program includes a boxing bout, ventriloquism, a comedy sketch, and Irish and Svotch recitations, followed by a turkey supper hosted by the Women's Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamon W. Hegan
Bremerton
Braternal Order of Eagles
Thomas J. O'Connor
Chester Stailth
Aerle
Leo T. Martin
Fichenectady
Ha Eagles
Dha
Janvis J. Permende
Snesion
Train Stops Inches From Woman on Houston Trestle
A 30 year old woman,Ethel Carthwright, was trapped on a railroad trestle near Houston as a train bore down. Moses, 58, guard, leaped off and was critically injured. Switchman A P Shade braked the train just in time, but the woman’s foot remained caught and she collapsed. The incident halted traffic while rescuers responded.
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Houston
Tex
Ethel Carthwright
Southern Pacific
Oakland
Cal
Beiore
Use Moses
Moses
A. P. Shade
Legion Corps Plans Dance Event for Junior Drum Corps
The Noble Callahan Squadron Corps and the Legion Junior Drum Corps announce a semiformal dance on Friday October 18 at the Crystal Ballroom of the Hendrie Hudson. Open to the public, with a possible charge for drum corps members from seven Junior drum corps in Mohawk Valley. District Junior Drum Corps Council members invited. regional Nobles Callahan unit organized yesterday at the Post Home 14 First Street at 7 30 p.m. A meeting of the dance committee will follow the rehearsal.
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Noble-Cuilution Squadron
Sons of Idmerivan Legion
Bugle and
Crystal Ballroom
Hendrie Hudson
Dem
Mohawk Valley
Juntor Drum Corps
Noble-Callahan Squadron
Albany Teen In Critical Condition After Auto Crash
A Troyan youth, Willan Carroll age 9 of UY Mesh Street Albany, was injured Tuesday night when his car collided with an automobile operated by Troyan. Williamsen, 58, of 722 Fifth Ave Troy, reported driving east on First Street when the boy struck his vehicle between parked cars and was knocked to the pavement. Hospital authorities said the Carroll boy suffered a possible fractured skull.
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Willan Carroll
UY Mesh Street
Albany
Memorial Hospital
Troyan
Williamsen
Fifth Aver Lane
Troy
First Street
Carroll
Wynantskill Woman Mary Woodin Ends Her Life
Wynantskill Mary Woodin, a resident of Dy Roads Avenue, was found dead in her home shortly after 12:30 p m yesterday. She hanged herself from a rope tied to the ceiling in the bedroom, according to investigators and the coroner who ruled death by her own action amid recent mental stress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Woodin
Dy Rodos Avunie
Donald Woodin
Wood Woo
Hannay
Sheri Vincent McCarthy
Nicholas Gingersky
Claurloa J. Cote
Woodin
Cote
Offfeng
Baatwen
Merling Home Bureau Review at Spolgletown Unit
A local book review event at the Spolgletown Unit of Ronweliw County Home Bureau includes Mrs. Ap Smith and others. Project leader Will Perry supervises the discussion with Ny Perks Jag and Phy aoe in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spolgletown
Ronweliw
Gy Smith
Toni
At & Po
Mitt
Laide Perry
Ptr
Willan
Mra
Janonh Rodergulez
The
Ant
Shirt News boost from Soupine Electric Eye Wash
John WY Hill explains his wife keeps the home, while shirts stay scarce, especially white ones. He touts Soupine Electric Eye prodl that washes shirts white and clean, making them look like new. He credits the product for reviving his clothing and household routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John WY
Hill
Mr. Mill
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Troy Watch Hospital
Mother Gray
Pownal
Rudolph's
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