Albany Tax Assessment Inquiry Resumes Amid Probes
In Albany a resumed inquiry into methods of real property assessment by the Democratic city follows a renewed push by Dist Atty John T Delaney. The hearing features testimony from Dr. Simpson a consultant for the New York City budget and taxation division who cites a study of 1 446 sales as part of the tax commission review. Dewey cited political pressure in past campaigns, and the inquiry expands as officials seek additional aides and witnesses.
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Albany
State Department
Tasatien
John T. Delaney
Léstriet
Delaney
Oni
Tice David B. Wanger
Albany cm
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Ma S omMai
Assesaneauts
Dre. Simpson
New York City
Tax Commission
Herbert
Dewey
Albany Democratic Organization
Simpson
Court Adjourns To Monday Morning In Two Supreme Court Cases
Court adjourned to Monday at 10 am for two Supreme Court cases in Rensselaer County. Justice William H. Murray recessed the term and will convene a special Albany County term this morning. The sessions involve Marjorie R. Trumble vs Sillman Vars and Doug J. Elliott vs Gannip Walden Inc. The lengthy testimony on property assessments and state aid was paused as officials plan updates to the assessment study and possible inquiries into enforcement of gambling laws. District Attorney Delaney seeks more investigators and accountants to support a broader county inquiry.
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Samer
Supreme Court
Rensselaer County
William H. Murray
Murray
Albany County
Vases Sted
Marjorie R. Trumble
Sillman Vars
Doug J. Elliott
Gannip Walden, Inc
Albany
Wa Iso
Delaney
Troy Girls Commissioned in WAVES Ensigns After Training
Three Troy women are commissioned ensigns in the WAVES after officer training at the Naval Reserve Midshipmen School in Northampton Massachusetts. Sonia Barbara Cotch Catherine Anne Fagan and Mabel Hislop End are home on leave.
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Troy
Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s School
Northampton
Mass
Sonia Barbara Cotch
John, Cotch
Second Street
Catherine Anne Fagan
William J. Fagan
Burdett Avenue
Mabel Hislop End
William F. End
Farmers Urged To Take War Jobs for Winter
War time bulletin urges crensselaer County farmers facing winter to seek essential work during the closed season while promising a return to farming in spring. Draft boards may permit transfers only if farmers guarantee summer return to agriculture and part time farm workers are still essential.
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Krensselaer County
New York State Select Service
Agricultural A
Trade Names Filed With County Clerk
Two certifications to conduct business under trade names have been filed in the county clerk’s office. John Cooney and Arnald Leonard filed notations to operate at their listed addresses under the name George’s Grill. Ber ness at 328 name of the lin. effect that they are conducting busi nard G. Smith filed a certificate stating he is engaged in business under the name Oakwood Farms with office 1505 Bouton Road.
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Ness
John Cooney
Arnald Leonard
Ber Ness
G. Smith
Bouton Road
Oakwood Farms
Romance Sparks From 4750-to-One Odds
Captain Howard Treu of the Medi terranean war theater faces a long odds romance after a message to John Sweeney reportedly said I love you to a Miss Smith. A wrong telephone listing and a phone book with 4750 Smiths complicate the tale. Mrs. Helen Sweeney witnessed the daughter of Captain Treu, fueling renewed interest.
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New York
Howard Treu
Sergi
John Sweeney
Miss Smith
Helen Sweeney
Treu
Sweeney-Smith
Deadline Near For Licenses
Rensselaer County motorists have six days to renew operator licenses. County Clerk Lawrence J. Collins warns of a last minute rush as thousands remain unrenewed and notes certain applicants must include a physician's certificate. Renewals require Albany approval and may delay driving privileges beyond Sept 30 if not completed now.
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Rensselaer County
Lawrence J. Collins
State Motor Vehicle Bureau
Mr. Collins
Albany
Troy
Crossword Puzzle Scramble Clue Fragments and Odd Terms
Readable puzzle fragments present clues and partial answers. Entries include Norways capital Oslo nearby numbers and arrays such as 45 Norway capital 42 et 6 Encourage 7 Old Chinese weight.
Dr Graves earns law degree at 74 from Albany Law School
Dr Frank P Graves former State Commissioner of Education added a law degree to his 41 others becoming a bachelor of laws at Albany Law School. He returned to study in 1941 after retirement and completed an accelerated wartime course with 11 classmates. His first honorary degree came 46 years earlier from Hanover College. He will face state bar exams before practicing law.
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Frank P. Graves
Albany Law School
Graves
Hanover College
Indiana
Commissioned-AL officer Meighan heads to Arizona assignment
Second Lieut. Joseph J. Meighan, fresh from Fort Benning, leaves Troy for a new post in Arizona. At 17 he joined the 105th Infantry and served eight months overseas, returning last year to train for his commission. He is a transportation officer for an infantry unit and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde A. Meighan. He bought a $1000 War Bond today from Postmaster Frank M. Collins, using Army pay saved each month.
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Fort Benning
Arizona
Joseph J. Meighan
Meighan
Troy
105Th Infantry
Clyde A. Meighan
90 Ninth Street
Catholic Central High School
Frank M. Collins
County Officers Back Proposal by Moore Streamlining Bills
County officers push to recode legislation by trimming hundreds of minor fiscal bills and large enactment costs. A committee will craft a program letting Legislature define county powers, working with Comptroller Frank C Moore. Governor Dewey praised the idea citing county-specific needs and solutions.
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County Officers’ Association
Frank C. Moore
Dewey
Association
Everett J. Decker Named to Area Solid Fuel Body
Everett J. Decker of the Peterson and Packer Coal Co. is named to the District Office of Defense Transportation Solid Fuel Advisory Committee to aid coal delivery amid labor shortages. Lawrence McDonald of ODT notes tightening labor supply as the most pressing issue for winter coal delivery. Other appointees hail from Schenectady, Plattsburgh, Hudson and Albany. local advisory committees will expand to Albany and upstate counties to advise coal dealers on motor transportation. The groups will cooperate with DDT, labor, and government agencies to ensure adequate trucking and conserve available transport capacity.
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Everett J. Decker
Peterson & Packer Coal Co
District Office of Defense Transportation
Lawrence McDonald
ODT
Division of
Motor Transport
Schenectady
Plattsburg
Hudson
Albany
Greene
Columbia
Rensselaer
Schoharie
Fulton
Montgomery
Hamilton
Saratoga
Warren
Washington
Essex
Clinton
Franklin
McDonald
27th Division Men Observe WWI Anniversary Supper
Troy Post No 2 27th Division Association marks the anniversary of the Hindenburg Line breakout with a supper and reunion at Germany Hall next Wednesday. Commander Robert L. Rickerson said guests are expected from New York Schenectady and nearby communities.
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Troy Post
Germania Hall
Robert L. Rickerson
Post
New York
Schenectady
Former members participate at post meeting report
George D Caswell serves as treasurer and Clyde W Heer acts as adjutant as former members participate in the post gathering.
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Prnrticipate
George D.caswell
Clyde W. Heer
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