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Helen De Zaldo, wife of a wealthy New York City banker, was prepared to press grand larceny charges against a Black maid at the Indian Head Tavern in Saratoga Springs. She accused Emma Hills
of stealing $5,000 in jewels from her while she was ill in the tavern's restroom during a high society party. De Zaldo was in the company of Ralph Thompson of Schenectady and New York.
John T. Dennin of Albany, the inn owner, declared he had complete faith in Hills' integrity, believed in his employee's innocence and would stand by her throughout the
proceedings. _— Times Union, Aug. 7, 1920_ STEPPING IN ON BUS SERVICE Spurred by the impending shutdown of the United Traction Co., Gov. Rockefeller said he was "accelerating
efforts" to staff the new Capital District Regional Transportation Authority and ensure continued bus service. UTC officials sought PSC permission to discontinue service after 81 years
of operation. In a terse statement, they predicted losses for the current year exceeding the almost $300,000 lost during 1969. Albany County attorney John J. Clyne indicated the county would
probably step in and temporarily operate the carrier, but said it would be only on an interim basis. Rockefeller renewed the state's offer to provide $2.5 million toward the purchase
of 100 buses under the 1967 transportation bond Issue. The buses were expected to be delivered in the fall. _ — Times Union, Aug. 7, 1970_ _Looking Back is compiled by C.J. Lais Jr. and Azra
Haqqie. _