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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1947
Page
12
A catastrophic explosion at a Brown manufacturing plant near Kinsad City killed ten people and injured several others. Eyewitnesses describe a wall of fire and flying debris as workers fought to escape, with several victims found near the main entrance and others trapped inside the burning structure.
Thomas J Mugen of Utter files a $100000 damages claim with the US State Department against the Japanese government for the death of his son Gerald J Magee, killed December 7 1941 while serving aboard the US Navy battleship Arizona at Pearl Harbor.
Ottawa announces new regulations placing atomic energy information under government control. C D Howe, minister of reconstruction and supply, condemns the Atomic Energy Control Board rules. Details from April 1 show provisions for Canadian science institutions to handle related data.
The 29 year old twin Charles Li Hell survived another day before dying in New York State yesterday. His twin brother George F. died on September 7, ending a long pair known as one of the oldest twin combinations in the state.
A 17 year old girl, Miss Overell, faces murder charges over the explosion that destroyed the 7 foot cabin cruiser in Newport Bay killing her parents and a man identified as Otto Jacoba. She and her boyfriend, 41 year old Guage Gollan, will appear before Superior Judge Kiankiln West. If convicted as an adult she could face life imprisonment, but California law limits death penalty for a minor.
Senate debate continues on Lilienthal nomination to head the Atomic Energy Commission amid partisan concerns about communism tolerance and authority over TVA. Opponents warn one mistake in handling atomic secrets could yield lasting damage while some support cites adherence to security and expertise.
In Los Angeles Mrs Lajarda Howard W Morell performed the cesarean that delivered triplets yesterday. The surgeon explained that normal delivery would have blocked the others. Two girls weighed 5 1/2 pounds and a boy 6 pounds. All were described as doing well. Father Karl Dinner is a Wilmington electrician.
Long distance telephone operators rejected a company offer of limited arbitration on wages as government officials reported progress toward avoiding a nationwide strike set for Monday. AT&T offered arbitration on pay for work of skilled classification while unions pressed for broader wage schedules and ongoing talks on other issues. Moran of the AAMTW criticized the proposal as too limited, with continued negotiations expected on remaining points.
Bishop Quam of the New York area receives a United States Navy award for wartime services at a ceremony. Church officials praised unity of religious forces and the mission to document spiritual work worldwide. A Navy representative presented the certificate amid remarks stressing unity and service.
A national tribunal sentenced Rudolf Hoess, wartime camp commandant of Auschwitz, to death for mass murder of about four million people. The finding details his role in the extermination system and the tragic scale of the genocide.
Senate committee close to endorsing in principle a plan for United Nations to halt Aid to Greece and Turkey with US funds aiding debt relief and limited military assistance. Provisions would let UN begin projects only when ready, with debates over vetoes and how to structure control. The measure aims to bolster Greece and Turkey against communism while aligning with UN principles.
A B M train collision at a grade crossing near Derry yesterday killed Myron Pathy 21 and Hammond 16. Two other siblings were badly injured and a sixth youth was seriously hurt as the family’s car was struck. Local authorities investigated the wreck and named the crossing unsafe.
Reports say Soviet Ambassador Rodinov was recalled as Constantine Todinny replaces to discuss constitutions and security. King Paul’s passing prompts a spring offensive plan in northern Greece as government troops move into strategic mountain positions. Newsrooms in Athens publish mixed fronts as funeral details unfold and preparations begin for George’s state rites.
A vessel near Cyprus was damaged by an underwater mine blamed on a swimmer. A government communique says the blast struck the stern of the ship Vinour ad, injuring none of the crew. It notes the attackers targeted the ship while evacuations continued and another vessel sailed from the harbor.
The Security Council approved a U S trusteeship agreement granting the United States control of strategic Pacific Islands including Truk Kwajalein and Majuro with rights to administration defense and development toward self government or independence. Some islands remain excluded for a future Japanese peace treaty and the council adjourned after disputed voting.
Lake Success reports that M Beilain shifted the explosive Palishine problem to the United Nations and formally requested an extraordinary session of the General Assembly. Acting Secretary General Victor Hoo began moving machinery, while a telegram from Jiao to the 55 member nations sought approval for the session.
Fragmentary report notes ongoing wartime command and a license related action in a Chinese locale. Names and exact roles are unclear, with garbled phrasing hindering precise identification. The item references leadership, defense, and a license issued yesterday in downtown Tal yp.
A London interview claims Adolf Hitler said Von Hindenburg’s will would have steered Germany after his death, urging an independent army and constitutional monarchy. The piece asserts Hindenburg favored a two-chamber system and denied Nazi seizure of power, amid claims the document was destroyed.
Moscow dispatch reports French Foreign Secretary Bidault backing British plans for a staged provisional German government while deadlock persists on key issues. US officials note limited troop reductions in China and repatriation actions, with Molotov and Malotov clashing over veto powers in a proposed Allied German governance plan.
A House session featured Lewis mocking the court and mourning period while Reeves Levas pressed for details of John Le Lewis's actions. The exchange touched on the Centisha mine disaster and ongoing investigations, as Reeves prepared further testimony and reform discussions.
A Louisiana grand jury returned 25 indictments yesterday accusing dairy workers and others of theft, mail obstruction, and conspiring to disrupt New Orleans milk supply. Law officers pursued warrants for the named defendants as investigations and hearings proceed in Shentwood and New Orleans.
Fragmented note from British deputy outlines three aims for a UN General Assembly session. It urges placing the Palestine issue on the September agenda, creating a special investigating committee, and endorsing future governance proposals. Delegates discuss staffing a small UN Secretariat delegation and preliminary work for a special session.
A convoluted docket notes the original portal suit being dropped. The decision references a disputed administrative chain and immediate actions by a Washington official to withdraw from pending governance matters. Future developments may affect whether information efforts can yield a Supreme Court ruling on political pay claims totaling 1 000 000.
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