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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1950

Page

9

Columbia Community Council Elects Tra Payne President

Tra Payne of East Schodack elected president of the Columbia Community Council at the annual meeting held last night at Columbia High School. Thomas Looby of East Greenbush named vice president with Arat and Justus Dings as second vice president and directors for three-year terms including Mildred Eager, Alton Marshall, Mrs Hubert Collins, and Mrs Donald Smith. James Woodward named to finish Payne’s unexpired term. Speaker was Robert Shilinglaw of East Greenbush, urging broader road reconstruction in the county and state.

Tra Payne East Schodack Columbia Community Council Annal Columbia High School Thomas Looby East Greenbush Arat Justus Dings Detreeatville Misa Mildred Eager Nassau Alton Marshall East Schodeck Hubert Collins Donald Smith Clinton Heights James Woodward Miller Head Payne Robert Shilinglaw East Greenhugh New York Better Roads Association

Phone Strike Continusé Spurs Bell System Dispute

Bell system conflict spreads as Beirne informs leaders of over 200000 phone workers there will be no strike on Wednesday. Picket lines require executive board approval, yet Division 6 orders an attempted jam of long distance lines. FR. W. Hackley initially announced pickets in California, then said none would be set. Union seeks a 37 cent per hour package wage increase.

Bell System Beline Beirne Cw.a Bell Ayatem Western Electric Co Division 6 FR. W. Hackley San Francisco California Hackler Bell

Letters Issued In Estate Of Train Victim

Limited letters of administration issued in the estate of James G. Norris Jr who was killed when his car collided with a New York Central train in Castleton. Petition seeks wrongful death action against the New York Central Co and others. Norris, a former stationmaster and telegrapher at Brookview, left a widow three daughters and a son as heirs.

Burtogate Edward J. Donohue James G. Norris, Jr New York Central Castleton Alice ‘ M. Norris New York Central Co Norris Knickerbocker Express Brookview Inss William £. Smith

Legal Notice of Dissolution and Dissent in New York

A legal notice dated in New York details intent to discontinue a corporation under Charter 53 and related proceedings. It references the Supreme Court, the United States District, and various officials, outlining dissolution actions, notice requirements, and associated dates in a formal legal filing system.

Troy Sree Harding Wiese & Firsenge Arate Seth Bard America Utah Bet Supreme Court of Save Orn Northen Dity New York Dyrecum

Niagara Mohawk seeks federal license for Upstate dam

Niagara Mohawk Power Corp formerly New York Power seeks a federal license to build a hydroelectric plant on the Sacandaga River in Saratoga County. The project would cost about 5.6 million dollars, feature a 1650 foot earth dam, 112 feet high, a 475 acre reservoir, a 40,000 horsepower powerhouse and a 30,000 kilowatt generator.

Wiagera-Mohawk Power Corp Federal Power Commission Sacandaga Saratoga County New York Power and Light Corp Niagara Hudson Power Corp New York Power Niagara Mohawk Power Corp U. S. Court of Appeals District of Columbia Niagara Mohawkima Federal Commission

Flying Cross Awarded Missing Navy Flyers

The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded posthumously to ten U S Navy airmen lost in a Baltic Sea incident labeled a Russian attack. Secretary Matthews announced the tribute on behalf of President Truman, linking the deaths to the Cold War and a clear stand against Moscow.

Washington U. S State Department Moscow Russia Navy Matthews Truman Reserve Officers Association News Fork Baltic

Johnson May Request More War Planes

In Washington there was groaning expectation that Defense Secretary Johnson will seek more money for warplane purchases. Johnson and Gen Omar Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are set to testify at 10 am today before a Senate appropriations subcommittee. The panel, led by Senator Thom Ay D-Okla, is weighing the administration 73.0 billion defense budget.

Washington Defense Johnson Congress Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Senate Thomay D-Okla

McCarthy asserts State Department leak amid Senate clash

Senator McCarthy claims an intelligence chief told him a resigning official would be accepted within two days amid accusations that a State Department employee tied to the Communist Party holds a key post. The dispute centers on Budenz testimony and McCarthy's ban from a closed Senate session as critics accuse the panel of whitewashing the department.

Senate Wherry Intelligence Agency Roscoe H. Hiltenkoetter McCarthy Central Intelgence Agency State Department Budenz Thone Communist Party Red Jong, Jond Tydings Foreign Relations Subcommittee Budeng Communist Day Worker Catholic Church Fordham University

Striking Phone Union Won't Picket In Area

The New York Telephone Company area offices in Troy and Lansingburg were not to be picketed today as the Western Electric equipment workers strike paused after a nationwide halt. Local 29 members of the Communications Workers of America said the strike would continue but without picket lines, amid broader Bell System manufacturing labor action affecting Troy’s dial conversion and long distance calls.

Troy Lansingburg New York TelePhone Co Western Electric Equipment Communication Workers of America, C.I.0 Division 6 Western Electtric Co Bell System

Draper Adler Libel Suit Opens Over Pro-Communist Label

Hartford court hears $200,000 libel action by dancer Paul Draper and harmonica player Larry Adler against Mrs Heatter R. McCullough after she labeled them pro Communist. Attorneys say the pair lost more than $10,000 in bookings, including Palmer House and Piazza Hotel, due to the charge. Jury selected in federal court.

Hartford Conn Paul Draper Larry Adler Chicago Palmer House Piazza New York City Frederick H. Wigtin Heater R. McCullough

Jury Expected To Get Maragon Case Today

Government described Washington figure John Maragon as a parasite who sold influence of high placed friends. Maragon’s attorney Irvin Goldstein urged jurors to show restraint while noting Maj. Gen. Harry Vaughan, a Truman aide and Maragon ally, was not called as a witness. Goldstein also accused witness Milton R Pollard of perjury. Final arguments concluded as Judge Jennings Bailey prepared to instruct the jury.

Washington John Maragon Maragon Irvin Goldstein Harry Vaughan Vaughan Truman White House Goldstein Milton R Polland Milwaukee Jennings Bailey

New York Apartment Workers Set to Strike Today

A strike by New York apartment building workers will begin after 3.45 p.m. EST, affecting 7,000 buildings and 70,000 families. Union leader David Sullivan announced the walkout over a wage dispute after mediation failed, seeking about 273 more dollars weekly and a 1 hour extra work week, with current pay ranging from 145 to 150 dollars per week.

New York

Two Injured In City Collision On Fifth Avenue

Two persons were injured in a crash at 117th Street and Fifth Avenue last night. Raymond D. Simonds, 31, and Beatrice Livingston, 40, were treated at Leonard Hospital for contusions and abrasions. Both vehicles, a 147 sedan and a 1949 coupe, were damaged and towed from the scene.

117Th Street Fifth Avenue Raymond D. Simonds Third Street Waterford Vincent T. Laquidara Nicholas Padalino Donald Degen Imonde Johnson 17Th Street Foem i

Local Health Council Tackles Sanitation and Garbage Laws

South Troy health commissioner F. J. Coughlin discusses the value of a local health council. A film titled Basic Sanitation Fly Control directed by Miss Patrick Maloney educated the audience. The session urged proper garbage disposal with covered metal containers, separate can for refuse and ashes, painted initials on cans, keeping lids on, washing and sterilizing cans, and clearing the area around them.

F. £. Coughlin Patrick Maloney

Citizens Party triumphs in village elections with broad margins

The Citizens Party swept key village races in a landslide. Incumbent Karl J. Matteson won First Ward trustee over Richard B. Hurst by 471 to 48. Anthony J. Catallo took a three year term over Ralph H. Dean, while Vincent R. Archambeault was elected village tax collector without opposition. Propositions authorize taxes for street work, equipment, playgrounds, and fire equipment. The party, founded in 1922, claims the oldest successful independent status.

G.O.P Karl J. Matteson Richard 8. Hurst Citizens Party Mr. Hurst Anthony J. Catallo Ylaga Ase Senior Mr. Catallo Ralph H. Dean Vincent R. Archambeault Citirena Party Archambeault Arc Department J. W. Ford Howe Co Jtate

Oriental Temple Plans Welcome Visit for Lloyd in Albany

The Oriental Temple and allied Shrine bodies will greet Harold Loyd film star and imperial potentate of the order at the Albany Masonic Temple Saturday night. The Troy Area groups will assemble to honor him with Lloyd making an official visit, led by Troy delegates headed by Alton KR Holmes potentate.

Band of Oriental Temple N.M Harold Loyd Order At Albany Lloyd Troy Albany Masonic Temple Alton KR Holmes

Burns Club To Fete Auxiliary Saturday

The Troy Burns Club holds its annual ladies night Saturday at the Y.C.A. with auxiliary members as guests. Schenectady club members will provide entertainment. John F H Phillips, president, will oversee the event.

Burns Club Troy Burns Club Schenectady John FH Phillips

Anthropologist Will Speak at Sage Hall Lecture

Dr Carl Guthe renowned American anthropologist and director of the New York State Museum will lecture at Sage Hall on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute campus. The talk covers anthropology and Guthe’s career includes leadership roles in major museums and universities.

Rensselaer Bigma Xi Sage Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Carl Ke, Guthe New York State Museum Albany Guthe Kearney Neb Lapham Wisconsin Archaological Society Nat Tee Albany &i Xt Club

Y-Teen Clubs To Make Trip To New York

Y Teen Clubs plan a weekend trip to New York from the YWCA stationing at a chartered bus Saturday morning. They will stop at West Point for a tour of the U S Military Academy and visit the United Nations at Lake Success to attend sessions and lunch. The itinerary includes radio broadcasts, museum visits, the Hayden Planetarium and other points of interest with Miss Smith in charge and four advisors assisting.

New York Mise Ansa Binith Y.w.ca Y.W Baan Weat Point U.S Hayden Planetarium Miss Smith Vera Zackest Lola Diehl Batty Welner Doloree Unser

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