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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1949
Page
2
New York motor vehicle deaths and injuries rise in the first five months, with 680 deaths and 44 567 injuries recorded versus 67 deaths and 41 887 injuries last year. Commissioner Fletcher notes mileage growth outpacing hazards, urging cautious driving amid rising travel.
The report details five months of traffic data in New York State showing total property damage at 19 978 646 dollars down slightly from last year 2 028 license revocations in the first half of the year and 7 538 suspensions overall. Pedestrian deaths rose to 201 and 6 772 accidents occurred with 207 fatal. Driving with no right of way caused 424 accidents including 72 fatal cases and wrong side driving produced 1 421 accidents with 54 fatal outcomes.
A simple canned cling peach recipe uses the peach syrup mixed with brown sugar vinegar and whole spices. Simmer the peaches in this syrup 6 to 14 minutes then chill overnight before serving.
The Soviet delegation urged the United Nations Security Council to withdraw observers from Near East Palestine, dissolve the Palestine Conciliation Commission, and leave the conflict to Israel and Arab states. Ralph Bunche warned recall would disrupt armistice agreements and possible peace efforts.
Tax reports show an estimated $10 000 estate for William B Patten who died July 2 in Troy with Robert Patton and attorney John A Murray named. A separate $4 841 Hayes estate in Hoosick Falls lists Blanche Allen Joseph Hayes Elwin Stevens Catherine Allen James S Scott as heirs with multiple grandchildren and great granddaughter Patricia Law noted.
In Portland Oregon Mrs Roosevelt greets her newborn grandson Nickolas Sengraven born to Mrs Van HM Sengraves. The child weighed pounds and has a line of notable ancestry linking to the late President and Mrs Roosevelt. Grandmother Mrs Ansa Rosiorett Fancert attended the birth with family in the White House era lineage.
Mrs. Sumner Welles wife of the former United States undersecretary died in Switzerland while accompanying her husband who had traveled to restore his health. She had been ill several days and died of peritonitis after declining surgery. The couple had arrived July 19 aboard the French liner De Grasse. she had two sons from her first marriage and was the former Mathilde Townsend.
A car rolled off a ferry into the Columbia River 160 miles north of Wenatchee, washing away four occupants. Two survivors, Frederick A. Petrie of Lewiston Ind and Clementine Petrie of Richmond Ind, escaped. The dead include Mr and Mrs Oscar Wiker of Mancon Wash and two visiting friends, Mrs Harvey Petrie of Lewinville Ind and Mrs Inez Slater of Pontiac Mich.
Boston faced a fierce heat wave with 95 degrees expected by afternoon. The forecast tied the day's record from 1916 and warned residents there would be no relief for several days.
The Baratege Battiefilag club held a Sunday sit water appeal under the aegis of the Bullwater Rod and Gas Club with Delag serving as presider. Lt Carpenter acted as general chairman of the event.
An obituary item reports an accidental death near Bowie Hospital involving H. Mtalber 3 of MO Cleerch and Mr Buith hpenecer Menith 41 of Chatham. The incident occurred at Memorial landing while crossing. Authorities from Gounty corser and Dewey 4. Lawrenes are listed as present.
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