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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1950
Page
2
In New York a battle royal surrounds Mayor O'Dwyer's looming appointment to a federal post. Democratic and Republican figures maneuver as Senate confirmation looms, with implications for the 1981 mayoral race. Possible candidates and party strategies loom large as ballots and conventions approach.
Reported unrest describes suspension of Wilirat Bua leadership and a wildcat bus strike last week. Four men accused of fomenting violence near a private area, with one railway worker killed nearby in a separate incident as industry tensions rise and a railway union protest continues.
Washington reports that Lew A Hershey, head of the Selective Service, estimated the manpower needs for the year have risen and that about 50,000 men could be drafted in November. He indicated Congress may see a draft call of around 100,000 for September and October, with adjustments possible if laws or regulations change. He stressed current exemptions and age limits may shift if legislation is enacted, and noted the numbers depend on the evolving military requirements and drafting rules.
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