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Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1949

Page

8

Livestock Judging Highlights Ballston at Saratoga County Fair

At Ballston Spe, Bwina owned by A. G. Perry of Witton took first prize in all categories. Arthur G. Park, Walter Armour, and Charles Dake were named prize winning sheep owners. Mohawk Valley Grange led in range produce exhibits, followed by Greenfield Malta Stillwater Charlton Ballaton and Milton. Juvenile grange winners were Ballston and Milton. Cattle judging began yesterday and will continue today with 4-H judging completed. A feature today is prizes for the oldest man and woman in the grandstand.

Elaes Buto Saratoga County Ballston Spe Bwina A. G. Perry Witton Ownarn Arthur G. Park Walter Armour Charles Dake Mohawk Valley Greenfield Malta Stillwater Charlton Ballaton Malta Ridge Milton

Pro Robeson Parade Clashes Loom Near Albany Capitol

Pro Communist and anti Robeson factions plan rival parades around the New York State Capitol as Civil Rights Congress actions prompt short protests. Albany County American Legion officials pledge non interference while state police monitor potential violence after a Peekskill melee.

Paul Robeson Albany County American Legionnaire State Capitol Legion Sala Capitol Peekskill Robeson Picnic Grove Alter Robeson Veterans’ Action Dewey Pawling Farm Robesor Civil Rights Congress Civil Rights Congress Fe U. S. Justice Department American Legion Wen Harry Philo American Labor Party K. Scott Gray, Jr Troy Pamphrets Peekskill Veterans VFW Ku K Klux Klan

Attend Eighth Family Reunion

Thirty eight persons attended the eighth annual reunion of the late Marriot Van Swiatek and Edmund Proctor held at Rev. Ald Mra Royal Fishbeek’s home at 200 Fifth Avenue. The program opened with a prayer, a drawing followed, birthdays honored, officers elected, and a secretary treasurer’s report read. An invitation to host next year’s meeting in Baratoga Springs was extended by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Greene, dinner committee appointed.

Persens Marriot van Swiatek Edmund Proctor Drake Ald Royal Fishbeek Fifth Avenue Miglbeck William Meader Herbert Agata Clarence Clement Mien Eisenbeth Drake Alice Pack Clement Albert Greene Baratoga Springs Greene Myron Greene Mre Clifford Tenlauit

New York State Records Low Death Rate Amid Births Rise

New York State reports a death rate of 10.8 per 1,000 for the period ending June 30, the lowest on record, while births reach 20.5 per 1,000. There were 150,000 births, the second highest in 25 years, with declines in several major causes and slight shifts in homicide and self-inflicted death rates. Heart disease remains the leading killer, and deaths from tuberculosis pneumonia syphilis appendicitis hernia and nephritis contribute to the overall drop. Cirrhosis deaths rise to a new high of 11.7 per 100,000.

New York State Health Department

Airmen Escape Crash Of Big Bomber Near Spokane

A large bomber crashed in rough terrain above the Spokane River 35 miles northwest of Spokane. Fourteen of fifteen airmen parachuted to safety. one was missing and later reported not in the wreck. An injury to a parachutist was noted with unknown severity. Spokane Air Force base officials said the missing crew member was not in the crash site.

Spokane Wild Hill Counry Peters Aafety Robert Smith Air Force

Hurricane scatters damage along New England coast

The Florida hurricane drifted out to sea and lashed New England with heavy rain and 70 mph winds. The storm toppled more than 200 small boats, inundated summer cottages, and battered seaside bridges and highways with high tides and rocks.

Boston Mass New England

Retired Times Religious Editor Rachel Mc Dowall Dies

Rachel K. Mc Dowall, longtime religious editor of the New York Times for 74 years, died today after retiring last December. Her tenure shaped coverage of faith and culture at a major national paper.

New York UP Rachel K. McDowall The New York Times

Tobin Predicts Passage Of Wage Bill In Near Term

Secretary Tobin said the Senate would establish a minimum wage within hours during a farm labor conference with about 300 leaders. He described the proposed wage floor as a major proponent of maintaining high wages while Brannan urged price supports and conservation to aid farmers and consumers.

Ogrecues Tobin Senate Agriculture Brannan State Democratic Committee Brennan

Mother of Sullivan Brothers Receives WW II Bonus

Des Moines reports state checks totaling 2600 dollars were sent to Mrs. Thomas F. Sullivan of Waterton, mother of five brothers who perished when the USS Juneau sank near Guadalcanal on November 15, 1942. The eldest son Albert was married. his widow’s remarriage made her ineligible, so the payment goes to Jimmy Sullivan, age 12, upon application. The four single brothers were George 28, Francis 26, Joseph 21, and Madison 23. The five brothers enlisted together January 3, 1942, marking the heaviest Gold Star loss for US WWII families.

Des Moines Thomas F Sullivan Waterton Sullivan Brothers Juneau Guadalcanal Albert Jimmy George Francis Joseph Madison Lullivans

Justice Rutledge Out Of Danger After Hospitalization

Associate Justice Wiley B. Rutledge of the Supreme Court, 55, was reported out of danger after a weekend hospitalization for illness. He improved on Monday after arriving at the hospital Saturday while vacationing in Maine.

Justice Rutledge Tork Wiley B. Rutledge Supreme Court Justice Newledge Uguoguit

Iran Reinforces Border with Mechanized Infantry

Iranian military officials said mechanized infantry units were sent to reinforce the border with the Soviet Union as American made trucks carried troops north. The shipments are part of a 519 million U S arms credit and border tensions reportedly rose.

Iran Teheran U. S

Germans Take Over Berlin Utilities in Western Sector

Three power Kommandatura rulers directed West Berlin’s elected council to assume control of gas water electricity and sewage production and financing in the western sectors marking a return to German oversight after 1965. In a separate note police report a dog bite injury to 11 year old John Clark at his home on Division Street with him treated at St Mary’s Hospital.

Berlin Kommandatura West Berlin John Clark Division Streex St. Mary's Hospital Bermart Fo Madsen Vincent Curmingham Polite Paul Varack Thade Street Third Street

Whitehall Couple Observes Golden Wedding Jubilee

Mr and Mrs George O Mason of Second Avenue Whitehall celebrated their 50th anniversary Saturday at their daughter Mrs Peter Andres home in Whitehall. The couple were first married in Hampton Town Washington County by Justice William Manchester. Attendants were the late Melvin Juckett and the late plead on.

George O. Mason Second Avenue Whitehall Peter Andres Mason Hampton Washington County William Manchester Melvin Juckett

Couple celebrates family ties amid town memories

A local obituary note honors a resident whose family includes two sons Special Police Officer Benjamin Mason of Whitehall and George Mazon of Ballston Spa, a daughter, three grandchildren and a great grandchild.

Communists Approach Canton Rail Line in South China

Reports say Communist forces cut within thirty miles of the Canton Mankew railway and overran Jucheng, 170 miles north of Canton. If the railway falls, Canton’s rail supply to Gen Pai Chung Hai’s 200,000-man army near Hengyang could be severed, forcing a southwest withdrawal into Kwanship. The Reds push east of the line as Canton fate looms, while Shell collecting becomes a noted hobby. One hundred thousand species of abella are cataloged.

Canton U—-Cainese Canton-Mankew South China Pada Jucheng Litin Piesa Pai Chung-Hai Hengyang Pai Kwangal Province Paris Kwangsi Rede

Greek Rebels Seek U.N. Peace Pact Amid Civil War

Greek rebels send a memorandum to the United Nations through Tass seeking peace after civil war devastates Greece. The note cites Secretary General Trygve Lie and calls for pacification as vital for the Greek people and world peace.

London Galingald Ualtad Boviet Ave & Press Agency Botanite

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