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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1958
Page
7
A partial reprint of The Troy Record includes at the top the newspaper’s staff and subscription rates, followed by a long reflection on cross border life. The unsigned essay compares U S Canada border controls, praising friendship and mutual respect as a model for coexistence across nations.
A Chicago school blaze kills ninety or more, with eighty seven children and three nuns among the dead and hundreds injured. Investigators probe arson versus accident, seeking causes and safety failures while urging reforms to prevent future such disasters.
Report on the Massena bridge linking the United States and Canada emphasizes its length of 3 480 feet and swift construction. It portrays the span as a symbol of national friendship across a 9080 mile boundary, with Lakes and the St Lawrence as natural barriers, not a military frontier.
Maritime unions and independent seamen urge a global halt to ships under foreign flags of convenience. They cite registered owners abroad, wage evasion, lax labor standards, and seek national and international laws to curb the practice and protect crews and wages.
The article reports Adlai Stevenson stating he will not seek or accept the Democratic presidential nomination again. Polls show Democrats favoring him as a top choice, despite his declarations. Observers note party divides could impact his leverage, with northern and southern Democrats seen as potential allies, while calls for Huber Dewey echo in the background.
The article discusses Adlai Stevenson’s cautious stance in 1952, noting he has not announced a run and keeps a sideline position. It suggests he could influence a future Democratic candidate while Dewey supports Eisenhower and campaigns actively for the Republican ticket.
The article honors Sir Hubert Viking, a polar explorer akin to Peary and Hillary, who died at 79 after a life of risky polar ventures and exploration. It notes his diverse roles from photographer to geographer and his work with early submarines, aircraft, and Antarctic expeditions, highlighting his contributions to Arctic knowledge and quartermaster equipment improvements.
The article reflects on past French leaders and elections, noting M. Mendestyanee and Dalad op as defeated figures and drawing parallels to de Gaulle. It recalls Munich era survivors like Tou man and Vuillard, comparing old scandals to present political upheaval and shifts in power.
Dwight Marvin muses on how Americans drift across regions and transport routes while Old World families cling to Tendring and Essex. He notes historical emigration from England to Connecticut in 1634, contrasts settled life with mobile living, and cites the 20 percent annual address change as evidence of a nation on wheels.
President Eisenhower increases pressure on defense spending amid growing debate over reliance on liquid and solid fueled missiles. Supporters warn of longer warning times and vulnerability to surprise attacks, while advocates push for faster solid fueled weapons and civilian space exploration to balance military aims. multiple defense circles argue liquid systems require heavy maintenance and pose greater risk of disruption.
A Washington era column explores word meanings from minutes to bellwether. The piece discusses the origins of minute as a record and minute as tiny, explains the verb minute, and clarifies “bellwether district” as an indicator of probable voting trends. It notes early election chatter and mentions missile tech debates with cautious language.
Labor strategists outline plans to capitalize on November 4 gains by pressuring party coalitions and reviving old alliances. They expect to influence House chairmanships, secure liberal additions to committees, and push labor favored bills despite conservative resistance.
Dr Edwin T Jordan notes advances in medicine but the common cold remains hard to control. He cites contagious spread in crowded spaces, multiple virus strains, and lack of effective prevention or cure. He urges vigilance as viruses float in air and people touch shared surfaces, keeping colds endemic.
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