13 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
1
A chaotic summary reports President Truman dissolving wartime agencies and retaining limited offices as he plans to unwind executive powers. It notes the Office of Temporary Controls and the Office of Price Administration shifting toward stabilization while Congress debates extensions and reorganizations amid postwar adjustment.
A United Nations subcommittee debated a five-nation framework to limit arms and advance early disarmament, with discussions touching on the Soviet and Allied blocs. The stalled talks included proposals on verification and a possible broader reduction plan, as delegates pressed for a concrete path forward toward arms restraint.
An informed source said yesterday that Stalin was rested and in good health and would return to Moscow soon. The dispatch notes the Soviet leader’s condition and imminent travel from Berlin to the capital.
The U N Assembly votes break with Spain by all members while the White House revamps a housing plan. Key officials discuss what changes are needed and who should lead new housing agencies. The conference covers long-range housing policy and veterans shelter needs amid political shifts.
A new premier, Blum, assumes leadership of the French government after a period of grave instability. He vows reform to calm labor unrest and factory strain while facing ongoing political resistance and a tense national assembly situation.
A Troy man, 18, crouched over a dog in the roadway on Second Street near Madison Street when struck by a 1985 Ford driven by Paul Pizwe ment. He was seriously injured and transported to hospital. the dog was killed. The driver, Dizzy Pixzemento, 16 Hudson Avenue Cohoes, claimed he did not see the man. Police report notes the man was near the west curb when hit by the vehicle. The accident remains under investigation.
Unclear fragments describe gate crashers at a White House gathering during a presidential event. The garbled text mentions invited guests, security concerns, and references to ministers or officials and heightened scrutiny around the incident.
Fire and rescue crews battled the ruins as the upper floor pancaked in a tenement collapse. Officials reported 14 dead and 21 missing, with dozens injured and many residents unaccounted for. The chaos drew hundreds of volunteers and police to the scene as investigators sorted through debris.
Washington attorneys sought a writ to limit the United Mine Workers liability for a 53.5 million fine in the Supreme Court case. They argued whether the union can be held responsible for acts of officers or members in absence of clear authorization or knowledge of such acts, with hearings and rulings expected next week.
The Washington room conference on UN counsel actions prompts a relief end date before June 1997. Mie delegates push to pace end of relief ops as Burane buries delays. A subcommittee backs a roadmap for easing conflict with US parties amid BO and GNRRA tensions.
A totally blind deaf college student, Yoele Wi' baiburk by Stile Nike of the University, earned a place on the dean's list for scholastic achievement. The story notes the student's perseverance, the university community’s reaction, and the broader context of blind education in the United States.
Walter Reuther of the United Automobile Workers announced at a New York press conference that the UAW would seek a 23.4 cent per hour wage increase across the auto industry. He argued current living costs require restoring workers’ purchasing power and cited rising hiring costs as justification for a higher base wage.
Storms delay a large air search as crews race to locate a missing plane. Weather hampers efforts across days with limited sightings and ongoing exploration by multiple agencies and volunteers.
New York The United Nations Assembly passed a resolution urging all members to immediately recall ambassadors and ministers from Spain. The measure calls for withdrawal of diplomatic representatives and directs the Security Council to consider actions against the Franco regime in Madrid.
A lengthy session at the United Nations centers on Spain and its government. Poland and Russia clash over diplomatic severance while Argentina and other nations discuss economic sanctions and international response. A mixed vote follows hours of debate with varied positions on intervention and relations.
Foreign Ministers from four powers completed sessions in New York after a long meeting. They discussed a German settlement and proposed a future invitation to bring Shem back to New York. Deputies continued their work outlining peace efforts and aligning on a Paris agreement.
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