This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1949
Page
10
Washington welcomed Norway’s move toward possible inclusion in negotiations for a North Atlantic security treaty. Oslo rejected a Russian note opposing the pact and stated Norway will consider alignment with Atlantic powers despite the neighbor’s objections.
Acting President Li Tsung-jen urged China's Communists to drop new demands and pursue peace. Reports from Nanking note Red pressure on Hankow and possible Soviet support while Norway considers basing rights. U.S. officials describe the issue as delicate and likely to hinge on Norwegian cooperation and the broader Atlantic security effort.
President Truman told the National Planning Association that a planned economy, not a controlled one, is essential to keep the U.S. sound and prosperous and to meet global responsibilities. He praised Hoover Commission work on reorganizing government and warned against agency protection efforts. He urged removing detail from reform and stressed world planning as America's next task.
Ching, director of the Federal Mediation Service, told Congress moving the agency to the Labor Department would be a step backward. He warned against a partisan labor law and urged a basis for sound relations, declining to detail positions on Taft-Hartley changes. He defended the service's impartial role amid debate on administration plans.
Earth cracked wide as an idle mine collapsed under Carbondale Pennsylvania. One house dropped eight feet into a 25 foot hole, 13 others damaged, six hundred people fled. Three injured Mrs William Ezman and infant Jean Mary McDonald among victims. Police and fire services guard area as damage tally tops 100000.
Reports say the Big Four nations will begin talks on Austria on February 9 with each country represented by a deputy foreign minister. Austrian and Yugoslav experts are expected for consultations as tensions over the Carinthia province, claimed by both sides, surface during the sessions.
Hungary becomes a people’s republic formalizing its status as a Soviet aligned state like Poland. A government statement labels Western powers as enemies of democracy while pledging religious freedom yet a crackdown on church influence. The move precedes Cardinal Mindszenty’s treason trial, drawing Western concern about political persecution.
Twenty of twenty five GOP assemblymen met for two hours to discuss state aid for bid e schools then declared no definite decisions. The conferees included most of the GOP group once at odds with Governor Dewey over education aid.
The AFL announced plans to publish a national weekly newspaper aimed at millions of readers to advance its political program and bolster labor’s fortunes. The move follows support for school aid boosts and a broader labor coalition, with leaders citing strategic boosts in elections and public policy.
Fragmentary report shows a former professor and reporters planning a meeting with Reaux signaling a conference resumption and Republican assemblymen being notified for further references.
U N mediator Ralph J Bunche offered a temporary armistice talks framework between Israel and all Arab states at war with it. King Abdullah of Transjordan endorsed the idea urging Arab allies to join. Israel reportedly rejected the Bouce Line concept, talks with Egypt remained at an impasse, and Bunche sought a broad agreement to unlock negotiations.
An informant said Li would go to Canton Saturday, the day the new capital begins functioning there, but he will stay to pursue peace. Li issued a statement to the Communist leadership warning against shifting issues and insisting that some conditions for peace talks, like the arrest of war criminals, must be met first.
Washington reports Argentina faces economic difficulty after banning money transfers abroad and imports. Officials note dwindling gold and foreign currency reserves while Argentina reviews resources and considers international cooperation. Weaker American exports may follow as Argentina contemplates post stock take actions and state control of key agencies.
Army Secretary Kenneth Royall sprained his foot today in Japan while reviewing the First Cavalry Division. He was taken to the 64th Army General Hospital for treatment. Aides reported the injury minor and Royall remained in good spirits during the return to post.
The Greek cabinet proposed a four month suspension of Parliament to clear way for a new military campaign. Premier Themistokles Sophoulis pushed the plan amid military and economic policy moves. Parliament adjourned after his statement, with opposition leader Stylianos Gonatis urging a quick reconvening for study.
William Greenough, an influential financier and chairman of a business credit rating firm, died today in New York. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, he practiced law for three years before rising in finance.
Governor Dewey urged the Legislature to approve a record budget of 936.2 million dollars and add 168.2 million in taxes to fund state needs. Proposals include a full personal income tax, a one cent rise in gasoline, a 5.5 percent corporate franchise levy, and higher pari mutuel taxes on harness racing. The plan boosts education funding by 100.1 million and local aid to 518 million, with hearings set for February 16.
Washington reports the administration opposes a proposed veterans pension bill, citing an estimated first year cost near $2 billion and potential multi billion dollar outlays. Veterans Administrator Carl R. Gray Jr. told the House Veterans Committee the plan to give a $50 monthly pension at age 60 to two war veterans and additional disability pay could not align with the President's program.
Railroads submit wage settlement proposals to sixteen unions amid a looming rail labor dispute. The proposal includes limited hourly raises and a forty hour work week with shorter schedules, while unions seek higher pay and weekly overtime rules. A general fact finding board report informs the discussion and timelines.
Wallander, the longtime police commissioner since September 22, 1995, resigns after 33 years in the department to become assistant to the president of Consolidated Edison. He cites desire to spend more time with family and provide for their future. successor First Deputy Commissioner William OBrien, 58, is named new head of the New York Police Department.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.