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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1950

Page

6

Ski Club Hears Reports On Activities

Troy 8k Club members met at the T W C A to hear reports on recent ski events at Lake Pincid Aston Col and trips to Black Thorn and Cannon Mountains New Hampshire Arrangements were made for the Schauboomer Hop on Feb 25 at the Burt Room The frat winter carnival plans were outlined for the second week of March and a ski patrol and winter first aid training were discussed

Troy 8K T.W.C.A Alex Tahuantan Lake Pincid Plalam Aston Col Burt Marcia Radclif Black, Thorn Cannon Mountains N. H

Rise of nationalist left in West Germany worries Allied observers

Allied officials report German nationalism gains being driven by a mix of exiles, refugees, and war veterans who seek unity with Russia or oppose democracy. Polls show West Germans favor halting communism over reunification while unions and press expose undemocratic influences. Observers warn extremist blocs could gain votes as state elections approach.

Germany Europe Russia Aome West Germany West German China Srussia Berlin Saar

End of German War State Pending for Bonn Accord

Officials weigh ending the state of war with Germany and the Bonn government's role in postwar governance. Possible immediate repeal of war statuses, with six month delays for other laws, could affect occupation, legal orders, and foreign investment. Prospects hinge on U.S. Congress action and further talks with Britain and France, with Russia potentially accelerating Western moves.

Bonn Russia Moscow Congress Paris Germany Austria East Germany London

B 36 Crewmen Search For Five Missing Mates

Fort Worth report notes three survivors of last week crash join search for five missing crew members. Capt Harold L. Barry and Lt Paul Gerhart fly from Carswell Air Base toward Vancouver BC. They believe the missing men may be on Haw Ashdown Island off British Columbia's coast.

Fort Worth Tex Harold L. Barry Paul Gerhart Martin B. Stephens Carswell Air Base Cat Vancouver B.C. Barry Gerhart Ashdown Island British Columbia Geryhart

Theater Fire Across Street From Fage Beven Newsroom

A early morning blaze at Lansingburg’s Lansing Theater swept through the building and spread to adjacent rooms and apartments. Firefighters battled for just over two hours, saving nearby structures while the theater was a total loss. The incident drew Red Cross aid, police supervision, and local veterans’ and disaster committees to coordinate shelter and relief for affected families. A newborn was born nearby during the emergency. The fire damaged surrounding businesses and residence, with extensive water and fire damage to upper floors and lower shops.

Fage Beven Ehap Ramas Troy Balvarion Army Veterans of Lansingburg, Inn Second Avenue David Miller Renawelaer County American Red Cross Harvey 5. Gardner Red Cross 2Nd Street Edward Marcoux Donald Marcoux Lennard Sturgeon Lansing Lansingburg Hudson Valley Lodge C.F 112Th Street Empire Brush Co Lansing Theater Buiilding Holton Gar Nubia S. Fiake Fionk & Ladder Co Amuth 7Th Street Aparigoris Appet

Obituary notices from Cambridge and surrounding towns

Obituaries list Mrs F. from Fairbanks and Mrs Floesier of Fairbanks Cambridge residents include Elizabeth Franklin widow of Benjamin F Franklin now at 2221 Fifteenth Street and May Holland sister of Edward Poland. Survivors feature children Barbara Charmaine Donald and Marion. Other obituaries include Wilmer Alderman of Greenwich and Mary Shanahan widow of Michael. Funeral services and locations noted.

Elizabeth Franklin Elizabeth Gardner Franklin Benjamin F. Franklin Fifteenth Street Troy

Heed Christ's Teachings Urged by Priest at Forum

Father Beck urged Christians to take Christ's words at face value and live by a deep love of God and neighbor. He traced church continuity to the Apostles, calling peace found in Christ's message from the authentic church. Timothy O'Brien introduced the speaker. Mary Elizabeth Gaynor moderated. The next talk at Hendrick Hudson will feature Rev Edward Glavin speaking on Morality's Contribution to Modern American Life.

Henry G. J. Bock Langus Forum Hendrick Madeca Father Beck Elf Darlington N. J Church of Christ Timothy F. O'Brien Rennselmer Apesker Mary Elizabeth Gaynor Hendrick Hudson Edward Glavin

Shortage Found In Vermont Town Funds

A state audit uncovers a 346100.78 shortage in the account of the late James Hugh Sheldon former town official Jot Rupert VI. Discrepancies date to 1938 with a peak 7300 shortage last year. Bonding firms may cover part. rest may be carried as town indebtedness. Sheldon was found dead in his garage in November as audits began.

James ‘ Hugh Sheldon Rupert Salem National Bank Salem Sheldon

Inhalator Aids Man Taken To Home Care

The Fire Department inhalation squad assisted Thomas Wheeler of BIS Fifth Avenue at 110 am yesterday. Fred Abbright treated the man at home while Hosemen Charles Carmody and Frank E. Walsh operated the inhalator.

Thomas Wheeler Bis Fifth Avenue Fred Abbright Charles Carmody Frank E. Walsh

Destruction By H Bomb Believed Vast

Fragmentary text hints a claim of vast destruction from an H bomb. References to Bartienn Brews or University of Chicago physics imply a scholarly assessment. The legible parts resemble garbled notes or OCR errors, leaving key names, places, and dates unclear.

Rescue Parties Renew Hunt For Five Flyers

Rescue teams searched Saturday for five missing airmen after a crash near a teeming storm. Canadian and European forces joined the hunt, with fears some may have parachuted into the sea or forest.

Motorman Kiefer Shattered by Grief After Fatal Rail Crash

Long Island motorman Jacob Kiefer, 55, remains overwhelmed by grief after a collision that killed 29 and injured 105, with 38 still hospitalized and ten in critical condition. His son Donald said he has only brief moments of clarity before sinking back into distress. Kiefer faces arraignment on second degree manslaughter charges for passing a red stop signal.

Rockville Center Long Island Jacob Kiefer Donald Kiefer

Five Ice Fishermen Rescued By Airplane

Five ice fishermen marooned on a mile long ice cake in Saginaw Bay were rescued by a ski equipped plane. Franklin Hoffmeister, 27, a wartime pilot, made five trips to retrieve the men who sheltered in an ice and snow igloo during a snowstorm. After landing they were examined by a doctor and found in good condition.

Sebewaing Mich Saginaw Bay Franklin Hoffmeister

Churchmen Seek Unified Stand Against A Bomb Implications

Detroit delegates from churches nationwide urged broader coordination of religious forces to condemn hydrocarbon and atomic bomb implications. About 40 delegates attended the conference of the Federal County of the Churcher of Christ in America, sponsor.

Detroit Camperd Churcher of Christ In America

Pope Appears In Public Amid Influenza Attack

Pope appears in public at St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City after a period of confinement due to a flu outbreak. He is seen on a portable throne praying for the Blessed Sister Vinecenza Mana Loper, founder of the order, as doctors and officials monitor the situation.

Vatican City Pope Poe Carmen St Peter's Basin Vinecenza Immarni Cervanis

Waterford Music Appreciation Series Draws Near

The fourth music appreciation event will be held at the High School auditorium at 7 20 p.m. Angela DeMino will discuss Romantic period music with emphasis on Beethoven Schubert and Brahms. Court St Monica CDA meets at 8 15 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Home with Mrs Lynch heading the social committee. Agnes Vila of the Grace Episcopal Church meets at Clark Memorial Parish House at 8 p.m. with Mrs Ralph Buckbee presiding. Refreshments will be served and members asked to bring magazines to wrap for the church periodical club. Lent services at Grace Episcopal Church include Ash Wednesday 10 a.m. penitential office and Holy Communion and 7 45 p.m. litany penitential office. Visiting clergy lead sermons on various Tuesdays. Additional church events list numerous meetings at Methodist Presbyterian and other groups through April.

Mary M. Shanahan Mary K. Maguire Shanahan Michael Shanahan Ding Xteenth Street Ireland St. Paul the Apostle's Church Rosary Thomas Shanahan Rathton Taylor John Caffeiy Trav St. Peter's Cemetery Angela DeMino Beethoven Schubert Brahme Agnes Vila St. Agnes Guild Grace Episcopal Church Clark Memorial Parish P.m Ralph Buckbee Arthur W. Abraham St Paul's Church Greenwich Troy Rural Bradford H. Burnham St. John's Church Tror Charles E. Kennedy Glens, Falls Howard Kennedy Cathedral of All Saints Albany Percy A. Parks Emmanuel Church Little Falls James W. Pennock Trinity Church Lansingburg G. J. Knepka WSCS Asbury Club Cub Scout Pack Ym.c.s.resbyterian Ladies’ Aid Ladies Aid William Gold Psychological Laboratory of Union College

Hitler Ordered Vatican Burned, Court Told

Frankfurt report cites Rudolf Rahn testifying that Hitler twice ordered the Vatican burned after Italy’s surrender in 1943 and 1944. Rahn says he persuaded Hitler to drop the plan both times, amid claims the Vatican housed Allied spies.

Hitler Vatican Frankfurt Germany U.S. Army Steta Stripes Rudolf Rahn Rote Italy Rahn Berlin Fiter Rahn Anid

Allies Protest Car Traffic Into Berlin

Western powers accuse Soviet authorities of deliberate interference with traffic on the Berlin to Western Germany highway. They cite several incidents over four weeks including delays to U S Army trains at Marienborn and a Frankfurt to Berlin run, signaling a coordinated blockade tactic.

Berlin Russia Persone Marienborn Germany

Memorial Dinner Plans for Gen Grant by Sons of Union Veterans

Northern New York Club of the Sons of the Union Veterans and Auxiliary outlines initial plans for a memorial dinner for General Ulysses S Grant to be held at Mount McGregor in May. John Kiernan of Albany presided at the meeting held at the Chasan Building. Further Grant observance details will be set at the next meeting on March 25.

Ulysses S. Grant Northern New York Club Sons of the Unier War Veterans Chasan Building Mount McGregor John Kiernan Albany Fens Falls Amsterdam Wenburg Schenectady Troy

State Small Business Study To Be Pressed

Albany lawmakers seek a temporary state commission to study small business problems and needs in New York. The plan includes creating a small business bureau within a state department, supported by Sen Seymour Halpern and Assemblyman Fred W. Preller of Queens Republicans.

Albany New York State Seymour Halpern Anseroblyman Fred W. Preller Queens

Chiang Promises Mainland Offensive Amid Lunar New Year Leaflets

Chiang Kai-shek pledged a Nationalist offensive on the Chinese mainland to topple Mao Zedong and Lenin Stalin, with leaflets dropped by warplanes over Red coastal cities to mark the lunar new year.

Taipei Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Mao Tze-tung Stalin

No Strings To Funds For Yugoslavia

United States Ambassador George Allen said there would be no political conditions on American aid to Yugoslavia. He stated Washington follows a policy of non interference, with no attached credits, while Tito urged faster action and lamented delays, noting no public Western loan promises.

Belgrade Yugoslavia United States George Alien Americas Marshall Tito Jugoslavia Allen Export-Import Bank World Monetary Fund Tito Khava Trvie

Galway Boy Fatally Injured In Coast ing Accident

A Galway area youth Donald Morthouse age 11 was killed when struck by a car driven by 51 year old Joseph Serto of Scotia. The incident occurred on a steep Galway driveway near Clinton Palmatier's home. Coroner Fredereck Eaton ruled the death accidental.

Beratoga County Donald Morthouse Galway Joseph Serto Scotia Clinton Palmatier Fredereck Eaton Saratoga County

Desmond Seeks Bill To Expand New York Regents Board

Albany Republican Sen Thomas C Dea noné announced plans to enlarge the State Board of Regents from 15 to 20 members and end one party dominance. He would let the governor appoint seven new regents and cap party representation at two thirds. In a separate item, a Gulfport derailment injured 15 as Pan American train left tracks west of town en route from Birmingham to New Orleans.

Albany Thomas C. Deanoné State Board of Regents Newburg Republican Gulfport Miss Pan American Louisville and Nashville Birmingham Ala New Orleans Here

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