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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1947
Page
1
The report describes a Brooklyn subway shooting where a woman, Mrs. Rocca, was wounded by a shotgun blast. Authorities mention a husband linked to the incident and a legal action filed by her attorney claiming damages and criminal charges. The case references prior hospital stays and ongoing investigations.
James H. Connell second ward alderman at 146 Congress Street fractured his left ankle after slipping on an ice coated hill near Mighth Street. His guide dog Durvaol followed and stayed with him, guiding him to a police car and Samaritan Hospital. Police and residents aided in the incident.
Local Troy Record poll lists top stories of 1946 with ten entries. Highlights include prison escape at Rensselaer County Jail, coal strike effects on Troy Avenue, plans for a $4 million permanent public hospital, OPA price controls lifting, a fatal apartment fire, mine incident, and political shifts in the Troy Common Council.
Buenos Aires recorded a record high temperature of 93.7 degrees yesterday, signaling intense heat across the city and raising concerns for public health and outdoor activity. Government advisories urged hydration and cautious exposure.
The Longchamps restaurant chain, under a State Liquor Authority revocation order for serving alcohol on credit and other violations, may have to close unless a stay granted by the Appellate Division is extended beyond Monday. A review of the decision is pending.
British military authorities confirmed a night sentence of 12 lashes for a young Jew charged with underground activities. An underground warning threatened retaliation by bullets if further lashings occurred.
Indiana congressman Charles A Halleck appears favored for House floor leader with New York Governor Lewey backing him as Browns withdraws. Taft is named head of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee and also chairs the Senate Republican Steering Committee as Republicans settle leadership roles amid intra party tensions.
A large cargo airliner crashed about three miles west of Charleston, South Carolina, shortly before midnight. Officials say all three flight officers were aboard, but exact names and conditions were not yet available. The wreckage is being examined and authorities continue to investigate the incident at the landing field area.
The Justice Department opened an inquiry into Senator Bilbo as Republicans press plans to oust him. Taft and Ellender backed majority and minority reports. Bilbo’s seating remained contested amid indications of a broader probe into intimidation in Mississippi. Washington governors and party leaders weighed next steps as investigations and senate actions tangled.
The House Campaign Investigating Committee declined to contest Representative Marcantonio's 18th New York district win over Frederick Bryan Jr. It examined the fatal beating of Bryan supporter Joseph Statovaggio near the polls as a possible conspiracy to intimidate voters. Most witnesses testified before a New York grand jury, and the committee recommended reopening if the grand jury and local officials uncover actionable facts.
Nellie Houlton, 77, partially paralyzed, died in a farmhouse fire on the North Hoo neck White Creek road in White Creek. cause deemed accidental by Dr. Charles H. Holmes after witnesses reported seeing flames and limited information on missing details. Survivors include son Morgan Houlton, two stepsons Edward Houlton and Walter Houlton, and sister Apna Sheehy. body taken to Gee Mahar Funeral Home in White Falls.
Washington vPi James Wallert Carter, son of John L Lewis, is ousted from managing his soft coal mines as the government takes full control under federal operation. The five cent royalty on each ton of coal funds welfare and retirement for unions. $8,000,000 already collected from other operators. Navy Capt. William D Gordon named resident manager to run Carter Mines in Mee Dowell County, West Virginia, with 1,800 miners and about 50,000 tons weekly.
Early today officials believed four or five firemen remained trapped and alive under debris after the fourth floor collapsed in a seven story building in lower Manhattan. The blaze began about 6 pm and smoke swirled into the night as rescue efforts continued into the morning.
Belgrade court opened the trial of eight accused of running a spy ring for foreign espionage. Prosecutors charged that the United States espionage service paid for secret data on Yugoslav postwar military and government matters. Eight defendants include Stefanovic, ex Belgrade newspaperman, Michllas Trifunovic, 75, former Yugoslav government in exile premier, and Zdeljko Sushin, former army officer.
Czechoslovak government reportedly invited Elliott Roosevelt to visit, with reports that he has accepted. Roosevelt, son of the late President, recently returned to the United States after visits to Russia and Poland with his adviser.
Everglades City Florida report denies Washington claim Ike Eisenhower considered running for president in 1948 He states no party affiliation and has never expressed public or private opinion on the two major parties Mrs Eisenhower confirms neither she nor Ike voted or showed party sympathy The general returns from a fishing trip and plans to go to Miami after news conference.
The Soviet government newspaper Tsentsvi… Tsarist? Tsvestia denounces the British American merger of Germany’s zones as a breach of Potsdam. It says the plan serves Anglo American capital, aims to split German unity, and would strip Germany of political and economic power. The pieces critique U.S. and British influence in postwar recovery.
Washington office relaxed distribution rules for scarce home building materials canceling monthly quantity limits for priority holders. Dealers must still honor outstanding housing priorities up to seven tenths of monthly supply, affecting furnaces hot water heaters bathtubs sinks nails and other items. no priorities issued to home builders for such goods since the December 24 housing program revision.
The United States urges initial UN action on atomic control as part of a broader disarmament program. Herschel Y Johnson introduces US proposals, seeking equal consideration with Soviet calls for immediate arms action. Delegates suspend choice until the next council meeting likely early next week to discuss the Assembly resolution and possible measures.
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