Probes Extend to Westington Hearings on Atomic Shipments
The House Un American Activities Committee plans further hearings recalling George Racey Jordan and Lt Gen Groves to probe wartime atomic secrets and lend lease leaks to Russia. Henry Wallace may be summoned as the probe broadens to protect against atomic attack. Other inquiries target lobbying price controls steel profits airplane safety and unification of armed services.
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Westington
Congress
House
Un-American Activities Committees
Russia
George Racey Jordan
Air Force
Leslia R. Groves
Jordan
Rusala
Groves
Thea
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Joint
Congressional Atomic Energy Committees
Frank Buchanan
Plana
Senate Agriculture
Guy M. Gillette
D. Ta
Robert Croaser
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Armed Services
Home Armed Services Committee
Navy
Community Notes From West Sand Lake and Nearby
West Sand Lake residents share concerns as Mrs. Fred Warner is seriously ill at home. Hoosick Falls visitors Mr. and Mrs. George Coats joined Mr. and Mrs. Fred Houghton. Trinity Lutheran Church holds annual meeting January 18 at 8 p.m. Ebmer J. Hogle returns home after Christmas with daughter Mrs. Kenneth Kendall in Corinth. Grace Rawley, recently released from hospital, rests at home as sister Mrs. George Sprong assists. Cart Wicka hosts New Year dinner with Clarence and Arthur Wicks of Latham. George Mazon hosts New Year gathering with Fred Houghton Nelson Brookner and George Coats. Harvey Rogers attends wedding of niece Lois Austin to John Hoffman at First Presbyterian Valatie with reception at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Warner
George Coats
Hoosick Falls
Fred Houghton
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ebmer J. Hogle
Kenneth Kendall
Corinth
Grace Rawley
George Sprong
Cart Wicka
Clarence Wicks
Arthur Wicks
Latham
George Mazon
Nelson Brookner
Harvey Rogers
Lois Austin
Chester Austin
John Hoffman
First Presbyterian Church
Valatir
Valley Falls Hosts and Returns From Weekend Visits
Valley Falls residents report trips and greetings as Jacqueline Vickery returns from Troy after a weekend with Patricia Rouche. George B. McGraw and family from Chicago stay with Emily and Elizabeth McGraw during the holiday. Richard Lohnes returns to Dartmouth College after visiting parents Karl and Car W Lohnes. Mr and Mrs Richard Ashworth and family of Washington DC visit local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Vickery
Troy
Patricia Rouche
George B. McGraw
Chicazo
Emily McGraw
Elizabeth McGraw
Richard Lohnes
Dartmouth College
Car
W. Lohnes
Richard Ashworth
Waehingion, DCI
Ash
Local Families and Visitors Share Holiday Hospitality
The notice lists numerous families visiting and hosting over the holidays in various towns including Orchard Park Green Island North Rose and Troy. It mentions guests from Boston and Geneva and recalls visits by Mr and Mrs Archibald McClure Mr and Mrs Bernard Schmitt and others. Also notes a Boy Scout hike and a Loyal Women’s Class meeting with sewing and a covered dish luncheon.
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Worth
Archibald McClure
Bernard Schmitt
James Schmitt
Orchard Park
Paul Vigor
Frederick van Magness
Frederick
Boston
Mass
Mra
Frank Lewis
Richard McLaugh
Lin
Berwick
Leslie M. Moody
Robert Tamm
Troy
Cosmayina
Clinton Wager
Ticonderoga
Eliza Suter
Marion
Dorothy ‘Pratt
Geneva
Elizabeth Lee
For‘reat Ho Patric
Marilyn Iveson
Harry Iveson
Pinewooda Avenue Road
Sandra
Boy Scout Troop 27
Warren Savage
Loyal
Carl A
Patrie
Reds Deny Passports To Church Pilgrims
The Prague regime blocks Roman Catholics from traveling to Rome for Holy Year by refusing passports and foreign exchange. High church sources report Catholics who sought travel faced such denial and doubt any others would fare better. The controlled Czechoslovak press denounces Holy Year as Catholic propaganda against communism.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Rome
Hoosick Falls News Brief Recaps Town Notices and Obits
Hoosick Falls reports a town sale notice from treasurer Freyd D Taylor urging remittances or returns of unused items. Funeral notices list Glenn Miller Joseph Auering Martin Welch and others with burial in Maple Grove and St Patrick cemeteries. Village churches report services, reunions and club events as schools reopen after Christmas vacation.
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Mana Am
Meepeney
Freyd D. Taylor
Hoosick
Glenn Miller Washeld
Jerrald C. Potts
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Maple Grove Cemetery
Joseph Auering
Frank
Everett E. Gardiner
First Baptist Church
Ever Wolff
Gerald Niles
Stephen Bouplon
Wilbur Gates
Raymond Farker
George Freemyre
Martin Welch
Mahar
This Village
St. Patrick’s Church
Cambridge
B. V. Murray
St. Patrick's, Cemetery
Charles Bau
Winter Sojourn of Cambridge Couple in Coila
Center Cambridge Alzaida Van Orman travels to Coila for the winter staying with Mrs. Etta Green and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin English. They attended a Thursday Couples' Club meeting at David Sheidan's in Valley Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alzaida van Orman
Coila
Etta Green
Benjamin English
Couples’ ‘Club
David Sheidan
Valley Falls
Labor Union Sets Ultimatum in Four Plant Strike Threat
The United Grostwersen union declares a 11:59 pm January 8 1950 deadline after failed talks on pension and insurance plans and wage cuts at four plants. Molony cites bargaining failure since May 13 with contracts expired and day to day operations amid a possible strike. Wages are not an issue at Dun kirk and Latrobe but cuts threaten Schenectady and Auburn as the union seeks a steel level pension program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CLO. United Grostwersen
Smaps
R. B
Molony
Dunkirk
Latrobe
Schenectady
Auburn
Basic Steel
Vischer Ferry Fire Co Elects Officers Jan 11
Vischer Ferry Fire Company moves its annual officer election to the fire hall on January 11 at 8 p.m. replacing the earlier January 4 date.
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Vischer Ferry Fire Co
Howard Barrett
New York State Grange
Rochester
Barcett
Clifton Park
Saratoga County
Clarence Beck
Vischer Ferry
Kilngbeil's
Grooms Corners
Hurley's
Ballston Lake
Rexford
Noyes
Jonesville
Beck
Local Notes From Eagle Mills and Amsterdam Area
Eagle Mills Cher rehearsals are set for today at 73 pm at the Methodist church. Altice Hunter of Trospent the holiday weekend with Mrs Minne Carnet. Miss Marcia Hayter visited her brother in law Mr John Devine of Schenectady. Esther Gilex stayed with her uncle and aunt. Mr and Mrs Careton TF Wager of Amsterdam mentioned. Mildred F Moody returned home.
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Cher
Methodist ‘Church
Altice Hunter
Tros
Minne Carnet
Marcia Hayter
John Devine
Schenectady
Esther Gilex
Careton TF Wager
Amsterdam
Misa Mildred F. Moody
Community Socials and Quake Hit Manila
Johnsonville hosts friends Wednesday night while Mr and Mrs Hunt entertain. Mrs Colby and son visit IMatherne for holidays. Brandalik hosts a Friday party with games and refreshments. Grace Methodist Manila notes a luncheon and quake warning with minor damage and a guest limit of a covered dish.
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Donia Mason
T. W. Colby
Herbert Campbell
Manin
Industry wage comparisons cited in steel sector debate
The firm argued it was not part of the basic steel industry and claimed it differed in elevation from rivals. It noted ALCO and others paid higher wages and benefits than its competitors, suggesting no alignment with standard wage or fringe benefit patterns in the steel sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithe
United Stes
ALCO
Mid
Tto
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George Amyot
North Rose
Man
Ofla
St. Patetete' Church
Clarence Malas
Casares Cantel
Jone
Saber’ Winer
Foi
James Pa
Buriat
Mary's Cemetery
Ray
George & Walker
Fenamens
Armory
Becaues
St. Mark's
Girls Friendly Society
Bi. Mark’ Wenighth
Derby
Tnity Club
The
Elks
Elka
Philothea Society of the First Baptist Church
Baptist Parsonage
Caroline Haswell
Mra. Gardiner
Eagle Mills
Troy AL
Ween Hee
Johnsonville
Government Securities
Bank of Troy
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U. 5
Troy's Marine Midland Bank
Federal Deport Insurance Corporation
Seppers, Ghoes Constli Vazzana Bros
Electric Quick Shoe Repairing CO
John B. Garrett
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Vicks VapoRub
VapoRub
Biton VaroRus
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