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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1947
Page
14
New York stocks rose gradually on a slow Saturday session as traders weighed mixed factors. Market activity showed cautious moves with investors awaiting clearer guidance from upcoming announcements and potential policy signals.
A fragmented trading day left major indexes roughly unchanged as investors weighed mixed corporate results and ongoing labor and budget concerns. Encouraging gains by several names were offset by declines in General Motors shares and a softer tech sector, with steel and paper stocks showing uneven moves.
United Auto Workers president Walter Reuther pledged on Saturday to accept a fair deal on wages and bargaining in the auto industry. In Washington interviews, he said the union aims for a peaceful solution and would accept a lower hourly figure if management proves it is fair, while stressing good faith in negotiations.
Lida Bankva a brunette actress once linked to Goebbels was released at Pankrac Jast after no evidence of treason or espionage. Misa Taurova, famed in Europe, was arrested in Munich in 1945 and later indicted. Gustav Froonen, a Czech actor, reportedly disappeared after challenging Gondbels to a duel. Czech authorities said she planned to marry an unidentified U.S. soldier.
Lt. Laslin Bellows, recently connected to U.S. Constabulary at Passau, Bavaria, receives forty day emergency leave via the American Red Cross. He intends to travel to Germany with wife and son if leave holds. He shows signs of recovery from a blood issue and expects to rejoin duties after the leave ends.
In Nanking and Shanghai, Chinese students oppose anti American protests after two days of minority parades. At Ginling University the Anti-Demonstration Association formed and distributed statements accusing protesters of being used by a political party. The statements urged unity with the United States, called UNRRA actions into question, and noted past confrontations with Americans. A court martial will review a charge involving two U S Marines and a Chinese girl.
County votes show Rensolaer County rejecting the housing subsidy increase proposed for public housing. Statewide results show Proposition 1 passing 855,828 to 446,051 with mixed support across Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, and Washington counties and a state turnout of 27 percent.
Postings at Walton's Central University reflect mixed attitudes as posters urge restraint. The National Academy of Dramatic Arts students' association says members attended as individuals and did not vote to join demonstrations. Hong Kong remains under British control though claimed by China. Russie involvement in student movements noted with limited protest.
Local radio schedule lists a dense lineup of programs with hosts and segments across morning to late afternoon. Notable names include John Serahnt, Accomtmist TV Jultan Lewis Jr, and various music, news, and variety blocks.
Murky listing of program times and show names appears in a scrambled schedule. Readers see references to Morning Malogiew and JOAN Frelyn Winters with partial times and scattered station tags.
Lois Sacco a Meyent-ald bride of two weeks was killed by an accidental shotgun discharge by her 19 year old brother William Griffis at the Sacco home in Holjes. The blast struck her in the head as she stood in her bedroom. no charges were filed against the boy and her husband Frank Sacco a farm worker owned the gun.
New York INS brief reports three teenage criminals, two 18 year olds, engaged in a Bronx liquor store robbery. Detectives exchanged gunfire. Gerald Dowell, 16, was killed and partner William Cadigan wounded. One suspect, Shonas Fox, was captured nearby in a candy store and charged. The trio allegedly held up ten 'voh diaries' in the area.
Upstate court session begins at 1 30 PM in Glenville with Judge Glens presiding. A two week trial window is expected to cover naturalization petitions and a county election matter as evidence and testimony are presented. Attorney James Albany is noted in a freight car savings claim involving aluminum and iron rolling stock.
The Waterford Independent Bowling League resumes tonight at 7 p m as teams return from a two week layoff. Captains Leonard Jelman and Rex Curler lead squads meeting at Waterford lanes with Team 4 and Team 2 facing off. St Marys Women and many church groups share a busy schedule of meetings and activities through Thursday including youths, choirs, and bazaar planning.
The Japanese government on Saturday announced two new purges targeting full-nationalist and antiwar elements. Officials said only a small number would be affected, expanding directives to wartime journalists and media with large circulations. The move broadens previous orders and includes relatives of suspected opponents under new restrictions.
The report outlines De Gasperi arguing Italy needs coal iron and capital to rebuild, warns aid cuts could topple the country, and notes Donato Menichella seeking U.S. asset concessions. It also lists loans repaid and details from a Bank of Italy leadership delegation visiting Washington for talks with U.S. officials.
The FBI announced the arrest of brothers James Bradley Verner, 36, and Tom Verner, 26, at Gratis, Georgia for attacking a 19 year old Black worker who testified before a grand jury on a lynching inquiry. They were charged with intimidating a government witness and brought to Athens for hearing before U.S. Commissioner J. T. Madewbrook. James Verner admitted the beating claiming a long standing personal grudge. A 28 caliber pistol and a German Luger were found in James Verner’s home. Tom Verner, on military leave, faced discharge orders to Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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