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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1946
Page
13
A chaotic wartime style report claims Belgium selected as president of the United Nations Assembly amid calls for peace. The piece cites Trygve Lie and Churchill era rhetoric, noting tensions with Britain and the Soviet Union, and mentions a proposed security council to curb aggression.
Democrats introduce a plan to slash the state income tax by about 60 percent as part of a broad package. The measure, among 92 Senate bills and 61 Assembly measures, seeks a 26 percent reform in the state union tax and would fund housing and other programs.
Gov Dewey proposes a state veterans cash bonus up to 200 monthly for wartime service with a constitutional amendment to fund it. A bipartisan committee will draft the measure for early submission to voters, while Dewey insists the issue is nonpartisan and for the people to decide.
Readable fragments report a China truce easing militancy and signaling a path to political reform. Gen. George Go Mine shill and Chen Kai confer as negotiators pursue ceasefire and a constitutional framework. Chiang Kai-shek ally parties seek peace and a national assembly.
Tax commissioner for 7 Chapman estimated the final installment of state taxes due Tuesday would total 10 million dollars. Returns filed through Apt Vay show Mr. Ghal Che, a resident of Ainang, facing the outstanding payment in the income tax report.
A Senate military panel led by Senator Edwin Janson ordered an investigation into demobilization and discipline amid protests and mutiny fears in Europe and the United States. The inquiry follows reports of delayed discharges and soldiers’ demonstrations, with officials citing occupation needs and public unrest as complicating factors.
New York banks emerged from wartime strain with improved liquidity and lending power says Matt Vo Rell, state superintendent of banks. He reports that in recent months private borrowing revived and business loans rose, while guaranteed loans and foreclosures declined. The system is progressing from war to peace, with real estate inflation noted and efforts to curb bidding driven by scarcity value.
The General Electric Company and the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers (CIO) concluded another conference with a cautious statement toward an accord. A tentative 15 day wage increase demand was voiced, with no comment on possible meeting dates or terms.
Officials of the main steel firms and the United Steelworkers union met in Welainule to avert a nationwide steel strike. After a three hour session, talks adjourned with plans to resume at 2 pm today. Leaders included Benjamin A Fullerless and Philip Mary in London, with other corporate and union delegates present.
Chicago and Los Angeles packers rejected a government proposal for price relief as a strike by the Brotherhood of Packers and allied unions looms. Union leaders complained the plan would not adequately fund wage increases or meet fund needs for Army Navy and foreign relations purchases.
A songwriter aged 73 died yesterday after a long career notable for works such as Walt The Sint Rhinoa Nollie Squeeze and Love On The Far, and Sweet Deante Lee. His popular tunes included Want A Girl and The Girl That Married Dear Old Dad.
New York report says Ernest Weaver president of the Association of Communications Equipment workers announced a postponement of planned alarm clock picketing in 10 states until Monday. He spoke after talks with Labor Secretary Lewis Schwellenbach and with Western Electric officials in Washington and said negotiations had broken off. The walkout was set to begin in Michigan and parts of Indiana at 12:01 AM BST. officials claimed issues of supervision and a “spred-uli” were involved. Members of the Washington operators’ union walked out yesterday for a separate dispute, delaying capital city switchboard operations.
The Appellate Division Third Department upheld a 1940 order setting a twenty cent per hour minimum for waitresses and fifty cent for other non service workers.200 employers challenged the rule claiming it ignored tips. the state argued tips could not offset the minimum wage.
The Appellate Division affirmed New York state tax on the Arrow Motor Corp for 1916 1919 and 1920, based on the federal determination of the company income tax. The court rejected challenges to the retroactive provision of the franchise tax and held the successor corporation liable on the predecessor's income.
A janitor suspect in a kidnapping slaying was released after two days on habeas corpus writs as prosecutors told the court there was no evidence to hold him. The arrest involved other janitors and a focus on a hospital area and a laundry room linked to the crime scene.
The Associated Press reports Blond waters receded yet left 23 deaths in southern states. Property damage rose as Cumberland River Valley saw heavy losses. Bay Harbor Hills Kentucky Mayor W G Asher cites about a million dollars in damage. Mississippi River floodwaters threaten towns, with stages rising toward all time highs and forecast gauges indicating record levels.
Four workers died when a warehouse floor on the third level of a Little Falls facility collapsed under a bale of woolpile. Names identified include James Maharah and James Vanexse of Little Falls, Clarence Wells of Herkimer, and Renard Weingelreiber of Colesville. Two other employees escaped, with investigators probing possible overloading and structural failure at the Tranait Corp warehouse on Mons Island. Fire officials described the scene as a jumble of beams and pulp while responders searched for survivors and authorities gathered statements.
A wartime wage case before the War Labor Board finds General Motors and other automakers would face wage increases and price adjustments. The panel urges caution, noting potential production impacts and profits, while leaving room for later adjustments under OPA guidance.
Western Union suffers a major strike crippling operations and delaying services across the network. Reports indicate the impact on communication lines and banking tie-ins as unions protest conditions. The company battles future assurances while employees press demands amid a stalled hearing.
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