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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1947
Page
5
Bamberg Germany Gen Maj. Gen Iynest N Harmon commander of the US Constabulary praised German policy as honest and efficient and suggested they should be allowed to arrest anyone caught committing a crime, lacking American soldiers. German police now cannot test dagpriced parsons or occupy troops regardless of the sitha.
A rough excerpt describes German police under arc lamp lighting as 18 officers observe without action. It claims the U S Constabulary numbered 32 000 and could not fully police occupation areas. Harmon cites a new 55 000 member addition due to redeployment and authorized strength.
William Dudley Pelley, leader of the Silver Shirts, has again been denied release from prison. Federal Judge Robert C. Bultwell rejected his second habeas corpus petition on technical grounds. Pelley, sentenced in 194? for sedition, argued the petition inflamed public sentiment and prevented a fair trial.
Albany lawmakers push a seven member legislative commission with a 50000 dollar appropriation to investigate corruption in amateur and professional sports. Sen. Young says disclosures show corrupt influences and seeks subpoenas for witnesses and documents reporting in 1948. A concurrent bill would bring football, baseball, basketball and hockey under state athletic commission regulation.
Miss Mingatel Heulun Casey and John Callanan wed at St Paul’s Church in Mechanicville. The ceremony featured a double ring rite, elegant dress with gold accents, and a reception at the bride’s hall. Both graduates of Mechanicville High School, the couple plan a Boston and New Hampshire honeymoon.
The Ladies Aid Society of Fist Preststerian Church meets today at 3580 pan. The Young Adults of Embury Isfothodit Church gather Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Kenneth Kandles home for a covered dish supper. Captain Maxson Post American Legion and Woman's Auxiliary plan a banquet at Hotel Cambridge Saturday at 7 20 p.m. Committees include Robert McGarty, Pravis Madwon and Ernest Faemer. Helpers from the recent Pep Parade are dinner guests. The Women's Society of Christian Service at Embury Methodist holds a parish hall meeting at 8 p.m. Monday with new officers to be installed. Officers listed: Georgy Peters, president. Francis Ackley, recording secretary. Mrs Walter Dunbar, corresponding secretary. Mrs Edg By Rice, senior treasurer. Mildred Decker, secretary of missionary education. Mrs Chester A Sims, secretary of local church activities. Mrs Ray N Lully, secretary of children's work. Mrs John B Sherman, secretary of literature and publications. Mrs Elmer S Allen, secretary of supplies. Hostess group includes Mrs Bertha Gifford, Mrs Francis Ackley, Mrs Ralph Jautchell and Mrs George Woodworth.
Lavon Hall receiving treatment at Fulham Memorial Hospital in Bennington. John Ryan and son of Nennington spoke with Mr and Mrs Fred Ryan at their Lower Main Street home. John Cahill aged 74 died Thursday at Hoosick Falls he was long a resident and employee of the Ald Lime Co. A crowd gathered Sunday to see new firefighting equipment tested and later at Ladd Brook near Route 7. The first cross country flight between New York and San Francisco in 1915 is noted.
Washington attorneys plan an appeal to the Supreme Court seeking a reconsideration of its 5 to 4 decision reversing a lower court ruling in the case of a Louisiana youth sentenced to the death chair. The lawyer argues execution would violate double jeopardy and cruel punishment clauses, while noting executive clemency remains the last option. The defendant survived a prior execution attempt due to a mechanical failure in May.
A Bible-reading inmate in New Sherit, La., who narrowly survived a previous electric chair failure, expressed skepticism about future execution attempts. He said a man must die, and hinted he believes this time will be different despite past faulty devices.
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