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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
1
A blaze swept the 1,200-year-old Horyu temple in Nara yesterday causing heavy damage to the world’s oldest wooden structure. Many of its famed wall paintings and national treasures are believed lost in the one hour fire.
Federal Judge Harold R. Medina pressed for rapid handling of preliminary maneuvers in the trial of 11 American Communist Party leaders charged with conspiring to overthrow the U.S. government. The session resumed after a four day adjournment with a defense motion on juror selection pending.
Defense lawyers urge Medina to step aside as they press a motion to void the grand jury indictment and juror panel, alleging minorities and low income groups are underrepresented in district jury lists. They critique Judge Knox's nationwide speeches supporting juror selection methods.
About 30 000 birds migrate through Albany with 25 000 starlings and 5 000 pigeons leaving the State Education Building portico after a new electronic deterrent is installed. The system uses a charged wire and ground wires giving a mild shock to deter perching on column scrolls, while a penny sale at St Anthony's Church supports Girl Scout Troop 4.
Two wills were admitted to probate in Surrogate's Court by Judge Donohue for Katharine M. Marrington and Nicholas A. Engler. The estates total about 98,000 real and 2,000 personal with specific bequests to Margaret B. Smith, Porter Fell, Muriel A. Sprong, Allen A. Miller, Allen Sprong, and George A. Spring. Rowena Engler receives the widow's share. Draper & Bardens counsel the estate. Trojan Fined $100 in accident case. Frank Finelli pled guilty to reduced charge of reck.
Defreestville notices list Mrs. Presley Byers and Mrs. Harold Byers presenting a topic at today’s Missionary League meeting at 7 pm hosted by Mrs. John A Stark. Golden Deeds Class officers chosen for year include Mrs. George Walker president and Eva Vance treasurer. Church supper and dining room duties assigned with Rev. John W. Ter Louw as guest speaker.
A driver identified as a passenger and Albany resident pleaded guilty to illegal possession after a collision last month in Albany. The car struck a pole near Water Revolver Avenue, killing a woman passenger. The court suspended the sentence amid ongoing police statements.
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