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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1959
Page
8
In a late night operation an Atlas intercontinental missile was launched from Cape Canaveral amid unclear official statements. Early accounts describe a test that reached high altitude and potential range but details remain disputed as Air Force and allied sources assess propulsion and guidance performance.
Numerous obituaries detail deaths and services across Glens Falls and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs. Dan Novi Mes of Mudsun, Joseph M Murphy of Glens Falls, and Mary Murphy of South Glens Falls, with survivors listed. Funeral arrangements call for services at local churches and cemeteries, with burials planned in spring and winter vigils noted.
An obituary fragment details the death of 60 year old Mitton Wiles Ning Girkk at Vue Tavern of Aten. The notice mentions a hospital admission, a wake, and funeral arrangements at Valine Monenil Thame. Survivors include Mixy and Charles Labose with connections to North Hering Cop and Shasta. The service includes a recitation by Woiary and is led by pastor Kenneth Wace at J dy church.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Haris and Gul with ages and scattered place-like terms. Unable to determine a coherent event, action, or outcome from the readable portion.
Riots erupted as Italy faced a general strike. Police and labor leaders clashed amid protests in street battles. About two people were injured as workers at Galie optical works faced eviction and a 17 day occupation of two plants by 400 workers.
An article describes NASA’s criteria for the initial manned space mission. It lists qualifications for pilots and astronauts, including advanced degrees in physics or engineering, military pilot training with 600+ hours, and age and height limits. The piece notes ongoing testing and selection steps under Navy and Air Force supervision.
Deamond designated chair Sayevitas Attwoy amid a reform of the Jolt Legislative body. The article notes retirement, recent elections, and committee leadership during a period of political tension and procedural changes.
Readable fragments mention a mission to leave cub havang and supposed involvement of secretary of state. The text references Washington officials and revolutionary topics. No clear dates, names, or concrete outcomes are established in the legible portions.
State tax increases tied to culling exemptions would forgive many 1853 income taxes and shift payroll deductions. Taxpayers would still owe on three months of 1959 income, with deductions from April to December rising about one third. A Rockefeller plan suggests raising exemptions to 600 dollars per taxpayer to boost revenue, plus added funds from taxes on dodgers, motor fuels, and cigarettes, aiming to balance the 1950s budget.
Khrushchev outlines goals for a new period of extensive building and economic expansion. He praises Soviet development while criticizing capitalist nations and calls for a strengthened industrial, agricultural, and defensive base. He cites constitutional changes and party modernization as steps toward a more democratic, active citizenry. He also discusses relations with the United States and Western powers, warning against a new world war.
West Berlin mayor Willy Brandt warns of resignation after a Socialist split in the City Hall caucus over a domestic issue. Heinrich Alberte, a candidate for the City Senate, was rejected with only a fraction of the Socialist faction's 75 votes amid internal strife and personal opposition from Brandt loyalists. The party division comes nine days before Brandt travels to discuss the situation with Canada and the United States, underscoring West Berlin's resolve to remain free.
Vice President Nixon, addressing about 400 people, argued that the Soviet Union seeks to gain advantage in the cold war rather than thaw tensions. He criticized Soviet propaganda, noted no real shift in U S and Soviet positions on Berlin, nuclear tests, and East-West trade, and cited Mikoyan discussions as showing no change in policy.
The council discussed a water system plan covering a treatment plant, pumping station, distribution, storage reservoir and reinforced mains. Other business included ordinances to allow Fifth Avenue Wis Co and United Traction Co to revise franchises for Catholic Central School tours. Public hearings set for February 5 and 7:50 p.m. on ordinances. Budget note of 10,000 dollars approved. A wage-earnings note and judgments against the city were debated. A list of 59 commissioners of dress was approved. A plan to close certain streets to through traffic daily from 3 to 5:30 p.m. was suggested, pending review by departments. City officials will survey wards and gather residents’ views.
Details emerge of a high tension baby snatching in Brooklyn. A woman identified as Mrs Tavares allegedly abducted Lisa Rose Chlonehir, with a false pregnant accomplice and a Bronx apartment ruse. Police investigate connections, hospital checks, and potential misinformation.
New York police investigated a ransom note received by television cameraman Wally Cox and his family. His manager Gloria Salier said the letter demanded $4,000 and directed payment to a location near Wilhelmina Airport. Cox, known for election work as K Peepers and Fliray Blotley, and his children were not harmed.
A UPI dispatch notes a Vatican audience with Pope John as protesters and dignitaries present. The account references officials including Zellerhagh and Mrs. Zellerhaeh and citescoverage by Wallen mags. The scene occurs in the Pope's private library amid ceremonial remarks.
Albany AP report says Charles Abrams resigned yesterday as chairman of the State Commission Against Nsecliminatlyn. Gov. Rockefeller named Elmer A. Carter to succeed Abrams. Carter, a New York Republican, takes over amid disputes over civil rights program control and commission powers.
The article describes burglars removing a piquette machine and cash register from a restaurant office, searching premises for a sale that did not exist, and fleeing with about $15. Police Corporal John Paljacik and investigators James Hirick and Gordon Mooney of the Shafsbury, Vos barracks are listed, noting the case follows a pattern seen in New York arys. The text then shifts to a formal legal notice about a public finance matter and a city ordinance, referencing Troy New York and a range of procedural details.
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