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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
13
Fragmented OCR reveals a political roster with names like Sanford Lohnes and others involved in naming fall candidates and party designations. The text lists several assembly and county figures, with a note that most candidates are unopposed except Sanford and Lutes, plus a county delegation to a convention and a future continuation reference.
Theodore G. Billy secures a third term in the U S Senate from Mississippi with a commanding margin. Election tallies show Bilin 96,385 votes to Ross Collins 14,500 and other totals, leaving a 3,787 vote majority amid Democratic cross currents and challenges from opponents including Ellig and a Mississippi Supreme Court clerk.
Governor Dewey praised unions for their cooperation in a large housing development, noting the Tune project and Synacine Army Aly Base build would not have progressed without union help. He spoke at a dedication ceremony about the value of collaboration and improving living conditions.
The scoreboard lists multiple team results with numerous misspellings and unclear team names. Notable entries include Chicago defeating Pillsburg while Boston tops Philadelphia and New York beats Boston in the American League along with scattered minor city matchups and erroneous locale marks.
Washington AM Reuters reports Patterson linked to a contract deal through a War Department memorandum and political influence during a committee inquiry. May defended his actions as expediting wartime effort while denying improper ties to metal firms under investigation.
Four power foreign ministers reported progress on European security while clashing over Trieste and Italian reparations. Byrnes Vandenberg and Bevin pressed for a July peace conference, Molotov warned against rushing, and a UN atomic energy commission vote edged toward simple majority rule amid procedural disputes.
A chaotic aviation episode halted 27 passenger planes at St Paul Mint and neighboring hubs. Officials of the national machinists association met with industry leaders to push for structural reforms and safer, more reliable air travel amid a collision of labor and corporate interests.
San Francisco NBC reports a high altitude bomb detonation over an unnamed target, recorded yesterday. Kwajalein sources indicate an atomic device exploded ahead of schedule with force described as sweeping upward rather than downward, with Chinese population impact noted.
Soviet forces mass along the Polish frontier amid talks of a referendum on a western border change. Reports describe heavy campaigning and fears of violence as Polish districts vote on questioned territorial shifts. Russia-backed authorities imply turnout favors alignment, while Polish areas report intimidation and clashes during the polling.
Manila marks a milestone as the Republic of the Philippines is proclaimed with Manuel A. Roxas sworn in as president and Hippolyto Quirino as vice president. General Douglas MacArthur hails the newborn nation while officials from the U.S. and Philippines pledge cooperation and independence.
Jerome ham Palestine high commissioner yesterday commuted to life imprisonment and death sentences on two Jewish youths who lived with British soldiers. Underworld group Leumi promised wage gains would be released. British army uncovered an underground arsenal at Meshey Yague with thousands of grenades rifles pistols and explosives in secret chambers.
The Rochester City Council approves negotiating with labor unions of city employees over pay and sick recognition, addressing a long overlooked clause. The move follows controversy from a prior administration and touches on public works layoffs and union recognition amid broad municipal disputes.
President Truman promised U S assistance to the new Philippines Republic in every way, saying the two nations will be closely bound and operate as free and sovereign partners. Manuel A. Roxas declared a new era has begun in the Orient as American flag removal signals sovereignty and the Stars and Stripes will no longer fly over the land.
Aboard U S Navy ships, atomic rays pierced thick armor as radiation threatened the Pacific fleet. Col Stafford Warren and Bikini tests noted armor vulnerabilities, with 73 vessels reportedly leaking radioactive material. Experts warned only partial safety until radiation decayed.
A Nac chauffeur testified yesterday at the International Tribunal that Hitler may have been dead. Eyich Kenoka, who escaped Berlin and was captured by American forces, described seeing Hitler’s body among the Reichswehr positions and recounted events surrounding the bombings and later confirmation. He added details about the firing and the timing of the sources and claimed the body was identified after the fall of Berlin.
President Truman signed the Hobbs Bill amid opposition from labor officials and AFL leaders, arguing it would not undermine union rights. The bill, amending the Anti-Racketeering Act, passed the Senate after earlier approval by the House, with Truman stressing safeguards for legitimate union activity while detailing legislative history.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a broad 8 percent rise in basic commodity prices, with a 36 percent jump in metals and a sharp 40 cent surge in yellow corn. The BLS index stood at 215.4, up from 208.9, as markets reacted to stabilization efforts and ongoing price controls. Milk and butter edged higher in retail stores amid calls to defer dairy price increases until future subsidies and controls are settled. House actions on a 20 day extension of price controls moved to the Senate, signaling a possible temporary price regime return despite market volatility.
British troops seized Communist Party head quarters in Samfiaroma workers district as armed Allied forces attempted to restore order during protests. Five killed and sixty injured in clashes. Danwingnist HQ raided by American and Irish troops and Venegia Dialia police. weapons not found. British holders were left armed after withdrawal.
Milk prices rise three cents across Troy Albany and nearby counties effective today. New York producers plan to wait ten days before raising prices per federal order while upstate markets may differ. Officials meet in Albany to discuss the broader milk price crisis and subsidy phaseout along with industry concerns.
London reports state Britain faces rationing amid U S unrest and wheat shortages. Strachey defends government delay in price controls amid calls to ease supply and avert meat and flour scarcities. He warns Britain cannot risk worsened food stock and shipping disruptions as wartime pressures persist.
Senate Banking Committee's delay and Barkley proposal spark a clash over price controls. Barkley aims to drop five Republican amendments while Truman seeks stricter limits. Substitute plans clash over base period and price calculations as debate continues amid a holiday pause and looming votes.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen called a strike against the Illinois Central System starting July 21. The dispute, settled under the National Railway Labor Act procedures, may pause during emergency hearings. The IC had been under government control since May and was returned to private control on May 27 after prior government intervention.
Charles Chaplin seeks a review of a paternity ruling regarding a daughter from a former marriage. The case reached the state supreme court after a lower court upheld a prior judgment assigning the paternity and support.
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