Rankin cites Ontario power rates to attack U S electric costs
UPI report quotes John Rankin arguing New York and other states pay far more for electricity than Ontario rates would permit. He cites potential St Lawrence hydro power and cites alleged 2.7 billion overcharges in 1948, urging cheap power for homes, industry, and alumina reductions, tying to public power goals.
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Washington
UPI
John Rankin
New York
Ontario
Reskin
Ben. George D. Norris
Nebraska
Tenneaner Valley Authority
Congress
Lawrence
St. Lawrence
Wate
Mir
Rankin
Renkin
Cripps outlines Britain ration cuts and boosts in 1950
Cripps announces further cuts in weekly sugar and tobacco rations while boosting butter meat and bacon allowances in mid August and July. He cites the UK Argentine trade deal and home supply gains as enabling modest price and import reductions, but warns on reduced dollar imports for timber paper non ferrous metals and cotton with planned housing program adjustments.
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Cripps
Food Ministry
Britain
Crippa
Honedarat
Moel
Winston Churchill
Sppoeitinn
Churchall
Lancashire
Untitled locals return from a Fork Beach trip in Me
A garbled report describes North Bennington and Beach, Maine, families visiting a relative near ANW Street Extension. It mentions Mrs Lulian Face undergoing surgery, Clarence Fatner and family on a week vacation, and various neighbors returning from trips or medical events.
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Thamen
Ana
Mra
Matsnrie Tonerte
Man Pheeter Hee
Mercennain Myre & of
Tern
Mas Stoney the Taare Paema Tyres Demon Stato
Mae Trang
MTA Gaya
Arthir Wiekerden
Tapits
Steel Dispute Continues With Board Powers At Issue
The steel executives seek explicit limits on the proposed board's powers and express willingness to modify proposals. The parties urge action to avoid a national strike, noting President Truman's aim to avert widespread disruption. A telegram from the company in Washington and Pittsburgh signals a readiness to avoid a lockout, while Fairless states such a lockout is unthinkable.
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Steel Executive
AYO
Ing
Truman
Copany
Washington
Pillsburg
New York
Pronunciation Debate Con Fronts St Paul Schools
In St Paul a dispute over how final y is pronounced in words like lady baby city has teachers and parents arguing. Mrs P A urges careful listening to dictionaries, and Frank Colby defends standard American pronunciations with warnings against teaching children mispronunciations.
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P. A
Webater
New International
Christendom
Gabbie T
Axiaer Alear
Insane 130-Foot Tower Sitter Rescued After Long Standoff
A man perched 130 feet atop a water tower in Lina Bate Hopritat yesterday, lured by a telegram claiming danger to his family. Police Chief William Johnson of Warren, Ohio, coaxed him down after hours, as workers at nearby plants felt the tremors of a broader strike mood and federal mediation efforts were underway.
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Lina Bate Hopritat
Dai
Costra
Bethlghem
Re. Uy
Kerr
William, Johnson
Warren
Ohio
US Srey
Padmil
Gnion
Alleady
Beth
Telehem
Federa
Anay
ACCA
Colorado Fuel & Tron Corp
Parte Dure Sten Co
Connyneptat Steel Corn
Copperweld Steel Co
Portamouth Steel Co
Jones & Lamghiinates
Comant Wheeling Steel Corp
Toungstown
Nolon
Howe
Auto Workers Delay New Political Parts
Auto Workers delay political plans as internal factional disputes surface. Report notes confusion over leadership roles and upcoming strategy, with key figures named and regional implications for union influence in national politics.
Kingsbury Board Awards School Contract
The Kingsbury Board of Education awards a large school contract valued at 127 million dollars for school facilities in the Kingsbury district. The agreement covers construction and related services for a kindergarten through grade twelve project, with site work and phased completion planned.
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Kingsbury Board
Theatre Guild Plans Annual Dinner and Blooming Season
The Troy Radio and Theater Guild selects Miva Marilyn Weaver as chair of the arrangements committee for the annual dinner at the YMCA. The event is set for February 19 at the Monmouth Residence. A summer trip to New York City is planned under Edmund Allary, and the next production The Giese Menagerie is slated for August 30 and 31 at Knickerbocker Junior High auditorium. details are in progress.
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Miva
Marilyn Weaver
Knickerbacker Junior High
Rehoet Auditorium
Rahonrani
Tonnage Of Traffic On Canal Increases
Total tonnage moved through the Large Canal during the work week ending Saturday was announced by the New York State Department of Public Works. Readings show petroleum 196, wheat 19,130, scrap iron 3,400, paper products 2,365, iron and billets 2,061, bituminous coal and chemicals 700, miscellaneous 135, with most products ahead of last year’s figures.
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New York State Department of Public Works
President Defends Hiss Trial Judge in New York
President defended Federal Judge Samuel Kaufman at a news conference after Kaufman’s conduct in the Alger Hiss perjury case faced criticism in Congress. He said he appointed Kaufman to the bench and called him a good judge, while noting no plan to challenge the judiciary. Congress members Nixon and Velde urged a congressional investigation into the judge’s handling of the trial where the jury failed to reach a verdict.
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Washington
Tr Manyaotanday
Ramuel Kaufman
New York
Kaufman
Robert P. Patterson
Alee
Congres
Noewhere
Nixon
Velde
Minambera
Hower Un-American Activities Committee
Durtat
Spanish War Men To Meet In Saratoga
Spanish War Veterans hold 1890 convention in Saratoga Springs as New York State selects the city. Recruit Wyatt Jesse Haley, son of Edgar Mo Spaulding, joins from Stephentown and travels with Fred A. Signal Corps team to the event. Haley was inducted in Albany January and trained at Camp Pickett after graduating Averitt Park High School.
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Saratoga Springs
New York State Department
United Spanish War Verrie
Raltyin
Wyatt Jesse Haley
Edgar Mo Spaulding
Frederick Haley
Stephentown
Sara Gent
Toga Springs
Fred A
Rensselaer Democrats Choose Statewide Reelection Team
The City Democratic Committee at City Hall last night nominated Mayor Thomas Clark and all listed officials for reelection except one. William Hetal-Ag did not seek renomination. reform slate includes James Walsh and others across wards with Higgins and Relmann newly entering the scene. only Republican held offices in play.
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Aeropathera
Thomas
Clark
Weparrnif City
Democratic Committee
City Hall
William Hetal- Ag
James Walsh
Albert
Bohetbly
Harvey Younghans
la Verne
Lewin
William Hardt
Raymond Delaney
Thomas J. Mata
Firet
Lawrence Fedigan
William Hoogkamp
Joseph Distell
Stephen Buono
Joseph McGowan
David Boyd
Jamce R. Higgins
Eidith
Wiliam G. Relmann
Walter Pratt Higgins
Relmann
Rensselaer
Welsh
Reimann
Castles In Spain Will Be Restored
Madrid reports new protection for Spain nine thousand medieval castles. A state decree bans alterations without authorization and assigns each municipality with castles to appoint an architect for conservation to halt further decay. Castile, rich in fortifications from Christian Moorish wars, features many ruined sites. The Alhambra Palace in Granada remains a noted Moorish restoration.
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Madrid
Spain
Ministry of Education
Castile
Granaa
Fort Edward Estate Inherited By Husband
The will of Mrs. Anne L. Kelleher of Fort Edward, who died in June, has been admitted to probate in Washington County Surrogates Court in Salem. The will disposes of an estate with personal property over $10,000, leaving all but $300 to her husband John J. Kelleher. The $300 is left to the pastor of St. Joseph's Church for the caving of masses.
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Anne L. Kelleher
Fort Edward
Washington County
Salem
John J. Kelleher
St. Joseph's Church
Two Trojans Successful In Civil Service Tests
Walter J. Fleming of 198 Pawling Avenue and Robert Seoxon of 38 Hutton Street were among 31 successful candidates for state mail and supply clerk positions, with salaries ranging from 140 to 2590 dollars per year. The Civil Service Department said hundreds of appointments may follow from a pool of 1,871 successful applicants.
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Walter J. Fleming
Pawling Avenue
Robert #. Seoxon
Hutton Street
State Department of Civil Service
City Fire Track at Park Sparks Community Display
A city display event at Rocher Park features a fire track and public demonstrations. The program includes a march from the city center, and attendees can view a five-vehicle exhibit near the central fountain with demonstrations planned through the afternoon.
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Rocher Park
Bin
Carl
Enith
Reape
Ladwley
Arto
Bugs Eat Insulation Of Electric Wires Warned By AP Editor
The Associated Press science editor reports discovery at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on molds that attack electrical insulation. Bugs in basements tropics and polar regions contaminate plastics, with molds sealed by moisture and salts from human skin aiding spread. New plastics resist mold action and braided insulation allows moisture to wick into circuits, causing leaks. Companies and researchers, including DuPont and General Radio, back work for military and industrial safety.
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Reteseleer Polytechnic Institute
Tropics
Renssalerr
Bigna Corpa
1. 8
Air Force
Owene—Corning #ider Glase Corp
DuPont, Surpranant Electri Tal Insulation Co
Rome Cable Corp
Union Carbide & Carbon Co
Celanese Corp. of America
Cheney Broa
Varflea Co
General Radio Co
Robert H. Luce
Rensselaer
Tor
South Pacific
Albanian Renamed Trustee Of Mansion In Albany
Mrs. Edgar A. Vander Meer of Albany was yesterday reappointed by Governor Dewey as a member of the board of trustees of Albany Historical Schuyler Mansion. A ten member board governs the administration of the home of Revolutionary War hero General Philip Schuyler.
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Edgar A. Vander Meer
Albany
Dewey
Schuyler Mansion
Philip Schuyler
Voice Fund Boosted by Congress for VOA Program
Congress approved a 1.7 million increase for the Voice of America as part of a conference agreement. The final State Department budget for the State Justice and Commerce bill totals 677.4 million, a middle ground between House and Senate figures.
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Washington
State Department
Voice of America
Senate
House
Mane Bera
Federal Bureau of Investigation
State
Justice and Commerce
Federal
Union Moves To End London Dock Strike
London AP report says union leaders pledged to explore all avenues to settle the London dock strike after a three hour session with an unofficial striker committee. The wildcat stoppage tied up 134 ships for up to 18 days, affecting more than 680 dockers.
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London
London Dock
London 1
Fatal Schodack Accident Basis For Suit
Frankéert resident Mortimer County seeks damages in New York state court after a truck crash last April that killed Philip Pisso. The suit targets road design at a sharp descent and a banked curve three miles below Routes 9 and 30 in Schodack Town. The administrator of Pisso's estate brings the action alleging improper highway construction.
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Galvatore Pie
Frankéert
Mortimer County
New York
Remsaseleer County
Pisko
Anit Ar
Philip Pisso
Fichodask
Noge Neeses
Green Island Parish Plans Its Third Annual Bazaar
Green Island all organizations of Toaeph e Parish will cooperate in conducting the third annual bazaar for St. Joseph's Church. The event is set for Thursday August 11 on the church grounds Swan Street between Hudson and George. A Tuesday meeting outlined preliminary arrangements with Mrs Patrick Colling as general chairman and Hugh Castle as chairman.
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Toaeph'e
Green Island
St. Joseph's Church
Swan Street
Hudson Avenue
George Street
Patrick Colling
Hugh Castle
Matthew Levina
Edward Heffern
Francis M. Brady
Levenint Games
John O'Brien
Knights of Columbus
Lawrence F. Hogan
Holy Name Society
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