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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1961

Page

10

Saratoga Officials Discuss Water Lines and Sirens

At Saratoga Springs City Council, residents petition to extend city water to Wagner Henning roads and Caroline Street area. Mrs Grace Martino seeks water and sewer service to her Elm Street home. A four inch line exists nearby. no sewer. Council tabled the requests for study as a civil defense sirens cost plan moves forward with federal funding share.

Wagner and Henning Roads Caroline Street Saratoga Springs Charles A. McTygue Grace Martino Elm St West Circular Street James Bendon Public Safety Dept Robert W. Clark County Civil Defense Public Safety Harry F. Burke Civil Service Edna M. Ferrere Jerome Pitney Barbara Clements

Bowles to Lead 19 Day Lagos Nigeria Mission

Bowles will hold regional conferences with U S ambassadors and depart Washington for Lagos Nigeria. Salinger said Bowles will be away for 19 days, with a Lagos stopover. When asked about a meeting with the President, the press secretary said no plan was known.

U.S Salinger Bowles Washington Lagos Nigeria Lillie Rowles

Obituary notices cover varied local deaths and funerals

Obituaries list Adele Belfiglio, Eldert Vischer, Mary Paloski, and Augustus Sullivan. Details include funeral times, locations, interment sites, church services, pallbearers, and relatives. Readings note Requiem Masses, choir performances, and veteran affiliations.

X Rays Campaign Urges Adults to Get Chest X Rays

Paul J. Cronin presided over the meeting urging ward residents over 25 to participate in an X ray program. Edward W. Patilson, chair of the X ray program, said Troy’s TB rate is 42 per 100000 versus 26 statewide, with 25 new cases in 1960. The program aims to locate TB early through X rays funded by state and county resources.

Gal Paul J. Cronin Social Security Office Edward W. Patlison Troy Troy High School Midtown Pattison Te Troy

Civie Expert Named To Albany Committee

William P. McGlone a 44 year old Albany civic affairs expert was appointed to the temporary state commission on the capital city Lt Gov Malcolm Wilson announced McGlone will assume the 15000 a year post on Monday The commission will meet August 1 in the State Education Building Albany

William P. McGlone Albany Malcolm Wilson McGlone

Soviet denounces UN bid amid Geneva talks stalemate

Semyon Tsarapkin, Soviet delegate, dismissed the American British push to bring the nuclear test issue to the UN General Assembly. He accused the United States and Britain of seeking a propaganda cushion to blunt world opinion as atomic tests resume. Charles Stelle and Hugh Morgan read their governments’ notes into the record.

Geneva Soviet Union United Nations Semyon K. Tsarapkin UN General Assembly Tsa- Tapkin United States Britain Hugh Morgan U.S Charles C. Stelle Stelle Morgan Moscow U. S Russia Assembly

Spain's Army Parades With American Arms

Madrid witnesses a three hour parade of 20 000 troops and 30 000 veterans marking Franco era revolution. US built tanks and armored cars, rocket launchers, German bombers and US supplied arms highlighted the display as Spanish leaders watched.

Madrid U.S Spain

Space Shot for Grissom Prepares for Suborbital Flight

The Redstone rocket, loaded with volatile fuel, will lift astronaut Gus Grissom on a 15 minute suborbital flight to 115 miles, with Shepard monitoring from the block house. If needed, Glenn stands by to replace, with rescue handled by Navy assets and medical checks planned on Grand Bahama Island before Cape return.

Grissom Powers Patrick Air Force Base Redstone Tange LE Grissom Atlantic Ocean Shepard Russia Yuri Gagarin Earth Astra Neur John H. Glenn Jr Mitchell Ind Betty Septh Mark Newport News Glenn Kurt Debus Randolph Grand Bahama Island Cape

Argentine Union Calls General Strike Paralyzing Buenos Aires

Two million members of the Argentine Confederation of Labor called a 24 hour general strike in Buenos Aires to show strength against President Arturo Frondizi. Tension rose as federal police posted guards at utilities and watchmen at big businesses. Strikers, many Peronist supporters, criticized Frondizi amid rising living costs and labor attempts to win over unions.

Buenos Aires Argentina UPI Argentine Confederation of Labor Arturo Frondizi Juan D. Peron Frondizi

T. W. Sorrell Named Vermont Marshal

President Kennedy announced yesterday the appointment of Thomas W. Sorrell of Burlington Vermont as U S marshal for Vermont to succeed Dewey E. Perry at a salary of 10635 dollars a year. Sorrell is 43 and has worked as an investigator for the Central Vermont Railroad since 1953 and served on the Burlington Police Commission for three years. He is a Democrat.

Kennedy Thomas W. Sorrell Burlington U.S Vermont Dewey E. Perry Sorrell Central Vermont Railroad Burlington Police Commission

Papers Will Pay Higher Wire Rates On Leased Lines

Washington reports the FCC issued a 160 page ruling raising yearly charges for leased teleprinter and telephoto lines from AT&T and Western Union. The decision targets 9 percent and 7.5 percent private line earnings, with AT&T and Western Union facing net revenue increases of about 1.5 million and 750 thousand respectively, while shifting rates to 24 hour seven day service and adjusting line and connection charges. Public notices suggest appeals remain possible as schedules must be filed by August 15 and exceptions by September 15.

Washington UPI American Telephone & Telegraph Co Western Union Federal Communications Commission Western Unnion At&t FCC At&t and United Press International American Newspapers Publishers S Association ANPA National Association of Broadcasters NAB Associated Press Commission UPL ANITA

Ayub Khan Says Pakistan Is America’s Friend Not Neutral

President Ayub Khan, returning from a U S visit, declared Pakistan a friend of the United States and not neutral. He praised honest neutrality, urged U S recognition of promises, and stressed that Pakistan’s security hinges on U S leadership and a sense of realism. Vice President Lyndon B Johnson accompanied him from Texas.

New York Ayub Khan Pakistan United States U.S Ayub Austin Tex United Nations Texas Lyndon B. Johnson Lone Star State Ayu

France to restart peace talks with Algerian rebels Thursday

Paris reports France will resume Evian talks with Algerian rebels on Thursday after a June pause. Proceedings began May 20 at Evian les Bains and paused June 13 for a period of rejection. Lugrin Chateau near Evian hosts discussions as violence continues in Algeria amid slim prospects for independence agreement.

Paris UPI France Evian-Les-Bains Lake Geneva Lugrin Evian Algeria

Britain faces credit squeeze and pound pressure

Britain by those in the commonwealth has climbed to 180,000,000 pounds about 54 million dollars, with the Bank of England rate rising to 5 1 2 or 6 percent. Measures to curb wage and dividend growth may freeze government and nationalized industry wages. The pound trades near 2.78 dollars, trades rally in Europe and New York, and government promises anti inflation measures to restrain speculation.

Commonwealth Bank of England Macmillan Britain Beleeve Macmillan Pound France West Germany Europe New York U.S Lloyd

House Bill Extends Secret Service to VP and Outgoing President

The House passed by voice vote a measure to provide Secret Service protection for the vice president and the outgoing president, with protection for the outgoing president for about six months and for the president-elect. The bill, costing roughly $100,000 annually, requires the president to request protection.

House Washington Senate Secret Service

Rockefeller Visits Venezuela Briefly Tests Political Plans

Gov Nelson Rockefeller arrived in Caracas for a private 10 day stay at Montesacro ranch. He said his only political plans are to seek reelection and that it is too early to discuss the 1964 presidential race.

Caracas Venezuela UPI New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Montesacro Carabobob Staten Rockefeller

Vacationing family victim of roadside shooting near Bakersfield

Joseph and Irene Yilek of Fontana were slain and their two young sons narrowly escaped as a gunman attacked their auto-towed cabin cruiser beside U S Route 99 three miles north of Bakersfield. Irene fought off the assailant after he demanded money. The weapon, a .22 pistol, was later found. neighbors had warned travelers about camping beside highways amid nearby attacks.

Bakersfield Calif UPI Joseph Irene Yilek Fontana Vilek California Here Jeannette Sullivan Rockville Conn Moab Utah Memorial Hospital Kern County Sheriff’s Deputies Tommy Roger Etiwanda Steel Co Birs C. E. Pilkington Yosemite

Keating Pushes Rose as National Flower

Sen Kenneth B Keating introduces a resolution to designate the rose as the national flower. He cites peace loyalty honor and courage as its symbolism while co sponsors Javits Bridges Neuberger wear roses on the Capitol steps with Anne Wilroy named as the 1961 America Rose Queen. Congress debates a national flower after decades of discussion with supporters of marigold corn tassel and mountain laurel among others.

Washington Kenneth B. Keating RNY Senate Jacob Javits R-N.y Styles Bridges R-N.jl Maurine Neuberger D-Ore Anne Wilroy Washington, D.C Congress

Granby Farmer Killed In 3 Vehicle Mishap

Oswego AP reports 80 year old Granby farmer Frank Fuchs was killed in a collision involving two cars and a small truck at an intersection. His wife Anna was critically injured and Richard A. Fiske a 36 year old Syracuse accountant driving the second car survived with good condition. The pickup driver escaped injury. Deputies said Fuchs was turning off Route 7 five miles south of Oswego when the crash occurred.

Oswego Frank Fuchs Grany Anna Richard A. Fiske Syracuse Oswego Hospital Oswego County Fuchs

Essex County Named Area for Redevelopment Aid

Representative Carleton J. King said the Labor Department has classified Essex County as an area of substantial and persistent unemployment. A federal redevelopment act survey is under way to determine eligibility for aid.

Carleton J. King Labor Dept Essex County

Not Hero Type Says Astronaut Grissom Set for Launch

Gus Grissom, 35, described as modest yet heroic, is named pilot of America's second manned space capsule. With 3,400 flying hours, 100 Korea missions, and decorations, he embraces the risk while stressing duty to country as launch approaches.

Vape Canaveral Fla George ‘Gobel America Virgil Ivan Gus) Grissom Gus” Grissom Indiana Korea Grissom FSG

Berlin Deadlock Deepens as Khrushchev Demands Free City

Western allies reject Khrushchev's call for West Berlin to become a demilitarized free city under international control. They refuse recognition of a separate peace with Germany and consider broader foreign minister talks. Kennedy returns to a tense Cold War climate as defense pressures rise, with talk of adding divisions and mobilizing reserves.

Khrushchev West Berlin Russia Germany Berlin Vienna Kennedy Dean Rusk Paris State Department Lincoln White NATO Cape Cod Defense Department National Guard

Korean Political Prisoners Released

Seoul authorities announced the release of 1,293 political prisoners held since the May coup. Maj. Gen. Pak Ching-Hic stated the group showed signs of repentance and were freed as minor offenders after intelligence review, amid the Junta marking the 13th anniversary of the suspended postwar constitution.

Seoul Korea Pak Ching-Hic Pak

East German Churches Call for Berlin Kirchentag Rally

Protestant church leaders urged East German members to attend the five day Kirchentag rally opening in Berlin amid Communist pressure. Officials expect about 15,000 East Germans and 20,000 from the West to participate despite bans on large meetings in East Berlin.

Kirchentag German Democratic Republic East West Germany

More Riders Sentenced in Mississippi Convictions

Jackson AP reports City Judge James Spencer convicted 20 more Freedom Riders for breach of the peace. Each fined 200 dollars and sentenced to four months in jail. Rose Rosenburg, a 55 year old Los Angeles lawyer, urged leniency but a large group of riders has already been jailed to relieve overcrowding at the state penitentiary.

Jackson Miss James Spencer Mississippi Rose Rosenburg Los Angeles Spencer State Penitentiary Hinds County

Tax Plan Progress Hints at Broad Reform

The tax plan moves through Congress with Kennedy’s framework guiding revisions. The committee adopts measures to curtail deductions for yacht tips, theater and nightclub parties, and establishes a withholding provision for dividends and interest income. Revenue targets remain short of the $1.1 billion expected loss under the tax incentive plan as work continues before final House floor action.

Europe Congress Kennedy Dillon

WATS Plane Survives Engine Trouble Near Newfoundland

A United States Military Air Transport Service C124 cargo plane with six crew members diverted to Stephenville Newfoundland after losing power in two engines en route from Dover Delaware to England. Crew restored full power, landed safely at Gander. Navy escort protected the flight path. The aircraft had stopped at Ernest Harmon Air Base in Stephenville before resuming.

WATS Military Air Transport Service Newfoundland Atlantic Here Dover Del England U. S. Navy RSD Ernest Harmon Air Force Base Stephenville

Woman Dies After Fall In Plainfield Crash

A 12 year old? woman, Mrs. Caroline Lepak of North Adams Massachusetts, died in a North Adams hospital from injuries suffered July 1 when reaching to adjust a car window she opened the door instead and fell onto Route 116 in Plainfield.

Caroline Lepak North Adams Mass North Adams, Hospital Rt. 116 Plainfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

Saratoga Mary Paloski Mary Drozd Paloski 4Th Ave Austria St. Mary's Hospital Michael Paloski St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church Gilbert Swartz Richard Sylvester Frank Crispo Watervliet Harry Kwarla Union Bay and Paper Corp Hudson Falls Sullivan Hudson Falls Post American Legion VFW St. Mary's Chaven Mohican Post South Glens Falls Riley Bros Sain St. Madson Falls St. Mary's Church Union Cemetery Fort Edward Red Deeries Space Faye T. W. Sorrell Gov. Rockefeller Granby Essex
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