Martha Beck on Trial Blames Strife for Janet Fay Murder
Martha Beck testified on the second day of her defense blaming personal strife for the killing of Albany widow Janet Fay. She described leaving her siblings at a Salvation Army home and multiple suicide attempts while denying intent to kill Mrs Fay. Co defendant Raymond Fernandes denied involvement but supported Beck's claims of insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Homes
Utes
Martha Beck
Janet Fay
Lonely Hearts
Browl
Beck
Raymond Fernandes
Albany
Herbert
Mra Fay
Deferisa
Shea
Carpenters Union Plans Clamsteam Team for August
Local 78 International Carpenters and Joint Union AFL met at the Labor Temple to plan a late August event. Harry McClure heads the planning committee with John Bond as cochairman. Other members include Peter Masterson Joseph Popp J J Campbell Joseph Letko William Dumire and George Cameron. Stanley Jackson chosen as delegate to the state Federation of Labor convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local 78
International Carpenters and Jothern Union
AFL
Labor Temple
Harry McClure
John Bond
Cochairman
Peter Masterson
Joseph Popp
J.J. Campbell
Joseph Letko
William Dumire
George Cameron
Stanley Jackson
State Federation, of Labor
Union
Truman arms plan eyed as Congress weighs aid totals
Senate members discuss timing and scope of the arms program as President Truman seeks to mobilize 1.5 million troops in five European nations and bolster Turkey Greece and Iran. McDermott says data on Russia’s vast peacetime army will be shared with Congress. Republican figures span 375 million to 325 million for external allies, with 200 million for new equipment and 77 million for repairing arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
D.-Ga
Mr. Truman
Defense Council
Russia
State Department
Michael J. McDermott
Department
Congress
Acheson
McDermott
Administration
Truman
Britain
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Norway
Denmark
Italy
Turkey
Greece
Iran
North Atlantic Alliance
Snd
Diggeat
Numbers ring heads arrested in Newark case
Police arrested several suspects including Daniel Zwillman and Dennison Dubie in a Newark numbers ring probe. Bitz and Goldberg faced 100000 bail each on conspiracy and lottery charges as investigators probe falsified Clearing House totals to reduce bettors payouts. The Cincinnati Clearing House was ordered to produce records for the New York grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
journal-American
Strollo
Aiflaide Park
N. J
New York Mirror
Hogan
Bitz
Goldberg
Edward Kane
Emilio Strollo
Dubie
Pol Hee
Clearing House
Cincinnati Clearing House Association
New York Grand Jury
Ballston Flood Project Hindered by Rights Acquisition
Operational delays in the Ballston Spa flood control project persist as the U S Army Corps of Engineers awaits right of way agreements from property owners. Col Wanamaker and NY district engineers seek a feasibility statement from the State Flood Control Commission and non federal easements on creek properties before proceeding with planned shaggings and creek clearing at Gordon Creek near Kayderosseras Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army Engineer Corps
Ballaton Spa
W W. Wanamaker
New York
Ene Gingers
Horace & Evans
Commission
Gordon Creek
Kayderosseras Junction
New York Man Named To Head Knights Of Pythias
Leonard M Elsewhere of New York City was elected grand chancellor at the state convention in Saratoga Springs with Hy Gout of Rochester, Harry L Schutman of Brooklyn, and Jack Bodner of New York City named as candidates for grand officers. Results of the election were announced today as delegates took formal action for the United Jewish Appeal drive before the convention ends Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard M. Elsewhere
New York City
Knights of Pythias
Saratona Springs
Hy Gout
Rochester
Harry L Schutman
Brooklyn
Jack Bodner
United Jewish Appeal
Derael
General Vaughan Quits Press Interview in Grand Rapids
General Harry H Vaughan, President Truman's military aide, canceled a press conference after becoming irritated by reporters questions about his medals and the five percent under investigation. His arrival for the Reserve Officers Association convention at Grand Rapids Airport led to tense exchange and the abrupt end of the interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Harry H Vaughan
Truman
General Vaughan
Washington
Vaughan
Brcike
Tun Preak
Hedwea
Tapiain
Ai Port
Senate Debate On Marshall Plan Cuts Deepens
The Senate Democratic Policy Committee backed a 10 percent general cut to the Marshall Plan ECA fund for the second year, trimming the total toward 3.78 billion after a House vote. Britain seeks 433 million more aid. Ellender blames London for Europe’s slow recovery amid currency issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appropriations Committees
Senate Democratic Policy Committee
Lucas
Senate
Paris
Britain
Economic Cooperation Administration
Council of the Organization For European Economic Cooperation
House
Ellender
D-La
Europe
Elender
Great Britain
Poll Tax Debate Highlights Primary Elections Exemption
In a dimly quoted congressional debate Rep Hobbs sought to remove primary election references from the poll tax ban. An amendment failed 8 to 10 as Rep Sims invoked Ku Klux Klan imagery and asserted southern primaries are the real elections amid Truman administration criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Rep
Hobbs
D-Ala
Sims
D-3.c
South Carolina
South
Catalina
Heald
Ku Klux Wian
Truman
Sarahom
America
Funeral services held for Valley Falls man
The funeral of William F Meider eadt, who Med Saturday morning Valley Falls was held yesterday at 2 or from the McClure Funes. a) Home, that village Rev. Melvin Lavender, pastor of Valley Fate Methodist Church officiated. Interment in Eam mond Cemetery, Schaghttenke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam F Meidereadt
Valley Falls
McClure Funes
Melvin Hlavender
Valley Fate
Methodist Church
Jelsonete John Meehan
Elton Harfer
Theodore Hater
Harry Lopes
Eammond
Schaghttenke
Injured By Tractor Record Curtis Salem Worker
An incident yesterday left Curtis Salem injured after a tractor toppled and trapped him, fracturing an ankle. Emergency crews responded quickly to extract him from under the machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Railroad Clerk Walter Regan Dies After Brief Illness
Walter T. Regan a lifelong resident of Rensselaer County and longtime New York Central Railroad assistant chief clerk died Monday night at Memorial Hospital Albany after a brief illness. He was a World War veteran with 35 years at the railroad and a member of local and veterans organizations. Surviving: his wife Julia M. Holstein and three sisters Mrs Glenn R. McGlatin Mrs Josephine Gleary of Albany and Mrs Helen Clifford of Glens Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter T. Regan
Rensselaer County
New York Central Railroad
Memorial Hospital
Albany
Council
Knights of Columbus
Holy Name Society
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Fort Crailo Post
American Legion
New York Central Railroad Athlete Association
Nassau Lake Improvement Association
Julia M. Holstein
Glenn R. McGlatin
Josephine Gleary
Helen Clifford
Glens Fats
Manhurt in fall prompts police aid on Congress Street
Trey police assisted James Lazarou, 50, of 38 10th Street yesterday after he was injured in a fall at Congress Street and with Avenue. He was taken to St. Mary's Hospital by Patrolmen John Kane, Frank J. Turner and John F. Hourigs for treatment of head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey
James Lazarou
10Th Street
Congress Street
Avenue
Lazarou
St. Mary’s Hospital
John Kane
Frank J. Turner
John F. Hourigs
Body Disappears After Daring Rescue on River
A man dived from a dock after a drowning victim near Glebe Falls. Capt. Peter Fitzpatrick of the state police led the grappling operation while Collins, a former gate mechanic at Witeon’s Garage, is described as living in Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Fitspatrickh
Stats Police
Collins
Witeon
Glebe Falls
Green Island Railroad Valuation Sets Rates in Albany County
The Brain Tax Commission set valuations for Albany County towns to determine franchise taxes. The Delaware & Hudson Railroad portion in Green Island was valued at 247 500 dollars, while Colonie saw valuations totaling 1 627 470 dollars. The New York Power & Light Corp property led at 1 060 000 dollars. Total franchise valuations across ten towns reached 3 640 235 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware & Hudson Railroad
Green Island
Brain Tax Commission
Michael Bomba Case Scheduled For Trial
Police Justice Thomas J. O Con nor directed both sides to be ready for trial on an assault third degree charge against Michael Bomba 24 of 50 Jackson Arrest Friday morning. Bomba is charged with striking Alfred Flaffenbach 308 Eighth Street at a Broadway tavern. Walsh represents Bomba. A grand larceny charge against Joseph Manzoli 16 of 910 Twenty third Street Watervliet was withdrawn with district attorney consent. restitution was made and the charge dismissed due to youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. O'Connor
Michael Bomba
Jackson
Bomba
Alfred Flaffenbach
Eighth Street
Broadway
Joseph E. Walsh
Joseph Manzoli
Twenty-third Street
Watervilat
Fish Tales Highlight June Leaders in St Lawrence Angling
E W Van Arwam notes Fred Masher's string of bass and Mrs. Meaher’s five pound nine and a half ounce bass lead. June leaders across Brook and Brown Trout, Rainbow, Lake Trout, and Smallmouth bass are listed with names, places, and weights, reflecting strong St Lawrence waters and a pending muskalonge division for July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Masher
Meaher
St. Lawrence
M. G. Glover
Talberg
W. KR. Morgan
Delmar
Pine Lake
Samuel de Nitto
Utica
Frank D'luhoech
Poughkeepsie
Happinger's Creek
Robert Kent
Courtland
Little York Lake
Robert Nesbit
Rochester
Oatka Creek
Sidney Akens
Geneva
Seneca Leite
Bernard G. Hewitt
Elmira
Charters F. Knapp
Seneca Lake
Kenneth Stankey
Dansville
M. J. Schieferstine
Rome
Saranac Lake
J. Rochester
Rainbow Lake
F. J. McGuire
Irontequot Bay
Robert Vine
Ogdensburg
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Watervilet
Maria Gabrisly Matias
Joseph J. Mallown
Leonard Hospital
Rainhe Rt. Mev
Henry E. Gabriels
Cogdanoburg
Batted Heart Church
Biedie Maria Maillous
Sore
William H
Robert J. Malloux
Pawl
Gabriele
Watervitet
Flittin G
Gabriels
Troy
Alexander
Qebrials
Loudonville
Joseph A. C. Gabriele
Elisabeth Fennally
Misa Klodis C. Ogbriele
Duth
Future
PD A.m
Cummings
le Troy
Hendrick Hudson Hotel
Girl Scouts
Eagle Mills
Marianne Xardell
Carpenters Union ‘Plans
Clamsteam
RAGES
Swartz & Levison
Val
Pearl S
Ballston
Riga
Rita Frances TF
Orlle
Teg, Bf
Florida
Prise
Ernest Thomas
Groveland
Sherimin
Thomas
Lena
Green Island Railroad
Fish Tales
E.W. “van
Wallsyn Pike
Harry Huguaine
Endicott
Otisco Lake
Cletus Byrne
Lewiston
Niagara River
Geraliine Sam
Wayland
Hem
Lock Lake
Arthur Hollander
Kayutah Lake
Charles Kees
Canandaigua Lake
Neil Hallenbeck
Coeymans
Saratoga Lake
Franklin Waldo
Nedina
Oak Orchard Creek
Harold Graff
Spencerport
Sandy Creek
van Eppa
Syracuse
Salmon River
Perch
Robert Dilcher
Elbe
Lake Ontario
J. Ban- Susuki
Medina
Glen Goltry
Burdett
Muskalonge
Angiers
Bt. Lawrencs
Ton Loz
Fyot Beer
George's
Benson's
Coast Guard
Benson
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