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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1950
Page
15
Washington reports 21 Republican senators demand a congressional inquiry into how Amerasia was handled. A separate House measure proposes a $100,000 yearly lifelong annuity for a person who discovers cures for cancer heart disease or poliomyelitis, sponsored by Rep Welch of Maine.
Forty five people died or were missing after an Air France Skymaster crash in the Persian Gulf. Among the dead were high French officials from Indo China, including Henry Maux. Officials said 51 aboard, with six or seven survivors, and the route was Saigon to Paris. The incident sparks inquiries and Senate debates on related matters.
Washington lawmakers push for a broad new inquiry into the Justice Department’s handling of the World War I era Amerasia documents. Senator Tydings urged patience as his five‑man subcommittee proceeds, aiming to deliver a comprehensive report, while Senator Capehart blocked delaying action.
Five bodies recovered and six survivors plucked from a C-54 crash near the Bahrein refinery island off the Saudi coast. The plane went down ten minutes after requesting permission to land. Among the missing was Maux, slated to report to Paris for a French Indo China conference. officials in Saigon withheld passenger names while confirming several French Indo China officials were aboard.
Finland and the Soviet Union signed a five year trade pact in Moscow, totaling about 320 million dollars, with an additional 30 million for 1950. The accord, the largest Finland has ever signed, covers oil from Russia to Finland and Finnish exports of prefabricated houses, wooden ships, barges, and metal products. Russia will supply Finland with oil, rain, fertilizer, steel, automobiles, machinery, and optical instruments.
A French military aircraft carrying 16 men disappeared Monday on a flight from Antananarivo to Tamatave in Madagascar. The last position was reported 25 miles from Tamatave as search efforts were hampered by rainy weather and cloud cover over mountain peaks.
Long Island Railroad engineer Jacob Kieler faces a second degree manslaughter trial for a wreck that killed 31 people at Rockville Centre. Kieler, free on 10000 bail, is accused of passing a stop signal before the February 17 collision. An all-male jury seen in prospect as Judge John R. Schwartz presides. 41 salesmen were questioned. The trial is expected to last at least three weeks.
Governor Dewey hinted his decision on seeking reelection may come by Saturday after meeting two top Republican leaders. He discussed state plans and education advances while insisting a final decision remained unsettled. He plans more talks with Pfeiffer and Sprague before confirming his course.
Harriet Ritter Eaglesome, oldest living graduate from Hunter College and member of its first graduating class, died Monday at her Rheeraide Drite home in New York. UPI reports the longtime educator was a pioneer alumna cherished by the college community.
Washington reports William Molasky once connected to racing news distribution in St Louis area and held Western Union stock near 540 thousand pounds while denying ties to bookmakers. He testified before a Senate probe into gambling. Molasky claimed stake in Pronner News Service and noted past campaign contributions and a tax evasion sentence.
Secretary of State Dean Acheson denounced Soviet military plans as beyond defense needs in Dallas. He warned against isolationism and appeasement, backed peaceful negotiation, and urged strengthening the free world to deter aggression. The piece contrasts Soviet budgets with U S defense outlays and notes ongoing milk strikes and police patrols in Pennsylvania and Washington.
A New York man Guy Seiizzo was convicted by a jury of manslaughter for starving his three year old son to death and of neglecting his four year old daughter Vincenza. His wife Mary pleaded guilty to a related charge and faces sentencing. The jurors heard the state describe the crime as comparable to a horror story from a concentration camp.
New York report concludes the death of Dominick Atte occurred amid a self-made work site collapse. The attorney for the plaintiff argued the procedure caused the fatality and emphasized the well’s unstable pillar support near the tent garage.
C J Blanford announced milk prices on May 30 with the standard price set at 15 cents per weight. The note mentions fair market activity and farm buyers adjusting to the new rate as local herds respond.
National League scoreboard shows New York 1 Patteture 9 Porton A Cincinnati 3 Sh Lente 6 Philadelphia 3 Chirag 4 Broek Bedanmiage. American League lists Chirago 1 New York 5 Detroit Philadelphia 33 ER Roetin Meveland 1 Lente 6 Washington 2. Eastern League results include Elimite 4 Wilkes Barre 5 Uticas 2 Utica Station 3.
U S senators reacted with disappointment to the British Labour Party’s rejection of the Shiinian plan to pool Europe’s coal and steel, signaling possible cuts to foreign aid. Attlee defended cautious support, while Senator Knowland pressed for testing Labour’s socialist stance, amid broader debate on Marshall Plan funds. The exchange foreshadows strains over Britain’s role in postwar cooperation.
Edward J. Cronin aged 65 of 249 Second Street, a greenskeeper at Frear Park municipal course, collapsed fatally last night in front of the sixth green. The article also includes political commentary by Ferguson, Katnland, and Senators Millikin Byrd and Douglas on Marshall Plan cooperation and Britain’s postwar role.
Washington senators move to tax income from business activities run by colleges and religious groups would still be exempt. The plan targets educational and charitable organizations not now taxed, applying the levy to unrelated business income such as a university owned macaroni factory. Officials say the changes could raise substantial revenue annually.
Chilean government proclaims a state of emergency in Santiago province and deploys the military to curb a wave of strikes. Government telegraph and postal workers, plus 600 company employees, join the stoppage alongside about 19,909 miners at Chuquicamata and Mana Elena copper mines in Antofagasta province.
American officials said Western allies plan to lift the foreign investments ban in Western Germany tomorrow. Three Allied high commissioners are to announce the move in Berlin. They expect no rush of capital or immediate German economic surge as the measure ends a wartime safeguard to protect German industry.
West Germany faces a pivotal vote as the Bonn cabinet debates joining the European Council. Chancellor Adenauer faces a split CDU/CSU stance with SPD opposition over membership. The outcome hinges on a vote that could pull Germany into a major international political bloc for the first time since World War II.
The Howes voted seven month extension of federal rent control with local option for six months more. The House and Senate disharmony on durations. House sets seven and five months, Senate may accept or seek a conference. Cities could keep controls until June 30, 1951 with local referenda, counties gain decontrol option, and several amendments were defeated.
Belgrade officials filed a formal note with the Soviet Embassy accusing Russia of using control over Danube passage through occupied Austria to block Yugoslav trade. The Yugoslav note warns of possible serious consequences and potential retaliation amid a two year old economic blockade against Marshal Tito's government.
United States and Israel signed a pact in Tel Aviv observed by Ambassador James. The agreement reverses landing restrictions and sets milestones for El Al and for American commercial ports, boosting aviation and trade between the two nations.
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