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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1949
Page
22
Thomas W. Ryan, director, urged motorists to exercise caution as spring weather encourages children to play in streets. National Safety Council figures show traffic accidents kill more children age one to fourteen than any disease. He warned scooters wagons and bicycles dominate in spring and late sunsets lure youths onto city thoroughfares.
Five women died when an automobile left the road and plunged into Shakett Creek near Nokomis Florida. The victims identified by friends in Tarpon Springs were Mrs A H Stevens of Tarpon Springs and her mother Mrs Bert her of the same city, Mrs George C Sawyer and Mrs Mabel Frink of Pompton Lakes New Jersey, and Mrs Stella Scott of Little Rock Arkansas. The driver Robert William Gentle of Huntsville Alabama said the car passed him then cut in sharply and slowed for traffic ahead before the crash.
Senate signals show leaders pressing to curb debate on civil rights measures with cloture votes. Republicans and Southern Democrats rally as key lawmakers sign petitions and discuss applying cloture to end filibuster.
Des Consola of Troy Watervliet and family details, services for John Palladino at St Anthony's Church. Frank Palladino of Snyder's Corners dies, interment in St Mary's. Other obituaries include Thomas A McMahon, Fay H Parker, and Ernest C Rogers with funeral rites across local churches and cemeteries.
The body of Francis McMahon, 27, of Oswego, missing since December 24, was found yesterday in a submerged car in the Oswego River near Sans Minetto. Police said the right door was open and investigations consider a passenger may have escaped or been carried into Lake Ontario.
John Nelligan aged 49 of 2140 Fifth Avenue was removed to Troy Hospital by police ambulance after an incident on River Street. Driver William Ryan and patrolmen Theodore Morsello and Sebastian DeGiorgio assisted. he was released after treatment.
Army and Nazvr Union will meet tomorrow at Spanish War Hall with Mrs. Mabel Henderson, president, in charge.
The city investigatory committee heard testimony from tenant city engineer Steiner and Signal Station operators James J. Neal and Martin Benson about alleged improper long distance billing. Alderman Popp said the probe, extended by Cannel, will yield a decision today while denying a re-investigation of prior inquiries.
Grass fires triggered seven calls to Troy firemen yesterday. An alarm from Box 163 at 10 pm reported a fire north of Francis Street. Units Pumper 8, 3, 7, 2 responded to multiple locations including Lavasse Avenue, Fifteenth Street, Lincoln Avenue, Spring Avenue, Central Avenue, and Woodlawn Court. No damage was reported. a chimney fire occurred at 1630 Sixth Avenue.
The Saratoga County Committee of the American Legion held its monthly meeting Tuesday at the Halfmoon Town Hall in Clifton Park with Commander Jes Devoe presiding. Refreshments followed the session. Mohawk Post Auxiliary planned a convention at Clifton Park today at 8 pm with an auxiliary breakfast to follow.
Rail workers staged a strike tying up express shipments as New York agencies reported embargo actions. Principal union members promised midnight return, while the Brotherhood warned of a full work stoppage. Officials planned to end the 1990 job machine as the embargo continued with no work moving.
The Troy Club will hold a session to elect a board of directors and appoint five principal officers tomorrow at 1 pm. The lineup includes president vice president secretary treasurer and librarian.
The New York Power and Light Corp. was authorized by the Public Service Commission to buy 2400 shares of the Ticonderoga Electric Light and Power Co. stock for 177000 dollars, a move toward a proposed merger that would save 17300 dollars annually for 1700 customers in Ticonderoga and reduce private and industrial charges. The merger would reuse existing facilities and avoid a 75000 dollar outlay for new construction.
Radical opposition walked out of the Constitu ent Assembly as Peronistas pushed a new constitution by 101 to 0 allowing the president to succeed himself. Supporters invoked US precedent with Roosevelt while radicals denounced the move as a plan to ensure Perón’s succession. Jupiter of America remark quoted.
Snow and cold snap halt rising flood danger in Nebraska, Iowa, and Montana after midweek rain and thaw. Hundreds displaced by prior floods begin to return to damaged homes while Elkhorn and Platte rivers recede. Temperature drops stop further spread of high water in northeast regions as relief arrives.
United States and allied powers chart a Western European security framework within the United Nations charter. Acheson notes the pact builds on 300 years of shared Western institutions and aims to eliminate insecurity while promoting recovery. Copenhagen reports Denmark seeking best basis for entry, with Portugal Iceland and Ireland discussed as potential entrants. Ireland opposes joining while partition remains.
Interim settlement grants self rule to Dutch Guiana with autonomy under the Dutch crown. Draft prepared by the Dutch government and West Indian representatives in The Hague, taking effect after Parliament approval. Plan places power in a cabinet responsible to the legislature and grants lawmaking rights for the West Indies.
Budget talks hinge on Dewey’s stance as Feinberg signals a Senate driven plan. Dewey urged no service cuts while lawmakers press for reductions to match a $20,000,000 target. Assembly figures expect Senate action after promises are settled, with GOP factions seeking a swift compromise.
Schenectady resident John Kelly of 414 Schenectady Street sustained broken ribs and possible fractures after his 1940 coach left the road and overturned on the Schenectady Road about a quarter mile west of Latham. He was taken to Samaritan Hospital. condition listed as good by hospital staff. Trooper R T Gleason investigated, reporting the right front wheel went off the pavement and Kelly swerved left, losing control.
A four cent per pound rate cut for gift parcels to Austria Greece the French zone of Western Germany Italy and Trieste was announced. Acting Postmaster Daniel J Comtel of Troy said the new rate takes effect within a few days. The cut is part of EC A cooperation funding and follows a prior reduction. A 29 pound weight limit applies to affected destinations and a three pound meat limit is set for relief parcels abroad with domestic value caps on vines and digs.
Longview Home Bureau elected AO K Wall as chairman at a Tuesday meeting held at Kenneth Goeney’s West Sand Lake home. Officers also named Donald Wallace vice chairman Joseph Curry secretary and Dorothy Rowley treasurer. Gosney led a closet arrangement lesson and a Red Cross drive contribution was approved. A work meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday at Joseph Curry’s home. The unit’s next monthly meeting will be April 3 at Donald Wallace’s home with Shas Norne Hager assisting.
Edmund L Blackledge aged 48 was arrested on vagrancy charges by Patrol Driver JF Ryan after police identified him at a residence. He is to be arraigned in Police Court today.
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