Jury May Get Powell Case Today
The fate of Walter Dunning Powell of Albany is expected to go to a 14 jurors this afternoon in Suffolk County Superior Court. Powell is on trial for the slaying of Jacob Kohn, an antique dealer, after testifying yesterday about entering Kohn's shop on August 19 and finding him badly beaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dunning Powell
Ord
Albany
Boeton
Powell
Thein
Jacob Kohn
Suffolk County Superior
Buperior Court
Jacob KE
Kohn
Atty
John P. White
Fowell
Christan Brothers’ Academy
Michigan State College
Union College
Schenéttady
Serge Wth
Canadian Black Watch Highlanders
Seaforth Regiment
Boylaton Street
Farefeld Street
Garage Corporation To Elect Directors
The Hendrick Hudson stockholders hold their annual meeting today at 4 pm to elect directors and appoint principal officers. Charles Aldrich will preside as President and lead the session.
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Hendrick Hudson
Charles & Aldrich
Four Nations Asked To Join Atlantic Pact
The Atlantic pact powers invited Denmark, Iceland, Italy and Portugal to join signing the North Atlantic treaty. Authorities expect all four to accept with invitations issued on behalf of Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States. The text of the treaty was being shared with the four governments, with public release planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Denmark
Iceland
Italy
Portugal
State Department
Belgium
Canada
Francé
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
United Kingdom
United States
Gent Alao
Dewey Budget Debate Highlights Party Split and Tax Proposals
The article reports a major budget clash in New York with Governor Dewey facing a party split. Senate approved all bills 54 to 0 except abstentions. Assembly largely yes with a few abstentions. Income tax would rise to fund a large revenue increase, while corporate franchise tax climbs and other levies are proposed. Leaders clashed over timing and procedure as sessions aimed to pass the revised budget amid protests and strategic votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bers
Dewey
Dallrsandro
Senate
Peter J. Dalles
Sandto
Albany County
Benjamin Miller
Erie
George W. Foy
D. Cady Herrick
Albany
James F. Dion
Watervliet
Charles F. Stockmeister
Rochester
Philp V Baczo Wowski
Frank J. Caffery
Leonard
Buffalo
Willliam G Ciaccio
Corona
James G Lyons
Montreso
Charles F Stockmeister
Rochenster
Dew
Deanes
Lauder Hills
Detate Meck Kags Democrat
Yeanad D. Herk
Schenectady
Wueies
Iectieagaee
Military Officials Face Criticism Over Leaks and Press Reports
Legislators condemned unauthorized disclosure of sensitive military data amid claims that secret discussions and top secret maps were exposed to the press. Representative Mahon led the protest, highlighting potential enemy access to vital targets and Pentagon material, while noting similar concerns with Atomic Energy Commission reports.
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Iquiry
Leika
Mahon
Preas
Joint Chiefs of Braff
Pantagon
Mahoni
Appropriations
Army
Air Force
America
Mahonald
Atomic Energy Commision Report
Congress
McCormack
Massachusetts
Russia
Representativeeohort
R-Mo
Armed Services Committee
Hinshaw
Durham
DNC
Senate House Atomic
Housing Plan Advances Rent Control Proposals in Senate
An official said under the Plan about half of rental units would face at least a five percent increase on October 1. Subcommittee options include a one month extension or a flat twelve month extension with no evictions or rent hikes for three more months, effectively a 15 month continuance. The bill would end present increases up to 15 percent in some cases and shift administration of tenant problems to local authorities.
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housing #x- Peditor
al Brovision
Sparkman
Agier
Trier
Humphrey
Langer
Douglas
Kepper
Moree
Lucas
Senate
Noted Surgeon Dies Berlin 4
Dr August Bier, a renowned German surgeon, died Monday at his estate near Beewoh in Berlin. The report notes his international reputation and long career.
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Berlin
August Bier
Soviet Zone
Beehow
Man Killed by Truck Near Salamanca
A man identified as William PL Freaney was fatally injured when his automobile collided with a truck two miles east of Salamanca. The crash occurred on a clear day, and authorities investigated the scene for details and possible fault.
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William PL Freaney
Seeter- Jay
Here
Milk Price Report Sparks Debate In Albany
A New York State agriculture commission report claims milk prices can drop by cutting costs in handing processing and distribution. The 17 member panel, formed in 1945, studied the NYC milk price spread since October 14 1947 and faced charges of whitewashing from Democratic lawmakers and NYC investigator John Murtagh who opposes high urban milk prices.
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Albany
State Commission On Agriculture
Thia
New York City
Claydon Heads Apollo Chapter Degree Team
Claydon led the Apollo Chapter degree team at a meeting in the Masonic Temple. Robert Langlet served as king of the team with Johns W. Short scribe and Andrew Sawger captain of the host. An April business session is planned with Henry Claydon assisting as president.
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Henry
Everett R. Barton
J Claydon
Langlotz
Prayer Day Resolution Seeks Nationwide Observance
A resolution introduced by Senator Ferguson of Michigan asks the President to designate Memorial Day this year as a nationwide day of prayer for peace. The measure urges a coordinated moment of reflection and prayer across the country.
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Washington Pl
Ferguson
R-Mich
Civil rights filibuster debate splits Senate coalition
The Senate fissures over Truman civil rights policy deepen as Knowland and Lucas clash over party majorities and the proposed compromise. Morse warns against minority obstruction while Humphrey urges a pledge to vote on civil rights this term. Four senators sign his document and a record vote is promised before dawn.
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Brent
Igbhathon
Ceorges Gersendaz
Lecas
Menator Knowland
Cal
Knowland
Senate Democrats
Lucas
Gordon
Truman
G.O.P
Congress
Moree
R.ore
Senate
Morse
bin Jong
Humphrey
D.-Minn
Eseason
Troy Area Residents Share In Estate Of Mrs Lynch
Dorothy Busher Paquette and Charles William and James H. Busher of Troy share in the estate of their grandmother Mrs Clara M Lynch who died March 15 1948 in Glens Falls The estate valued at 3000 gross has no real property deductions funeral or admin expenses or debits Eugene E Lynch of Glens Falls son and Robert E Lynch grandson also share in the estate Judge Frank Hulley of Glens Falls is attorney for the estate.
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Dorothy Busher Paquette
Waterford
Charles
William
James H. Busher
Troy
Clara M. Lynch
Warren County
Glens Fall
Lynch
Glens Falls
Eugene E. Lynch
Robert E. Lynch
Frank Hulley
Birmingham mural commission by Frances O'Brien
Frances O'Brien, a Birmingham artist, is commissioned to paint the largest mural in the country. The circular project fills a round room with a 28 foot diameter artwork inside a restored Birmingham mansion.
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Birmingham
Aimessen
York
Frances O'Brien
Lin
Birminghan
Inside Troy Signal Station praised for efficient outside crew
Investigators commended the signal station bureau and Superintendent Larkin for prompt, conscientious service with high efficiency. The report notes wage increases from 1700 to 2300 dollars and calls for stricter use of city resources, toll-call discipline, and adherence to rules.
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Xxx
Larkin
City of
Troy
Jon
Housing Authority
Frank E. Popp
Ft 6Th Ward
Cotiwell
Connell
Smith
Reunion planned for Third Quartermaster Truck Battalion
The Third Quartermaster Truck Battalion State Guard will hold a reunion on April 24 at the New Scotland Avenue Armory in Albany. Herbert Champagna, former commander, announced the event and plans to show pictures from Camp Smith last summer followed by a buffet luncheon. Brigadier General John J. Conners Jr. and other staff officers are expected to attend. committee head is William Wentworth.
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State Guard
New Scotland Avenue
Albany
Herbert Champagna
Matlon
Camp Smith
Peekskill
John J. Conners
Ntatt
Wiliam
Wentworth
Co. B
Troy
Britain faces UN appeal on flagrant treaty violations
McNeil says Hague era treaties allow any nation to appeal to the United Nations for a special commission to investigate alleged violations. He notes that 12 cooperation is lacking on military clauses and accuses three powers of suppressing free speech and press while persecuting dissent. He also discusses Cardinal Minderenty’s health in Hungary and a British note to Russia denying claims about German POWs volunteering in the UK and Middle East.
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Commons
Britain
McNeil
United Nations
U.N
McNel Sak
Josef Cardinal Minderenty
Hungary
People's Court
Budapest
Russia
United States
United Kingdom
Middle East
London insurers wary as French firms decline fission damage cover
British financial circles note that French companies will not insure against atomic fission damage. Britain has no move to falcow or mal, and shore property is excluded from coverage. An investigation panel reports that about 35 percent of Middle East production remains under British operation. Alderman Connell is questioned. witnesses' testimony found not supporting his charges against the Signal Station. Alderman Joseph Humes supports the majority report.
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Heneer E. Smith
Connel
Geojtenman
Seventeenth Ward
Twan Weing
Alderman Smith
Connell
Bien
Alderman Popp
London
Falcow
Mal
Britain
Middle East
Anjerman Connell
Joseph Humés
Auxiliary Celebrates Anniversary and Plans May Party
The Women's Auxiliary of the Railway Mail Association held a dinner and card party at the YWCA to mark its twentieth anniversary. President Mrs William Huston led a business session and discussed a May 15 men’s party, plus pending postal clerks raises and widow pensions. A donation to the Red Cross was approved.
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Railway Mail Association
Y.W.C.A
William Huston
Reuben Graves
Red Cross
Joseph H Brennan Dies Suddenly in Troy
Joseph H Brennan longtime Troy resident and former city public works employee died at 3 Ashland Place after a period of illness. He is survived by his widow Anna M Brennan four brothers and a sister in law. Funeral services will be held at 9 30 am from St Marys Church following a wake at his residence with interment in St Marys Cemetery.
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Joseph H. Brennan
New York
Troy
Hom
Ashland Place
Adams
St. Mary's Church
Department of Public Works
City of
Anna M. Deerfield
Harry
Vincent
Jamen
Arthur Brennan
Sistan
Sistan Inlaw
Mra
Lawrence J. Kennedy
Sam
St. Mary’s Church
St Marys Cemetery
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