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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1949
Page
11
President Truman offered reconciliation to a Congress in revolt, labeling some Southern opponents as Dixiecrats while urging fair proposals to gain broad approval. He described a three party dynamic among Republicans Democrats and Trisocrats and stressed a new Congress with ongoing legislative work.
Rome reports of cabinet votes reveal debate over joining the North Atlantic Pact. President Truman confirms approval of the pact but avoids new statements on civil rights legislation or a possible summer special session. He notes plans announced February 24 and acknowledges reading the pact and Secretary of State Addisons message.
A man charged in a Baltimore and Ohio railroad holdup filed a $50 000 damage suit against the railroad claiming infant custody and the company’s negligence caused his injuries while serving him drinks. Local dealers in sleepwear and entertainment were noted as part of the broader aftermath with police detaining suspects.
Rabbi Wise, head of the American Jewish Congress and World Jewish Congress, asserts in prepared remarks that U S leaders are bent on war. He argues that the largest Christian church supports war and cites influence aiding military action against atheism and the Soviet regime. The remarks defend an Episcopal minister ousted from Holy Trinity Church. Brecklyn The son as distant pastor.
Albany reports show Governor Dewey and GOP leaders deadlocked over spending 40 million dollars in extra school aid. Feinberg plans talks with Heck Milmoe and Halpern to seek a compromise while Milmoe's measure links aid to future years and construction needs.
George Washa bough 7 died at a Veterans Administration Hospital. He served with Col. Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish American War. A native of McKeeport, Pa., he moved to Uniontown, Pa. for work in yarn.
Pittsburg report says the Sharon Steel Corp Farrell Pennsylvania plant will shut blast furnace and four open hearth furnaces next week due to coke shortage from mine closure. About 20 to 300 workers to be laid off as coal supply tightens. Anthracite operators warn stocks not large enough to sustain further closures.
Twelve Utica residents pleaded in a vote investigation case as they faced charges alleging tampering with the electoral process. The court ordered further proceedings under the supervision of the local prosecutor.
The Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee proposed federal grants totaling 300 million dollars to aid parochial education and health programs. The plan routes funds to state shares based on student numbers and local costs, with the final federal contribution matched by state inputs.
A fragmented report describes Railway Express Union suing for five million dollars over damages. The piece mentions a distribution center layoff of about 3,000 employees and references a metropolitan area and an unnamed company involved.
British Foreign Secretary Bevin argued the North Atlantic Treaty stands as the West’s response to Soviet fear tactics and Communist pressure in Europe. He warned the United Nations has not delivered lasting peace and that the pact offers a shield against aggression with broad Western European support.
Trygve Lie urged against alliances substituting the UN as he spoke at a conference. He defended the UN’s moral force and noted it has helped prevent wars, while avoiding direct comments on the Atlantic Pact and its necessity. Copenhagen and Ottawa leaders weighed the pact’s purpose to preserve peace amid East West tensions.
Snow and rain storms sweep the Atlantic coast with three centers near New York, Maryland, and North Carolina. Forecasters warn of up to nine inches in Pennsylvania and additional snow elsewhere while winds disrupt harbor traffic and flights along the coast.
A New York City man, 49, William F. Joseph, was found hanged yesterday in a Syracuse University men’s dormitory where he studied journalism. The incident was reported by university authorities and local officials.
The Senate yesterday approved a radar network to protect the United States from air attack. The system, costing about 161 million, will work with a Canadian network and include four radar picket stations near vital targets to provide early warning and direct defense coordination.
Washington reports outline of a proposed 20 year Atlantic defense treaty backing Europe and North America against Soviet expansion. Secretary Acheson warns a single aggressive power in Europe would threaten U S security. Senate leaders express varied support and call for hearings while Italy votes to join.
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