Former Iran Empress Weds In Cairo
Former Iran Empress Fawzia has wed Ismail Shirine Bey in a private Cairo ceremony. King Farouk led the wedding as head of the family and the couple plan to reside at Maadi with no announced honeymoon or trip.
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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1949
Page
19
Former Iran Empress Fawzia has wed Ismail Shirine Bey in a private Cairo ceremony. King Farouk led the wedding as head of the family and the couple plan to reside at Maadi with no announced honeymoon or trip.
The Public Services Commission denied admission of evidence about other large corporations in support of New York Telephone Co. rate hike hopes. Spencer B. Eddy upheld the ruling, rejecting the measure as improper proof as hearings continue on a proposed 19 percent increase.
Rensselaer County Chapter American Red Cross was discussed at the Women’s Republican Cubs meeting in Troy. Mrs. Howell E. Jones highlighted Red Cross support for neighbors. a nominating committee was named for 148 elections. rummage sale set for April 29 30 at 61 Ferry Street.
Misa Mary Miller of Catholic Central High School was elected state treasurer at the NCEA biennial conference in Albany. Re-elected were Mother Aileen Cobalen RSIQ M, state recording secretary, and Sister Miriam Therese LH.M, state executive secretary. The two day meeting at Siena College and the College of St Rose drew over 1,000 Catholic music teachers and echoel children.
A wage dispute sparked a 1,500 worker walkout by Marine Warehouse Workers of the AFL International Longshoremen's Association. Federal mediators moved to halt the strike affecting 16 companies and 300 warehouses in New York City and New Jersey, which handle major Port of New York imports such as coffee sugar rubber and burlap.
Dr. Ralph Bunce, acting U N mediator, says armistice writing will begin today and be completed by tomorrow night. Tel Aviv and Amman must approve after signing notices with Egypt, Lebanon, and the accords involve Aqaba area troop reductions. Syri a Iraq Yemen and Saudi Arabia still pending agreements.
The Trade Club of Sacramento enters its 15th year without dues fines or speeches. Founded by grocery broker Joseph Lynn the group meets monthly at Governors Hall with 1 223 attendees of a 1 300 capacity. Tickets cost 34 dollars cover drinks dinner and door prizes with entertainment by sponsoring industry groups and a hands off leadership led by Thor Han senior Sacramento feed mall owner known as the Head Trader.
Albany approves new measures restricting crime focused publications and images. The bill, introduced by Senate Leader Feinberg, passed in a close vote and is sent to Governor Dewey for signature. The act would bar printing or distributing materials mainly depicting bloodshed or serious acts, with exceptions for crime stories.
Irene Dunne is chosen by the University of Notre Dame to receive the Lastare Medal honoring outstanding Roman Catholic laity in America. President Rev John J Cavanaugh notes her career as a top film star and example of Christian womanhood while balancing family life.
UPI reports ancestors of Abraham Lincoln and Harry S Truman from Shelby County Kentucky. Some relatives are buried in the same cemetery near a church in Frankfort. The article notes Lincoln’s grandfather and Truman’s great-uncle William Green endowed the Long But Baptist church.
Albany senators voted last night to tighten state control over auto finance companies. The bill sets annual maximum interest on new car loans at Ro percent and caps charges for advances at 12 percent, with a two week grace period for refinanced loans.
Chester Derkewics, 53, of 553 Forth Street, was driven to Marys Hospital early last night by Patrolmen Cunningham and Pent after a laceration over the left eye from an unknown man. He was treated and released after processing.
Malcolm Atterbury, producer at The Pityhouse in Albany, spoke at Troy High School on acting methods and memorization. He advised reading scripts to grasp thought flow, stressed concentration, and cautioned against memorizing every word. A new noontime activity schedule at Troy High started with dancing, listening music, radio listening, and Thursday cinema in the auditorium.
A proposed law to allow enclosed cabins in New York forest preserves will die in committee. Assemblyman Harry A. Reoux said he will not seek action, and Senator Pliny W. Williamson indicated the Senate counterpart will also die in committee. The measure faced opposition from sportsmen and would have amended the constitution to allow cabins, camps, and development in Adirondack and Catskill preserves, though the present constitution requires the preserves to remain wild forest land.
President Truman plans a renewed push to secure Wallgren for the National Security Resources Board after advisers warned against immediate action. He may delay the fight to reassess options and consider pressing Chairman Tydings to move Wallgren’s nomination directly to the Senate, bypassing the Armed Services Committee.
Iran demands Russia release ten soldiers reported wounded and captured in a frontier incident near the northeast border area claimed by both nations. A high military source said one Iranian was killed, negotiations for release and indemnity were under way, with about fifty Soviet troops involved.
Albany reports the state senate approved a measure allowing a single license plate for 1950 after steel shortages deemed the second plate unnecessary. The bill moves to the governor for final action.
Grand and trial juries for the Spring term of the Supreme Court for Washington County were drawn in Hudson Falls. County Judge Wyman S Bascom Sheriff Archie Alexander and Clark Thomas C Remsen oversaw the process.
In a three day Senate debate on recovery funds, Jenner condemns the Marshall Plan as wasteful and says NATO would not deter Soviet attack. He questions why aid tops $3 billion and likens Western commitments to a rigid austerity. Taft and Capehart urge restraint as Pace and Truman seek swift, thorough consideration.
Stamp collectors were urged yesterday to buy supplies after the acting postmaster warned of limited stock of new stamps. The notice cited a forthcoming gubernatorial election commemorative issue and suggested collectors act quickly to secure items before they sell out.
Mire Benny Jane Buxton of Granville district dies at home in New York on the eve of her 100th birthday. She is survived by daughter Jennie Clark of Pawtucket, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services are set for 2:30 PM at McHenry Roberta Funeral Home with Rev. R D Gerdes officiating. Interment will be in Metwe Cemetery near West Pawlet.
Vanderhayden Hall Superintendent Richard L. Thomas tells Troy Council of Social Agencies clerical staff about caring for institutionalized children. He notes most wards come from broken homes and stresses nurturing, not custodial care. David Schiamlak, past commander of the Jewish War Veterans post, is appointed parade grand marshal by the organization. The group, led by Mrs. Howell A. Jomes, plans a Memorial Day observance and supper on April 19 at 6 p.m. at the YMC A center.
Senate conferees rejected the fair net operating income idea as Housing bill talks deadlock over possible mortgage based rent increases. House side yielded and a Senate provision to allow up to 10 percent rent hikes was dropped, shifting control to local home rule and state decontrol decisions pending governor approves or veto.
dnpeph A Schiff, post commander, named delegate to the Troy Central Veterans Committee. Plans discussed for the port’s Army Day parade on April 2. Samuel Cohen named chairman of the member and retention committee and Mortimer Solomon to chair the program committee. Next meeting to be held in May.
Stock exchanges from New York to San Francisco face a debate on lowering margin requirements. Experts on both sides weigh potential effects on trading volumes and market liquidity. Some see a cut as bearish, signaling a denational downturn and government concern about the economy.
Paris reports indicate a shift to the right in cantonal elections with Communists losing ground. The Atlantic pact and Marshall Plan appear to have bolstered center and right forces. De Gaulle's rally strong, his group led in seats, while Socialist allies fell back.
Thieves robbed three Glens Falls sites over the weekend, Chief Thom as A. Corbett reported. At M7 Glen Street The Tire Bhop Inc service auction they broke a panel, took radios cigarettes and loot, and damaged a safe. The Colonial Expo on Elm Street saw cash taken after a window was broken, and Glencraft Printing Co at 27 Bay Street was hit by a rear window break with cash and change stolen. One suspect questioned, no arrests yet.
Albany report states the Public Service Commission could grow from five to seven members if a bill, passed unanimously by the Senate, is signed by the governor. New commissioners would serve the same terms as current officials, 19 years, with the same pay, and the chairman would earn 7000 annually.
Mrs Williams named secretary to the Troy Y M C A with Frank Ward announcing Ralph Williams of Round Lake as personal secretary. Mrs Williams, wife of a slar member, has prior experience in the role. Washington reports Secretary Acheson will head the US delegation to the UN General Assembly opening April 5 with Warren Austin in charge upon his departure.
Warrensburg instructor Virginie Macalister sustained a broken leg while skiing at Gore Mountain Ski Club. She was reported in good condition last night at Glens Faliz Hospital.
A spring program was set up in a joint meeting of the new and old officers of the Saturday Night Cleaning Right at the Young Women’s Christian Association. Richard Edron, the new chairman, presided.
The government announced the end of soap rationing last night. Reports from the area noted minor shocks with no damage. Local weather data recorded an earthquake-like event centered near Martin and Derthwen, with peak readings around 78 ion from Martin.
Potatoes on hand in the United States at the start of IMS numbered as the second largest on record, signaling ample domestic supply for the period.
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