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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1959
Page
1
Jackpot reaches 140 with few near misses and no winner this week. Two players had single errors, none clinching, as Purzle No 27 drops tomorrow in The Truy Record and Times Record. Explanations for Senate answers accompany the purse, with a continuation noted for page 15.
The body of Sharon Crossman, two, was found beneath a house porch after two days missing. Police noted bruises and torn clothing, with her shoes missing, as her father and mother reacted with shock and cries. Authorities said no sign of crawling under the porch.
The Nacht Deposché paper in Berlin reports that May looks difficult for Soviet Premier Khrushchev, with diary notes suggesting the ally pullout from West Berlin may occur in May and prospects for the premier signaling a rough month ahead.
New York television and radio star Godfrey underwent surgery to remove the upper left lung lobe after doctors found a tumor. Surgeons completed the five hour operation and reported his general condition was good, with a two month recovery expected before resuming his heavy TV and radio schedule.
Barbara Barbra, linked to the 1957 Apalachin gang meeting, was ordered by a State Supreme Court Justice to appear before the New York State Investigation Commission. Her attorney said she would testify when the hearing date is set, and she seeks accommodations for health reasons including a private physician present. The commission aims to question why so many underworld figures gathered at his secluded home.
Two 14 year olds from Troy were stabbed during a fracas on State Street. George Parker and Daniel Connors, both students at School 5, were hospitalized with injuries described as serious but non fatal. A 14 year old boy identified as Leybourne Negra is charged with juvenile delinquency and will appear in county court.
The United States Britain France and West Germany announced a complete agreement on a Berlin and European security package to present to the Soviet Union. The four ministers, wrapping up a four day conference, pledged to uphold West Berlin and move toward détente as a new cold war posture evolves.
Secretary of State Christian Herter will report live from Washington on Allied strategy toward Russia ahead of next month’s Geneva talks. He departs for Geneva the following day to meet Britain France and the Soviet Union as the crucial May 11 session opens. Western ministers express cautious optimism over progress toward a united front and a durable peace in Europe amid intense efforts to bridge Berlin and security gaps.
An officer of the Dominican Republic Air Force landed in Puerto Rico seeking political action. Capt Juan De Dios Ventura, 29, arrived in a fully armed jet Vampire fighter and was taken into custody by Puerto Rican authorities. Ventura said he left San Isidro Air Base at 10 am and reached Arecibo on the northern coast about an hour later.
London AP reports Prime Minister Macmillan and senior ministers discussed the idea of launching a British earth satellite. No formal decision was announced, but cabinet members indicated the launching cost would be substantial and potentially outsize the funds available.
Washington dispatch reports President Eisenhower's veto of a bill stripping power from Rural Electrification Administration chief Benson was sustained by the House 280 to 146, short of two thirds, with four Democrats and 142 Republicans voting to override. Senate vote stood 60 to 27 for override. Benson praised the outcome as statesmanship, while critics said the bill aimed to pressure the president and secure REA operations.
Baylor AP reports a 67 year old farmhand died and six Ithaca College freshmen were injured when their car collided on Route 13 in Cortland County Honey Brown Truxtonyated. The injured students, listed as Robert Bevis 18 Schaghticoke Charles Crosh 19 Valley Falls Cosma View 18 Spencertown Willan Veap 21 Fork Plain Orson Richards 19 Warrensburg Roscoe Hastings 18 Warrensburg, were treated at Corian Memorial Hospital in fair condition.
The Soviet Union awards Khrushchev the Lenin Prize amid praise for his peacemaking aims and leadership. The AP report notes Stalin prize winners listed with a Greek writer and a Brooklyn editor among others, and quotes Vass on Khrushchev’s public peace agenda.
A blaze in Radickton Newfoundland destroyed a home killing six children and their mother. Four other children escaped. The victims were identified as Mrs. Roland Bell and her ten children, all under ten. Fire reported around 7:30 AM. cause under investigation. Mrs. Heldway, 32, was away at a logging camp when the fire broke out.
A three-vehicle crash on Route 9 near the North Bridge injured two people. John Beiter of Silkwater and Raleigh Dugeon, passenger in a wood-turned car, suffered injuries. both were treated at Albany Hospital. A tractor-trailer owned by Golandela Wracking Co. and driven by Frederick Johnson, and a suburban vehicle were involved. Police reported the tractor attempted a left turn and was struck by the suburban vehicle, causing the trailer to overturn. Trooper Montgomery investigated.
Hoosick Falls resident Mr Thinerkolut, age 60, was found shot in his bathroom during a police report. Coroner Anthony Ey Natova said an autopsy would determine the cause and officials named Mr Kinnerhahn as a local employee. investigators questioned relatives and coordinated with state police.
AP report on Governor Nelson Rockefeller asking George P. Monaghan to resign from the state's racing commission. Monaghan refused, citing no ethics violation and seeking public testimony to present his side. The dispute followed a state investigation into harness track operations. details remained unreleased.
President Eisenhower nominated Dillon, 49, a former head of Dillon, Read. & Co, as secretary of state to succeed John Foster Dulles. He has served as undersecretary for economic affairs, with reshuffles expected alongside other nominations for undersecretary roles in political and European affairs.
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