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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1949
Page
14
German delegates approve the draft constitution on a second reading with 47 to 2 vote and 15 abstentions over states rights. The plan includes Western Berlin under the Western state and abolishes the death penalty in Western Germany. Final reading set for tomorrow amid capital selection and looming postwar conferences.
A Texas panhandle tornado killed three people and injured several as it demolished at least eight homes in Sundown. A church and parsonage were blown away and many buildings were damaged while a cooling front swept across the Midwest lowering temperatures and triggering rapid changes.
Three top officers in the Rochester Police Department were replaced in a drastic shakeup. Public Safety Commissioner David B Brady retired Police Chief Henry T Copenhagen and Detective Inspector Edward Collins, while Deputy Police Chief William Mc Laughlin resigned. Herbert Kilpin named chief, Edwin Wildey deputy, Emil Lambiose head of the detective bureau. City Manager Louis B Cartwright approved the changes amid recent department criticism and prior resignations of other city officials.
An overnight mishap near the Broadway crossing left a baggage car ram against a New York Central locomotive attached to a D express train. Engineer Henry Faubel of Albany and Fireman E Hartnett escaped unhurt after dumping the locomotive’s fire as police and railroad staff kept onlookers away. The baggage car was returned to Troy Union Station and the express engine could not move under its own power.
Pen Yan man Carleton George Leighey, 46, died after his arm touched a high tension wire while on a Hinaman job on a power line. District Attorney Lyman Smith of Fate County is investigating the accidental death.
Portland England report says seven Bristol Aircraft Company researchers died when their two engine freighter test plane disintegrated in the air over the English Channel. Royal Navy submarine crew aided in rescue, locating two bodies as search continued for others. John Radcliffe named among the crew.
The Veterans Administration plans to discharge about 8 000 employees next Monday as part of a budget cut. Officials said further reductions may follow to meet a total $5.045 billion federal cut, with 42 of 68 regional offices slated to close or cut staff.
Communist forces pushing toward Shanghai from the southwest brace for a possible capture while attacking areas southwest of the city. Nanchang, Kiangsi capital, is described as in a state of siege with shops closed and the central bank suspended. Reports say Kashing near Shanghai faces heavy fighting as Nationalists blow bridges and reds advance.
A Latin American revolt halted a late night session and blocked the Israeli bid for U.N. admission. Argentine delegate Rodolfo Munoz led the move citing overworked delegations. Seven countries including the United States backed approval, with a majority vote expected today in the special political committee and a two thirds majority required in the full Assembly for final ratification.
Dr Gilbert Dalldorf of Albany reported a virus from 17 patients that caused a polio like illness. He described a second type or a diverse form similar to polio and noted the illness is less severe and shorter than typical polio.
The State Department outlines a plan to grant Japan limited authority in international matters to speed economic recovery and prepare for full occupation wind-down. It would allow Japan to attend international meetings with MacArthur’s approval and pursue trade, citizenship, property, cultural, and technical accords.
Ford River Rouge workers strike reverberates to Green Island in Troy as the plant shuts last midnight. Local manager Donald C. Carter says operations halt until Detroit gives other instructions. About 400 of 500 employees are affected. 100 office and maintenance staff stay on.
The United States rejected charges from the Soviet Union and Poland that it is building air and military bases in Spain. Ray Atherton told the UN policier committee that the U S has no military alliance with Spain and maintains no air bases or military missions there. He said Spain’s UN and NATO integration is up to all participants.
UNECE says ERP economic planning may push Western Europe toward self sufficiency rather than expanded trade. The 100000 word annual survey notes existing production plans lessen mutual interdependence. Harriman cites need for accelerated European cooperation and continued Marshall Plan aid.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard strong endorsements for the 12 nation Atlantic security pact. Chairman Connally said ratification is assured with quicker action as questions are resolved. Former ambassadors and officials urged speedy approval while other testimony questioned anti-Communist bills as unconstitutional. Three ex US Army officers involved in Malmedy testified they knew of no German mistreatment.
National League results include New York Chicago and Philadelphia posting each games. American League shows Chicago and New York games along with Detroit and Washington. Eastern League matches include Albany and Hartford with rain causing postponements and Elmira routing Wilkes Barre.
A Rochester youth identified as A John Foern, six, died this week after a plastic feet and slide toppled onto him. The incident occurred as the equipment tipped over while he played nearby.
American sources report German transport workers will lift the Berlin blockade next Thursday under Four Power coordination. General Lucius D. Clay says western trains ready at midnight Wednesday to resume as soon as Soviet charters are removed. German rail authorities in the Soviet zone, advised by the Russian transport chief, will align east west traffic and schedules, with four power talks unlikely unless unexpected issues arise.
Ford Motor Company dismissed 14 unionists amid a 60,000 worker strike at its plants. News trucks spread the firings to picket lines as Dearborn officials refused extra police. Detroit mayor said gates remained open and walkways unconstrained. Flint Chevrolet workers voted 516 to 17 to strike. Chrysler Plymouth recalls 10,000 workers as a body shortage halts production.
The United States and Britain announced a combined plan to counter Soviet radio jamming aimed at broadcasts to the USSR. If accepted by Moscow, the proposal would provide a coordinated jamming countermeasure with multiple transmitters to disrupt Communist propaganda, potentially altering European power dynamics during a fragile Western recovery.
A New York hearing on President Roosevelt's petition to replace his nominating petitions is set for May 11. Abraham Kaplan accuses the Four Freedom Party canvassers of district out-of-area support, with 123 Brooklyn, 40 Queens, 40 Bronx, and others from Westchester and beyond.
The State Department condemned a new wave of jamming that began April 24 aimed at blocking Russians from hearing anything but Moscow’s version of a settlement. Officials report partial success by a pro‑Nazi broadcaster while warning of government deception and wartime methods.
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