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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1949

Page

11

Moscow Courts Nazis In Voting For German Congress

A Soviet backed drive in East Germany urged a massive yes vote for the German People's Congress as East German Communist rulers pressed to shape a nationalist Germany. The ballot lists favored candidates with 40 percent Communist picks and a yes circle, while Western Berlin papers questioned the display of propaganda. Continued on Page Twelve.

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Nationalists Hold Key Points in Shanghai Skirmish

Reports from Shanghai indicate Nationalist forces maintain control of the airport and harbor entrance as clashes continue. Despite heavy fire, the defenders held fortifications along the river and a southwest edge outpost remained quiet. American ships suspended service from the port amid the ongoing actions.

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Acheson Primes For Parley

Secretary of State Acheson readies for a big four Paris meeting with Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky to pressure changes on Germany and the Berlin blockade. He will meet Bevin and Schuman beforehand while ambassadors Jessup and Bohlen push a united US Britain France stance. Acheson aims for concessions signaling Soviet willingness to cooperate despite Moscow’s aggressive posture.

Washington (P Acheson Russia Europe Paris Vishinsky Soviet Union Berlin William P. Maddox Foreign Service Institute State Department Berlin Trice United Nations Rou Philip Jessup Charles Bohlen Bevin Schuman

National League and American League Scoreboard Summary

The scoreboard lists NL results: New York and Philadelphia 5 Boston 4. Brooklyn Lowe 4. Pittsburg 1 Cincinnati. Chicaxn SC JTangs 4. Chicago and Cincinnati 5. AMERICAN LEAGUE 4d Philadelphia A New York 701 innings. Philadelphia 7. Chicago 10, Cleveland 1, Chicago 2, Cleveland 1. Detroit 4, Rostoh 3, Washington 4. EASTERN LEAGUE details include Albany and Scranton results, Utica 1, Williamsport 6, Wilkes-Barre 6, Hartford 2, Elmira and Binghamton 2.

New York Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Lowe Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicaxn SC Chitwes Xow Chiregn Cleveland Chiracn Teirnit Levis Fildoouie Detroit Rostoh Washington Albany Scranton Utica Williamsport Allen Willamesport Hartford Wilkee Wilkes-Barre Elmira Binghamton

Bank Earnings At Tops Washington

Net earnings of the 13418 insured checking banks reached a record high in 13244, according to the Federal Te pos it fentance Corporation.

Washington Teposit Fentance Corporation

Senator Watkins to draft war power reservation on treaty

Utah Senator Watkins plans to offer a reservation to the North Atlantic Treaty asserting Congress sole power to declare war. He questioned witnesses at hearings, signaling further reservations may follow, while Sen Connally pushes to end hearings and bring the pact to a vote in a Senate already clogged with business.

Washington Watkins Utah Congress Senate Foreign Relations Committee Connally D-Tex Senate War Declaration Question. ‘Watkins Watkin Connent R-Mo Cangrese Nn

Russian Munitions Train Explosion Reported

A Russian munitions train exploded on Thursday in Berlin as German crew and Soviet military personnel were aboard. A West Berlin newspaper reported the incident, noting it as Germanys worst railway accident since the war amid Allied scrutiny.

Democrats Seek Three Billion Cut In Federal Spending

Senate Democrats discussion a bill to trim roughly 3 billion dollars from the federal operating fund. Senator Russell of Georgia indicates a plan to advance the cut as Congress eyes a new fiscal year starting July 1. President Truman’s deficit estimates and tax expert projections frame the debate as Republicans push 5 percent agency cuts. Senate action hinges on committee positions and potential amendments.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Russell Truman Maybank Senate House Treasury-Post Office Congress Jarbank

Pay Rise Bill Faces House Vote In Economy Drive

A multi million dollar armed services pay raise bill cruises toward a House vote amid rapid calls for federal economy. The bill covers Army Navy Coast Guard Marine Corps and related services with raises from three percent for lower ranks to about 60 percent for generals and admirals. Savings from reduced overseas pay and family allowances offset costs while Defense Department endorses the proposal.

Washington Armed Services House Armed Services Committee House Kilday D.-Tex Nensmen Armed Services Committee Vinson D.-Ga Army Navy Coast, Guard Marine Corps Coast and Geode Defense Department

Gasoline Fumes Burn Garage Worker at Otto's Service Station

John Patitech, 21, of 125 Euclid Avenue, suffered first and second degree burns to face arms and legs when fumes from gasoline ignited while he cleaned a grease pit at Otto's Service Station in Middleburg and River Streets. He was taken to St. Mary's Hospital by his father Otto Palitsch. condition listed as fair. Patrolmen John Grinnick and William J. Ryan investigated the accident.

John Patitech Euclid Avenue Otto Middleburg River Streets St. Mary's Hospital Otto Palitsch John Grinnick William J. Ryan Radio Patrol

Model T Light Plane Developed By Teachers

MIT and Harvard instructors announced development of a two seat “Model T” light plane. The craft is designed to fly as slow as 27 mph and land on a field no larger than a tennis court. Professors from MIT Aeronautical Engineering and Harvard Business School led the three year effort, with an experimental model tested last month.

Boston Massachusetts Insitute of Technology Trentiet Harvard Heleplans M! Helicopter Aeronauical Hatvara Business Shhem Cvat Moe «Ince

Tornado Hits Texas City known dead in Amarillo chaos

A Panhandle tornado devastated Amarillo last night with four known dead and 63 injured. Red Cross reports 40 to 50 homes damaged while hospitals report 34 and 29 injuries. State patrol and relief units mobilized from Lubbock Plainview Fort Worth and Wichita Falls to aid in search and care as officials work to clarify casualty lists and damage estimates.

Amarillo Texas Texas Panhandle Red Cross Ithia Panhandle Red Crase S Lane Lubbock Plainview Fort Worth Wichita Falls Beauford Jesters Dustin Weather Bureau

Fire destroys church and adjoining building in Tuanare

A fire destroyed the Roman Catholic Church of Rt. Vine cent de Paul and an adjoining building in Tuanare. Estimates put the damage over 50,000 with injuries reported. Origin of the blaze remains undetermined.

Rt. Vinecent de Paul Tuanare

Royal couple to live privately in palace with modern fittings

The article notes plans for a private royal residence with private quarters for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. It mentions fireproofing, kitchen tech, and a theater on the basement level, along with a peach color scheme and ship‑cabin style fittings by designer Nei Mor tie, to be installed in Buckingham Palace.

London Elizabeth Prince Charlier Ak Ae Itram Ahimale Fourydiand Clarence Hose Sion Howe Oy Duke of Faintaigh Bligebeth Philip Ard Prince Chathe Howe Pwr Grmeres Ath Philip Clarence Buckingham Palais Monee Srejshe Dukes Nei Mor ‘Tie Orenities

Balloons Court Hurdle Censorship Says Senator

Washington Senator says Japanese wartime balloon campaign aimed to disrupt relations with Europe and carry documents to Russia. He cites winds and defense loopholes, mentions royal connections and wartime reparations, with remodeling costs offset by war damage grants and home improvements including television sets and silverware.

Washington Franciis Rustim Europe Tarry Loty Flandrie Clarence Hower William IV Duke of Clarente George VI Elizabeth Philin

Polish embassy claims U.S. threatened ship seizure over Eisler case

The Polish embassy in London charged that the U.S. State Department threatened to seize the liner Batory unless fugitive Communist Gerhart Eisler surrendered. Eisler, jailed in Southampton, alleged he was kidnapped as British police boarded the ship during eight hours of tense negotiations.

London U.N. State Department Gerhart Eisler Eisler Southampton North Atlantic State Department Washington United States Warsaw Poland Jan Cwiklinski Scotland Yard Albert Morski W. E. Bray Jan Panski Britain Cwiklinski Panski Morski U.S. State Department Reizure

Solon Seeks Lowdown on Communist Eisler Flight

Senator McCarran criticized the Justice Department for allowing Communist leader Eisler to flee the country from New York on the Polish ship Batory. He announced an immigration subcommittee probe and said it will scrutinize how authorities tracked Eisler. The case sparked an international incident with detentions in Southampton and potential hearings involving Atty. Gen. Tom Clark and FBI Director Hoover.

Washington McCarran D.-Nev Justice Department Gerhart Eister Department of Justice Eisler House Committee On UN- American Activities United States Batory New York U. S Iieais Hisler Southampton Senate Judiciary Committee Tom Clark FBI J. Edgar Hoover Senate Department Nixon Call Clark Congress

Schoharie Man Dies In Crash With Truck

George Edward Hughes, 37, of Schoharie, died in a collision with a milk truck on Route 143 near Acre. The driver Mareo J. Martin, 28, of Amsterdam, was uninjured. State Police and Schoharie County authorities ruled the crash accidental.

Vie GP George Edward Hughes Brhoharie Rix Automotile Acre Mareo J. Martin Amsterdam James van Herne Rletdam Ghyer Sihaharie Cravener

Mass Death Sentence Appeal Today

The six Trenton Negroes known as the Trenton Six face an appeal hearing in New Jersey Supreme Court amid a worldwide protest. The Civil Rights Congress argues the mass conviction was a governmental response to Black aspirations, while the court weighs a new trial though the Department of Justice lists the group as subversive.

Trenton N. J Civil Rights Congress New Jersey Supreme Court United Natons’ Human Right Commission New Jersey Cso Department of Justice C.I.C Communist Party William Horner Rohbery Department of Jubles Palies

Russia's No 7 Soviet Foreign Minister Opens Talks

In New York the Soviet chief stated Americans and Russians can walk together if they want to. He had recently warned the United States and its allies, contrasting with prior speeches that hinted at preparations for war by extending the North Atlantic Pact.

New York Andrei A. Gremyke Ruaseny Roan United Nations Sover Gepate Trpine Paris Whch

Bombs Hit Consulates in Barcelona and Madrid

Bomb explosions damaged the Bolivian Brazilian and Peruvian consulates in Barcelona early yesterday. No injuries were reported as Barcelona police suggested the attacks reflect foreign opposition to General Franco's regime. The incident coincides with a UN Assembly move by Bolivia Brazil Peru and Colombia to ease Spain’s diplomatic restrictions.

Madrid Barcelona Foreign Office United Nations Spain Francisco Franco Brazil Bolivia Peru Colombia Assembly

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