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Newspaper

Troy Record

Location

Troy, New York, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1950

Page

7

Mildred Gillars Loses Appeal in Treason Case

Washington reports that U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld M C Gillars Axis Sally treason conviction and ten to thirty year prison term plus a $10000 fine She could seek parole after ten years The three judge panel rejected claims of unfair trial lack of jurisdiction and that treason could not apply to an American citizen in enemy territory

Washington U. S. Circuit Court of Bennett Champ Clark Wilbur K. Miller Charles Fahy Fahy Miss Gillare Fifteenho Germany Schilar

Cardinal Spellman visits Albany Sister house chapel dedication

Cardinal Francis Spellman archbishop of New York celebrated mass yesterday at the Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy the Albany Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse on New Scotland Avenue The chapel was dedicated by Bishop Edmund F Gibbons assisted by Rev J Norbert Kelly Rev George L Matlioux Rt Rev Mer Edward J Maginn was in sanctuary Mass for the Sisters of Mercy and friends.

Francis Cardinal Spellman New York Our Lady of Mercy Sistere of Mercy New Scotland Avenue Albany Cardinal Spellman J. Norbert Kelly Edmund F. Gibbons George L. Matlioux Watervliet Edward J. Maginn Sisters of Mercy Gibbons Father Mailloux William Silvin Troy James McAvoy Joseph A. Franklin

Indonesia Agrees On United Rule In East Indies

The United States of Indonesia and the Republic of Indonesia agreed on forming a single over all government for the former Dutch East Indies. A joint committee will prepare a temporary unitary state with a provisional constitution until final rules are set. President Soekarno to head the new state as fighting reports come from Makassar and East Indonesia.

Jakarta United States of Indonesia Republic of Indonesia Dutch East Indies Makassar East Indonesia U. S Republic of Indmema Visinnal

Bil Asks Character Probe Of Employees

An incomplete Senate inquiry into the employment of members of the federal government workforce seeks a character review. The investigation, led by a Senate committee, weighs adequacy of personnel vetting and potential conflicts involving government staff.

Bil

Fragmented note on Cambridge tech project yields unclear details

A distorted text fragment describes Cambridge research into a new device or system and hints at memory or timing aspects. The passage mentions receivers, numbers, and potential references to an investigation or timetable, but the exact purpose and outcomes remain unclear.

Father Flynn to Address Sodality Communion Breakfast

Rev. Paul F. Flynn, chaplain of 51 Colman’s Home Waterviol and Catholic Central High School staff, will speak at a communion breakfast of the Blessed Virgin Sodality of St. Joseph’s Church. The event starts with a 7 am mass at St. Joseph’s followed by breakfast at the Vandergrift Inn. Flynn leads sodalities at the school and serves as guidance counselor तथा chaplain for the Junior Catholic Service League.

Paul F. Flynn Catholic Central High School Junior Catholic Service League

Divinity School Elects Trojan As Trustee

Troy obituary roundup covers Mrs. Strauss widow of Samuel D Strauss and Mrs. Lewis of Richmond Quebec with long Troy residencies. Funeral plans and church affiliations listed alongside local burial details and cemetery interments. Louis Carpentier funeral plans noted. Divinity school trustee election of Arthur H Lofgren highlighted with church roles and civic service.

Divinity School Trojan Katelin Irene Katalle Strauss Samuel D. Strause Ray A. D. Parker Wawhing Avenue Plathodiet Church Kimwood Hill Cemetery

Ringling Fire Suspect Unwinds Weird Tale

Columbus 21 year old Robert Sezer of Columbus is questioned about many fires including the Ringling Bros Circus holocaust that killed 168 and injured 112. He has told a strange story of the red Indian who awakens him at night and offers to set fires while held in Franklin County Jail without charge. Prosecutor Guy Chine says Sezer’s statements do not show intent or admission of arson. Hartford Connecticut fire is noted in statement.

Columbus Pickaway County Robert Sezer Columbug Sezer Franklin County Guy Chine Hartford

Bridgeport Resident Heads Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity

Bridgeport resident Loni Sparel has been elected president of Alpha Phi Delta at Bridgeport Conn. The secretary is Peter Ro Reda Harrison with WW Lasala as treasurer and Erale A. Carpenter as keeper.

Loni Sparel Bridgepoart Conn Aft Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity Rri

Wreckage of Apartment Ended in Death by Own Action

A report describes a fatal incident where a resident died in an apartment collapse caused by self-inflicted actions. The narrative notes debris under wreckage and mentions emergency responders at the scene. Details about individuals and specific locations are unclear due to damaged text.

Postal Gerks Convene Today AY Schenectady

The text mentions Schenectady postal workers convening today and references a meeting or gathering related to the postal service. It also alludes to officials and a trade commission, with uncertain details and garbled phrases, but pins focus on a local postal assembly and a public event tomorrow night.

Gerks Schenectady

Switchmen Postpone Midwestern Strike

Union leaders announced the postponement of a planned Midwest rail switchmen strike. No new date was set, and negotiations continue with affected railroads. The delay affects crews and schedules across several states, with industry officials urging calm while talks proceed. Public transit and freight operations face temporary disruption as workers prepare for possible fresh action.

Bureau Reports Slight Rise In Living Costs

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Washington Ager

Meeting God with Confidence sermon announced for Sunday

Rev Edward G Williams pastor of First Methodist Church announced sermon titled Meeting God with Confidence for Sunday at 11 45 am Sunday school at 10 30 am Williams recently moved from Sharon Springs to Melrose to lead the Melrose church and another at Schaghticoke Also notes on transfers Alma Sidebotham return to duties and St Marks Friendship Circle gathering beyond brief local items

Edward G. Williams First Methodist Church Williams Sharon Springs Melrose Schaghticoke Donald W. Bain Booth Bend Ind Alma Sidebotham Central Islip Hospital L. A Robert E. Sidebotham Albert W. Dixon St. Mark's Methodist Church Troy T. W. Keller St. John’s Lutheran Church Luther League Percy Campbell Harry A. Hurley Cortland Grange Hall Andrew T. Germond Harold Simon Cloyd Brunick Henry Cranston Brunswick Clarence D. Dunham Howard Dunham Gary David Salem John Deis Bernice Landsear Gary Dunham Hope Chest

Willi Chapter Auxiliary Name Delegates for State Convention

Delegates and alternates to the state convention were named by Willi Chapter Military Order of the Purple Heart and its auxiliary. Attendees include Commander John Wilkes, William Lennon, Charles Burkhardt, and William A. Long as delegates, with six alternates. Auxiliary delegates named include Mrs. Rita Bull and Mrs. Kay Mulholland, with alternates. Elected officials and guests highlighted, and donations and holiday observances noted.

Corp. Arthur Loretta Kelly Irene Trumble Ethel McLean Ade Burkhardt Ethel Lannen Cancer Fund John Schneller J. Ahern Long Auxiliary

Explosion Disaster Sparks Military Mobilization in Shore City

A confining blast rocked South Amboy prompting hundreds of state police, guards, and soldiers to flood the city. Fort Monmouth units with medical supplies arrived as coast guards patrolled the river and banks. Hospitals reported over 260 casualties, with 41 in serious condition, while families evacuated and details emerged about munitions shipments bound for overseas.

Ahs Red Cross South Amboy General Hospital Perth Amboy General Hospital A. W. Eckert Perth Amboy Thomas Conroy Pennsylvania Railroad E.D.T G. F. Disbrow Conroy New York Norwalk Pennsylvania Isbrandtsen Steamship Co Hang J. Isbrandtsen Shipping Line South Amboy India

Willard Day School Friends Conduct Party

Willard Day School held a party yesterday noon at the Margaret Gorham Cimett Haus. Seventh and eighth graders presented a program of songs while guests viewed student work in the various classrooms.

É¢ Willard Day School Margaret Gorham Cimett Haus Vari Os Ash Grove Mary Sibelius Coleridge Taylor Ira Wilson Robert Clifford Black William A. Gold Charles E. Besrey Stephen H. Bampnon Joseph

Society To Entertain Residents Of Home

Members of the Troy Women's Hebrew Benevolent Society will entertain residents of the Jewish Home for the Aged at a special program Wednesday afternoon at 22 Son.

Troy Women's Hebrew Benevolent Society Jewish Home For the Aged

Upper Tibbits home event by the Society presents entertainment

The Home on Upper Tibbits and the society will present entertainment and refreshments. Bally Jenaes, president, asks those needing transportation to contact her by Wednesday. The group meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Jewie Community Center before proceeding to the home.

Upper Tibbits She Society Mb Bally Jenaes Ming Ixsacy Mambe Jewie Community Center

Men’s Club Plans June 16 Outing At Presby Church

Members of the First Presbyterian Church Men’s Club in Lanasingburg discussed an outing for June 16 during a mont hy meeting. Ray and Eve Zink and Edna Loucks presented a parody of music, with Loucks winning for pantomimed song performance.

Trojans In Concert Benefit for Cancer Fund Monday

Three Troy musicians Donald Havern, Micha Tsingky, and Stephen Hodak join 48 in the band directed by Rev Paul F. Olign OFM for a Tri-City concert to aid the Cancer Fund. The show starts at 8 30 pm in Gibbons Hall at Sier College.

Troy Tri-City Cacer Fund Donald Havern Micha Tsingky Stephen Hodak Paul F. Olign OFM Gibbons Hall Sier College

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Mildred Gillars Cardinal Indonesia Tre Senate eaVang Fae Masimore Cambridge Maen Terhringe Father Flynn Mrs Mara Lewis Sara Lewis Gastave Lewis Leonard Hospital Richmond Quebec Can St. Francia di Salea Aurora, McCormack Plemeantdale Mits Julie Anna Service LeGrand Parke Watervilet Alice Martin Waterford Walter Lewis Alfaye Garneau Albert Garneau Canada Lana Champain Washington Park Third Street St. Francis de Sales Church St. Jean's Cemetery Louis FE. Carpentier Carpenter Louis E. Carpentier Fort Edward Green, Island Hudson Avenue Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Alice Haweon Leon Carpentier Oneonta William Carpentier Ruth Kuehn Claire Carpentier Eva H. Price San Diego Cal St. Peter's Cemetery Stillwater Arthur H. Lofgren Colgate-Rochester Divinity School Rochester Baptist Theological Seminary Rochester Theological Seminary Colzate Theological Asnoot Lofgren First Baptist Church Delega Baptist Missionary Convention Alliens Christian Missions Sisters of St. Joseph National Council of North-Behr-Manning Corp Workers’ Union The Mothers’ Club Mr. Luddy Richard L. Luddy Cohoes Road William A. Toohey 114Th Street Second Avenue St Joseph's Church Green Island Caleb H. Vaughn Fittstown Winifred DeLong I Richard K. Garrett Michael EB. Cavanaugh Raymond R. Abell Edward E. Keller Theodore G. Gilboe J Josep E. Bleau Electrical Workers’ Union William L. Martin St. Joseph’s Church Mr. Premo Sons C. Premo J.W. Burns’ Sons,Inc Fifth Avenue Funeral Chapel St. Paul the Apostles Church Fran S. Hicks Edward F. English Walter J. Torney Ernest Tetrault William Duncan George J Edward &. Dinon Paul Brennan Michael H. McGill James A. Nolan Father English Eana EF. Terrine Edna F. Perring Barnett G VanBuren Barbara F. van Buren Johnstown Mapia Fultonville Vunera Meaklans M. Emilland Bt. Joseph Carondelet William D'arey O.mc Renavelaer J. A. Franklin Bt. Agnes’ Church Cohoes Woodside Presbyterian Church William Petzler Edward and Howard Cady Frank Farley Josep Fox Francis Quinlivan Waterford Rural Cemetery Mr. Doherty Ringling Bridgeport Alpha Phi Delta Nsrest Perensk Eerie Rf Ilan Crewe James M Mead Ep Memset Peeerst Trade Commission Tomiention Cinrtr Media Ehaimman Ereke Angers Ieee Tom Bureau Willi Chapter Santa Fe Railway Santa Fe N. M Trojans WM. H. Young, JR Hoosick the Troy Record the Times Record Congress Young Joe O'Doe
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