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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1958
Page
3
The Troy Central Little League Inc. will hold a meeting for all officers and members today at Bar Hall, Middisburg Street Avenue. Raymond Mats, the president, will preside and the discussion will cover plans for next year’s program.
A blast and fire struck St Joachim's parochial school in South Trenton yesterday. Authorities say a gas chimney accident sparked the blaze after classes ended. The two story frame building, near the church, was controlled in about 45 minutes with no injuries. Nearby, a nun and other residents were present. In a related line, a man named Jahover Felipe Marrero, 24, received a 28 to 42 year prison sentence for attacking the church last May.
President Eisenhower to lay wreath at Arlington National Cemetery tomb of the Unknowns with Veterans Affairs head Stunner G. Whillier overseeing ceremonies at 11 a.m. EST marking the 41st Veterans Day anniversary. Berg. Gen. avid Sarnoff of RCA to speak. George Washington Post Legion to place wreath at Wilson tomb in Washington Cathedral.
Washington reports show unemployment eased in October with 1.392 million jobless figures for the 15 weeks or longer, and the seasonally adjusted jobless rate at 7.1 percent. The drop follows September highs, while total layoffs include about 800000 workers long out of work and increased industrial disputes affecting pay and hours during the survey week.
Vatican sources say Pope John will formally assume his See at St. John Lateran on Sunday November 23 with a ceremony outside the basilica. Private firms will supply four guided missile frigates for the 1959 program and 1958 funds. Contract details include four shipyards: Gilypath Iron Works Bath $74,617,200 plus $9,119,000. New York Ship Building Camden $49,886,594. Puget Sound Seattle $25,299,146. Todd Shipyards San Pedro $26,471,163.
In Lisbon Bevan is told his presence is undesirable as part of opposition to Premier Salazar. Invited by leftwing groups, Bevan planned lectures in Lisbon and Sport, plus luncheons and dinners. Government says his visit could provoke demonstrations and unrest among British subjects seeking visas.
Washington AP United States challenged Red China to show a sincere desire for a settlement in Korea by agreeing to genuinely free elections under United Nations supervision The State Department said if Communist authorities want a settlement they should comply with UN proposals for free elections under UN oversight The comment follows China's demand that all U.S forces withdraw from Korea noting Reds claim they were pulling troops from North Korea last February
An engineer averted further tragedy when a speeding locomotive struck a girl and a companion in Yonkers. Eleanor Sendall, 14, was killed. Anthony Morse, 24, lost a leg and was hospitalized. The incident occurred in wet conditions as the train approached. Authorities investigate the mystery surrounding their last steps.
Rev Benjamin Kuhn of Siena College will address Troy City Lodge Knights of Pythias and guests tomorrow at Odd Fellows Lodge 112th Street. Dr Sidney Flinger chairs and Harold Vai koff co chairs the program. Refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Elizabeth Taylor dismissed a New York Post story claiming she and Eddie Fisher would wed within a month as fabrication. Debbie Reynolds plans divorce filings in California, with Fisher denying a quick divorce, noting their breakup last September. Sidney Skolsky attributed the Post item to unnamed sources.
Three area churches Oliver Presbyterian Millis Memorial Baptist and St. Mark's Methodist plan a combined Thanksgiving Day service at Wirst Presbyterian Church in Lansinghitz Rev John E Bauer pastor of Wastingtor Presbyteriary Chavo will lead assisted by Rev Seth N Genung The choir will perform special music and offerings will support Bethesda and Deborah Powers stories Other activity includes a Dancing Instruction program at the Ladies Day Out Club meeting at the YWCA with Hobart Curls directing and refreshments served by Mrs Madeleine Bennoll
Euge Minkler Jr aged 10 months of 2051 South Ave was declared dead on arrival at St Marys Hospital after illness at home. Coroner ruled natural causes due to congestive heart failure and lung oxygen deprivation following choking while being fed by his father. Patrol officers assisted with transport and investigation.
Secretary of State Dulles announced Lyndon Johnson has accepted a mission to the United Nations to advocate peaceful outer space control. Johnson, chair of the Senate Space and Aeronautica Committee, will speak during the General Assembly debate as the United States seeks world consensus. no date set yet, expected before the Assembly’s political committee within days.
Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club meets today at 12 noon in Baptist Memorial Hall with program chair Cramey. A Veterans Day observance aims to start with a one minute silence at 11 a.m. across local businesses closing for the day. post offices banks schools and town offices will close. Baptist Women and Philatheas plan church extension fund contributions toward a new Hudson River Baptist church in the Latham area. Philatheas to hold a social covert dish supper Wednesday November 0.
A fragmented notice describes a Christmas program by the Women’s Society and an Alaska and Canada Baptist work skit titled Snaycapped Moitalis. Jay Cedarholm from San Salvador spoke at a focal ceremony. Plans outlined for Baptist Days of Prayer to be held Friday with West Hoosieke churches invited.
Caracas Veneenela reports total ore exports for 1957 at 19,524,441 metric tons, with the L856 figure shown as 10,803,102 metric tons. The data indicate a significant increase in export volumes year over year.
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