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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1958
Page
8
New York AP reports Governor William O'Dwyer arrived at Idlewild Airport after a 10 day visit in Mexico. Officials say the trip aimed to discuss trade and cultural ties with Mexican leaders and to reinforce state relations.
An Albany report details opposition within the Civil Service Commission to a proposed state job freeze. Democratic appointees challenge plans to transfer up to fifty positions into competitive Civil Service ranks, seeking to delay or deny removals. Officials discuss the political fight and potential lawsuits, with comments from Michael Prendergast and others.
The United States and supporters want the study of outer space to be conducted with two criteria: national capacity to contribute and geographic balance within the United Nations General Assembly. A Soviet proposal for a stalwart commission favors major powers plus neutrals, while the US favors a nine nation group to avoid Soviet dominance.
Newsbrief from 1958 reports tense Allied Berlin talks as East German and Soviet positions intensify. U S and UK seek a diplomatic resolution to avoid direct conflict while Moscow accuses Western powers of overstepping in East Berlin. The crisis centers on military and political maneuvers and anticipated meetings among the Big Three.
The Soviet move to end the Allied presence in West Berlin prompted U.S. and Western allies to rally. Eckardt called the West Berlin situation serious though not currently acute, while Khrushchev’s ultimatum raised fears of a broader shift in Cold War alignments and possible demarcation with East Germany. The press advised vigilance as diplomacy continues amid tense occupation talks.
Committee counsel Robert V. Kennedy described the delay as incredible as Leedom and aides testified tea sters obscured the Cottey case by absorbing two courtiers blocking NLHS faction after his election. Joan Bridge head of the Labor Advisory Council of Chicago testified he enlisted Midwest authors to aid Teamster President Hoffa in gaining publicity before Wola's bribery trial. Bridge said he urged rack operators to sway press to highlight Hoffa activities in a scorching light. Hoffa was acquitted on charges of bribery to obtain Senate inquiry information. Bridge said he did not work with Hoffa to influence coverage in his favor.
Members of King Solomon's Primitive Lodge held a dramatized third degree at Troy Masonic Temple last night with visitors from Gren Berrington Philadelphia Bagchantevie and Brooklyn in attendance. George Limesman presided over a brief meeting and announced propagations are complete for the lodge's second annual minstrel tomorrow night at Usxrainian Kall.
Fragmentary OCR mentions an appeal to the United Nations for condemnation of a Soviet move. The readable bits reference Boyles-East Com and a trader or stand packing up, but details are unclear. The item seems to report a diplomatic/diplomatic-activism note amid Cold War tension.
A terse note from the New York Telephone Company examines gendered telephone usage with questions about whether women use the phone excessively and implications for service policies. The piece surveys social norms and industry concerns without assigning blame.
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