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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1949
Page
2
At about 0 06 a m Monday two men died in a refinery incident in Fort Worth. One victim was identified as George Aston 42 who lived nearby. The second fatality was R Harris a refinery worker aged about 40. Police and plant officials investigate cause as workers report chaos and injuries.
Anthony W. Korkamas, director of safe sponsored emergency housing projects in the City of Trey, appointed co chair of statewide committees to push three housing propositions. The measures, approved by the State Legislature on Gov. Dewey’s recommendation, would boost the state loan fund, subsidies for rentals, and annual cash subsidies. Commissioner Stichman urged rapid passage to reclaim large urban areas for better living.
The proposal pledges greater slum clearance in municipalities and increases public housing construction and improvement spending across the state. It argues the plan will enhance living conditions and fund housing initiatives for communities.
The Catholic Central High School rifle club announces its publication The Firing Line with the first edition issued last week. The group plans regular issues, has purchased a trophy for its top shooter, and schedules matches with LaSalle Institute Schaghticoke and a meet with Elena College. Practices and trial meets continue at the Troy Armory as officers push for shooting to become a major school sport.
Sanford Megdall, bankrupt, charged that shop foreman Murray Baron and three Fulton Co. workers, plus Baron's brother, formed a rival Admiral Novelty Co. and stole about 209000 worth of dies tools and materials. Police say four undercover employees with seven others moved to underbid Megdall and smuggle Fulton dies out in pockets.
Beverly Hills California UP Frank Morgan veteran image and screen actor receives private funeral services today. Pall bearers include Clark Gable Pat O'Brien Ward Bond Reginald Owen and Frank McHugh at All Saints Episcopal Church. Body to be transported to Brooklyn for burial in Greenwood Cemetery next Friday. Morgan age 59 died in his sleep Sunday.
Eight witnesses testified on the fourth day of the trial. They accuse Rajk former Hungarian interior minister and top Communist official of spying for the Americans and Yugoslavs while labeling him a prewar police informer and Trotskyite agent in Europe.
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