Dewey Expands Probe into Saratoga Gambling and State Crime
Dewey ordered a grand jury inquiry into gambling and political corruption in Saratoga County after the Kefauver reveal of night spot gambling during the 1947 race season. Indictments reach 26 for gaming at Saratoga clubs while officials remain untouched. a Staten Island and St. Lawrence County inquiry follows, focusing on Ogdensburg and slot machine rings tied to fraternal and veterans groups.
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Kefauver Committee
Saratoga
Dewey Crepit
Crime Commission
Saratoga County
Gove
Staten’ Island
St. Laurence County
St. Lawrence
Ogdensburg
Veterans and
Cornell screens to control houseflies in barns
Cornell University researchers in Ithaca developed insecticide dipped screen strips hung from barn ceilings to lure and kill houseflies. The FDA has not yet approved the method, but officials expect permission after two years of observations. Profs. Pimentel Schwardt and Norton note flies favor narrow resting surfaces like screen over other materials.
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Ithaca
N.Y
Cornell U
Food and Drug Administration
David Pimentel
H. H. Schwardt
Bentleyville faces write-in mayor vote in village election
In Bentleyville Ohio with 82 registered voters and 82 eligible candidates, the village votes November 6 at the abandoned district schoolhouse. Residents debate a write-in mayor race as no names appear on the ballot and officials note peaceful, machine-free politics amid strong community sentiments.
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Ohio
Bentleyville
U.P
State of
Richard Hladik
Hladik
Faynetta Eggleston
Vilage
Julia Clerk
W. A. Griffhorn
Perfect Driving Conditions Lead To Accidents
Chicago report notes that clear daylight days with light traffic and dry well-kept roads correlate with many serious bus accidents. Harvard professor Ross McFarland cites analysis showing human error from high speed in ideal conditions and invites caution against overconfidence. A call to buy U.S. Savings Bonds follows.
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Chicago
U. R
Ross McFarland
Harvard School
McFarland
National Association of Motor Bus Operators
Appointments Open For Blood Donor Visit
Concord Word reports from the Red Cross Regional Blood Center of Boston that jaundice including yellow jaundice at birth is no longer a disqualifier for donors unless infectious. The Bloodmobile doctor will decide if jaundice was infectious. Appointments from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. are welcome. 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. already full through November 7.
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Red Cross Regional Blood Center
Boston
Red Cross Blood Committee
Firemen battle blaze under tank car. tank found empty
In South Portland Maine firemen faced a dangerous blaze when a railroad tie fire spread beneath a petroleum tank car. After extinguishing the flames they determined the car was empty of oil or fuel.
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South
Portland
Leftover Meat Ideas Save Food and Budget
Home economist Reba Staggs suggests using leftover meat in various ways. Dip roast slices in batter and fry, serve creamed meat on corn bread, or heat in mushroom soup over biscuits. Make beef cube dressing, pinwheel rolls, or add chopped meat to potatoes and pasta. Reheat meat loaf with ketchup or mustard, or make hot sandwich variations like French toast style.
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Reba $Taggs
Hobby learned during blindness pays off for Harvey
North Easton Massachusetts resident M Harvey learned to play piano while temporarily blind, later bought an electric organ and discovered he could still play. He now performs at weddings and parties in his spare time after a career with the Boston and Maine railroad.
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North Easton
Mass
Avert M. ‘Harvey
North
Harvey
Boston & Maine Railroad
Businessmen Warned On Wage Stabilization Rules
Officials of the U S Department of Labor warn small employers with fewer than eight workers that Wage Stabilization regulations apply to any organization with employer employee relations. Penalties can reach up to 10000 dollars and imprisonment. Employers should contact local Wage Hour offices for guidance on compliance and permitted wage increases.
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U.S. Department of Labor
Leo A. Gleason
New England
Congress
Gleason
College Boy Leads School Girls In Campaign For Modest Dies
Chicago reports an 18 year old Loyola University freshman Peter J Foote leads high school girls in a campaign for modest dress. Foote, president of Chicago Catholic Action, says fashion can tempt the unmarried and urges shops to offer stylish yet modest outfits. A fashion caravan will tour schools to demonstrate feasible modest attire.
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Modest
Chicago
U.P
Merchange
Foote
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