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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1949

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Truman Opposes Arms Cut but Sees No Need for Blank Powers

President Truman opposes reducing the 1.436 billion dollars he sought to arm foreign nations but says he does not care about blank-check powers. He would support quick passage of the bill as sent, notes he wants European Pact limits properly addressed, and discusses Mrs. Roosevelt, China, excise taxes, and a potential Mexico loan. He also rejects the notion that he knows of a pocket watch purchase and states he does not recognize Hunt.

Washington Truman O Congress United States Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt China Roosevelt U. S United Nations Francis Cardinal Spellman Net Wall Street Journal Mexaco Mexico Ag Sthl Jame V. Hunt Army Senate Barry S. Truman St! Lous Hunt

Sprinkler Alarm Fails To Fire Drill At Plant

In Oklahoma City an automatic fire alarm at Automate Sprinkl Corp. of America triggered by their sprinkling system caused the sprinkler to spray water across the floor. Company pipe fitter William W. Martin says such malfunctions are possible and should be expected in normal operations.

Oklahoma City Sprimnkling Sprinkl Corp. of America Spreenpany William W. Martin

Communist Armies Advance Into Hunan Province

Sources say forces of the Communist armies are advancing through Hunan province and have partially occupied the provincial capital Changsha, signaling a significant move in the raid through central China.

Canton Ins Natonals Hanan Province China Rite Bowl Changsha

Senate Foreign Relations Committee backs arms aid compromise plea

In a column by Marquis Childs the editors note bipartisan favor for a compromise on the arms aid program as Senators from both parties applaud Vandenberg’s eloquent appeal. Other features and pages are listed including financial, editorial, and local sections with notices and sports.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Partes Senater Vandenbere Marquis Childs Pare

Foster super vised the 49 fair as deputy agriculture commissioner

The article notes Foster, deputy commissioner of agriculture, had complete supervision of the 49 fair. He was sent on May 28 by Agriculture Commissioner Chaester DuMond as personal representative to handle all major contacts. DuMond declined to comment. Concluded on Page 15. Costume 1.

Foster Agiculure Agriculture Chaester DuMond Dodds DuMond

Four Lands In Accord On Atlantic Defense Pact Talks

The American Joint Chiefs of Staff reached a complete understanding with Britain Norway and Denmark on organizing an Atlantic Pact defense structure. Admiral Denfeld said talks focused on organization with no general arms discussion. General Berg said defenses were progressing well and could be functional by year’s end.

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Draft Will Die Senators Say During Secret Session

Washington senators assert the peacetime draft act may fail to pass. A secret session with Secretary Gray and General Lawton Collins discussed the issue as defense officials weigh emergency measures, with the Armed Services Committee chair signaling potential actions.

Washington Gordon Gray Traings Armed Services Committee Secretam Gray Lawton Collins Arm

Attlee Recovered Reported After Confinement at Country Home

The former British prime minister Attlee has reportedly recovered and remained confined at his country home since the previous Saturday. Details are sparse as officials keep updates limited.

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First Polio Case Appears in Onondaga County

The first polio case in Onondaga County this year was reported by Dr. C A Sargent, commissioner of health. A four and a half year old East Syracuse child was taken to Giv Hospital early this week with polio diagnosed before discharge and returned home yesterday apparently without lasting effects. The health commissioner advised parents to summon a physician if a child shows symptoms. A wave of polio had struck upstate New York and Syracuse reported the nearest case recently.

Syracuse

New York Gangsters Target Aga Khan Jewel Heist Link

France reports police believe the Aga Khan and Begum may have masterminded a half million dollar jewel theft in Nice. Four masked robbers seized gems from the Aga Khan’s villa as police flood the coast, while Britain and American authorities pursue leads linking the crime to a prior Van Cleef looting and possible smuggling routes via ship or plane.

Nice France Aga Khan New York City Aggs Begum America van Cleef Acpels Deauville Aga Asidu Deauille Prince Aly Khan Prince Aly Fata Hayworth Gin Aly Begun

Dark Horse Bids for GOP Post Amid Quitting Chairman

Scott resigns as Republican national chairman amid a scramble for his successor with Axel J. Beck of South Dakota backed by anti Gabrielson forces and Hugh D. Scott Sr. supporters. Gabrielson, a 58 year old Hawver industrialist, tops rival becks, while more dark horse candidates may emerge as party unity frays and Scott warns of potential liquidation if quarreling continues.

Rev Ibert A. Taft Ohio Scott Thomas E. Dewey New York Beck Eel

Hiroshima to Pray On Atom Bomb Day

Hiroshima pacifists and citizens gather for world peace ceremonies. About 200000 residents join in a moment of silent prayer marking the anniversary of the atomic bombing as scheduled by Japanese authorities and city organizers.

Hiroshima Faroseta Japan DaiSehi Frida Syracuse Tower

Reds Shell Korean Infantry Report Confusing Text

Cluttered wartime snippet mentions Korean forces and shelling with unclear names and dates. The fragment references Reds and Korean infantry, but the surrounding details are garbled and unreadable, leaving the exact event, place, and outcome indeterminable.

The Way to Win Raw Milland

A garbled excerpt notes a suitor’s line about winning a heart through kneeling and insults. It mentions Ban 5 BALIN and a lovesick 301, with stray phrases about progress and high and mighty attitudes. The readable parts hint at a moral or humorous aside rather than a clear event.

Raw Milland Paris Balin Mum

Akron bound Soap Box Derby winner honored at Syracuse banquet

The 1919 Syracuse Soap Box Derby capped with a Father-Son Victory Banquet at Hotel Syracuse. 15-year-old Dick Fano received the W. S. Armstrong award as Syracuse champ, earning a paid trip to Akron for the All-American National Finals on August 14.

Joseph V. Ganley Syracuse Schiler Park Dante Quet Chempon Dick Fano Oak St Fazio W. TS. Anstrong Dwight S. Perrin Herald-Journalt Herald-American Akron

Ideal Weather Promises Warm Weekend In Central New York

The Weather Bureau described the upcoming days as ideal for Syracuse and central New York with clear skies and hotter temperatures through Saturday. Forecasters warned of possible brief afternoon heat and humidity as summer-like conditions return.

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Mrs Truman Slimmer After Diet Disclosure

Mrs Truman appeared at a reception yesterday and said she has slimmed down by cutting salt from her diet. The former first lady spoke about a secret that helped her reduce weight, noting the effort as a personal health choice.

GOP Pushes for Early Congress Adjournment Plans

Senator Tati of Onio says Republicans want an early adjournment of Congress to block any such plan. The brief note cites GOP power dynamics and Senate control as factors shaping the timing and scope of any potential adjournment.

Washington Tati Onio Congress Mak Pioch Senate

Public scrutiny follows lumber firm damage award

The Syracuse Grade Crossing Commission awarded Wilson & Greene Lumber Co. Inc. $73,000 plus nine years of 4 percent interest for damages from railroad elevation work. Herald-Journal questions the process as Sabine Meachem denies access to two accountant reports. Total could reach $205,000 with attorney fees. stipulation to be set before three commissioners, with next steps on page 6.

Syracuse Wilson & Greene Lumber Co. Inc Herald- Journal A. FE Sabine Meachem Vhs Delaware, Lackawanna &, Western Railroad

Sampling reveals millions in improper contract payments

U S Comptroller General Lindsay Warren told Congress that 6.28 million dollars in improper payments were found in government contracts and that 23 percent of a sample indicated fraud or overpayments. He cited Army officers leaking bid prices, stock shares for part time work, acceptance of meals and liquor by officials, and kickback schemes to government representatives. He warned the extent could be far larger.

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Tucker Car Firm Faces Long Producing Costs

A Chicago study cites that Preston Tucker's company would need about 71 million dollars to reach commercial scale production of a rear engine automobile. The two month survey was prepared for a formal filing by Judge Michael Joyce and involved the Tucker defense team.

Chicago Tucse Tne Stevenson Jordan Harrison Ins Suomi Etepgts Aaron Cole Non John H. Chai Preston Tucker

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