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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
2
Fordham University plans an expedition to Auriesville in Montgomery County to recover relics of three Roman Catholic missionaries slain by Mohawk Indians more than two centuries ago. Rev. J Franklin Ewing leads the group and hopes to gain life details of Mohawk history.
In a broad briefing from Washington sources the Navy contends on a 68 000 ton supercarrier program while a House subcommittee considers overtime and rush completion. Meanwhile Akron workers strike for 25 cent wage hikes in city services as a battlefield insurance bill advances to the House.
Soviet press reports two parachutists jumped upward instead of downward near Minsk. Three jumpers rose to 2 500 feet, one descended normally, another was lifted by a strong air current to 4 300 feet, with one lasting 40 minutes and the other two hours, landing miles from the start.
Obituaries note Claude Eugene Ingalls 72 former editor publisher of the Corvallis Gazette Times in Oregon Willis Tru tn 59 a leading South architect in Aiken South Carolina Lawrence B Icely 65 president of Wilson Sporting Goods Co since 1928 in Chicago Max Bradford Bohm 48 architect designer of Cincinnati Boston George te Richards mission council president of the Latter day Saints in Salt Lake City Utah
A wave of quick strikes spreads across Hawaii by Longshoremen locals protesting the jailing of Harry Bridges. Unofficial talk at union headquarters suggests walkouts will continue while Bridges remains imprisoned.
A fugitive ex convict Willarm Harris, 39, suspected of killing his daughter and two men, fled into the Ozark hills as more than 100 officers and bloodhounds hunted him. The sprawl of rugged timberlands around Eminence center the pursuit while authorities note he is an expert marksman and was armed with rifles and a pistol.
The President denounces leaders who value power over human life and declare groups aiding the disabled should be disregarded. He urges action to protect rights and provide employment for physically handicapped individuals amid a meeting with advocates.
The column discusses arming Atlantic Pact states, sending two submarines to Turkey for Dardanelles protection, and questions Manila funding. It critiques U S plans, cites past 1941 armament, and notes Congress debating a tax plan with a 48 percent profit take, claiming minimal impact on workers.
The Defense Department reports service lumber demand will not exceed 1.5 billion board feet through June 30. Army engineers note stockpile plans of 6 billion board feet for the year to curb unfounded rumors.
A nine member Senate House committee round robin endorses Chairman Gordon Dean after Carroll L. Wilson resigns as AEC general manager. Wilson accuses the commission of overreach. Dean deflects comment while advocates say the AEC needs a stronger, more realistic program and faster decision making.
A 35 year old shoe worker, his wife Ruth Sprague 28, and their four children were in the home when a man identified as Paul J. Skoyee shot them with a 12 gauge shotgun. Sprague died from chest and shoulder wounds. the wife was critically wounded. Skoyee reportedly admitted the shooting while stating he had complained about disturbances to the police. He faced arraignment in city court later.
Eyewitnesses say the wounded suspect attempted to flee but was pursued into the street. A police car arrived as the suspect tried to reload a shotgun and he surrendered without further incident.
In Los Angeles a Superior Court judge dismissed Carrie J. Adallo's probate petition seeking a $32 000 share as Grauman's alleged heir and childhood sweetheart The court found the will forged and declared Grauman a widower with no will He died at 70 last March leaving no valid will Four administrators were appointed to his estate amid competing claims
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