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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1952
Page
2
Police report a 16 year old girl drowned after being pushed underwater by a swimmer in Six Mile River Works area near Tyrone. Lorraine Bombard, 16, died amid investigations into the incident as others present described it as playful roughhousing.
Thirty four firefighters were hospitalized and about one hundred others overcome by fumes from a fire at the Dewey and Almy Chemical Co in Cambridge. About fifty workers escaped as flames burned sulphur and rubber and over one hundred residents evacuated from nearby apartments.
Brussels reports say Belgian workers, nearly a million strong, paralyzed shops and ports including Antwerp in a 24 hour general strike. Protests target government plans to extend military service from one to two years amid police screenings for agitators.
Secretary of Agriculture Brannan rejected the view that the widespread drought would push food prices higher. He noted offsetting factors and warned the drought could cause crop damage, but he did not believe prices would rise as much as feared.
The Defense Department and Selective Service outlined a draft plan that would reach 18 and 19 year olds next spring and potentially for years beyond. With 2.7 million in service, 29 year olds are seen as the main draft source, while 1.2 million eligibles exist and 1.1 million draftees and new recruits are needed this fiscal year. De fense Secretary Lovett said no service strength changes are planned, and budget recommendations will be sent to the President by Sept. 25.
Officials study two Czech escape reports about 25 year old Hillside resident Hvasta who disappeared last December after leaving the prison refuge. His parents pray he will find a way home as American authorities seek more information on his fate and on related espionage cases.
The British governed Sarawak announced a state of emergency fueled by guerrilla activity on Borneo’s islands. Malcolm MacDonald, British commissioner general for Southeast Asia, said emergency regulations would curb further incidents and be enforced nationwide.
Eleanor Holm Rose accuses husband BAU AGMLS of stinginess amid a protracted dispute over alimony and divorce. The pair, once married in a Beekman Place townhouse, details a lavish past and a dramatic split with suspicions of adultery. Rose claims $700 weekly alimony while recounting a 30 room Mount Kisco home and costly artifacts.
Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee will visit Springfield for a meeting and conference with Governor Stevenson and Mitchell to discuss national committee affairs and cam paign plans. Acheson flies to Washington after meetings with ANZUS partners to reinforce ties among Australia New Zealand and United States.
Two New York women compete today for the international long distance pipe smoking title. Mrs Hugo Gnam Jr of Jefferson Valley and Mrs Kay Alderman of Peekskill join about 460 male contestants. the title holder is Paul Spaniola of Flint Michigan who smoked 35 minutes 2 seconds last year.
Dulles argues Eisenhower era policies offer stronger balance of power and resistance to Communism, while Nixon backs a global strategy and warns of Soviet gains. Conference discussions focus on farm votes and southern support as Eisenhower seeks broad coalition for November.
Devitt Vanech resigns to pursue a U S Senate seat in Connecticut while the Justice Department sees a wave of appointments and departures. Charles B Murray becomes assistant district attorney for the District of Columbia and McGranery notes no major changes anticipated though several posts shift.
The Air Force reports Allied fighters destroyed 220 and damaged 22 enemy planes in the first eight days of the week amid a major air offensive against Communist targets. B-29s bombed Singsan marshaling yard and Osan-ni area causing extensive damage to rails and cars as Navy planes hit supply lines along the eastern coastline.
In Buenos Aires President Juan D Peron walks bareheaded in rain behind Eva Peron's coffin as 15 days of funeral honors begin. A gun carriage carries the mahogany casket along a 15 block route from the Labor Ministry to the CGT hall. The pallbearers are 45 workers from the CGT wearing mourning bands and white shirts. The public is invited to line the march route for the solemn procession.
Eyewitness accounts describe a deadly crush as eight people died and hundreds were injured during the crowd rush to view Mrs. Peron at the Labor Ministry. Police and soldiers guarded the parade route with reinforced lines and security precautions at every corner.
Astronomers note the comet releases dust as it burns through the atmosphere and leaves bright fragments as it disintegrates. The earth may pass through debris as the orbit around the sun completes its 120 year cycle, with a notable display expected in August.
The Agriculture Ministry announced a bumper wheat crop in Paris with an estimated yield of about 30 bushels per acre and total harvest around 2951661666 bushels, roughly 14 percent higher than last year.
Houston readers urged to attend free exhibition of hair growth methods by Mueller Hair Experts at the Hotel Onondaga Syracuse. Director S J Mueller promises no charge to examine, no obligation, and a 300 day satisfaction guarantee.
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