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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1948
Page
3
The Perseld meteors, debris from Turtle's Comet of 1862, are due to light the northeastern sky with best view from midnight to dawn. Observers are urged to look skyward as the annual meteor shower peaks tonight across New York and surrounding regions.
Earl Wilson critiques local 524th Street venues where patrons mingle with showgirls. He notes the practice troubles the public and ruffles the American Guild of Variety Artists, which disapproves of mixing patrons with performers. The union reportedly closes its eyes to the issue.
A storm at Pyote Texas damaged planes and knocked down power lines at the air base. An official said several aircraft were affected and the full extent of damage was undetermined. A stripper interviewed described working conditions and earnings, noting the job’s peril and personal costs.
Novely Ann Curt of Glymme r swimmer fame nears a contract from 20th Century Fox. Esther Williams is cited as a swimmer rival. Garfield spends spare time on education hoping to enroll at Columbia. Mrs Harvey Stone leaves Nevada joining Harvey at Lake Tahoe. Inside Brook sie to be a Lon don production. A managerial dispute brews in Wie Biz ie Cillespie band. Eugen Begeen performs solo act in county. Hellman heads to Europe. Joe Louis offered a 10 week theater tour at 15 grand weekly. shrine planned for Lou Genrig.
A San Francisco case centers on Zelma Cason alleging author used her as bail for Frank Avilez, now facing 32 counts of burglary, assault and rape. details whisper around a model for a character and a potential $1.6 million cash or five million in bonds. In Washington, Truman may campaign, with GOP concerns over excise tax cuts and early surplus promises shaping speech plans.
Washington ordered H F Alber a key MacArthur adviser suspended from duty and sent back to the United States amid a loyalty investigation. Alber is Chief of Allied Headquarters price and distribution division and announced his own removal. The action follows a halt in his duties as investigators press a broader review.
Fair weather brings out over 200000 Democrats in South Carolina for the first general voting since 1878 with a five man United States Senate race. Voter engagement spans three of six congressional districts and state offices, with 16 ballot booths in use. Syberia Taiga is noted as one of the world’s largest forest areas spanning about 4000 miles in length and 1000 to 2000 miles in width.
More than 10,000 Canadian and American Legionnaires will converge on the border town August 15 to commemorate 135 years of peace between Canada and the United States. The veterans international peace encampment will be the largest gathering of U S and Canadian veterans since before World War II, filling Brie and Frankrick hotels.
Walter Kiernan critiques a federal push for housing policy and government ownership. He argues housing demand is for low rent, not ownership, and warns privatized or limited government steps. He cites Columbus era contrasts and laments high costs and scarce affordable listings.
A chaotic New York press report details Kathie Shaw accusing clarinetist Artie Shaw of urging her toward Communist activity and to join the Communist Party. The testimony mentions Shaw pressing for ideological alignment while others discuss U S policies on Italy colonies and related topics.
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