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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1950
Page
13
A fragmentary column blends a fashion note and family greetings with regional social plans. It mentions a possible oil on a farm, Highland clan gathering plans in Griffin, birthday wishes, and community events such as a dog show, ice cream social, charity drive, and racing program with names like Mary, Mrs. Schottle, and Charlie Hopton.
Washington UPI reports a wind power experiment aims to generate electricity using towering blades and steel frames inspired by Eiffel Tower design. The article traces wind mill history from 12th century Dutch and German farms to early industrial uses and notes era shifts in energy approaches.
Red Cross emergency committee launches a donor drive after 72 pints given at 749 Warren St and 115 pints by Fulton residents. Chairman Jerome M. Wilson warns the balance could tip again and urges Syracuse residents to donate at least 500 pints next week. Downtown center hours listed for Monday to Friday with varied times.
Fragmentary report notes Senator Wise of Watertown and Dr Ginan discuss a channel project. It mentions the U.S. Corps and a Jester figure and indicates work will continue with plans and a November statement.
Federal mediator James Carrol said talks between the Solvay mine workers union and the company entered a second month with progress toward a near solution. Negotiations covered general terms with pensions still not begun as of yesterday’s meeting.
THREE LITTLE BOYS received graduation diplomas at a public ceremony in the Elmhurst Center auditorium. Richard Banach Carmen Fortino and Frank Schwartz were awarded diplomas before entering kindergarten at Percy Hughes School.
Former heavyweight champ Gene Tunney speaking in Syracuse urged a five year U S military alert and warned Russia seeks to invade or take over satellite states by police control and constitutional breakdown. He noted Russia would not accept exit by popular vote and called for strong defense measures. Tunney, a Roosevelt Post American Legion commander and Greenwich builder, arrived at Hancock Airport after his trip.
Robert Swartz of Upper Sandusky Ohio was seriously hurt when his car left the road and hit a power pole near Clark Reservation State Park east of Jamesville. He is at Onondaga General Hospital with a fractured rib and other injuries. The crash disrupted power in the Jamesville area and deputies responded.
Dean Harry S Ganders of Syracuse University School of Education argues against autocratic lecturing. He favors extended discussion and group dialogue over graded, hour long professional lectures to avoid uniform opinions and time waste.
Names for the New York County American Legion leadership include Gen. Robert E. Condon of Larchmont as delegate, William T. Collins II as commander, and Victor Konow as vice commander.
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