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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
2
A New York columnist recounts readers reacting to two essays about attending a Radists' convention at Sunshine Park New Jersey. Friends question if he really stripped, he confirms boldly. The piece captures social shock and bold self portrayal.
In New York the Liberal Party Trade Union Council urged full support for President Truman's renomination at the September 1 convention. The union body, with 800 officials present, voted to nominate Truman, noting the party’s 1954 Rio Roosevelt ticket performance and regional focus on New York.
War veterans from the United States and Canada gather at Niagara River for a four day Veterans International Peace Encampment. Dutch officials express desire for a solution to the Indonesia conflict acceptable to both majority and Indonesia. Spanish cabinet outlines no commitments to fight with the West. In China Tang Yang and Ichang area battles push Communist forces northward. Yugoslav authorities reportedly will not issue marriage licenses to interracial unions.
A 40 foot Norwegian boat with Simon a boy and his dog sails toward New York after a 15 day Azores crossing. Colin departed Oslo June 20 with a stop in Scotland en route, crew hopes to present an opera on Broadway. The Statue of Liberty is described as two stories tall from gown hem to crown.
Washington report notes taxpayers may have to repay government for income tax deductions claimed on donations to alleged Communist front organizations. Internal Revenue Service revoked tax privileges of about 20 outfits. auditors may disallow deductions on returns for the last three years.
Cuban police hunt a polite band of eight to ten robbers who entered a midtown Havana branch of the Toval Bank of Canada after 3 PM, looted the vault, and forced 18 people, including employees and customers, into a rear room as a leader in a policeman's uniform directed the heist.
ALBANY Rep Hugh D Scott Jr GOP national chairman assails tax hikes arguing high taxes fuel prices and inflation. He says Truman administration misstates tax price inflation issues and calls for honest government as Young Republican delegates from 47 states and Puerto Rico listen.
Two obituary notices report deaths of Russell FB Ward 68 former New York State commander of the American Legion and longtime Albany resident in Dark Harbor Maine where he was on vacation and George K Hunt 54 inventor of a mechanical chicken picker at Jakron Ohio with details of lifetimes and locations.
The San Francisco Council for Women Shoppers faced a meat boycott impact as the Army began stockpiling for the Pacific Coast amid Japanese occupation concerns. The central packing industry reported slaughtering and sales near normal.
White House announced a wage settlement with three railroad unions led by John R. Steeman that includes a 25.4 cent hourly rise and a plan for further talks. The agreement covers Locomotive Engineers Firemen and Enginemen and union negotiators expect a third round in September to finalize pay boosts.
The Soviet Union faces a critical public optics issue as it seeks to repatriate nationals. Kiernan reflects on a national's remark about Stalin's concern, while a Soviet ambassador engages with U.S. representatives amid a debate over repatriation and diplomacy.
Wittenberg College announces the appointment of W Emerson Reed as vice president and general secretary. Reed, 19, is to assume duties at Wittenberg in October, with responsibilities including public relations and administration.
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