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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1948

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Centennial Centorama Premiere Sparks Syracuse Parade

Syracuse begins its Centennial celebration with a grand parade and a gala Centorama premiere in Archbold Stadium at 7 PM. Civic, religious and business leaders unite for Producers Day events, featuring an Army Band, a free 4 PM concert, and nightly fireworks as 3,000 costumed participants enact Syracuse history over eight days. If rain, events shift to two days later.

Syracuse Clinton Square Forces of Management Jathor Dwo United States Army Band Archbold Stadium Miss Syra Case Centennial Onondaga County Wil

Forming Three Draft Boards in Syracuse and County

Three local draft boards will replace 33 units for wartime conscription in Syracuse and Onondaga County. Local Board 57 covers multiple wards, Board 38 serves others, Board 59 handles county areas outside the city. Central offices at Chimes Building rooms 1200 and 1202. Irving Belth calls a reunion of the old board to elect officers and prepare for the new Board 51. Members include Chappell, Crawford, Latta, Sovik, Swartz, Van Ornam. Frank McCramon waits instructions before a new meeting. Benjamin Glowacki and Donald Armstrong are noted board veterans stepping into new roles.

Syracuses Onondaga County Nce Local Boards Syracuse Local Board 59 Local Board 57 Local Board 38 Irving Belth Charles A. Chappell Finla G. Crawford Jacob Frank Meccramon Benjamin Glowacki Donald Armstrong

Japanese Captain Hanged After Embracing Christianity

Chusiro Kudo, a Japanese Army captain dubbed the Butcher of Manila Bay, was hanged at New Bubid Prison in the Philippines after reportedly renouncing Shinto for Protestant faith. A Philippine Army chaplain prayed with him before the execution, which occurred about an hour after the trap was sprung, as mourners gathered around the grave.

Manilap Manila Bay Chusiro Kudo New Bubid Cant Dipang Kano Kudo Plo

Today’s Features a rump Democratic convention in Houston

A Houston Democratic convention displayed strong opposition to President Truman’s civil rights program as the day after Black voters in South Carolina cast ballots for the first time since Reconstruction. Thomas L. Stok notes in his editorial column. Page 22 and 23 include Comics, Dr Dean Horoscope, Talking It Over on page 9, plus Amusements 8, Financial 11, Classified 18-21, Ingle Repier 10 in Life 13, Radio reg, Deaths 18, Social News 12, Editorials and Sports 15-17, Letters 14, Today’s Pictures on page 24.

Houston Tex Rinstone Truman South Carolina Thomas L. Stok Dean Horoscope Ing. Repier

Flying coalmen Berlin crash claims two Syracuse crew

Two Syracuse area airmen aboard United States four engined flying coalmen planes survived a Berlin Tempelhof landing crash in heavy rain. One Syracuse crewman, J Adams of 122 Kenneth Ave Nedrow, smashed through a fence and burned but escaped through an emergency hatch. another ship with I Maurice and G Sikes of Syracuse landed hard but suffered little damage. The article notes five crashes in the morning and mentions continued details on page 6.

IWO Syracuse United States Berlin Tempelhof Airdrome Tt Francie J. Adams Kenneth Av Nedrow I. Maurice G. Sikes Fito Coir

Gun Kills Youth at Rushford Lake Target Practice

Andrew Scibran 26 of Buffalo dies from an accidental gunshot during target practice with three other Buffalo youths at Rushford Lake near the lawn of Penta. Police investigated the incident as a tragic accidental shooting.

Lupepalo Andrew Scibran Buffalo Rushford Lake Lawn of Penta

Parade Day Forecast For Centennial Festivities

The forecast predicts ideal parade weather with temperatures near 75 degrees and slightly cooler conditions. Remaining mild on Sunday with fair skies, though a trace of rain was noted overnight and Oswego reported a heavy thunderstorm.

Bureau Oswego

Tobin Sworn In as Secretary of Treasury

Maurice J. Tobin was sworn in as secretary, taking office amid ceremonies in Washington. The event marks a key transition in the administration as Tobin assumes leadership of the Treasury Department and its economic policy.

Canada lifts export ban on beef cattle

Agriculture Minister J. G. Gardiner announced Canada ends its export control on beef cattle and related products starting next Monday. The relaxation aims to increase beef supply for tables and could raise Canadian beef prices by up to 20 percent in the United States due to the six year ban that had closed exports since September 1942.

Canada Ostawa J. G. Gardiner Bess United States

Councilman weighs probe into Syracuse gambling scene

Councilman Leslie A. Doolittle plans an afternoon talk with District Attorney William J. Bowers on the possibility of a Common Council investigation into alleged gambling here. He notes the council could subpoena witnesses and hire investigators, while Police Chief John A. Kinney credits enforcement and says horserooms are not believed to operate in Syracuse.

Leslie A. Doolittle William J. Bowers Syracuse Herald- Fenynal Leas TE Horservouts John A. Kinney Ann Saratoga Doolittte The Herald-Journal Bowers Common Council Doolittle Comemon Council Kinney

World peace pledge sparks Cape Cod debate on restraint

Oscar E. Campbell of the National Highways Association quips that 20 billion toward world peace shows no lack of generosity, while a Cape Cod crowd jokes about niggardly limits. A misquoted exchange about marriage restrictions follows, with a mother commenting on salary control.

Oscar E. Campbell National Highways Association Cape Cod Tm Sao Jack Ygirh

Teacher rejects Soviet hospital move after injuries

Mrs. Oksana Kosenkina, a Russian teacher injured when she jumped from the Soviet Consulate building, refused to be moved to another hospital after Vice Consul Chepurnykh suggested transfer. Detective Dyzeko reported the exchange in a guarded Roosevelt Hospital room as the consul general and an inspector requested access.

New York Oksana Stepinovna Kosenkina Zor I. Chepurnykh William Dyezko Michael E. J. Ledden Rex Quest of Police Dyzeko Rustan

Kidnap Charge Denied in Soviet Teacher Case

The United States denied any involvement in the Soviet school teachers case in New York City. Ambassador Walter Bedell Smith told Molotov there would be a full public investigation into Michael Samarine and his wife Oksana Kosenkina. The State Department promised asylum for the two teachers, stressing individual rights and emphasizing the right to stay or seek asylum in the United States.

Washington Walter Bedell Smith Molotov United States New York Cit State Department Smith Foreign Office Smyth Michael Ivanovitch Samarine Oksana Kosenkina New York City Soviet Union Morostov Michael McDermott Queston Kosenkena Alexander S. Panyushkin Robert A. Lovett Rustam Moscow Berlin Samarine Marshall

Free Beer for Fish Gala Turns Into Brewing Disaster

In Auburn Maine a fishin gala and drinking bout drew 57,000 gallons of beer washing into the Tonawanda sewage system from Frontier Brewing. A plant official said stock was cleared as the firm winds down. Witnesses mistook the scene for a slapstick reel as Elmo R Tremblay, 30, emerged smeared in mustard and gasoline after a food truck collision, escaping serious harm.

WANDA Fishingala Tonawanda Frontier Brewing Ci Auburn Elmo R. Tremblay A Tremblay

20 Years a Blank BUFFALO

Robert Henderson, 35, an amnesia victim, returns to his family after memory recovery aided by psychiatric interviews and hypnosis at Meyer Memorial Hospital. A sheriff’s report linked him to Rolla, North Dakota, and he was missing for 20 years. His mother was notified in Modesto, California, where more treatment is planned.

Buffalo Robert Henderson Tad Henderson Ola Henderson Rolla N. D Modesto Calif Meyer Memorial Hospital L. A. Gaborn Flo

Life-Rafts Banned in Seattle Park

In Seattle at Green Lake the city park department bans inflated life-rafts used by swimmers. Officials say the lightweight devices are unstable and easily upset, posing a risk to young swimmers and transferring danger beyond safe reach.

Seattle Green Lake

Aid to FDR Unwitting Spy Tool Claim Draws Fire

Washington based U P report notes Rep Karl Mundt of the House Un American Activities Committee labels aid to Franklin D Roosevelt as an unwitting instrument in a wartime espionage probe. The claims tie Currie to a Bentley spy network while Currie denies passing US secrets and names several associates including Silvermas ter and Silverman.

Aid Today Usatje Lawehlin Karl E. Mundt R-S.d House Un-American Activities Currie U. S Elizabeth T.bentley Ring Wate Roosevelt

Ruth Makes No Gain On Ruth's Failing Health

Ruth remains ill at Memorial Hospital with a high fever and no improvement in condition. Spectators and well wishers gathered outside the hospital under cloudy skies as news bulletins contrasted with yesterday's rally report.

New York Babe Ruth Memorial Hospital Ruth

B-29 Crashes Near Walker AFB New Mexico

A B-29 Superfortress crashed about three miles south of Walker Air Force Base Roswell New Mexico last night. Base authorities stated several crew members were killed but did not release exact numbers or identify the deceased.

Roswell SX. M. Upa Walker Air Force Base

Centennial edition promises Syracuse history in pictures

The Herald American announces a four-section 64 page Centennial edition to accompany the regular Sunday paper. It will feature stories and photographs detailing Syracuse's birth and growth, with portraits of notable locals. The edition aims to be a cherished keepsake for readers.

The Herald-American Syracuse

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