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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1948

Page

7

Berlin purge list sparks western Allied fears in divided city

Berlin presses charge a Communist purge list targets anti Communist elements for revenge if Allies leave. Montags Echo says a fifth column operates in Western Berlin while Soviet policies are directed from Moscow. Rail accidents blamed on blockade. Socialists accuse Russia of neglecting Western Berlin railway parts.

Berlin Liberal Democratic Montags Echo U.S Britain France Ibernal Democratic Telegraf Moscow Germany Vassily D. Sokolovsky Kremlin

Couple Found Shot Dead on Lonely Beach

A Georgia stenographer and her 23-year-old escort were found slain on a moonlit beach near Ormond Florida. Sheriff Alex Littlefield said two assailants killed Mary Hucks of East Point and Gregory Blount of Lexington in a brutal, rape linked attack. Rewards totaling 1000 dollars were offered for information leading to arrests.

Ormond Fla.4 Georgia Alex Littlefield Mary Hucks East Point Gregory Bloun Lexington Atlantic Litvefield

Centennial Music Festival opens with quartet and guest soloists

Homecoming features soprano Priscilla Gillette and violinist Mary Becker with pianist Richmond Gale as soloists at the Centennial Music Festival in Thornden amphitheater. Luncheon guests include coaches ONeill and Meehan, educators, and civic leaders. A fashion show and Hunt Hunt radio show are scheduled, with the Old Settlers picnic and Scottish Band curtain-raiser adding to the eight day celebration.

Mary Becker Richmond Gale Gillette Becker Gale Thornden Frank J. (Buck) O'Neill John J Chick) Meehan Syracuse University Doris Onderdonk Jelkes Edwin J. House Bernard L. Finn John E. McGarry Svyraccuse Merchants Lincoln Auditorium Columbia Broadcasting Co Elmwood Park Griffin Field George MacVhear Stuart Cardan Scotland Joseph Maeill

Poland reports bumper crops ease food situation

Father Staniccy Boruchki of the Archdiocese of Detroit says Poland has a bumper wheat crop and plentiful fruits and vegetables. Father Borucki, associate editor of the Michigan Catholic, spent four weeks in Poland gathering material for a series of articles.

Rome Poland Staniccy Boruchki Archdiocese of Detroit Father Borucki Michigan Catholic

Guam Ceded to United States by Spain in 1898

The historical note recalls Guam being ceded to the United States by Spain following the Spanish American War era, marking the transition of sovereignty over the island to American control.

Guam United States Spain Tror

Five Dead and 137 Injured in Reno Fire Explosion

A devastating blast in Reno Nevada killed five people and left 137 injured as a false-front building exploded drawing a crowd of hundreds. Fire chief and four firemen were among the injured with one additional missing Reno detectives investigated to determine if dynamite was involved.

Reno Nev Brand John Sanford Reno Cazette Lake St Ldistrict Harold Taber Taber Paints Truckee Calif Here

Blaze Injures Several In Reno Area Workplace Fire

Emergency crews treated multiple victims near the blaze with 36 released and others hospitalized. Critically hurt were Robert Gaussie 52 labor union agent Captain Lowell Monday 38 Sparks Fire Department John Tousich Reno fireman and Tsugo Fanucehi 15 Reno wholesale grocer.

Robert Gaussie Reno Capt Lowell Monday Sparks Fire Department John Tousich Tsugo Fanucehi

First Oriental rng Spring of Chosroes valued at 2 million

A historical item named the Spring of Chosroes, described as the first Oriental rng, is now valued at two million dollars.

Chosroes

Babe Ruth Holds Steady as Illness Persists

Babe Ruth remained on the critical list at Memorial Hospital Center for Cancer and Allied Diseases after a night described as comfortable. A 10:20 A.M. bulletin said he is holding his own with no significant change since the day before, having briefly left his bed yesterday to sit in a chair.

New York Babe Ruth Syracuse Memorial Hospital Center For Cancer and Allied Diseases Ruth

States Describe Grounds for Divorce Across Nation

A survey lists 47 states recognizing adultery as grounds for divorce, 15 for desertion, 42 for extreme cruelty, 41 for felony conviction, and 9 for habitual drunkenness. The counts reflect varying legal standards across jurisdictions.

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