Westchester Hosts Hostile Town Site Clash Over UN HQ
In Westchester County five sites were named as UN headquarters finalists drawing mixed response from businessmen and property owners. Harrison residents and groups from Cortland and Pelham oppose the plan citing displacement and financial impact while Croton Civic Association advocates for a Westchester site. The UN move from Hunter College to Lake Success occurs during the controversy.
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Jap Admiral Kills Family and Self
Rear Admiral Shiro Sato wartime commander in New Guinea killed his wife and two children as they slept, then shot himself. He left a note blaming defeat and asked that the bodies be disposed of as one would cats and dogs.
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Looking Ahead MacArthur Won't Run Against Truman in 48
A-HEAD: Truman reportedly backs Gen Douglas MacArthur and jokes that if MacArthur wants Truman's job he can take it. MacArthur denies challenging Truman. UN site debates, UNRRA, and European postwar plans feature in the outlook with references to Greece to Sweden and world security efforts.
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Couple Wed 50 Years in Baldwinsville Golden Anniversary
Two native Syracusans now living in Baldwinsville celebrate their golden wedding today. Harry Stocum, 73, a sign writer at E. W. Edwards and Son, and Frances Kemp were married in Syracuse 50 years ago Monday. A family dinner at daughter Mrs. Beniah Steves’ Maple Road home marks the anniversary. They have three children, Mrs. Steves, Mrs. Elizabeth Dunham and Clifford Stocum, and five grandchildren.
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County Seeks Gasoline Bids for Highway Department
County purchasing agent Robert W. Sollinger advertises bids for 30 000 gallons of gasoline for the highway department. Bids will be opened next Tuesday.
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NBC Adopts Baseballs Farm Plan for Talent
NBC launches a farm system for new performers mirroring baseball links, using hinterland stations to audition talent with 13 week recalls. Executives say most hopefuls prefer New York but many accept regional gigs. Program targets singers announcers and comedians amid shrinking top jobs.
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National Broadcasting Co
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NBC
Six War Objectors Began Prison Terms
Jamestown dispatch reports six conscientious objectors were sentenced to 18 months each for failing to comply with work orders at the Big Flats civilian public service camp near Elmira during a May uprising. Defendants include Donald Lewis, 19, of Lake George.
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