24 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
1
A city referendum defeated Mayor Corcoran's proposed 2 percent sales tax budget by more than two to one. Observers say the sales levy is dead. The Common Council faces votes on a one or two percent sales tax, with Bedford awaiting the 1951 budget submission timing.
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The Chief Executive told reporters hours before a strike call that unions and the railroad company had given definite assurances. He could not say this morning what action he would take, noting he must study the situation and announce a course later.
A fragmentary report suggests Marquis Childs noted Sawyer and allies working to ensure final power remained in Sawyer's department, though the publisher of the initial report is unspecified. The passage implies behind the scenes maneuvering to center control within Sawyer's circle.
United Nations forces in Korea will be augmented by 2000 Dutch infantry volunteers. Most are battle seasoned from Indonesia, with about one third being Dutch Marines trained in the United States during World War II. The Dutch Information Bureau announced Holland will provide volunteers only.
The scanned notice lists sections and page numbers for daily features. It mentions comics Ida Jean Nain Dr. Dean Crossword Mary Haworth horoscope and other regular features across pages SS 39 A5 A6 52 37 21 32 4 34 47 30 grade captions.
Hattie Cook of St Albans was jailed for 143 days in a debtor's confinement after failing to pay installments on a $1,900 judgment from an auto accident involving Mrs. Hazel Benoit of St Albans. She was released after Benoit's attorney issued a release order, citing inability to pay while jailed.
Mrs Robert L Manchester welcomed twin boys born ten miles apart within hours at Middletown home. First baby weighed four pounds eight ounces and arrived at 2 20 pm after a late doctor. second boy, five pounds thirteen ounces, arrived around 5 20 pm at hospital. Both reported doing nicely.
The 1,063 ton British freighter Jeep Hee struck a Chinese Nationalist mine in the Yangtze River estuary outside Shanghai and is sinking slowly. It was carrying 600 tons of general cargo from Hong Kong with no passengers aboard.
A central Canada air mass swept eastward but failed to push into New York State. Weatherman Alex Sadowski reports warm weather will prevail for two days with tomorrow’s high higher than yesterday. Gulf of Mexico winds at 10 to 20 mph bring gradual heat and humidity. tonight’s low around 60, up from last night’s 58.
Daily at 10 A M the fire siren sounds over Carrabelle Florida calling residents to gather for prayers for peace in the gulf coast town prayerful civic ritual observed with regular frequency by locals and officials alike.
Summer is ending as downtown stores revert to Saturday hours from noon to 8:30 PM this week. Closed on Labor Day then reopen Tuesday from noon to 3:30 PM. Frederic (school secretary) notes commerce changes and schedules.
The Senate debate centers on a revised bill expected to raise about 450.8 million annually instead of 5 billion. The finance committee lists revenue from individuals 2.745 billion corporations 1.5 billion charitable trusts 60 million and other sources including life insurance 80 million and new excises on TVs deep freezers and slot machines 55 million. Chairman George of Georgia argues the bill passes with or without an excess profits tax.
Washington report says the 8 to 1 ruble exchange was scrapped by the Soviet government in February and a new rate of four rubles per dollar will cost the United States about 550000 more to maintain its Moscow ambassador. The figure was approved by the House Appropriations Committee as necessary to cover the higher conversion costs.
Governor Dewey issues proclamation designating September 2 to 9 as State Fair Week urging all residents to attend the Syracuse exposition. He calls the 1950 State Fair the finest and says safe government has worked with farmers and businessmen for four years to make it a showcase of New York's industry and agriculture.
Senator Bridges said a Senate House Conference Committee agreed to cut 200 million dollars from this year's ECA appropriations and shrink a 100 million dollar Spain loan to 62.5 million. The cuts would reduce new foreign aid money from 2.45 billion to 2.25 billion, pending final approval.
Springwater Livingston County potato grower Joseph Nichol reports lightning strike warmed the soil overnight. Spading the field revealed potatoes baked in the ground and soft enough to mash.
A Nationalist spokesman said guerrillas are active in all of China, with 35 red-ruled provinces cited. He stated earlier estimates of 1,000,000 mainland guerrillas would need to be revised upward.
The House Appropriations Committee approved an emergency measure financing military expansion and aiding friendly nations. The bill totals 81.4 million less than the president's request, signaling debated defense planning amid Korea war tensions.
A shipload arrived in Philadelphia delivering 132,000,000 pounds of sugar. Officials aim to deter hoarding by publicizing the large import.
Fragmentary OCR notes report infantry alerted for battle as U S planes bombed and strafed approaching Red forces. Pilots described many vehicles in three columns. Concluded on Page 6 Column 1.
Fort Worth Texas report introduces the B 36D super bomber on Consolidated Vultee's line. It claims a 630 foot wingspan and two under wing X6D5 jet pods, producing 42 000 horsepower and 3500 hp per prop engine plus 5209 lb thrust per jet. Top speed exceeds 435 mph and service ceiling tops 45000 feet.
Two Air Force B 26 bombers crashed near El Mirage Dry Lake west of Victorville killing two of four crew members. One was critically injured and a fourth is listed as missing. The planes, used in Korea, exploded on impact and scattered debris in the desert.
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