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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1950
Page
8
New Delhi reports about 5,000 dead after a massive earthquake in northeast India. The disaster displaced about 5,000,000 people, with $20 million in property damage and severe impact on Assam tea gardens and crops. Minor aftershocks continue as authorities assess ruined villages and contamination risks.
A fragment discusses urged cases and proposed reservations surrounding genocide. It mentions intent to destroy an entire national ethnic racial or religious group within U S territory in a way affecting a substantial portion of the group. The text appears as a legal or political note on responses to such terminology and actions.
More than 100 German towns asked to be adopted by comparable American towns under Operation Democracy. Since the war end the group promotes town-to-town ties, pairing names like New Rochelle New York with La Rochelle France. Mrs James Sparkman said relief and cultural exchanges exist in 200 cases and 100 more adoptions have been arranged independently.
The two day closed session of the council was attended by 54 members from 17 states. The organization advocates a federal world government and stronger enforcement of universal disarmament to curb aggression.
The New York State Fair opens next Saturday with a salute to auto progress over 50 years. Miss Automotive Progress will join the Queen's court, representing the Syracuse Automobile Club celebrating five decades serving Central New York motorists.
A fragmented report notes a scene involving five cars and a stately vehicle, with mentions of a Jkt dig and NanaEye. Details are unclear but suggest a roadside incident influencing local traffic and safety concerns. No injuries or outcomes are specified in readable text.
Jerome B. Rusterholtz announced the S0th anniversary celebration with Hurlbut W. Smith named as official referee for the 100 mile national championship auto race to be run Saturday Sept 9 at the fairgrounds under American Automobile Association sanction. Miss Automotive Progress will present the Golden Jubilee trophy as the winning car finishes. The queen s court will include 15 representatives from major state industries. Nearly 14 000 motorists in Cortland Onondaga and Oswego counties belong to the Automobile Club of Syracuse now marking its 50th anniversary.
Washington reports Internal Revenue Bureau figures for July show receipts of 2.263 billion dollars, up from 2.253 billion the prior year. The month’s collections edged ahead, with year-to-year gains small and steady.
Individual income tax receipts fell by about 79 million and corporate income taxes by about 34 million. In contrast most other taxes rose, with employment taxes up 43 million, alcohol taxes up 48 million, tobacco taxes up 7 million, auto and motorcycle taxes up 22 million, and gasoline taxes up 9 million.
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