29 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1948
Page
1
New York showcases at House of Italian Handicrafts features hand carved angels with music boxes, tinier colored figurines, and wooden creeches priced from 5 to 7 dollars. Brass dishes and gilt shelves round out a holiday display designed for early import before Christmas shopping peaks.
The piece surveys how journalists and publicity agents tag individuals by a defining trait. It lists several famous examples showing how a name becomes linked to a gimmick or characteristic that elevates public recognition.
A New York textile mill report describes a moving machine secured to the floor without bolts using felt pads and a special cement. The pad is one half inch thick, absorbs vibration, and the cement is said to hold faster than an iron bolt. The installation is noted as a major feat.
The new housing law will put more lower and medium cost houses into the market, aiding about 3,000,000 families living with relatives or in crowded conditions. It focuses on homes under 11,000 dollars and rents around 50 to 60 dollars, helping those with modest incomes despite limited overall housing growth. Concluded on Page 4.
Wartime dating advice urges men to ditch wolfish tactics and pursue natural, respectful courtship. The guide lists fourteen rules from addressing women by name to showing financial responsibility and honesty, warning against arrogance, loud flattery, and temper. It emphasizes genuine affection over flashy lines and public displays.
James Georg inspects instruments atop the San Juan meteorological tower as forecasts shift from unusual patterns to more favorable outlooks amid hurricane season concerns.
Public opinion survey by TORYO OW shows Japanese women ages 15 to 26 favor love marriages. Sixty one percent support love marriages while six percent prefer arranged marriages. Most accept a five year age difference as right with seven to nine years as the maximum. A sizable minority say money is no object in seeking a wealthy husband. Concluded on page 3 column 4.
The Weather Bureau chief I R Tannen hill explains forecasts have improved over 20 years but require precise timing and amounts. He notes public demand for detail and cites examples like western raisin country forecasts, which can miss rainfall quantity. Concluded on Page 4, Column 1.
The United Nations Appeal for Children campaign and 26 foreign relief groups miss their $60 million goal, reaching under 20 percent. ADA MAC chairs the effort, Eisenhower and others spoke, and the groups plan no new nationwide drive this year, focusing on education and UN awareness during United Nations week.
The Boyne City Chamber of Commerce funds a program where local mothers leave their children with supervised care at the beach three times weekly, giving parents a rest.
A city wide canvass seeks lodgings for 550000 boys and girls arriving in Rome for the largest youth pilgrimage on record. Ages 12 to 21 travel in two sections in September to mark 80 years of the Catholic Youth Movement. Major housing gaps force use of hotels convents and public buildings.
Moscow inventor G A Zevin unveils wheel skis designed for dirt roads and fields with four wheels per ski to provide a soft glide. He claims speeds of eight to nine miles per hour and says the design makes summer skiing possible on hot days.
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