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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1940
Page
3
A car wreck on Front Street in Massachusetts killed two youths, Rudolph Kagan, 20, and another passenger. The vehicle struck a telephone pole, splitting the car into two sections and breaking apart. Police noted the crash and ongoing investigation into the driver’s actions.
Hyde Park August 30 UP A political clash erupts as Roosevelt presses to avoid injecting Willkie into draft talks. The President deflects questions on a wartime draft amendment empowering private plants and on Wallace’s remarks while praising Secretary Hopkins amid health changes. He notes possible defense base talks with Britain and hints at upcoming appointments in Washington.
Two youths, Currey aged 18 and William McGinnerty, were rescued near Detour Michigan after drifting since August 2 when their motor boat stalled during a storm. They described long exertions at sea and eventually reached a small port safely.
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