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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1949

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Phyllis Roderick Crowned State Fair Queen at Syracuse

Phyllis Roderick, 19, a Syracuse University home economics student, was chosen from 360 contestants to be the State Fair Queen. She will reign at events and banquets with a four-person court including Joan Pleasant, Margaret Streeter, Elinor Hutson, and Mary-Pat Snyder.

Harold Roderick Phyllis Romi Syracuse Onondaga - ‘County Joan MtPleasant Tompkins pMargaret Streeter S.salina Elinor “Utson Tully iMary Pat Snyder Clarendon St Syracuse University

Polio Cases Rise in Syracuse Area Amid New Admission

New suspected polio cases surface in the Syracuse region as City Hospital admits a child from Mattydale Air Base. Syracuse proper reports four cases with nine from surrounding localities and one death in North Syracuse. City Health Commissioner Sargent notes City Hospital accepts suspicious cases from any locality regardless of funding.

Syracuse Mattydale Air Base City Hospital Tivet South Side Claa J A. Sargent Sargent City

Smoke from Waste Dump Fire Chokes Albany Area

Police and fire departments in Albany and Troy were overwhelmed by calls as dense smoke from a waste dump fire blanketed the area. The pall was visible for miles and residents feared a major blaze.

Albany Fie Troy

Today’s Features Contrast Teapot Dome Frauds Editorials

A column by Marquis Childs critiques current Washington financial rifts and a shabby roadshow while contrasting with Teapot Dome era scandals. The note lists features and page placements including comics horoscopes and assorted sections across the paper.

Ake Jate Inquitr Inte Washington Ge Percenters

Cold Front Delayed Day Signals Cooler Weather

A Canadian cold front delaying in the Midwest is now expected to reach Syracuse tomorrow. The front moves about 10 miles per hour and weakens, with only a five to eight degree temperature drop. Scattered showers or thunderstorms are possible tonight and tomorrow as winds shift from southwest to northwest. Tonight's low around 56, tomorrow's high near 75.

Syracuse Midwest Andrew Keller

F D R Jr to wed socialite in private ceremony

Frank D Roosevelt Jr son of the wartime president will marry Suzanne Parnin socialite of New York City in a small private ceremony announced by his office Only family members and a few invited guests will attend the wedding

New Work Frank Roosevelt Suzanne Psrprin New York City Iil

General Secretary Braddon to lead Syracuse YMCA unit

Braddon, 25, named general secretary of the Syracuse YMCA after a long UMLC.A. career and civic fundraising work. He has held YMCA roles in Roanoke, New Britain, Troy, and Binghamton where he expanded community and family programs. Announced by William L. Hinds and Frank C. Love.

Wesne Braddon Use Ymca Binghamton Syracuse Yalca William L.hinds Frank C. Love Syracuse General Secrece UMLC Oberlin, G Oberlin College Roanoke College University of Chicoree Oberlin Y.M.C.A Elyria Association Ymlc.a Roanoke New Britain Conn New York YMCA Troy Troy Ym.c.a Troy Community Chest Troy Salvation Army Camp Fire Girls The Salvation Army Red Cross M. C.A Broome County

Vaughan tells Senators no link between bribe claim and parole

Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan testified that an FBI probe found no ground for a $10,000 bribe allegation tied to a tax case, and he denied any connection between a Democratic campaign contribution from a lawyer seeking a pardon and the parole given to a black market liquor convict. He also disclosed purchases of cars for friends and noted a Buick and Cadillac claimed by a witness as black market sales. The session with Senator McCarthy grew tense as questions about personal profit and record edits arose.

Washington Harry H. Vaughan FBI Rite House Vaughan McCarthy R-Wis Tami Morris Cavanaugh Spring Green Wis William Gibbs McAdoo California Robert Gould F Cincinnati

Bolivia Rebel Army Beaten Recaptures Cochabamba

Bolivian government forces under General Fidrio Quirrorga recaptured Cochabamba 130 miles southeast of La Paz after four days of fighting. The radio said most resistance in the city of 90,000 was crushed with occupation delayed to avoid disturbances.

BA Paz Bolivia Cochabamba Mebels Fidio Quirroga iLa Paz

Chinese Reds Gain Canton Defense Struggle

Chinese irregulars invade Kwangtung Province as Reds push toward Canton. Military forces report strong resistance near the capital amid growing threat to the city.

Canton Kwanggiuns Rmmorth Oa Cabital

Gavel Falls as GAR Votes Last Encampment in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis the Grand Army of the Republic, once 400000 strong, held its last encampment as Commander Theodore A. Penland aged 100 wrapped the gavel. Charles B Chappell of Long Beach sought the top post but Penland retained his senior vice commander role.

Indianapolis CGP Grand Army of the Republic Theodore A. Penland Charles Chappell Long Beach Calif Penland Chappel

Merle Oberon Witnesses Friend Die in Plane Crash

In Cannes France Merle Oberon watched the death of Count Giorgio Cini a man linked to her by rumor. The twin engine plane he rode on during takeoff crashed at St Cassien air field as Oberon went to bid him farewell. The other occupant also died in the wreck.

Cannes France Ceant Giorgio Cini Merle Oberon Miss Oberon Neary St. Cassien Iailing Cini

Woman seeks divorce 26 years after wedding in Detroit case

Mrs Sophie Nichols, once a Detroit schoolteacher, says she remains unwed after her husband Walter Nichols vanished after their wedding reception in 1923. She told Circuit Judge Chester P. Omera that the marriage was not real and asked the court to annul it, saying she does not want to be fooled again.

Detroit Sophie Nichols Walter Nichols Chester PL Omere

Legion Calls U S Aid For Anti Red Chinese Groups

The American Legion adopted a unanimous resolution at its 63rd national convention urging U S support for patriotic Chinese organizations fighting Communism. Kommander Perry Brown of Beaumont Texas reported opposition to economies that hurt veterans and warned of disabled veterans being quietly affected. Page 10.

Philadelphia American Legion United States Legion China Kommander Perry Brown Beaumont Texas

Red Pilot Surrenders to Soviet Union in Austria

Anatole Barsov, a Soviet pilot who fled as a political refugee last October, was handed over by American authorities at the Linz demarcation line. The transfer followed a State Department instruction and occurred near the American airbase where Barsov and two others crashed last October 9.

Vienna Austria Anatole Barsov Red Army Nanking Linz G. I Urfahr Barsov Washington Russia State Department Pio Piregov United States

Divorce Age Helio Story Echoes In Courtroom Yarn

A fragmented tale from Los Angeles recounts a boy’s plea for divorce from his parents. The boy declares he will write to President Truman to obtain a divorce, while his mother brings him a meal and witnesses a dramatic scene described in the overheard dialogue.

Gene Helio Sid Los Angele Helle Bor Gear

Border tensions flare as forces mobilize near Belgrade

Reports from Belgrade indicate Yugoslav border guards mass troops along a 150 mile frontier. An elite guard unit is cited among mobilized forces, with estimates of 50,000 personnel 500 tanks and warplanes deployed to deter incursions.

Belgrade Creas Yugoslavia

Western powers weigh moves as Yugoslavia faced invasion

Reported talks in London describe Western powers seeking peace measures in the Balkans amid rumors of Soviet pressure on Marshal Tito. About 300 000 men allegedly pledged to defend Yugoslavia, with Vilfan recalled to Lake Success as apprehension grows over possible Soviet troop movements.

London Eeceseres Balcans Fenesia Marshal Tite Yugoslavia Vilfan Lake Success Russia Tito Soviet Union United [Nations Sprace

Typhoon Strikes Yokosuka Base Near Tokyo

Typhoon hits the Yokosuka naval base in Japan as the storm moves toward Tokyo. Winds reach high speeds and cause structural damage in the area, with officials assessing damage and potential evacuations.

Tokyvo INS Yokosuka Tokyo

Margaret All Fed Up On the Missouri Waltz

Missouri legislator reacts to Margaret Truman saying she is tired of hearing Missouri Waltz the state official song. Rep Floyd Snyder doubts her claim while noting the song’s official status since the 85th General Assembly.

Lzefferson Cotw Missouri Thay Margaret Teauman Walt Floyd Snyder Trusnan Ihom Tre Independence Louis Iwestercay Trumian Forrest Smith

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