Gambling Rackets Charged By Syracuse Civic Group
The Civic Interests Committee of the Syracuse and Onondage County Council of Churches in First Baptish Church denounces commercialized gambling as wrong. They assert at least ten aggressively promoted gambling rackets profit for a few and cause losses to many, with city newspapers and radio highlighting the issue. The statement lists legal violations and calls for action as conditions worsen.
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Syracuse
Civic Interests Committee
Syracuse and Onondage County
Dix
EaEiz Sele
Sears
Draftees Cheer As Holiday Inductions Delayed
Central New York draftees face new schedules after the Army postponed inductions from December 15 to 25. Twenty one locals await Dec 16 or 17 calls, with Oswego, Auburn, Waterloo, Syracuse and Bridgeton names noted. Yukio Motoski, born in California, transferred from Board 5eete to Bridgeton and seeks Army entry. Bert Hartnett, 23, of 314 Bust ay, will be inducted in early January as boards catch up with postponed exams.
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New York
Army
Oswego
Aubur
Waterloo
Syracuse
Yukio Motoski
Bridgeton
N. J
Sisel
U.S
Arma
Bert B. Hartnett
Korea approves aid package with 83 to zero vote
The Korean National Assembly approved an aid agreement in a late session. South Korea aims to secure more than 300 million dollars over three years if Congress approves. The tally was 83 to 0 with five abstentions.
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Korean National Assembly
Hick
South Korea
Congress
Today’s Features and Page Menu Highlights
The page list outlines features across pages 32 and 33 including Comics Ten Jean Kain Dr. Dean Crossword Mary Haworth Horoscope and regular amusements. It notes sections such as Amusements 260 Fini bid Bridge 22 Ing Reporter 15 Social Deaths 16 Sports Materials and Winchell 2 reporters 20. Images appear on page 14.
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Jean Kain
Dean
Mary Haworth
Ing. Rep
FAGE
King George Makes Gains in Illness Report
London reports King George III has made substantial progress in a serious leg ailment. Physicians say he should undertake no public engagements before next summer. The third medical bulletin since the illness was announced on Nov 23 notes improved circulation in both legs and feet but does not specify the exact nature of the malady.
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London
King George
R Palace
Calls for big pay raises for Truman aides and top officials
Washington officials urged substantial wage increases for the President, Vice President, and top federal officers. Budget Director John E. Webb noted Truman favored raises totaling about 1.59 million dollars for 1949, proposing higher salaries and expense funds. Webb and Comptroller General Lindsay C. Warren cited Lilienthal Hoff man and other leaders as examples needing larger pay, despite objections from some lawmakers.
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Washington
Lindsay C.warren
John E. Webb
Truman
Webb
Senate Civil Service Subcommittee
Congress
Alben Barkley
Mr .Truman
David E. Lilienthal
The
Atomic Energy Commission and Foreign Recovery
Paul G. Hoffman
Lilienthal
Hoffman
Subcommittee
Ralph E. Flanders
R-Vi
Sncares
Carl R
Gray, Jr
Beauty Is Assaulted and Found Alive in Guam Jungle
San Francisco model 21 was found alive at 10 10 AM in a Guam jungle about 200 yards from a curio shop after being abducted Saturday night. Police said she was seized, assaulted, and left for dead by a gang of several persons. Her condition was critical, and her sister prepared to travel to Guam.
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Guamp
Farnsworth
Guam
Miss Farnsworth
Aline
Guar
GeNeludes
Bus firm again asks rate change for tokens six for 45 cents
Syracuse Transit Corp asks the State Public Service Commission to approve selling tokens at six for 45 cents renewing a petition signed by Benjamin Tilton president. The PSC previously authorized four for 40 cents during war and this year. The petition cites revenue gains and passenger shifts with figures on prior rates and last year’s income and passenger changes.
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Syracuse Transit Corp
State Public Service Commission
Benjamin
Tilton
Lyle W. Hornbeck
Ps.c
F.S.C
Nice Weather Expected To Persist In Syracuse Area
Today marks the 45th straight day of above normal temperatures in Syracuse and surrounding areas. The Weather Bureau warns it should continue at least two more days with fair conditions today, then possible rain or light snow tomorrow. Temperatures to reach around 28 tomorrow and 25 tonight with spotty icing in some sections. last night’s low near 39.
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Syracuse
Weather Bureau
Andrew P. Keller
Chick
Probe to Resume Hearings on Automobile Trade Practices
Chairman W. Kingsland Macy announced that House committee investigating trade practices will resume hearings into automobile sales gauges on Wednesday. Representatives from several Washington motor firms have been summoned.
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Washington (LLP
W. Kingsland Macy
R-N
Washington
Misspent Lives in Lehar Opera and Sarrain Critique
A fragment cites Lehar the Merry Widow composer and critic Vincent Sarrain in a discussion of unhappy lives. It notes over 70 000 Unins in water travel and mentions Siena with a reflective quote about people seeking what they do not want and not obtaining what they desire.
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Franz Lehar
Watar
Vincent Sarrain
Sienna
Angered Pedestrian Clashes With Streetcar Motorman
In Angeles a pedestrian who felt nearly struck by a streetcar boarded the car and accosted Motorman Laurence Smart. He punched Smart with a streetcar brake handle, forced him outside, and threw him into the street, as authorities search for the assailant.
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Angeles
Paulice
Laurence Smart
Affection Misfires In Pittsburgh Dog Attack Incident
AP report describes 28 year old Eaward Kuhn struck by his two scotties while greeting them after a walk. The car hit a pole, sending him to Bradyside Hospital for 14 stitches. In Chillicothe Ohio a 15 year old preacher John Damit faces juvenile court on charges related to alleged rebellion against gym attire and truancy.
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Pittsburgh
Eaward Kuhn
Hig
Kut
Mercer
Hoth
Kubp
Kuhn
Bradyside Hospital
Chillicothe
Cour
Rebels Attack Gyobyu Water Works in Burma
An official from Rangoon Burma reported rebels mounted on elephants attacked Gyobyu town water works today. Government workers were put to fight as rebels used elephants to destroy vital marine infrastructure and remove heavy pipe.
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Rangoon
Burma
Gyobyu
Pupils Celebrate Lucia Day in Swedish Costume
Goody Burlingame pupils studied customs from other lands and celebrated Lucia Day in Swedish style with white robes wreaths seven candles and ready gifts. Girls wore grandmotherly costumes Nancy Coyne and Patricia Coyne attended as featured wearers amid notes on legends and scientific inaccuracies.
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Alvin Adams
Goodyear Burlingame
Patricia Coyne
Center
Nancy
Lucia Dar
Siviley
Sweden
Patrica Coyne
M. J. Coyne
Corneal
E. Kennedy
Luca
Light
Judge Investigates Lake Flood Damage at Cicero
Judge Bernard Ryan visited the lake shore to inspect alleged damages from overflow of Oneida Lake in Cicero. Court of Claims action involves Clinton B. Black seeking 40 dollars and Mary M. Harvey claiming 495 dollars for pump damages, with Assistant Attorney General James Austin and attorney Albert Ayerback present.
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Cicero
Offeida Lake
Cauadenay
Bernard Ryan
Court of Claims
Caudenoy S Jam
James Austin
Albert Ayerback
Fuller Files Challenge to 33rd District Victory
Albany report states Republican Representative Hadwen C. Fuller who lost by 133 votes to John Davies, Union Democrat, has begun a court contest of the election in the 33rd Congressional District.
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Albany
Hadwen C. Fuller
John €. Davies
Truman Elected Today Amid Questions on Electoral Margin
Washington dispatch reports Harry S. Truman will be formally elected today as next President by 331 electors in 48 state capitals. Tennessee’s votes loom. analysts say Truman could secure 304 to 308 electoral votes, but uncertainty remains about final totals.
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Washington
Harry S. Truman
United States
Truman
Tennessee
Preston Parks
Nixon accuses DOJ of stalling in espionage probe
Representative Nixon alleges the Justice Department is using a Red spy inquiry to filibuster against Parker. He claims the House Un American Activities Committee and the department have clashed for days over who should lead investigations into men accused of stealing government secrets for the Russians a decade ago.
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Washington
Nixon
R-Calif
Justice Department
Hiss resignation tests Senate spy inquiry momentum
Former head of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Hiss resigns, trustees delay acceptance while a Senate committee meets to review the espionage probe. Over the weekend new documents from State Department files surface, sparking calls for tighter espionage laws and rules for committee responses. Eleanor Nelson testifies before the grand jury as the investigation continues, with key witnesses and wiretap material yet to be obtained.
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Alger Hiss
Prince
Carnegis Endowment For Inter Lional
Justice Department
New York City
Grand
Whittaker Chambers
Eleanor Nelson
Washington
Grand Jury
Mixon
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