Political Santa's 1949 Edict of Patronage Reveals NYC Ties
A satirical Christmas spoof imagines a political Santa Claus distributing favors to governors lawmakers and party leaders. It lists names like Dewey Olmsted and Hogan while lampooning patronage practices across New York State politics with humorous barter and posturing.
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Sante Claus
New York State
Cheris A. McNett
Charles
Arst- Hogan
Onondaga County
Chiai
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Bert G. Wilson
Star Clown Earns Six Times Pay of Russian Doctor
London politics note that a star Moscow circus clown earns six times the pay of a state doctor in the Soviet system. A historical look lists monthly ruble wages for various professions from the Academy of Sciences historian to senior stockbroker and accountant, with exchange hints showing the ruble near five to the dollar and about two to the pound.
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Flrentan
Reich Border Rift Settled
Berlin reports a border clash between British and Russian forces dated Wednesday was resolved with six personnel released from detention. One American, Pvt. Charles, sustained a chest wound amid talks, while a seventh suspect faced crossing charges. General Robertson, Bul Gh military governor, called the incident a nonserious reprisal.
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Charles Atmil
Sonal Hoeroy Coe
Duder
Su Bran Robertson
Frankfurt
U. S
Detroit Jury Acquits Father in Beating Case
In Detroit a six woman jury acquitted Antonio Russo, 44, of assault and discipline of his teenage son Carl, 14. The case centered on Russo’s claim he beat and chained Carl to his bed, while prosecutors described an abusive regime and unsafe parenting. The witnesses testified about Carl’s late hours and alleged gang association.
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