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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1946
Page
14
Frederick Othman Washington reports a tough holiday shopping scene in the capital. He notes scarce black lace nightgowns and high prices, with radios and toys plentiful, but gifts scarce. A $50 item runs to $37.50 after discount as war bonds and peace visions color the season.
A 14 year old, Ronald Berich, placed a copper tube with wires on a Christmas tree and it exploded. He lost thumbs and forefingers and suffered serious internal injuries. His father Clarence was only slightly hurt. The device had been rolling around the house for years.
A reader's hand by hand analysis covers responses to common bids. Solutions discuss jumping to four spades, overcalling hearts, three no trump aims, and slam prospects with transfers and raise strategies in face of partner signals.
A Syracuse Herald Journal column guides readers on basic wood chopping tools and safety. It covers choosing a single blade, buck saws, two man saws, and building a sturdy sawhorse. Readers are advised to keep tools sharp and to include a self addressed stamp for personal replies.
The Coast Guard said the U S Army transport Gen Omar Bundy with 2 011 homebound GIs from Germany would rendezvous at sea at about 7 30 A M with the Liberty Ship Frank P Walsh which reported trouble about 186 miles off Ambrose Light. The Walsh had lost its rudder while en route from Le Havre to Galveston.
A Japanese manned LST 12 miles off Shinga during Saturday's quake reported by Tokyo. The skipper described the hull striking what might be a mine but said the vessel was not damaged. This was the first ship at sea to report during the earthquake event.
Alvin Paris faces trial on two counts for allegedly attempting to bribe New York Giants players to throw a title game. Breslin seeks court orders to bring defense witnesses from Pennsylvania Illinois California. Paris, 28, is set to go on trial Tuesday before General Sessions Judge Saul Streit and faces an additional charge in gambling court.
The State Public Works Department awarded a 17 828 contract to L I Whipple of Richfield Springs for construction of nearly four miles of improved channel for Quaker Creek in Orange County.
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