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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1948
Page
2
A pasted fragment from a newspaper uses a stream of names and pop culture references. It mentions Roosevelt, Roosevelts and Robberstates, Hugh es, Marion and Babs, Hemingway, Mickey Rooney, Winthrop Rockefeller, Ike, Stanwyck, Skelton, Dina Shore, Toots Shor, and others, likely a fan or reader appreciation page or cryptic verse. The piece lacks a clear narrative, but lists notable figures and entertainers with hopeful well wishes.
In Paris the National Assembly approved Premier Henri Queuille's 1849 budget by a 332 to 262 vote, marking a major political victory. The plan totals 1.879 trillion francs with 615 billion francs sought for reconstruction and normal expenditures covered by estimated receipts.
FAIRBANKS Alaska Officials announce an investigation into the crash of a large Air Force B 50 bomber 30 miles south of Ellison Base near Fairbanks during a training flight. The incident killed all 10 crew members on board and involved more than 20 aircraft spotting the overdue plane. The B 50, part of five such planes in Alaska for Arctic training, was reported to have burned at the scene. Names of victims to be released later.
Former Air Force gunner Stephen J. Suping, 36, released from Nassau County jail after 148 days on explosives charges, says he sees no closer peace since dropping a home made bomb at the United Nations headquarters in Lake Success. In other news, about 4,000 Teamsters locals gain 15 cent hourly raises with Beilway Express Agency. Local 201 of United Electrical Workers vows to restore bargaining rights at General Electric atomic energy plants in Schenectady amid company opposition from Leo Jandreau. A Waterbury trucker, John Chiero, 31, shot by an off duty patrolman in Rockaway Beach after an altercation. the officer cleared. Christmas travel surges as major railways add departures and arrivals in New York City.
A basement blaze at the Lorraine Hotel in Chicago’s Loop forced over 200 guests from their rooms as smoke filled the 233-room six-story building. Fire officials said the fire was contained to the basement and that the cause remains under investigation amid extreme cold.
Obituary notices list Carola Spaeth Haus Chea 63 pianist painter and arts patron amid a broader listing of notable deaths. State Senator Pat Morris 35 Wyoming businessman died in Cheyenne. Sampson K Barrett 62 professor former assistant dean NYU College of Engineering died in New York City.
In Savannah Colorado Lillie Palmer called out Suie at the stock yards and found her beloved cow Susie two hours before she would have been slaughtered. A 16 year old youth was convicted of stealing Susie and the judge ordered a $482.09 bail or Christmas in jail.
In his Christmas address, the pope warns that world forces edge toward two opposed poles, risking peace. He cautions against peace at any price and calls for faith, truth, prayer, and social reforms, urging Catholics to uphold justice and love and blessing the world at the end.
A quirky column by Wilter Kiernan rails at Christmas excess and public mood. It lampoons sensational wealth, buyers, and a Parisian mood, noting a letter request about feeding reindeer on seven dollars.
The threat of a tugboat strike near New York Harbor intensified after a breakdown in negotiations. Federal Mediator Thomas R. Steuel reported the situation was serious following unsuccessful efforts to unite the two sides yesterday.
Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot plans to feed animals with unsold Christmas trees on Saturday. Superintendent D. T. Ritchey said jerks, deer, bison and rabbits will eat the trees as provender, with balsam and spruce sources donated by local merchants.
Government staff announced forces retook the town 10 miles south of the Nicaraguan border, clearing the last rebel stronghold after two weeks of northern incursions. Jose Figueroa’s forces reported control restored.
A looming $42 billion budget for fiscal year 1940 dominates congressional discussions as lawmakers weigh tax increases. Prices and spending projections are shifting, with estimates suggesting the annual outlay could approach $29 billion as the new fiscal year begins July 1.
Ruth Selwyn has been granted a divorce from English born actor John Barrow Warburton after five years of marriage. The actress received the decree on cruelty charges and stated in Superior Court yesterday that a property settlement had been made. She was formerly married to businessman Baga Selwyn, Warburton's first wife was Lucille Morrison.
W. McCully, 27, of McKinney Texas, on crutches after an earlier Oklahoma crash, slipped on a stair, breaking the same leg again while shopping for a suit in a Fort Worth store. he had been en route to a Christmas reunion with his wife and family at the Veterans Administration Hospital.
Charges against actor Chetalan Anderson, 25, were dismissed by Superior Court after actress Diana Ton sing, 24, was acquitted on kidnapping charges. Producer John in. Chol faced allegations tied to a contract involving payments of $50 a week for four years, but the case against Anderson was dropped yesterday.
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