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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1948
Page
5
A man was found dead Sunday after a white murder incident reported by local authorities. The case involves an alleged crime scene investigation with involvement of police and forensic units at the reported location. Further details on suspects or motive were not provided in the readable text.
Fragmentary report notes Israel cutting a Gaza outlet under gunfire as tensions rise. Mentions frontier actions, coastal securings, and a push for Negev control with ongoing assaults and battery concerns.
A New York police helicopter plunged to Jamaica Bay to rescue a young flier from a capsized sea plane. Charles Rezba, 21, clung to an ice-covered pontoon for 39 minutes before rescue by a police helicopter. A Coast Guard helicopter stood by to assist if needed.
Washington reports discuss a nine point overhaul plan by Mundt and Nixon for the House Un American Activities Committee as Democrats prepare to take control next week. The plan aims to restrict private sessions, prohibit subcommittee reports, require public hearings, allow counsel cross examination, and provide accused persons the chance to respond at hearings.
Mundt and Nixon urge stiffer penalties for contempt of a Congressional committee and demand transcripts of testimony made public. They criticize current fines of 1000 dollars and possible jail time, arguing committees should access more open hearings and broaden information gathering.
A one year old Myron Ganian was struck by a car in Cinesis Sauda and died from injuries sustained in the collision. The accident occurred last evening and authorities are investigating the circumstances.
Mayor Walker B. Lounsbery signaled willingness to approve four vetoed nuisance tax measures if the council reenacts them. Officials noted potential shifts on auto and truck tie tax and amusement devices, with plans to introduce 6 percent and 3 percent levies on various charges at next Monday’s session.
A three story brick building housing 16 apartments and four stores burned after 11:30 PM, forcing 42 residents from their homes. Fire crews from Malta Spa Stillwater and Hemstreet Park aided, with one officer heroically guiding a mother and others to safety. total losses estimated around $150,000. Six people trapped on upper floors were rescued by ladders as the blaze raged for six hours before control.
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