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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1949
Page
2
Two Upstate New York men James Rogers Jr 24 and Colin Cousins 23 disappeared after taking off from Waycross Georgia December 22 in a light plane. State police and civil aviation authorities in nine states joined the search.
A massive refinery blaze in southwest Detroit killed three workers and drew 32 fire units to fight flames that reached 600 feet. Residents faced a near panic as firefighters battled the inferno through the night.
Moscow prepares to open a seven kilometer segment of the Great Ring subway, noted for marble floors and bronze statuary, in a move described as more luxurious than earlier sections.
Dr A. Cowen 70 national tuberculosis authority medical director at Eagleville Sanatorium and Temple University professor died in Philadelphia. Prof Meo Peralt 65 Vatican archives custodian and founder of the Italian Popular Party died in Rome. Laurence F. Brownell 58 editor in chief of Home monthly and former Canadian Authors president died in Winnipeg. Michael T. Smithu 87 senior member of the Democratic State Committee died in Cohes.
Moscow radio announced 12 former Japanese army officers were sentenced by a Soviet military court at Khabarovsk to prison terms from two to 26 years for germ warfare plans and experiments in Manchuria. Names include Gen. Otozo Yamada and Lt. Gen. Rinji Kajitsuka with others receiving 20 to 2 years.
Whitney said MacArthur did not imply Japan may rearm but that it may defend itself if attacked and seek UN protection. He noted Japan could fight back with limited means, but starting a military buildup would be prohibitive given Japan's current economic condition.
The four top military leaders will travel to Japan in February to discuss a new U S Asia policy blueprint with General MacArthur. They will avoid Formosa during the Pacific trip while debates grow over aiding Chiang Kai-shek’s forces and countering Communism in the Far East.
Tulsa common pleas Judge H. E. Chambers apologized for a "regrettable show of temper" after citing Judge Leslie W. Lisle for contempt of court. Chambers said Lisle interrupted over a case during lunch hour, and Lisle said he would ignore the incident.
In a year shadowed by marching armies and cannon, America enjoyed prosperity as the New York Stock Exchange closed the old year at a three year high. Western Europe, cited by the Economic Cooperation Administration, reported record industrial and farm production with forecasts of further gains next year.
In Lausanne a day-old Princess Yasmin Khan is registered with Moslem faith. Gifts from Prince Aly Khan and Aga Khan officials pour in while Rita Hayworth recovers at Montchoisi Clinic. She declines display of jewels fearing theft and plans a two week hospital stay.
The article outlines an agreement between New York state and Ontario to invest 225 million dollars each to develop a power grid with a Massena to Taylorville line linking to the main grid. It notes the project would be self liquidating and discusses whether private purchase is allowed, citing constitutional limits on private lines through the forest preserve.
A Niagara Falls couple, Edwin Patrick Pawlak and Gloria Lachance Pawlak, married two months, were arrested after a 90 mile per hour chase from Niagara Falls to Lewiston. Pawlak is accused of a December liquor store hold up totaling 381 dollars. 66 dollars were found in Mrs Pawlak's panties.
Chinese Reds hold the American pilot James McGovern of Asbury Park New Jersey and his two Chinese crew members after their airliner belly landed on a river sandbar about 200 miles northeast of Pakhol. Wreckage was spotted and CATC seeks their release while applying to fly under the American flag in non Communist areas. Hong Kong facilities are involved as Britain mulls recognition of Red China.
Paris Premier Georges Bidault, buoyed by three recent wins, seeks a final confidence vote on his 1950 budget. The plan, totaling 2.257 trillion francs, would balance via taxes on manufactured goods profits and other levies. A fourth victory would avert general elections for at least two years.
Dr. Hermann N. Sander, a New Hampshire physician and former Dartmouth ski champion, resumes practice after jail release on bail amid murder charges for allegedly injecting air into a dying patient. The case, tied to the death of 59 year old Abbie Borreto of Manchester, will go before a grand jury in January as defense and officials state no action by the medical board unless conviction. Reginald Borreto defends him as a "wonderful man" and says he bears no blame.
Buffalo area police say John Li Puma of Lackawanna was identified by 11 used car buyers as the man who sold them stolen vehicles. The autos were stolen in New York City. Li Puma posted $1,000 bail after a no show for a hearing on receiving stolen property charges. He was arrested while driving another stolen car.
Mrs Mary Areta Beery Foyt, ex wife of Wallace Beery, sues to claim half of his estate arguing the community property was valued at $200,000 in a 1939 settlement though she contends it was $3,900,000. She filed suit against the late actor’s executors.
Senator Lucas of Illinois pledged Republican involvement in shaping foreign policy and backed maximum consultation between Congressional committees and the State Department on world problems. Democratic Leader said this at a news conference and in a later broadcast.
London report says 300 housewives in Monte Flavia strike against their husbands after a midwife returns from Rome reclaiming her position. Deputy Vanda Boscagli gains favor while wives demand her retention or men face celibacy. Health commissioner urged to resolve the dispute.
Buenos Aires, fourth largest Western Hemisphere city, may install individual water meters as 3.15 million residents face a serious shortage. Officials say about a third of the typical 106 gallons per person daily is wasted, tied to a dollar shortage that hinders import of pumping and well equipment.
A three story Adirondack Mountain House was destroyed by fire in Upper Jay. No injuries occurred as Fire Chief William Bowen estimated losses above $30,000. Owner Philip Nixon jumped from a second story porch to save his wife and 24 year old daughter as four Essex County volunteer departments fought the blaze. The fire likely started near a kitchen oil burner.
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