Downtown traffic timing to be changed by city bureau
The Bureau of Traffic and Lighting will install a new downtown signal system within weeks with shorter cycles and pedestrian safety islands. The $75,006 cost, largely spent on cable and control fixes, aims to reduce red times from 40 to about 32 seconds and green from 40 to 30 seconds, with a three second overlap. Engineer William J. Kavanaugh and staff plan islands at Fayette Genesee State Clinton Gifford West Onondaga and address St. Marys Circle, contending the system must operate evenly across downtown to speed flow while preserving progressive timing across intersections.
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West Onondaga
Dirculty
St. Mary's Circle
State Oleo Bans Stay
ALBANY The Assembly Agriculture Committee voted to keep in place the 60 year old ban on yellow oleomargarine and refused to send the measures to the Assembly floor for debate. Chairman Myron T. Albro said the bills would only reach the floor if discharged from the committee, while Democrats failed to force such a discharge despite Assemblyman Edward Ve Cuury’s proposal.
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Albany
Assembly Agriculture Committee
Myron T. Bro
Tioga County
Assembly
Dewey
Albro
Committee
Edward Ve Cuury
Staten Island
Bevin Attacked by Egg Throwers in Naples
British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin faced a egg barrage in Naples as he traveled to Rome for a luncheon with Premier Alcide De Gasperi. Police said several youths pelted Bevin’s car in Municipal Square during his arrival.
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Ernest Bevin
Italy
Naples
Bevin
Rome
Alecide de Gasperi
Freighter Afire En Route to Hong Kong
The 6000 ton freighter Flying Independent, sailing from Manila, headed toward Hong Kong with a smoldering fire in its No 4 hold. An Isbrandtsen Line vessel reported the blaze by radio, describing the situation as serious.
Today’s Features Rise After Age on Pages 22
The page 22 feature highlights Comes Tao and Jean Kain with Dr Dean and Mary Haworth in a talk over segment. Regular features span Amusements 18 SnyReport 22 and Bridge 22 with Horoscope 22 and Classified 29 to 31.
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Tao
Jean Kain
Dean
Deansword
Mary Haworth
City Life
Latiers
Winchell
Financial Ngpay
Met Fails to Talk Contract Angers Opera Stars
In New York, Bauritz Melchior and Helen Traubel fault the Met for not offering or signaling next season contracts. Melchior, a longtime Wagnerian tenor, says he is 80 and the Met may be over. Traubel, a top Wagnerian soprano, plans other options though reports say negotiations with her manager were ongoing with Met officials.
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Opera
New York
Bauritz Melehui
Helen Traubel
Metropolitan Opera
Melchair
Ike
Trayvbel
Miss ‘Traubel
Mighty Mo Freed From Chesapeake Bay Shoal
The 43,000-ton battleship Missouri was hauled free after 15 days trapped on a Chesapeake Bay shoal. Salvage crews used tugs and gear cables to move the ship toward deep water as music and cheers rang out aboard at Norfolk. The operation, described as a rehearsal for a future freeing attempt, followed a day of tense anticipation with Admiral Blanidy coordinating from the Atlantic Fleet.
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Norfolk
Chesapeake Bay
United States Navy
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W.H. Pebinay
Atlantic
Adm. Smith
Hydrogen bomb work goes full blast in U S race
President Truman announced continued development of the hydrogen bomb as part of the atomic arms race with the Soviet Union. The State Department weighs international controls while the Atomic Energy Commission proceeds, aiming for peace and security through a global pact. Weather outlook mentions cloudy conditions and a cold snap with near normal temperatures. Public Works crews clear streets after the storm, and officials urge congressional support for defense measures.
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John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
Russia
Trunansesterday
Ute
Atomic Energy Commission
Truman
Andy Storm
Departmenti
Congress
Hese
Millikin
R-Colo
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Department of Public Works
Neces
Bary
Coal Mines Strike Case Heads to Federal Court
Washington UI The government urged a federal court to halt coal strikes and slowdowns as unfair labor practices. NLRB counsel Panoli presented exhibits, including a Bureau of Mines crisis report warning of a national coal shortage unless output is restored. President Truman sought a two day truce while fact finders study the dispute.
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Washington UI
John L. Lewis
Robert Denham
National Labor Relations Board
Truman King
Denham
White House
Truman
Lewis
Domanick Alanol
National Lator Relations Board
Federal District
Richmond B. Keéch
Denhan
Panoli
James, Boyd
Bureau of Mines
Check Shows Bill Not One of Brink's
A Boston area alert notes suspects in a holdup likely at a Tauber Service Station in Salina. Police traced a Massachusetts licensed car, with two men who paid two dollars for gas, to a Oneida area stop but did not confirm the link to the Brink’s band.
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Boston
Syracuse
Oneida
Enon
Eursera
Gorman Offered Tax Post As Commissioner in City
Mayor Corcoran announced he offered J Daniel Gorman the position of commissioner of assessment and taxation at 8500 dollars. Gorman, a Democrat and First Ward chairman, has not decided. Dollard, Republican, will be replaced April 3. Dollard still chairs the commission with Bedford and Richarson as members. Corcoran hints other major administration changes may follow.
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Thomas J. Cor. Coran
J. Daniel Gornsn
First Ward
Edmund A. Dellard
Corcoran “Galt
Dollard
Sane
House Concludes Draft Hearings Session Ends June Draft
The Four Armed Services Committee finished hearings on President Truman's request to extend the draft act until June. Chairman Vinson, D-Ga, said the panel will accept written statements for or against the proposal while it weighs the issue.
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Armed Services Committee
Truman
Rep. Cole
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Armed Services
Vinson D-Ga
Massachusetts Committee Debates Outlawing Beanbrowers Tool
A legislative panel in Massachusetts weighs a bill to outlaw the so called beanbrowers device deemed dangerous. The committee on sitter affairs reviews the proposal amid debate and public interest.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Legislative Committee On Sitter Affairs
Governor Dewey Budget in Brief 1960-52 Highlights
Albany report outlines the Dewey administration’s 1960-52 budget sums across local assistance current operations debt service and capital costs. It shows figures for state purposes, local aid changes, and total general funds with adjustments and downs in the funding.
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War Vet Confesses Lies Then Ends Life In Rain Soaked Death
A World War II veteran in Virginia confessed to lying about a fellow soldier, then shot himself after a tense, rain soaked confrontation with reporters and police. The man, Louis Blasko, 25, died in Danville as authorities verified his identity and the alleged confession.
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Louis Blasko
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John Tate
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Germany
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Norfolk
Florida
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Doctor Says Carol Aware of Act in Killing Father
Defense witnesses in Bridgeport trial state Carol aware knew nature of act when she killed her cancer doomed father. Stamford Hospital incident on September 23 cited as key point under vigorous cross examination. State argues she planned euthanasia while she testified she intended to end her father's suffering.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Mns
Carol Amt
Gil
Stamford
Lacin
Director Hopkins Remarks On Onscreen Mistakes
Director Cloyd Hopkins recalls a chaotic filming moment in rugged mountains where exhaustion and a misstep by a director caused a risky fall onto rocks while filming a scene. He frames the incident as a cautionary tale about handling props and stunts safely.
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Cloyd Hopkins
Avillane Defense
Stréas
Ascmake
Jill
Atrow
Albany Governor Dewey Proposes 861,722,633 Budget Slash
Albany AP Governor Dewey sent to the Legislature a state budget of 861,722,633 featuring a 77,600,000 reduction. Public works gains offset by limited tax relief and no near-term tax cuts. highway bonds may be used to cushion the impact. The plan preserves 16 percent income tax forgiveness and signals a restrained approach to state finances.
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Albany
P. Hudget
Tam
Aga Democratic
Irwin Steingut
Assembly
D. Maller Stephens
Wiens
New York State
Jashell
New York
Senate confirms Costello for state commission
Albany wire service reports Governor Dewey named Frank Costello, former Syracuse mayor, to the State Correction Commission. The Senate formally confirmed the nomination, placing Costello on the commission as part of a broader reform effort.
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Albany
Senate
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Frank Costello
State, Correction'Commission
Syracuse
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