Triplets Put Hospital in Dither at Syracuse General
An orderly morning at Syracuse General Hospital turned historic as Mrs. Michael Walker began labor for likely America s first set of surviving triplets. Physicians and staff mobilized while the anxious father and family waited for word. Newsmen and wires flooded the hospital with requests for confirmation as the delivery proceeded.
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Edward B
Syracuse
Michael Walker
Walker
Patrick Flarinell
Grace Fentn
Rele
Grain price fluctuations and retail declines reported by AP
The Associated Press notes wild grain price moves with near term delivery drops and later gains. Wheat and corn faced daily limits while oats held. Retail prices for some foods eased and the AP index shows a record weekly decline in wholesale commodity prices with warnings of future declines in eggs and butter.
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Associated Press
New York
Jared
Nour
Minneapolis
Chicago
Baltimore
New York City
Greeks Trap 140 Guerrillas Near Athens Peak
Military officials report Greek forces trapped 140 guerrillas in the Mount Parnes region near Athens. The operation targets militants believed to threaten the capital.
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Athens
Mount Parnes
President Truman warns of possible economic crash
The editor notes President Truman's warning of a potential recession and Congress curbing inflation to deter speculation. David Lawrence comments on the risk, while the page lists features such as Comics, Horoscopes, and various sections across pages 6 to 14.
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Truman
David Lawrence
Eisenhower Hands Reins To Bradley In Change of Command
President Truman attends the change of command as Dwight D. Eisenhower transfers Army chief of staff duties to Omar N. Bradley. Eisenhower cites manpower shortages, suggests higher pay for dangerous postings, and aims for a permanent Women’s Army Corps. He plans memoirs before leaving active duty.
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Eisenhower
Army
Omar N. Bradley
Women's Army Corps
Waco
Stark Con Weiling
Truman
Pentagon
National Defense Headquarters
Ship Damaged Arrives at Yokohama for Repairs
The Army Transport General Eliinge limped into Yokohama port with a damaged hull from heavy seas. Repairs will delay her departure for San Francisco which had been scheduled for February 10.
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Yokohama GD
Eliinge
San Francisco
Flood Break Causes Major Damage At Lincoln Stores Basement
A break in a water main at eight inches flooded the Lincoln Stores basement at S Salina and Fayette causing over 50000 dollars in damage. City Water Department crews worked to locate the break as Fayette Street streets were closed and buses rerouted. Police warned of pavement undermining while water seepage affected Woolworth across the street.
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Fayette Sts
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Peter Zensaid
Fayette St
Woolworth Co. Fne
Ldneatr
William J. Connelly
E. Fayette St
Fron
Salta
S. Warren St
Bank Alles
Trout de Mayette
Washington St
Godunina T
Cold Wave Gusts In From Canada Tomorrow
A new cold wave from Canada is due tomorrow. Snow flurries are expected with lows around 15 below yesterday’s forecast. Cloud cover kept temperatures higher this morning, with 8 AM readings at 36 rising. To save fuel the New York Central Railroad will combine two westbound and four eastbound local trains over the weekend with no through-service impact. General freight embargo starts at midnight and lasts until Tuesday.
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Buireau
Tamorean
Fateh
Mercury
Weather Bureau
New York Central Railroad
The
Central
9 Day Cooloff Called In Rent Curb Battle
Washington debate over extending rent controls pauses for 9 days as Senate Banking Committee members plan to study proposals. The temporary delay, ending Feb 16, gives the panel 10 days to weigh automatic rent increases and ceiling wiring in certain communities. A subcommittee session intensified the split within the 13 member group.
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Rent Curb Battle
Washington
Senate
Lobey
R-N
Senate Banking Committee
Daredevil Dusty Rhodes Killed Jump From Bridge
Hollywood stunt man Alfred Dusty Rhodes died after a leap from the Golden Gate Bridge. Spectator Lorraine Rhodes watched as his gear including kapok suit, life jacket, parachutes, and 50 pound weights failed to break the fall. Jose Grunzman filmed the tragedy. Rhodes, 35, had traveled from Hawaii after a death car show.
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UPA
Clolden Cate Bridge
Blemest
Hollywood
Alfred
Dusty Rhodes
Lorraine
Jose Grunzman
Rhodes
Hawaii
Freeze Rescinded in Spain on Foreign Asset Freeze
Madrid reports the government dissolved a decree that froze assets in Spain of nationals from 21 countries, excluding the United States, ending the asset freeze policy for those foreign nationals.
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Madrid
Spain
United States
Cranky neighbor snubs picnic over rain prayer
A pious old woman refuses an invitation to a neighbor's picnic saying it is too late because she already prayed for rain. The lighthearted note captures a humorous clash of faith and social gestures.
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Tye
Walker triplets born at Syracuse General Hospital
Mrs Margaret Trail Walker 40 of 461 Whittieray sat up at Syra cuse General Hospital as her two daughters and a son born shortly after noon yesterday rested in oxygenated cribs. Dr Bauman noted the trio normal despite the boy needing penicillin for possible infection. The mother expects names starting with M with Mary and Anne as middle name. the father works at Solvay Process Co. and the family awaits decisions with relatives and publicity interest mounting.
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Marjorie O'Toole
Margaret
Trail Walker
Syracuse General Hospital
Girla
Mary
Anne
Mars Walker
Virgin
le Blessed
Saint
Stewart Bauman
TUS World
Syracuse
Asher S. Markson
the Hospital
Thomas E. Kennedy
William G. Morton
Bauman
Frank J. Costello
Solvay Process Co
Whittieray
John
Highhead
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