10 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1948
Page
1
Mercury fell to 15 below zero at 7 15 AM marking the 15th day this month with subzero readings. The Weather Bureau forecasts around 10 below tonight as officials note the unusual streak, surpassing the former date record set in 1912.
A fast spreading fire in a three story concrete home for the elderly at Johns City claimed thirty four lives. Some victims escaped while others perished in beds as the blaze tore through the building aided by a freezing gale. Authorities deem the cause unknown as searchers continued amid rubble and subzero weather.
In Asbury Park New Jersey S S Adams novelty maker cites sales over the last 38 years totaling more than 1,000,000 vials of ancere powders. He notes steady demand and broad distribution across regional markets.
Marquis Childs notes fear for Senate editorial page as Republicans worry a small faction may share the plan. Marshall warns delay could undermine the entire program while critics fear tactics. Page references, features, comics, and sections listed include editorials, sports, and notices.
Report describes extreme cold in February with January readings of eight and February to date seven. Notes Magseua hitting an all time low of 46 below zero at 6 90 AM and a late rise of one degree. Winthrop 13 miles away at 40 below and Tupper Lake at 47 below. Conegluded on Page 1. Cobtan 4%
Three armed men held up the Whitestone branch of the Bank of Manhattan in Queens at 11 20 AM today. They escaped with currency possibly totaling $30 000. Police describe the trio as heavily armed and fleeing in a car.
A wartime era vignette features Franchot Tone lamenting a sugar law as a bricklayer returns home to find his wife at the window. He surprises her with a kiss from behind and she quips about the usual quart of sugar and half a pint of cream, hinting at domestic whimsy.
Albany report notes Senator Floyd Anderson of Binghamton being speculated as a candidate for the State Public Service Commission either as a commissioner or as counsel. The role would pay $16,500 annually, with a 10 year term if appointed as a commissioner.
An explosion in the engine room of the self propelled tanker Richmond near the Statue of Liberty injured two crew members. The injured were taken by police launch to Jersey City Medical Center. The ship en route from Jersey City to Brooklyn in upper New York Bay when the blast occurred.
New York dispatch reports a price break across grains livestock and butter with declines in cotton and wholesale costs. Corn and wheat futures fell sharply with daily limits, while hog prices touched lower readings as traders watched a broad market downturn.
The Chicago livestock market fell with price breaks up to four dollars per hundred pounds. Fresh and smoked pork led declines with some ham sales off four dollars while steer and heifer beef slipped fifty cents to a dollar sixty. Retail prices for flour sugar and bread showed modest falls as chain stores cut prices.
News from New Delhi reports Gandhi's cremation ashes will be consigned Thursday at noon to their resting place. Portions of his ashes are being distributed in various provinces as a symbol of universal love between Gandhi and the people. Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of Indian religious leader Connels tantaaipatron during a prayer walk.
Assemblyman Harry A. Reaux led a GOP bloc backing a Young-Milmoe bill to boost education aid by 108 million dollars, criticizing Governor Dewey’s 56 million plan as inadequate. He urged legislative action, proposed higher state taxes, and won cross‑aisle applause and pledged party support.
CHICAGO report said Frank Fundy would wed Margaret Truman daughter of the President. Mrs O Truman's secretary said the report is not so. Miss Tripnan could not be reached for comment.
Greek guerrillas attacked Salonika early today in their sharpest assault yet as hostilities increased in Greece. The action involved a long strike against a key target, with reports of significant disruption and casualties noted by officials and observers.
Moscow says it will release secret German documents to prove Western Allies pushed World War II, accusing the United States and Britain of financing and diplomacy that aided Hitler. The USSR cites captured records after the German invasion and says publication will counter U.S. State Department documents.
New Orleans hosts its annual Mardi Gras with costumes parades and street dancing as residents celebrate in festive crowds. The article notes the tradition’s ancient roots and the vibrant modern spectacle.
The Ohio River ice jam, the worst in 30 years, menaced about 2 million dollars of shipping in Cincinnati's harbor. Waters rose upstream toward Augusta Kentucky as breakups pushed ice downstream, with engineers warning of further jams and thousands of tons of ice moving into the harbor and Addyston.
In extremely rough seas eight hundred miles east of Newfoundland two freighters urged aid. The 7 178 ton Pierre S duPont operated by US Lines under charter and the 3535 ton Clunepark were 90 miles apart with one reporting hull damage and taking water. Rescue ships including the Arthur and other Coast Guard units moved toward the stricken vessels as winds 35 to 50 mph and 18 to 25 feet waves challenged efforts. The near term plan had Stanley Baldwin and John Fiss assisting the duPont with the nearest rescue ship 80 miles away awaiting orders. The situation remained fluid with the duPont reporting it was holding its own. The incident was to conclude on page 18.
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