17 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1950
Page
1
S A Winter Carnival praise for Harmon grows among snow sculptors as students race to carve ice figures from street snow. Volunteers transformed lawns and driveways into a frozen display with Bugs Bunny and other characters as Syracuse University students and locals tour the campus exhibitions.
Officials from fuel and utility groups met with the state to review the Sunday brownout, stating there is no power shortage in the east and outlining how coal, steam stations, and Niagara Mohawk would meet electric demand for about 882,000 customers while maintaining priority supplies and industry needs.
In Hungary a trial on spying charges begins with Robert Vogeler and his British assistant and two Hungarians confessing to spying for the West. The court excludes Vogeler from day one, leaving unanswered whether he pled guilty. The government had previously said Vogeler confessed.
The Nottingham Mayor proposed deputizing mothers to guard school crossings during a meeting with the Nottingham Parent-Teacher Association. Delegates approved the idea, noting current officers may be freed for other duties. The discussion occurred amid efforts to address overcrowding at Nottingham High and Edward Smith schools with possible $1,000,000 capital improvements.
An espionage trial in Albany features Ede Sanders testifying about seeking and sharing Hungary related military and political data with U S and British contacts. Imre Geiger, Hungarian manager now U S agent, and Vogeler face charges of spying and passing reports to American handlers as the Water Power and Central Commission weighs artificial rain schemes to protect New York City’s watershed.
Officials in Washington announced a plan to credit college students to their home cities for the census. They argue this yields more realistic population figures since students reside at college year round, affecting advertising quotas and local planning.
Judy Coplon faces federal charges for conspiring to place U.S. defense secrets with the Russians. Judge Sylvester Ryat appointed new counsel, replacing Archibald Palmer who defended Coplon without fee. The defense coexists with Soviet engineer Valentin Aoy Gwhitchey. ongoing tensions mark Coplon's arrest and courtroom clashes.
A newspaper column discusses bold plans and a persistent campaign to drive Russians from Berlin. It references Marquis Childs and editorial content about today’s features and various pages including entertainment and letters.
Mrs Clara Bryant Ford, wife of Henry Ford, remained hospitalized at Henry Ford Hospital with a heart condition. Doctors reported slight improvement after a fall Wednesday night worsened her status. earlier reports had described her as critical. Henry Ford, founder of the auto empire, died in April 1947.
London records a welcome sunny spell as the city ends a stretch of cloudy weather that lasted for seventeen days. Forecasters note clearer skies and warmer temperatures ahead.
Judge Leo W. Breed sentenced John Kellengi 22 to 12 to 15 years in state prison after a robbery spree with a companion. They robbed Isabella McCord, a mover, of 160 dollars last September and Hoddys Liquor Store at 372 Seymour Street of 88.20 in the same night. Kellengi, a veteran, had been discharged medically after war service. Defense argued for psychiatric treatment. judge ruled sane and not excused by war record.
A general alarm sounded as a two story brick business block at Danvers Square Danvers Mass burned. The blaze damaged six stores on the first floor between Maple and Elm streets. Firefighters from Danvers Tappsfield Beverly and Middleton battled the flames with water streams.
Noted historian Dr. Immanuel Velikovsky proposes the Pillar of Fire guiding Israelites out of Egypt was a gigantic comet described in many ancient records. He argues a comet nearly Earth-sized approached during Exodus, possibly becoming Venus, and caused dust storms, fiery rains, and hail from its tail as described in sources across Egypt, Palestine, China, India, Persia, and beyond.
Weather forecaster MIE predicts cold but no heavy snow tonight and tomorrow. Over a series of storms starting last Monday the Public Works Department logged 11.7 inches of snow. Overnight crews including 27 trucks and 70 shovelers cleared Low Ritonu and Easewood areas. final touches completed by morning. Meteorologist Andrey P. Keller forecast fairer, colder conditions with a low near 20 tonight and a high around 35 tomorrow, then 25 for tomorrow night.
Liquor makers in Washington urge a tax cut on liquor from 9 to 6 per gallon of 100 proof, arguing the current federal tax costs drinkers $500,000,000 annually. They claim the tax suppresses consumption and causes a loss of federal revenue through tax avoidance and evasion.
Fisa Maxwell spoke at 8 night in Palm Beach about an out of town guest who escorted a stranger to supper. The meal was poor with a stale sandwich and sour wine. The guest then joked about a slinky old blighter and admitted the confusion involved the woman’s husband.
New York Central trains arrived late into Syracuse today due to inferior coal and extra stops. The railway seized 180 carloads of coal after a dealer dispute, citing a one day operating supply at current consumption rates. Several crack trains, including Pacemaker and Century, ran late up to an hour or more, with others listed at late margins.
A Canadian Dakota C-381 participating in Exercise Sweetbriar crashed between here and North Alaska near Stag, injuring 10 Americans and one Canadian. Land vehicles head to the wreck eight miles from the Alaska Highway as another wartime air disaster is reported in the northwest.
Two men held up a Hamilton National Bank branch in Washington and escaped with between 30 000 and 40 000 dollars. The bank is located at 7731 Alsakayav near the DC Maryland boundary. No further details were available.
Chrysler and UAW officials agreed to daily meetings mediated by Marvin Sconyers to advance negotiations. The federal mediator said the aim is to restore 89,000 Chrysler employees to work as talks continue in Detroit.
Washington mediators aim for a Monday settlement as John L Lewis and mine operators resume talks. The 379,000 striking miners have ignored a federal judge order to return to work, with President Truman’s board of inquiry seeking a weekend accord to avert contempt actions.
The American Weekly presents The Wild Bunch of Wyoming in its secret files from the famed Pinkerton National Detective Agency. The feature promises a thrilling tale of outlaws and high stakes mystery framed as a Sunday magazine read.
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