Arson Suspect Sought After Mizpah YMCA Fire
Fire damaged Christmas decorations at Mizpah YMCA on Sunday. investigators describe a 24 to 25 year old man, about 135 pounds, full face, dressed in a manner fitting a dapper appearance, as the arson suspect. Deputy Chief alerts two patrol cars to watch for him in downtown area. Fire Marshal Sloan and Detective Cooke of arson squad report about $500 damage from a blaze that started in a box of Yule decorations in the Sunday School room.
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William “L Fonte
X-M
Nim Ss
John F.sloan
Cornelius “Cooke
Con
Helly
Miz
Truman Names Acheson To Head State Department
President Truman announced a cabinet shakeup dismissing Secretary Marshall and Undersecretary Lovett. Dean Acheson to lead the State Department with James Webb as undersecretary. Changes take effect January 2 during the new term inauguration.
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Washington
Marshall
Lovett
Truman
Dean Acheson
State Department
America
James =. Webb
Truman forecasts new job production records in 1949
President Truman outlines the nation’s economic picture for Congress with higher unemployment figures, near flat production growth, inflation risks in steel and power, and rising consumer income though prices also climb. He repeats an air deal tax rise and an eight point program including wage and price controls, rent control, public housing, higher old age insurance, a 75 cent minimum wage, and a long range farm plan.
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Congress
Housing Need in Syracuse Estimated at 1000 Units
Federal area rent director y Nell says Syracuse needs about 5 000 rental units and 2 000 homes to meet current demand. Analysis shows 60 percent of units should rent at 35 to 45 dollars monthly, 25 percent 45 to 55 dollars, and 10 percent 55 to 65 dollars. Concluded on Page 8.
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Federal Area
Sachelar
Seattle
Wash
Washington
Senate
Magnuson
Spring
Saud Mies Mitarde
Hollywood
Benedict Canyon
Jand
New York City
June Caprice
Harry Millarde
PSC Defers Bus Fare Decision Amid Brief Hearing
Syracuse Transit Corp sought to raise token fare to six for 45 cents after a recent rise to four for 30 cents. Officials argued the increase would boost revenue, but a formal decision was deferred following a brief hearing.
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Fallsion
Syracuse Transit Corp
Todays Features and Page References Listed
The page guide lists features and sections for today including Comics Tea Jean Kain Dr Dean Crossword Mary Haworth Horoscope and Talking It Over on pages 42 and 43. It notes Amusements 36 Financial 37 Beige 15 Inex Rev 13 Disified 38 41 Reporter 7 City Lite and Death End Wilson 103 33 35 Editorial and Letters 24. Todays Pictures appear on page 18.
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Jean Kain
Dean
Mary
Haworth
Amusements
Financial
Beige
Death End Wilson
Winchell and Letters
FAGE
Plane-Lost in Fog May Have Crashed Near McChord Field
An Air Force C-41 plane disappeared in fog after an attempted instrument landing at McChord Field. Officials fear a crash in the mountains east of Kacoma, Washington. The aircraft en route from Ogden carried three crew members.
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Kacoma
Wash
Air Force
McChord Field
Ogden
Itah
Stand Is Neutral on St. Lawrence Seaway Project
The Lake Carrier Association adopted a neutral position after a board of directors meeting, outlining no commitment to support or oppose the proposed St. Lawrence waterway plan.
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Clevelad
Lake’Carriers” Association
St. Lawrence Seaway
Association
Talks Planned Between Indonesia Netherlands Leaders Near Batavia
Dutch officials said today plan talks between Indonesian and federal leaders and Netherlands Prime Minister Willem Drees are under way near Batavia Java. The move follows ongoing tensions over colonial governance and future of Indonesia.
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Batavia
Java
Taday
Jeaders
Netherlands
Willian’ Drees
Truman Economic Report Sees Stable Prosperity Signal
President Truman forecast a million more jobs and a 3.1 percent production rise this year as he hailed last year’s price rise stabilization. His annual economic report cites consumer income growth and expansion while warning profits are excessive and inflation risks remain. He urged government measures to boost automation and output while restraining prices.
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Washington
Truman
Congress
Tennants
Industrialists hear Wilson defend New Deal revival
An audience of over 600 industrialists at the Hotel Syracuse heard Charles E. Wilson of General Electric critique the Committee for Industrial Organization and advocate greater industrialization, safer production, and mass distribution as part of a national debate on profits and central policies.
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Syracus
Committee For Industrial Organization
Wilson
Charis E. Wilson
General Electric Company
Manuufacturers Association of
Syracuse
Charles E. Wilton
General Electric’Co
Carl F. Dittz
Samson ‘Corp
Imnelbat Oe Smith
L. GC. Smith & Corona Typewriters, Inc
Mild Spell Extends as Weather, Wages, and Politics Mix
A forecast of continued mild temperatures across the Midwest notes higher wages, longer daylight, and steady prices for workers and shareholders. The local weather center predicts 30 to 40 degree highs with light to brisk winds as a nationwide policy debate unfolds guided by CIO plans and Philip Murray remarks.
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Great Lakes
CIO
Philip Murray
Dmorrow
Idge
Gambling spars and debts haunt Nevada taxes and fires
Fragmentary report notes gamblers withholding take details while Nevada may gain revenue to cut taxes. State treasury grew by millions as casino operators profits appeared. A separate item describes a bonfire built from wrecked homes and trees burning 20 feet high and 75 feet long, started by youths before firefighters arrived.
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Nevada
Chan Uy
Gen Hull to Head Arms Evaluation
Defense officials announce Lt. Gen John E Hull will lead the Weapons Evaluation Group to decide future war weapons and systems. Forrestal said a civilian chief scientific officer will be named. the group includes top defense department and civilian experts.
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Gen. Hull
Chase
Eniwetok
John E. Hull
Army
Pacific
Defense
Forrestal
Iil
Tthe Group
Rai
Rail way union speaker cites crowded street car rescues
Garland Roper of the Rail way Business Union spoke at a Chicago dinner describing an overcrowded street car scene. A passenger clung to a strap as the car swayed, nearly toppling before a conductor offered help and a ribbing exchange ensued about keeping a grip while boarding.
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Garland Roper
Railway Business Union
Chicago
Tran
Ives Fights Labor Plan Faces Senate Clash
In Washington a clash of views erupts over a bill by Senator Elbert Thomas to modify labor law and restore Wagner Act elements. Senator Ives attacks the measure while Favors favors limited Taft Hartley changes and a new law, with Democrat leaders showing cautious support.
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Washington
Elbert ‘Thomas 'O-Ulaw
Bartey
Ives LX
Senate
Wes
Icongross
Arthur Goldbers
General Coursel
The
CLOW
Thomas
Jammed Barges Close Vital Bridge
Two steel barges wedged against the center abutment of S Park Ave bridge over the Feartade River halt traffic. Tugboat and winches failed to free them. Officials estimate damage but provide few details as the city faces disruption to Buffalo's industrial south.
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Jané
S. Park Av
Feartade River
Buffalo
Esser
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