07 Jan 1950
Page 4
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1950
Page
4
The report to Congress stresses wartime gains and urges higher investment to lift output toward 300 billion dollars. It questions government policy's effect on investor confidence, warns against welfare-state taxes, and resists budget cuts while balancing services.
Mayor Corcoran endorses City Engineer Pitts plan to add a 1.2 mile third conduit from Fay Road to Geddes Gate House using about 400 000 dollars in receipts. The project lifts daily supply from 52 million to 56.5 million gallons and follows a peak consumption of 53 million gallons, highlighting the need to curb use and safeguard Skaneateles Lake water.
Mayor Corcoran and Chairman Traister back a City-County Advisory Committee to keep the Solvay Process Company in Onondaga County. officials will pick members from Syracuse and towns to study waste disposal and prevent loss of the major employer, with early committee setup and broader county involvement. The Solvay plant’s future hinges on finding waste disposal space, the plan aims to explore all solutions and protect the local economy.
Earle J Machold of Syracuse elected president of the newly formed Niagara Mohawk Power Company through consolidation of Central New York Power Buffalo Niagara Electric and New York Power and Light. The move promises improved efficiency amid high costs.
A fragmented line suggests a crystal-gazer predicted Chiang Kai-shek’s fate, raising intrigue about a famous saying linked to seeking companionship in troubled times. The source hints at prophecy and political figures without detailing outcomes.
Adams extols birds for cheerfulness and independence praising their health and song. He recalls feeding a local pigeon as a boy and notes birds endure harsh winters when provided food, while criticizing human cruelty that drives fear in birds.
Readers argue about veterans housing, GI loans and down payments amid rent control, with letters from Syracuse and Ithaca. A South Side annex idea prompts City Hall proximity, while local officials in Syracuse spar over governance and funding.
Lorne L. Clemes recalls a near fatal encounter with crazy flies in a French Guiana jungle. The hunting party endured swarms that stabbed with red hot pain as guides urged him to sprint the open trail, while others suffered widespread stings yet survived.
The Agriculture Department notes higher producing cows yield better returns, suggesting efficiency rather than subsidies could stabilize dairy prices. A study of 425 cows shows 8,675 pounds annually with $1.90 feed cost per 100 pounds, versus 5,000 pounds and $2.65. It warns price supports may be unnecessary if averages rise, while noting current production sits at 5,050 pounds and gains in herd improvement continue.
A reflective poem praising neighbors and community workers. The speaker recounts lines of daily life and gratitude for grocers, doctors, hairdressers, ushers, trolley staff, mailmen, milkmen, laundrymen, policemen, and others who make life brighter and treat them as honored guests. The verse honors communal support and shared kindness.
A scattered quiz lists problems on names, altitudes, animal sounds, military leaders, and word associations. It mixes example items with an elaborate scoring scheme and garbled end notes.
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