Mayor Urges Six Month Delay on Hancock Airport Land Sale
Syracuse Mayor Thomas J. Corcoran asks U S Senator Herbert Lehman and Rep. R Walter Riehlman to delay the sale of 600 federally owned acres by six months to allow a city survey. He argues the land could be critical for Hancock Field expansion and may save about 1 000 000 in 25 years amid expected aviation growth.
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Syracuse
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Herbert H. Lehman
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Aiken
R-Vt
Truman
Winter storm advances toward city with snow and ice
A fast moving storm from the west will bring snow squalls and strong winds as temperatures fall from 32 tonight to 12 tomorrow. Roads iced from Greene to Warren Counties. taxi service paused in Albany while the Weather Bureau warns of hazardous travel and later warming to the 40s east central region.
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Columbia
Warren
Washington
Herkimer
Oneida
Albany
Weather Bureau
Buffalo
Keller
Today’s Features Deficit Spending and Public Works
Marquis Childs argues that large public works outlays during near peak employment and income contradict accepted theories of government spending. The editorial notices point to pages 28 and 29 for comics, crossword, headlines, and other regular features including Amusements, Financial, Classified, and Sports sections.
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O'Dwyer's Gambling Plan Faces GOP Cold Shoulder
Governor Dewey's GOP leaders quickly signaled no chance of enacting legal gambling on public sports events in New York. Democratic allies praised the idea, while political leaders in cities statewide offered limited comment. A Protestant council opposed gambling as a moral danger, urging restraint over promotion.
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New York
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New York City
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Mayor Corcoran Calls for Strict Gambling Law Enforcement
Mayor Thomas Corcoran asserted that New York City's debate on legalized gambling should not affect enforcement of existing antigambling statutes. He spoke to the Kiwanis Club and held Police Chief John Kinney responsible for enforcing laws, with Deputy Chief Solinsky overseeing bars closing after 1 AM as a delegated duty.
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New York City
Kiwanis Club
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Matthew Solinsky
Kinney
Corcoran
House Panel Promises Early Draft Hearing On Truman Extension
The House Armed Services Committee promised an early hearing on President Truman's bid to extend the peacetime draft beyond June 30. Chairman Vinson indicated limited support as many members oppose keeping selective service on the books. Defense Secretary Johnson is expected to send an extension bill to Congress later this week.
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Washington
Truman
House Armed Services Committee
Vinson
D-Ga
Defense Johnson
Capitol Hill
Prasad to Become India's President
New Delhi India sources say Rajendra Prasad will become India's first president when the country becomes a republic early next year. At 65 he heads the Constituent Assembly that drafted the constitution and he long worked with Mohandas Gandhi. He also served as minister of food.
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New Delhi
India
Rajendra Prasad
Sndte
Republic
Prasad
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Rebels Slain in Jolo Island Clash Declared by Police
A Philippine constabulary spokesman said more than 50 rebels were killed on Jolo Island in Sulu Province amid ongoing rebellion reports. The update cites military action against insurgents reported on Manila radio wires.
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Manila
P. 1
Philippine Constabulary
Jolo Island
Sulu
Senate delays Sherman naval operations confirmation
The Senate Armed Services Committee postponed confirming Adm. Forrest P. Sherman as chief of naval operations to January 19. Senator William F. Knowland urged more time to probe Adm. Louis E. Denfeld’s firing amid the Navy Air Force unification dispute, with possible full investigation to follow.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Adm
Forrest P. Sherman
Naval Operations
Ime
Louis E. Denfeld
Sherman
Wilam F. Knowland
R.-Calif
Denfeld
Navy
Air Force
Knowland
Styles Bridges
R.N. H
Navy Department
Big Tank Shipment Loaded for China
Ninety carloads of tanks and armored cars consigned to the Chinese government at Formosa were loaded aboard a Turkish freighter at a Philadelphia pier today.
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Philadelphia CP
Formosa
Philadelphia
Budget Fight Grows Over Truman Deficit Forecast
Washington report notes lawmakers from both parties push for budget cuts amid a $42.04 billion deficit forecast and rising outlay fears. Some call for tax relief, while postal rate boosts are debated. The deficit may widen beyond Truman's estimate as Congress weighs revenue measures.
RKO Buys Theater Site in Syracuse Deal
RKO Theaters Inc of New York City purchased the Keith Theater building site on S Salina Street from Mrs Florence Whedon Johnson and Ethel Whedon Edwards of Newark. The $450000 sale covers roughly 72 feet of frontage on S Salina and 98 feet on S Clinton. The 1909 lease allowed 99 years with a purchase option. exercised in 1949 after passing up 1922. The Whedon family homestead, former owners, included physician Mr Whedon. Attorney Virgil Clymer represented the sellers.
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New York City
Keith
S. Salina St
Florence ‘Whedon Johnson
Onondaga Ar
Ethel Whedon Edwards
Newark, N. J
Ella Kk. Gardner
Ella KK. Whedon
S. Clinton St
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Quirino Arrives for Operation at Johns Hopkins
Philippines President Elpidio Quirino arrived in Baltimore to enter Johns Hopkins Hospital for a kidney operation. He was accompanied by his son Tomas daughter Vicky brother Judge Antonio Quirino and several Philippine officials.
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Philippines
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Antonio Quirino
Phiippines
Miners Idle Rise as Walkouts Hit Three More Plants
About 57,000 coal diggers are idle across seven states as walkouts spread to three additional steel pits. In Western Pennsylvania at least 30,000 miners are idle, with 7,200 at captive mines stopping work this morning. Virginia and Alabama show shifts in numbers as some miners return to work. Industry sources expect no broad return before Monday as John L. Lewis denies UMWHQ orders.
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Western Pennsylvania
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Virginia
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
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United Mine Workers
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Doughless Dame Trumps Robber In Midst Gaffe
In Merion a woman laughed off a robbery attempt after a thief demanded money. She had only 50 cents in her handbag, and the robber fled muttering about luck. Later in Philadelphia, police arrested a man for burglary and larceny in Rittenhouse Square autos.
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Jane S
Philadelpina GP
Rittenhouse Sq
Dodge Cuts Prices on Job Rated Trucks
Dodge division of Chrysler Corporation announced price cuts ranging from 40 to 125 dollars on job rated trucks in Detroit. The move affects several models, aiming to boost sales and competitiveness in the market.
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Detroit
Dodge
Chrysler Corporation
Tomboy to Lose Her Leg to Cancer
In Los Angeles Ruth Miller an 18 year old tomboy who loves running skating and romancing chose life with one leg over death from cancer. Surgeons at White Memorial Hospital will amputate her left leg at the hip today under anesthesia.
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Los Angeles
Ruth Miller
White Memorial Hospital
Clash over Shanghai entry sides with battered Flying Arrow
The Flying Arrow, an American freighter, was shelled 30 to 40 times by a Nationalist gunboat and is deemed unseaworthy. Capt. David Jones seeks escort to a port for repairs as U S destroyers decline to stop in Shanghai. Meanwhile, the Brooklyn Heights sails for Shanghai with 42 crew, one passenger, and one crewman who opted out. US policy warns ships to avoid Shanghai waters while offering limited protection on open seas.
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Associated Press
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Shanghai
Wayne Richardson
David Jones
Fof
Chicago
U. S
Stickell
Bausell
Thhey
Flying Arrow
Orient
Taipei
Formosa
Hong Kong
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American State Department
iBut
Brooklyn Heights
Lawmaker Seeks US Light on Isbrandtsen Blockade Run
Rep Vorys of Ohio urged the State Department to explain why Isbrandtsen Shipping Line ships press the Chinese Nationalist blockade. The freighter Flying Arrow was shelled while bound for Shanghai. Isbrandtsen claims a right to ignore the blockade and seeks convoy protection from the U S Navy. Senator Ferguson reports British ships and Isbrandtsen vessels moving munitions to Chinese Communists.
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Ohio
State Department
Isbrandtsen Shipping Line
China
Flying Arrow
Shanghai
Vorvs
Dinner remarks spark relativity quip in Deer Lodge
Professor Har old Thorpe, astronomer, tells a joke at a Deer Lodge dinner about relativity. He notes the theory grows more incomprehensible and shares a limerick about a young lady named Eight who travels faster than light and returns the previous night.
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Deer Lodge
Mont
Jimerick
Eight
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