15 Jan 1940
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1940
Page
1
Erika Mann, daughter of Thomas Mann, warned from Buffalo that the German people and especially youth are on the verge of a nervous breakdown. She cited rising illnesses and deteriorating living conditions caused by Nazi rule, urging attention to health and welfare.
Advert copy touts Fortussin as a quicker cough reliever that moisturizes the throat during a cold. It claims decades of physician use and promotes a free trial by sending requests to Pertussin Dept H in Washington.
New York Times reports Frank E. Gannett Horchester publisher plans to formally announce his Republican nomination bid for president at a dinner in his home city. The move could hinder Thomas E. Dewey from securing unanimous support of the state's GOP delegates on first ballot. Dewey has begun a speaking tour to push his campaign.
Philadelphia hosts a five day conference of officials from Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey to promote consistent local programs better administrative practices and higher professional standards in rent housing Round table talks cover project planning demolition laws construction methods family relocation and tenant selection Delegates include Edward Weinfeld New York State superintendent of housing.
Governor Lehman recommends housing finance bills sponsored by Desmond to let savings banks invest in housing ventures under limited earnings. Bills would amend State Banking Law and aim for large scale homes for workers above low rent groups, with Syracuse project cited and state supervision strict.
A serialized romance begins in the Syracuse Herald Journal. Cherie Corliss, trapped by wealth and pride, finds love that breaks her prison of social walls as the Corliss name echoes in a tale of power and fate. The first chapter appears today on page one.
The Syracuse Herald Journal notes President Roosevelt’s push to recover up to 700 million dollars from federal and provincial loan programs. Ontario and other regions would transfer repayments back to the Treasury as loans mature. Officials expect agencies like Farm Credit and Home Owner Loan Corp to liquidate investments to raise funds for the next fiscal year.
State housing talks include the state superintendent and bank officials in a conference. A 1920s bill by Desmond and Moffat aims to clarify and bring insurance compasses into the limited dividend housing provisions. The Legislature enters its third week as budget debates center on a 50 million dollar tax cut demand by the Budget Emergency Committee.
Police hunt a schoolhouse burglar in Montebello California after discovering a note about a stomach ache and footprints suggesting a young boy. Items taken include ice cream worth 270 dollars, four bottles of milk, epoxide, seven dollars in candy, orange juice, and other small goods.
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