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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1949
Page
2
Jamil Azeer, 48, of Buffalo, a convicted arsonist, died of a heart attack in his cell at Chautauqua County Jail hours after a jury found him guilty of third degree arson for setting a barn fire last November belonging to his father in law, Frank Pompender of Fredonia.
WASEENG TON UP reports that veterans and others received more than $1,000,000 in refunds and adjustments under a housing crackdown. Jan. 3 settlements total about $115,000 for veterans amid disputed claims. An attorney for a New York veteran sought clemency while a physician said tuberculosis led to death within five months.
In Singapore the freighter Kahkheng bound for Saigon went aground for a full day. The captain explained the steward became seasick, causing the mishap. Separately reports from Shanghai note cost of living and wages rising under Communist rule.
The State Conference of Mayors proposed revisions to boost local aid under the Moore plan. Cities and villages would see per capita pay rise from 6.55 to about 10, with basic 3 rates for towns unaffected. Estimated annual cost 70 to 75 million, funded by 25 percent of personal income tax receipts. Legislative action expected next week.
A chaotic report from Columbus details a barroom slaying tied to Scandinavian diplomacy amid a broader effort to extend military powers. A waitress, Elizabeth Ruth Patterson, was shot five times and died after an apparent domestic dispute involving her estranged husband. The scene, motive, and international angles are linked to postwar alliance tensions and regional security concerns.
STATE DEPARTMENT officials see a Nordic defensive alliance as insufficient in a divided world. Britain and France, joined by Bevin and Schuman, discuss a North Atlantic security framework with invitations likely to Sweden Norway Denmark Ireland and possibly others in the region. The talks signal potential joint action aimed at countering Soviet expansion and shaping a broader Western accord with further details to follow after high level meetings in London and Victoria Station.
The Israel Maritime League said the Dewitt Clinton, the Hudson River Day Line excursion boat, is being used by Israel to transport immigrants from Haifa to Marseille. The 26 year old vessel sailed from New York in December, and was reportedly purchased by the Israeli Zim Line to operate between Marseille and North African ports.
Arnold Walker a British businessman and his wife will fly to New York to attend Harry Truman's inauguration after receiving tickets from Melvin Hinareth who runs inauguration arrangements and is linked to Walker in an import export business. Their Seaways Marketing offices lie in Covent Garden and they will depart Monday.
Officials conducted an essay contest across identically named towns, awarding a prize to top entrants. The event highlighted community engagement and municipal support for local students.
In Colma California Horace J Faulkner 31 testified that he stood with folded hands while two companions Slim and Chicago pried open a safe during a robbery at Onie Penitentiary gates were closed behind them Faulkner said he prayed during the crime and claimed he was a minister’s son and forced into the scheme by spirits until police nabbed him Prosecutor sought extradition from Kansas City according to the testimony.
Reports from London and Washington outline renewed talks as railroad unions and carrier officials discuss cooling period terms and wage proposals amid a 20 day cooling period and likely 40 hour week changes. Britain faces parliamentary friction over Middle East policy and defense information safeguards.
Witla Hitt, a Wisconsin year-old soldier, surrendered after shooting his father James Hill on the Madison, Ohio farm. He said he planned the act since his parents divorced 11 years ago and claimed the weapon was a 22 caliber pistol. Hill reported the incident, and Hitt had been AWOL from Fort Ord, California, traveling 2200 miles.
The president and three members of a Chicago social club tied to teaching youths respect for the law were jailed as members of a gang accused of two robberies. One target was Mrs. Marcellite Selinger, who was robbed in Oak Park on December 31 while trimming a Christmas tree. intruders threatened to kill her family. Police tracked the suspects after the Oak Park incident and also connected other individuals to the case.
On the brutal Black Dahlia slaying anniversary police say no closer to solving the case. Jeff Conners, 40, was detained for questioning but investigators found no evidence linking him to Elizabeth Short’s murder. Leslie Dillon’s claims gained temporary credence from a psychiatrist but Dillon was released.
Newark based authorities seized a B-25 bomber en route to Egypt at the nearby airport. Federal court ordered confiscation from Leonard La Bella of New Rochelle. La Bella had sought customs approval to export the aircraft, amid a government ban on farm shipments to the Middle East.
The Agriculture Department announced an extra export allocation for fats and oils totaling about 108 million pounds for the January March period. The plan covers lard cottonseed oil soybeans and soy bean oil along with existing quotas as officials probe a leak and secrecy around the program. The final destinations and financial impact remain undisclosed while authorities review the handling and potential market effects.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports about 90 000 housing units under construction in 1948 with 337 000 starts for the year. Costs rose 9 percent from 1947, while the overall rise lagged 54 percent. Roughly 17 percent of under construction units were rental, up from 13 percent in 1947. Los Angeles and New York led in delayed unit permits, echoing patterns from the late 1920s housing boom.
Former New York Police Department deputy chief Michael Murphy, known as Iron Mike, died today in Queens Hospital. He drew national attention for major gambling raids, led the confidential squad for Commissioner Louis Valentine, and served 37 years before retiring in April.
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