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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1949

Page

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Boy and Fireman Saved as House Fire Breaks Out

A fire on the second floor and attic of a house at 52 Oakwood Ave damaged a unit while a three year old boy and a firefighter were rescued. Herman May, the boy, was carried to safety by his grandfather and treated at Onondaga General Hospital in good condition by noon. The blaze started from defective wiring between the bathroom and ceiling. firefighters cut through the roof to vent and extinguish the fire.

Safeir Styrey Bouse Oakwood Art Sremsan William Bastedo Onondaga General Hospital Herman May Bor Vide W. Kennedysis Bessie Williams Cor Jnettus Cook John Dacey

Eninwetok Pointed The Way to New Weapons Rise

The Atomic Energy Commission reported advances in atomic weapon design and production. Tests at Eniwetok Atoll last spring showed substantial gains in energy release over previous models. The commission outlined steps to expand production and safeguard major plants while noting ongoing study of fissionable materials and reactor applications. Concluded on Page 7, Column 2.

Washington The Atomic Energy Commission Bikini Todegn Congress Eniwetok Atoll David Litenthil Iether United States Commission Pew Eniwetok

Stalin signals willingness to meet Truman on peace pact

Stalin told an American newsman he would meet President Truman at a mutually acceptable venue to discuss a peace pact and gradual disarmament. He offered a joint Soviet American declaration of peace intentions and suggested easing the Berlin blockade if a separate Western German state is delayed. Western capitals reacted with guarded caution, noting past similarly stated offers.

Stalin Truman Russia Berlin Bir Moscow Presley Truman

Fire chiefs plan talks after Mattydale project stay refusal

Fire chiefs from five volunteer departments meet Syracuse officials over denied access to the Mattydale housing project on old Army base. They cite insurance gaps for personnel injuries on federal reservations and plan further discussions with Connelly and Mayor Cosgrove after a recent fire highlighted protection gaps.

William J. Gannelly Sve Mattrdale Veterans Connells Seve Connelly Mattydale Army Paul Coombs Syracuse Coombs Fairview Corps Mattsdale Tenn Jasper E. Perrigo Lancourt Walter E. Miller Martydale Swart Barrow F. H. Haitenbeck Hinsdale Wiliam O. Bryerton Mattydale Arthur Cole Arthur Ie Ammerman North Seracuse

Snowy trail nets two youths in $1600 burglary

Footprints in snow led Sheriff deputies to two youths linked to a $1600 burglary at the Leonine Avenue home of Nicholas Lizo. Cosme Menge, 27, of 209 Fac mete, and another suspect were tracked from LeMoyne Avenue to Factory Avenue and Erie Boulevard. Jewelry and $40 in cash were recovered after investigators questioned residents and sifted ashes in a station furnace.

LéMorne Av Nicholas Lizo Cosme Menge Mengny Sng LeMoyne Avi Feelore Av Arthur Kesson Clarence Walker Menga Erie Blvd Liza Ho Liza Hore Lize

Norway Expected to Join NATO Pact Talks Soon

Officials in Washington say Norway is expected to join the seven nation talks on the North Atlantic security pact and invite about six more countries, including a Soviet pressured Norway, to become full participants in the project as a dramatic reply to Soviet pressure over the weekend.

John M. Hightower Washington North Atlantic jNorw Jpers Russia North Atlantic Alliance

Snow Forecast For Syracuse Sees Up To Seven Inches

The weather forecast predicts four to seven inches of snow for Syracuse today and tonight raising ground cover to about one inch. Temperatures dip to 25 degrees tonight then rise near 30 by tomorrow with accompanying snow flurries as temperatures rebound.

Syracuse Eather

Today's features and page references listed

The page lists features such as comics, horoscope, and regular sections. It notes Amusements, Financial, Reporter, Classified, Radio, Life, Social pages, Deaths, Sports, Editorial and Letters with page numbers. It mentions names like Mary Haworth and Dr. Dean and indicates page 12 for figures.

Pa Rand Ida Jean Kain Dean Mary Haworth Gtg Life Indell

Iran's whole fleet docks at U S port in Houston

W Houston Texas reports all 15 ships of Iran's merchant fleet anchored at Fort Houston. The 20,000 ton Iranis, crewed by 31, arrived as a gift from the United States. Albany notes the New York Veterans Bureau, created two years ago to disburse World War II bonuses, sometimes handles domestic relative scenes.

Houston Tex Iran Fort Houston United States Albany New York Veterans’ Honus Bureau

Sound Truck Curb Upheld by High Court Decision

The Supreme Court upheld a ban on sound trucks emitting loud noises in Trenton New Jersey. Justice Reed delivered the majority opinion confirming the regulation after challenges by Charles Kovecs international representative of the CIO United Steel Workers. The case involved a test broadcast from a sound truck in front of Trenton City Hall during a printers strike. The court previously struck down a Lockport New York ordinance for granting excessive discretionary power to a city official to deny permits for loudspeakers.

Supreme Court Reed Charles Kovecs Ci.o.united Steel Workers Allsound Frenton City Hall High Court Ywalin Douglas Uke Ioud Nevices

Truman Open to Stalin Meeting in Washington Amid Western Unity Push

The White House said President Truman is willing to meet Soviet Premier Stalin in Washington as part of a pattern of attacks on Western unity and the North Atlantic alliance. Stalin signaled possible talks on a suitable date while Russia issued criticisms to Oslo officials, highlighting Norway as key due to its border with the Soviet Union.

Washingtonens White House Truman Stalin Weashirston Steur Stelin White House of State Norway Soviet Union Xaruvat Foreign Office Oslo Tle

Headliner nominates Jesse Donaldson for master general

President Truman named Jesse M. Donaldson to master general today, indicating a pivotal appointment. The nomination highlights Donaldson as a key figure in the administration, signaling possible shifts in senior leadership.

P.O Washington Truman Jesse M. Donaldson Asgar

Bank Robbery at Mercantile National in Miami Beach

The Mercantile National Bank of Miami Beach was robbed shortly after eight in the morning. Two armed men bound gagged and hogtied two night clerks E T Jeter and J W Cameron as they attempted to place night deposits in a small depository. The robbers escaped with an estimated sixty thousand dollars.

Miame Beach Fra Mercantile National Bank of

Axis Sally called radio volunteer in wartime case

A wartime radioman testified that no one compelled Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally to broadcast for Germany during the war. The trial record notes a published prize detail for Faire.

Axis Sally Washington Mildred Eb.axisgillars

London Clinic performs complex operation on Mrs Myrna

Doctor reports the procedure carried out on Myrna, described as a perfect wife in Tollswood movies context, was performed very successfully at the London Clinic today.

London Iemz Loz Tollswood Movies NBS

General Hodges Retires After 43 Years in Army

General Ney York Hodges commander of the army retires from active duty at age 62 after 43 years of service. Hodges, born in Perry Georgia, plans to settle in San Antonio Texas.

York Courtney H. Hodges Army Hodges Perry San Antonion Tex

82 Men Pass Police Exams

The County Civil Service reported 82 men passed the patrolman exams and 54 for firemen. Medical exams follow within 10 days with about one third failing. Final eligible lists expected in three weeks. Officials plan to appoint 36 police officers immediately and possibly place 35 more.

Cor Jer Herbert B. Myron Commission Willm Connelly A. Kinney

G O P Must Meet Test Ives Tells S U Class

U S Senator Irving M Ives urged Syracuse University graduates to put the welfare of the ordinary man first in a commencement address. He warned the Republican Party faces peril if it fails to align with the people and criticized party ineptitude amid national issues. Concluded on page 5 column 4.

Republican Party U.S Irving M.yves Syracuse University Ives Wold Ives New York

VA Cuts Costs by Closing Branches

The VA plans to save about 310 million dollars by eliminating 67 branch offices. Administrator Carl R. Gray Jr. says 71 regional offices and all VA hospitals will report directly to headquarters, streamlining operations and removing the 29 branch offices.

Washington Ine Vetereans Admir Mn Carl R. Gray, Jr Festa

Banish War Plan Proposed by Helen Bolton

Helen Bolton, a film seller and peace advocate in Baltimore, advocates naval disarmament by funding world warship construction through popular subscription. She argues soldiers should pass and share military upkeep, urging governments to cede navies to the people. War would end if her plan were adopted.

Helen Bolton Baltimore

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