GI Housing Probe Expands Across Four States
A nationwide probe into veterans housing, triggered by price gouging and faulty building standards, targets New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. The effort focuses on 1946 and 1947 FHA projects, seeking reports of inflated prices and nonconforming specifications, with instructions for veterans to submit details to the Office of the Housing Expediter.
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New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Alshin J Hefsinger
Federal Housing Authority
Patrick F Datis
Fed
Office of the
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Hefflinger
Baws
State Building
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Burglars Return But Fail In Syracuse Plants Break In
Police report multiple attempted burglaries in Syracuse last night. At Syracuse Celery Co, 2037 Park St, two windows were left open by owner Anthony Russo. thieves used a rope to reach the roof, but nothing was stolen. At Bett Rope Co, 1140 Genesee, an attempt to pry the safe open occurred. drawers in the office were ransacked without loss. Market Paper Co, 2067 Park St, owned by Samuel Lenoch, also saw a broken transom window and no theft. Patrolmen Shostach, Weber and Bisbing, along with detectives Kelly and loss, investigated various incidents lingering partial entry points and escapes.
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Syracuse Celery Co
Park St Nnt
Tohn Shestach
Frank Weber
Anthony Russ
Marold Kelly
John Loss
Shostach and Weber
the Market Paper Co
Park St
Samuel Lenoch
Five Loiterers Sentenced at Greyhound Terminal
Five men were sentenced to 30 days in Onondaga County Penitentiary after pleading guilty to loitering at the Greyhound bus terminal near Harrison and Montgemeists. Norman Williams 47 of Binghamton Shomay f Thigh 20 of Brookden Staten Whitmer, Alain M Pity ho 42 of Elyna O, and Edward Lenchers 27 were booked by Acting Detectives George Kappesser Walliam McCarthy Donald Shendan and John Hear Al.
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Greyhound
Harrison
Montgemeists
Onondaga County
Human Ho Preston
Norman Williams
Binghamton
Shomay
Brookden
Staten Whitmer
Cano
Alain M Pity Ho
Elyna O
Edward Lenchers
George Kappesser
Walliam McCarthy
Donald Shendan
John Hear al
Eharges
Poce
Hey
Gret
Widow Receives Life Income Plan in Walrath Estate
In probate filing, Joha H Walrath provides a life annuity of 50 dollars to his widow, with the residue distributed after death: half to secretary Eath L Crossklaus and one fourth to nephew Gordon Walrath and sister in law Cora Walrath. Additional bequests include 500 dollars to stepson Frederick K Fraser, 1000 dollars to another nephew, and various personal property. Executors named are Mrs Walrath, Miss Grosklaus, and attorney George P Savage.
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Joha H Waltrath
Surogates Court
Mss
Eath L Crossklaus
Gordon Jboma
Walrath
Cora
Walath
Watraht
Durstonay
Wiss Grossklaus
Frederick K Fraser
Gordon Walrath
Jehan Fin Wal
Grosklaus
Attortes
Georze
Savage
Walrales Jaw Pau Tae
City Starts Two Projects On East Side
City commissions announce two East Side projects with concrete action proposed. Lights will be added on the East Side and work begun on the Dunbar Center playground. No progress reported on housing, public health, or parks beyond the Dunbar site. Several civic groups are listed as interested parties.
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Enieommhers
Lhe
Chiltens
Brink J Costello
Dunbar Center
Dundas Improvement
Onondaga Health Associa En
Church Women Labor Services
Furlington Club
LATOA
Laueatiay
Tank Self Service Los Angeles Gas Stations Rise
Self service gasoline stations are expanding across Southern California with attendants replaced by automated pumps. Customers pump fuel themselves while some locations feature young women in short costumes directing or assisting patrons. The trend marks a shift from traditional staffed service to automated convenience.
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Los Angeles
California
Modular Brick Cuts Housing Project Cost in Syracuse Area
Syracuse Housing Authority officials highlighted modular brick design as a cost cutting approach for a low rent project in E Fayette. Chairman John A Dumann estimates potential savings around 1.0 million on construction. early adopters credit standardization and coordinated brick sizes with modular units to reduce waste and on site cutting. Frederick Heath, a ceramics engineer and early promoter, noted modular design as a promising method to lower costs and streamline materials.
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Syracuse
Syracuse Housing Authority
Cay
John A Dumann
Vrebao
Frederick Heath
Ini
Fayette St
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Couple Escape Injury After Car Buries Into Bedroom
A car veered off Amboy Warners Highway and crashed through the Ausman home at about 1:30 AM. The front bumper struck a dresser and sent debris across the room, trapping the occupants briefly but causing no serious injuries. Otto Ausman and his wife Ruth awoke unharmed as plaster showered the room. deputy Walker reported the driver, John A. Smith, was cited after appearing before Justice of the Peace Cavin Bingham later that evening.
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Benfalh
Acu
Amboy
Warners
Otto Ausman
Walker
Ruth Smut
Lepdaugher
Tohn
Smith
Ausman
Alswan
Iecross
Tewis
Perce Cavin Bingham
Four Hurt in Auburn Route 5 20 Crash
Two injured critically and two others with serious wounds after a bus and two cars collided seven miles west of Auburn on Routes 5 20 near a hill. The crash blocked traffic for an hour while emergency crews treated Walter Noll and Emerson Bell among others. Authorities name Donald Barney and Cayugs Counts deputy Sherry as investigators.
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Noll
Lawrence St
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Pome
Donald Barney
Auburn Noll Jras
Prains
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University of Guttale
Rome Army
Ai Bie
Howard Vin Houghton
Solvay Fete Open Tonight
Solvay fete opens tonight with plans for a parade and celebration led by Solvay High School students and community organizers. The event, under the direction of John Toad, features a parade through town with anticipated participation from local families and schools.
Bees Abdicate A Queen Sparks Chaos At Station
Report describes thousands of bees swarming a gas station as workers and onlookers tried to capture the queen bee. A damaged pump area was sprayed with water, bystanders fled, and the hive tensions ended with the queen lodged in a slot of a gasoline pump.
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Adamssts
Costas
Driving Care Urged On W Seneca Tpke By Official
State official Charles H Sells urged motorists to take extra care on West Seneca Turnpike as it will be resurfaced and widened in sections between Marcellus and Cardonia. Construction coordination with Asphalt Roadway Co of Buffalo.
Education Building to Close for Summer Break
Davin M1 Patton superintendent announced the education building will close starting Monday with hours ending at 1 PM. The closure runs all day Monday through Friday and Saturday during July and August.
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Davin
Patton Superitendent of Publi Schools
Bicyclist Injured In Collision Near Nedrow
James Kazazas 4 of Nedrow suffered burns to the left side after veering from the sidewalk into a truck driven by Thomas O Brien of Medrow. Deputy Sheriff Raymond Banlet reported the accident occurred last night near Salina.
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James Kazazas
Nedrow
Thomas O Brien
Medrow
Raymond Banlet
Leonard Ay Land
Salina
Polish American Veterans Convene Here This Week
Polish American Veterans plan the national convention in Syracuse from September 3 to 6. Key figures include national president Miss Constance Nom, drum and bugle corps leader Siholski, and visiting delegates from Oswego and Ulster. Local posts host events and a state PLAV convention schedule is outlined.
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Siholski
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PLAV
Costello Reiterates Housing Is Assured In State Plan
A confused sequence of statements about housing in the state plan unfolds as Costello claims assurances exist while others suggest bids may be canceled. Officials discuss possible bids rejection, contract resumption, and lawfully choosing construction and heating. The plumbing bid totals around 91,000 with electrical work estimated at 69,000 and a low bid of 395,000.
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Costelio
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Herman
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Lhe
Sas Yealed
Hue Wavor
Lynch
Sheaman
Suchman
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Bill Notic
Pair County Guests Sentenced in Onondaga Penitentiary Case
Pair County guests Fults Kawalset and Juke Amosak were moved for the Onondaga County trial to the Onondaga Penitentiary. Charged with intoxication and disturbance at the home and justice camp, they were sentenced to 60 days in the penitentiary.
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Fults Kawalset
Onondaga County
Onondaga
Tustee
Newton
Boy Rescued From Onondaga Park Pool Near Death
Arthur Silvester four, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Silvester, was saved after three minutes underwater at Onondaga Park pool. He was pushed from a platform into the water and resuscitated by bystanders and patrolmen, then treated at home before hospital transfer. kept overnight with good condition reported.
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Richard L Sslvester
Parkside Av
Arthur
Onondaga Park Pool
Wilhart Holden
Gorton
Tully St Robert Ex
Bungalow Ter
James McMehon
Wellesley Rd
Grenma
Charles WM Gibbs
Robertson
Crouse
Len Benach
Puemen
Paul Duda
Ray
Holden
Anthony Cufinsk
Robert His
Pavi ‘l Ibs
James McMahon Lis
H A McMahon
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