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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1950
Page
12
Earl Wilson reports from Berlin and Frankfort on American influence in postwar Germany. He notes nude dancing in clubs, Veil removal times, and the spread of American brands like Coca Cola and fake bust prosthetics. He describes conversations with German editors, reporters, and performers, including Ina Olanda, and reflects on nationalistic shifts among Germans.
A collage of show business notes from Basil Rathbone to Peggy Lee and Jean Parker, with TV antennas hindering firemen, Andrea Lord’s firing tale, and a quip about modest race track losses. Includes Dietrich and Godfrey chatter and Turhan Bey’s Vienna romance snapshot.
Oklahoma City bus riders face continued disruption as union drivers strike since 3:30 AM. Talks between the striking union and the bus company failed to reach an agreement, with new contract discussions not expected to begin before Monday. The union seeks higher pay and better working conditions from the city's only intracity bus operator.
Richard Dan, 85, was driving to his Elmira Heights home when a two-vehicle crash occurred three miles east of town. He exited his vehicle to direct traffic and was struck by another car, dying at the scene. No injuries were reported in the initial collision.
A British owned Hong Kong Airways plane reported a strange fighter circling it several times off Swatow in China. Crewmembers thought the intruder might be a Japanese Zero. The incident follows reports of jets near Suatow and claims Chinese Communists may have acquired aircraft from Russia.
Trade sources say no sugar shortage is coming despite public fears. Buyers and farmers report high purchase and large store stocks, while brokers note a million tons of raw sugar in Cuba and 7.5 million tons needed in the U.S. this year. World tensions may keep prices near 10 cents per pound.
Authorities refused Herbert Burns's attempt to renew his driver's license in Brampton Ontario. The 78 year old, who walks with a cane and is hard of hearing, had paid a $10 fine the prior day for driving without a license running a red light and causing an accident that cost him the sight of an eye.
New York bishops and church leaders praised the United Nations for its prompt and vigorous action in response to the invasion of South Korea. Bishop John Stamm of the Federal Council of Churches and Dr Samuel McRea Cavers, general secretary, said the aggression tests the UN’s authority in preserving peace. The council represents 27 Protestant and Eastern Orthodox denominations.
A bandit wearing dark glasses held up the First Bank of Troy with a long barreled revolver and escaped with 5600 in bills. Witnesses said he walked casually down a street and disappeared into an alley.
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