Truman Seeks Voter Loyalty in 1950 Theme
President Truman frames the 1950 election by blaming selfish interests for the recession and attacking Republican policies. He denounces tax cuts and inflation actions while outlining economic reforms from the Roosevelt era. The White House billed the 36 minute radio address as plain language for the coming midyear message and the looming by election.
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Legislation Backed by Private Power Lobby Urges Public Purchase
Editor Marquis Childs analyses how a private power lobby backing legislation to allow purchase of low cost government power could undercut President Truman's Fair Deal agenda on public power. The note appears amid paging details and sections listed for comics, horoscopes, and various features.
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Court action seeks amato release for driving offense
Court move seeks Sam Amato release after his attorneys argue the prior conviction was erroneous. Judge Frank Malp signed the order directing release while noting Amato pleaded guilty to a driving without license offense. The case centers on whether a 90 day sentence should extend to 180 days.
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Runaway Monkey Invasions San Diego Laundry Scene
A runaway monkey entered a San Diego self service laundry causing panic among seventeen women customers. The animal activated a washer, nearly injuring Jim Willis before owner Richard V. Bellman and a Humane Society man restrained it. Five passengers were taken to Harrington Hospital with minor injuries. no fare charged for the extra traveler.
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Baste Makes Waste Cheboygan Justice Court Speeding Fine
In Cheboygan Michigan Edgar Malm faced a reckless driving charge after speeding to cross the Cheboygan River bridge. His car struck a guard rail, jumped a four foot opening, and landed with all tires down. He was fined in Justice Court.
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Budget filings show no mayoral salary request
Mayor Frank J Costello did not seek a raise in his own salary in the 1950 tentative city budget filed. Budget discussions note wage increases across departments and for firemen as union and officials anticipate raises for public works and other city hall staff.
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Bus Walkout Shuts New York City Omnibus Lines
Transit workers led by the Transport Workers Union walked out on all 21 lines of the New York City Omnibus Corporation. The stoppage affected about 925000 daily riders after 350 maintenance workers quit over four layoffs. TWU president Michael Quill warned the strike would extend to Fifth Avenue Coach Corporation if not resolved by midnight.
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Yangtze River Floods 300 Miles Across Reach Valley
The Yangtze Valley from the river mouth 200 miles inland is submerged in its worst flood since 1931. Farm lands on both sides of the Huce river stretch up to 29 miles wide under water. No crop damage or casualty figures were available.
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Big Ones Get Away Coin of Fer in Mrs Anson EL Montana
Mrs Anson EL Montana spoke on opportunities comparing them to big fish. She said resources are innumerable with hunting, fishing, swimming, mountain climbing, and many attractions. She asserted opportunities are plentiful yet large ones often escape.
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Sugar curb ration clamped on British diet
London reports the British government trimmed the already tiny sugar ration and reimposed candy rationing, while also cutting tobacco purchases from the United States. Butter bacon and meat rations rise slightly. Sir Stafford Cripps announced the measures during a House of Commons financial debate, outlining dollar spending controls and steps to stop the crisis. Sugar per person falls from 20 ounces to eight weekly starting Aug 15, candy ration four ounces per week starting Aug 34, gasoline rations held, and meat ration increased to four pence per shilling effective July 31.
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Rent Option Is Held Void By Federal Court
CHICAGO UP a federal judge ruled the local option provision of the 1939 rent control act unconstitutional today but declined to rule on the act’s overall constitutionality. The decision followed arguments in an eviction case as to whether the local option could be severed from the rest of the law.
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Negro Says Robeson Wants to Be a Stalin
Johnson, a former Communist infiltrations witness in New York testimony, claims Robeson aligns with Moscow and could influence artists and intellectuals. He describes Robeson as a powerful figure who should not claim loyalty to the party.
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Hold up at DeWitt ends with cash and ring theft
State Trooper stops a taxicab in DeWitt as Glenn Kee reports a hold up at the Yates Hotel. Two suspects identified as John Donahue and Victor Bantourt, both from Massachusetts, with a third man named Sarcus Dunn. The robbers bound Kee, stole $233, a $200 wallet, about $450 in cash, and a $3,800 diamond ring. Kee and witnesses tried to summon help. page continues on page 12.
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Dr Johnson Dies in Office in Syracuse Area
Dr William T Johnson of 2815 S Salina Street died in his office this afternoon after a heart attack. He was pronounced dead by Dr Thomas R Mesick. Johnson was a prominent local physician and held memberships in Onondaga County and New York State Medical Societies. His wife, Mrs Marr Johnson, survives.
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Crash Kills One in Dayton Ohio
A crash in Dayton, Ohio, left one person dead and several injured. Officials say the incident occurred during the day, with three to four people reported injured and transported for treatment. Further details were not immediately available.
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Big Steel Rejection Threatens 315000 Workers Strike
Reported in Youngstown area, 315000 steel workers face a potential strike as major steel producers reject a truce. The stalemate involves Sheet and Tube and other mills awaiting board action, with talks paused and workforce readiness heightened for Saturday.
Beer Sales Rise in Syracuse Tax Area Amid Drought
Beer consumption in the Syracuse tax area rose for a third straight month with receipts totaling $530,000 last month, up from $435,000 the previous year. Collector Frank J. Shaughnessy attributed the increase to dry weather.
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Federal Jurors Get Pay Raise Signed Into Law
President Truman signed a law boosting federal jurors pay from 5 to 7 dollars daily and increasing travel allowances. The measure also raises travel pay from 5 to 7 cents a mile, removing a 2 dollar daily travel cap and expanding juror costs coverage during a court term.
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Pork on the hoof hits new high price in Chicago
Pork on the hoof rose 50 cents to 23 dollars in Chicago trading, reaching the highest level since December 27. The top price of 23 dollars had been paid once earlier this year on January 5, with buyers pushing value up as supplies remained tight.
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Weather outlook hints relief from heat with possible chill
A fragmentary weather note from Syracuse indicates relief from high heat with a potential maximum near thirty degrees and some rain expected this month. The text references chilly conditions, ice, and mentions Midwestern states in a fragmented context.
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Liné Draes Freight Suspended by Authorities
Washington officials temporarily grounded non-scheduled air carrier Strato Freight Inc and requested revocation of its operating rights. The action follows a formal inquiry by the Aeronautics Administration and Civil Authorities, with transport platform details indicating dates in dispute.
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Roosevelt and Hopkins feature in 36 daily articles
The Herald Journal and Herald American will publish a serialized series based on Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer prize winning book Roosevelt and Hopkins. The feature runs daily starting Monday through Sunday, detailing conversations and key facts about the road to war.
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