New York plans 76 million Newark Airport expansion
The Port of New York Authority proposed a 76.4 million expansion to Newark airport to triple facilities over five years financed by 30 year bonds. Also to enlarge Newark marine facilities on civilian return from military control. Saratoga Springs reports reelection of Alexander Gladstone as NY Food Merchants Association president and other officers. Falconer notes Edward Roda, 26, wounded by a bullet when a 5 year old son mishandled a public safety item during a rat hunt. Tonawanda Boxwood plant reports William A. Boyer, 48, dies from burns after falling into a boiling-beater. coroner rules accidental death.
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Schenectady
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Tonawanda Boxwood, Inc
Leonard B. Hulbert
Lockport
Drowning of Paul Cviker Ruled Accidental in Little Falls
Coroner Cecil Whittemore ruled the death of 63 year old Paul Cviker of Little Falls an accidental drowning. Cviker had been missing since Sunday and was found in the State Barge Canal.
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Two Researchers Killed In Experimental Blasting Incident
A premature blast at Permanente Metals Corporation property in Los Altos, California killed two research workers and injured two others. The accident hurled bodies over 100 feet, shattered three corrugated metal sheds, and started a large smoke plume.
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Perry to retire as Carnegie-Illinois chief tomorrow
J Lester Perry aged 65, who climbed from steel plant clerk to president of Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp, will retire tomorrow and become assistant to the president of U S Steel Corp in Delaware, Benjamin F Fairless.
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J. Lester Perry
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corp
U. S. Steel Corporation of Delaware
Benjamin F. Fairless
Notable Obituaries and Civic Leaders Across U S and Abroad
Deaths list prominent figures including Paul Shoup 72 longtime Southern Pacific president and business leader in Los Angeles Francisco Arias Paredes 58 Panamanian political figure in Medellin Louise L Kent 79 daughter of American Revolution regent in Philadelphia Charles L Mosher 68 former NY State Education director in Santa Monica John B R Vink 72 former New York Supreme Court Justice in Patchogue L I
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Nine Nations Allowed to Sign Peace Pacts at Paris Talks
At the Paris Peace Conference only nine of 21 represented nations may sign all five drafted peace treaties, with one country abstaining from signing any pact. The signing will occur only by nations formally at war with the involved defeated state, though all attend discussions.
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Jinnah accuses Congress of mass civil disobedience drive
Mohammed Ali Jinnah, president of the Muslim League, accused the All-India Congress of organizing and drilling for a mass civil disobedience struggle. He said the British cabinet mission was cowed by Congress threats. A second item reports stern action against labor unions in Japan for minority influence. Adm. J. O. Richardson arrives in Tokyo on a secret mission. The USS Marine Panther docks at Yokohama to hospitalize three infantile paralysis cases among 2,250 homebound troops.
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Heirens Refuses to Talk in Chicago Slay Case
A conference between state's attorney officials and William Heirens's defense collapsed as the 17 year old offered only I don't remember. Heirens faces trial for the Degnan and Brown murders after authorities stated no confession. His attorneys planned further talks while his parents were present. The youth grew angry after letters were confiscated.
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Two U.S. Officers Held by Russians In Berlin Detention
Two released from page one camp after being questioned in Berlin. Cobin a New York dealer and Wyatt a West Point graduate described being held in the Kommandatura and in Potsdam after attempting to visit a concentration camp. They reported routine interrogation and signaled they faced possible transfer to Russia if pressed.
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Terminal Pay Up for Vote
A Senate action moves a terminal pay bill to final congressional approval. The measure funds about 2.4 billion dollars for roughly 15 million service members and veterans via five year bonds. Bonds used to insure premiums, not cash, with payout rules and interest details.
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Philadelphia Bakeries Face Strikes Amid Grocery Shortage
In Philadelphia, AFL bakers at eight large plants threaten a midnight strike, while Local 169 warehouse workers at four major grocers threaten Friday action. The unions seek an 18 percent hourly raise, risking bread and food shortages for hundreds of thousands.
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Princess Isenburg Buedingens Threatened Kidnap Claim
Princess Isenburg Buedingen said she was kidnaped and threatened by an American officer during questioning related to the disappearance of six world famous art treasures from her castle. Authorities offered no statement on the year-long probe as speculation swirled that the missing works, including Ruben's Pan and Nymph worth 20000 dollars, may have been burned.
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OPA Order Elevates Cotton Prices Across Clothing
Washington reports the OPA raises textile ceilings by about 16 percent, signaling higher cotton garment costs around 10 percent or more. Officials note potential further living cost rises including small increases for canned goods and bakery products, a coffee price jump, and higher breakfast cereal ceilings.
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