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A WSYR listener can win a $4000 jackpot by identifying Mr Syracuse. The prize also includes a Carrier 15 cubic foot food freezer and an easy spinning dryer with new automatic spin features.
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1948
Page
8
A WSYR listener can win a $4000 jackpot by identifying Mr Syracuse. The prize also includes a Carrier 15 cubic foot food freezer and an easy spinning dryer with new automatic spin features.
Johnny Modero story notes Uneikey on Mutual and CBS sales move in New York led by KS Horton. Horton, Syracuse alumnus, rose through CBS and WEEI before returning to sales roles. Bill Stern hosts an Olympic roundtable in London with major press figures. NBC Grand Ole Opry prizes and WSYR television plans feature in a bracing radio schedule.
Miss Marie Mazourek, former El mira resident, became the first woman civilian employee in the Adjutant General's Office to receive the Army's top civilian award. Her service as civilian chief of the production branch of the publications division covered World War I era output of military publications. The award was presented by Major General Edward F. Witsell in his office.
A station timetable from Hovald Journal carries a disclaimer that last minute schedule changes are not the responsibility of the paper. The listing includes hours and names of shows and hosts with multiple stations and frequencies, indicating a radio parade and concert segment sequence across morning and afternoon blocks on Saturday.
John F. ONeill succeeded Arthur Hefflinger as area rent director for the Syracuse Defense Rental Aces, announced by Acting Regional Housing Expeditor John J. Prendergast. He had served in federal programs since 1943 and later organized Mayors Housing Councils in Bethlehem, Allentown, and Easton. Milk prices rise tomorrow in Syracuse with milk 23 cents a quart, Guernsey 26, homogenized 24, cream up three cents per half pint, and possible further increases on cheese and butter. The Metro-Something station action and city-county custody case of Lyle and Florence Phinney remain separate from the milk order.
Clear skies and moderate temps prevailed over western two thirds of the country. The Southwest saw temperatures exceed 100 degrees at several points while the Southeast and Atlantic coast remained warm and humid. retail and wholesale markets in New York and Syracuse reflected active trading in vegetables, cars, and contracts amid statewide weather discussions.
Fair and cooler tonight with a high of 92 and a low of 61. Humidity at 8 30 PM 93 percent. Forecasts via WSYR early broadcasts. A recreation program by New York youth commissions notes financial support and a Legion event plans community spending for the year ending July.
Syracuse man suffers injuries in a traffic accident that killed Norman Vester, 26, of Buffalo, near Hamburg. William Dugan, 20, of Syracuse, was involved and taken to One Lady of Victory Hospital with a broken leg and other injuries.
Mrs Phinney filed habeas corpus against husband Frank Harris after failing to return their two daughters aged three and five from an outing. Judge Sear awarded Mrs Phinney custody four days weekly while Harris keeps three, with county land and beaver pond on the Harris farm near Benson and Skaneateles.
Onondaga County vendors decided last night to reset machines bought from tims elines. Prices will cost 23 cans a pack in Syracuse as equipment can be converted. Operators say the price increase is due to major tobacco companies. The process will incur considerable cost time and labor.
The Tully G. L. F. Service held its annual meeting at Tully Central School where about 50 locals attended the color film From These Roots shot largely in the area. The event opened with a business session led by district manager George Long outlining a new patronage refund policy for members. A square dance followed the program and guests included the movie participants.
Jerome Motors at 951 W Genesee advertises a large Chevrolet inventory with several models including new engine upgrades, coupe and sedan options, and notable features like radios and heaters. The listing highlights condition claims, open hours, and contact details.
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