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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
2
Ear l Wilson reports from Hollywood on rampant drinking and show business bravado. Actor Lawrence Tierney claims seven months sober after a long history of cups and tough guy roles while recounting public perceptions of his past alcohol issues.
Aboard the nation page reports Robert Young, chairman of Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, warning at the American Retail 1 Cent Dealers convention that progress and competition must be restored to prevent rail lines from fading away. He blames deep rooted government policies and banker influence for reduced rail effectiveness and fears gradual extinction without action.
Obituaries note the deaths of educators and officials including Dr William Delbert Funkhouser 67 dean of UK graduate school since 1925 and long time SEC secretary in Lexington Kentucky Dale W Maher 51 first secretary of the U S legation in Pretoria and veteran State Department diplomat D Curtis Gano 75 former State Elks president and author in Rochester Edward A Salter 67 president of Salters Canning Company and NYS Canners past president in North Rose Frank L Alexander 66 prominent Mason leader and former Grand Mason of New York in Deaytery
Fourteen railroads seek higher passenger fares claiming rising operating costs despite fewer travelers. A Public Service Commission hearing on the rates opened yesterday and resumes today. They seek a 20 percent boost for one way coach fares and a 14.3 percent rise for sleeping and parlor car rates. J D Haggerty of New York Central testified the system ran a deficit over 30 million dollars last year in passenger operations.
Radio comic Tommy Riggs wed Néel Mills, 30, a Pittsburgh native and creator of the Belly Lou character. The ceremony occurred in Easton, Pennsylvania, marking a personal milestone for the longtime entertainer and his on-air partner.
Automotive News estimates US weekly light vehicle sales at 107,387 units led by 80,703 cars and 16,882 trucks. The period includes Memorial Day week totals of 19,723 cars and 20,141 trucks, reflecting a shift in consumer buying ahead of the holiday.
The 12,420-ton Marine Shark en route from Bremerhaven to New York City with 600 displaced persons developed engine trouble and was smoking for Southampton for repairs. She was expected to reach port late tonight.
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