Syracuse Improvements And How to Finance Them
Mayor Corcoran tasks the Coordinating Committee with drafting a five year capital improvements plan and financing outline. The group must propose which projects and how to fund about 9 million dollars for a new sewage disposal system, arterial highways, and increased city services, while weighing taxes and bonds. The advisory panel will present to the Mayor and Common Council for action.
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Corcoran
Pitts
Coordinating Committee
Industrial Progress Here in Syracuse’s Dynamic Growth
A series by Frank J. Early in the Syracuse Herald outlines Syracuse expansion led by the General Electric $25,000,000 Electronics Park plant. Nine thousand workers earn twenty five million dollars a year, reflecting rapid postwar development and broad urban impact.
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Syracuse
Frank J. Early
General Electric
Electronics Park
Name Calling Contest in US Soviet Ties Fails to Clarify
The piece argues that public focus on sensational dogfights obscures real issues in US Soviet relations. It suggests cautious policy shifts by leaders like Truman or Acheson could provoke Moscow into concession, while noting no nation is wholly right or wrong. It compares current rhetoric to beanball pitching in baseball.
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Main St
United States
Moscow
Truman
Dean Acheson
Russia
Borscht
Old City
Germany
Wibur Joyce
Lord Haw Haw
Donald’ Day
Eire
Bowers
Kipling
Dyer
Heaven
Eiie
Trish
Syracuse
Libertas
Herald-Journal
Mr. Bowers
Tower of Babel
Hitler
Warsaw
Rotterdam
Buchenwald
Dachau
Lendlease W
Friendly Neighbors Strengthen Ties Across 3000 Mile Front
Canada and the United States, led by Prime Minister Louis St Laurent and a United States ally, pledged unity and mutual respect at St Lawrence University Canton. He praised America for not using power to dominate Canada and urged standing together for world peace.
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Canada
Louis St. Laurent
St. Lawrence University
Canton
United States
Enemies Turned Friends Moros Welcome US Mission in Festive Parade
The Moros, once hostile after the Spanish War, greeted Ambassador Cowen and the US delegation with a grand parade and dances. Thousands in vibrant costumes cheered the visitors and pledged to oppose Communist aggression, signaling renewed faith in American leadership.
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United States
Philippines
Uncle Sam
Myron M. Cowen
Ideas Drive Early Career Success and Self-Belief
George Matthew Adams recounts advice to a recent graduate seeking work. He stresses that jobs paying 50 dollars weekly require valuable ideas and initiative. The piece cites publishers like Joseph Pulitzer and urges young people to target fields matching their interests, work hard, and build experience before starting their own ventures.
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Joseph Pitzer
New York World
Pulitzer
Adams
Sean
Cso
America
Isier
Logo
Readers' Voices Challenge Labor Bias in Riehlman Support
A reader contests claims that organized labor opposed Representative Riehlman, arguing workers judge candidates by record and ability. The letter cites local employment ties at Tully Bakery and recounts conversations with a long‑time employee, urging fair treatment of public servants and critiques of labor rhetoric.
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Herald-Journal
Herald-american
Riehlman
Tully Bakery
Seymour St
a_ Tully bakery
Bette
Harry Schuyler
James H. Couden
Portraits By James J. Metcalfe
A short verse expresses longing for a missed meeting and a promise of future time together. The speaker apologizes for rushing away to catch a train, pleading patience and trust as they await a more private moment.
Threats to constitutional government loom in lobby probe
A House lobby committee led by Representative Frank Buchanan targets the Rumley operation and Flynn book distribution as part of a broader effort to expose funding networks linked to anti welfare state campaigns. The inquiry aims to reveal sources and motives behind propagandist activities while defending constitutional rights and press freedom.
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Chita
John ‘T. Fisnn
Pefugee Committee
Fnally
Rumley
Lobby Committee
Congress
Frank Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Committee For Con- Sui Muohal
American Medical Association
Flyon
Agren
Tepon
Moan
Jynepsim
Texas
Colorado
McCarthy
Wisconsin
State Department
Committee For Constitutional Government
Washington Scene: Taft Lecture prompts GOP task force satire
George Dixon critiques Republican women speakers task force formed around Taft lecture. He mocks their titles and motives while noting a National Press Club bore contest run by James J. Buller. The piece satirically lampoons club politics and club members.
Knowledge Quiz From An Old Newspaper Page
A scrambled classroom quiz lists six questions on trees sounds timing ships and astrology. It includes multiple choice prompts about Methuselah trees farm sounds movie intervals ships loads and zodiac signs, plus a matching score section for historical figures and scientific discoveries.
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Lake Michigan
Lake Champlain
Louise Gulf of Mexico
Scientife
Harvey
Fountain of Youth
Jenner
Archimedes
Dj Ponce de Leonty
Diogenes ii
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Jean
Democratic Party
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G.O.P
Robert A. ‘Taft
Ohio
Phyllis Moore Gallagher
Martha Rountree
Robert Guggenheim
George W. Malone
Styles Bridges
Games P. Kem
Edward Everett
Dolly) Gann
Charles Curtis
Senator Taft
Senate Office
National Press Club
James J. Buller
N.P.C
Grand Tire
Stephen Walter
George Durne
Butler
T. de, George
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