27 Jun 1948
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1948
Page
1
FBI warns vacationers to lock doors and stop newspaper and milk deliveries to prevent burglaries. Do not advertise absence. hold mail, coordinate with a neighbor, and ensure all entry points are secured. If burglary occurs report to police and preserve the scene.
An article explains that there is no real R in June through August for oysters, debunking the long held belief of summer poisoning. It notes inland fears of spoilage, explains spawning behavior, and cites deep freeze storage as a safe summer option. It also mentions ancient Atlantic coast consumption and shellmounds in Maryland.
Washington reports the 1950 census requires vast preparation with about 200000 enumeration districts and 1000000 maps. Geographers work to fit basic maps into a master layout covering population agriculture and industry for full nationwide coverage. Boundaries and natural changes drive the meticulous process as work continues.
New Orleans report from the Southern Regional Research Laboratory shows per capita fiber use rose mainly due to cotton. In 1946 Americans averaged about 32 pounds of cotton yearly, equaling 140 yards of 36 inch fabric, with cotton at roughly 61 percent of fibers used in clothing and household goods.
Madrid observers clash over Benito Prieto’s oil that depicts a brutal Christ on a visible cross with exposed ropes and missing face. Cardinal Parrado approved initial sketches while other clerics call it a horror. Prieto spent years preparing thousands of sketches and studying corpses for inspiration.
The late Crapo Cornell Smith left the University of Michigan more than a million dollars to fund gifts loans scholarships and merit rewards for students. He lived 11 years in the Michigan Union as a quiet benefactor avoiding personal recognition. His endowment was disclosed after his will was read two months after his death.
The piece notes more eligible women than men will vote for president in November 1948. Both parties issue primers for newcomers, the Democrats calling Guide Book and Republicans Selecting and Electing in 1948. Leaders push women into Congress amid rising race for seats. Margaret Chase Smith is a Senate contender.
Fifteen area residents establish the Denver Cactus and Succulent Society to promote cactus appreciation. President Muriel Colburn notes cacti are aged plants with uses in heart stimulants. She mentions peyote in Arizona and New Mexico Indians drinking for visions and shares a motto about sticking with one’s prose.
New York reports a trend toward shorter swimsuits as material use declines. Leonard Asch, pioneer of the one piece, predicts topless styles may emerge within 15 years, recalling early designs and famous models from the Miss America era.
Riverdale Country School in New York plans a world school on Hudson River land to educate about 600 boys, 300 residential, drawing on alumni letters from overseas urging peaceful global learning. The current campus hosts 500 students from 43 countries within a 350 enrollment.
Ellen Riley once worked as a White House housekeeper for President Calvin Coolidge and now operates the restaurant at the First National Bank in Boston.
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