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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1948
Page
7
The article notes a peacetime surplus of about 8 billion dollars as the U S government closes its fiscal year, with total income near 45 billion and spending around 37 billion. Debt payments reduced the national debt to roughly 252 billion while tax receipts exceeded those of the prewar period.
Two armed men robbed the Cadillac Motor Car Division service agency night manager at Yorks av and 60th st New York. They fled with a new 4000 dollar Cadillac and two small office safes.
New York police chased three bandits after a holdup at the Knickerbocker Music Hall on 1034 Seconday near Goth st. James Sullivan of Bridgeport Conn 40 claimed he drove the getaway car for two accomplices, one pistol found in the car. About 100 patrons unaware of the crime. Sullivan jailed on assault robbery charges and violation of the Sullivan anti weapons law.
In Scottsbluff Nebraska a dog led 11 year old Joseph Mecuire to a cave in which a basement excavation collapsed trapping him and his brother Dennis. Dennis escaped after two hours thanks to the dog’s alertness and an air pocket. Both boys were on bicycles when the incident occurred.
The U S Embassy in Moscow undergoes a near total personnel turnover with Ambassador Waller Smith planning to depart by year end. Key exits include Minister Counselor Frederick Reinhardt, Ruth Bridges, Maj Gen Robert Macon, and Brig Gen Warren Carter, while many new posts and secretaries will replace outgoing staff.
Danish born actress Oxsa Massen plans to change her stage name after eight years in film claiming she is confused with Ona Munson and Ilona Massey. She seeks court approval to use Stephanie Paull as her professional name.
Two physicians report a new drug named chiaroniyecetin brought down typhoid fever in three days in three Baltimore cases. Dr Theodore Woodward of Johns Hopkins and Col I Holt of the Army Medical Department led the study at the Medical School.
About 1,800 Chicago commercial printers accepted a wage raise proposed by the Franklin Association after a vote of roughly 1,300 to 300 by Local 16 of the International Typographical Union. The spokesman said the deal includes more than just higher pay.
The 1,800 printers in 48 Franklin Association member shops will return to work under an 18 month contract. The dispute, labeled a lockout by workers and a sidlice by employers, included fringe benefits not described. TIM NEWSCALE outlines pay for day, night, and third shift hours.
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