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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1947
Page
8
Prof Selby Maxwell explains that Earth is about 8 million miles farther from the sun on July 3 than in January due to its oval orbit. The tilt of 23.5 degrees causes seasons. solstices and zodiac positions are noted, with past and future climate inferences and a brief Q&A section on gardening and Mars visibility.
The report describes partly cloudy to hot and humid conditions across much of the U S with considerable cloudiness in the East and scattered thunder showers. It explains weather fronts including warm cold stationary and occluded fronts and notes isobars pressure patterns. It also mentions visible planets Saturn and Jupiter, and ends with a cat sight question and answer about nocturnal vision.
The forecast notes partly cloudy and warm conditions with scattered showers tonight and cooler Monday. Saturday high around 90, low 62. record high 96 in 1933 and record low 45 in 1919. Sunset 8 48 P M, sunrise 5 29 A M. Eastern region forecast mentions warm and humid with varied city highs and lows across Albany Kansas City Atlanta Los Angeles Boston Miami Buffalo New Orleans Chicago New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Fort Worth Washington and others.
New York report from Sales Management predicts retail sales and services for the year will run about 12 percent above 1946. An estimated 30 percent surge in new automobile sales aids the forecast, with July retail sales and services seen at 9.58 billion dollars, down 370 million from the Tune estimate.
Menachem Begin, Irgun Zvai Leumi commander, says the UN mission offers no hope for Zionist aims in Palestine. In a secret interview, the exiled Polish lawyer with a bounty on his head predicts many in his generation may not die in their beds. He notes UN plans provoke pessimism and cites opposition from Australian and Canadian members. Irgun is limiting violence to reactions against British actions.
Adrian Gordon of Chicago, daughter of Mr and Mrs David Gordon, earned a two year 400 scholarship to the University of Chicago after top grades at Fuller School. She could read before kindergarten and has written plays and short stories.
A deaf-mute woman in Jacksonville tied a handkerchief over her face and walked blindfolded onto the Florida East Coast Railroad Havana Special bound for New York at a grade crossing on Saturday.
The Army and Navy publish an Army-Navy Bulletin noting experimental production of highly potent gases. Gases are said to be enhanced a thousandfold by impregnation with radioactive rays, signaling a new class of dangers and research developments.
A retail list outlines suntan oils, creams, and cosmetics from brands such as Germaine Monteil Elizabeth Arden Helena Rubinstein Nutrine and Revlon. Items include Suntan Oil prices 1.25 2.00 3.50 Suntan Creams 1.00 Bronze Glo 0.45 and various lotions powders and deodorants with multiple price points. The entry notes summer scents colognes and grooming aids with numerous brand names and items.
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