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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1949

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Testimony at Chambers Case Raises Defense Question

Details from a New York trial outline the defense asking a long hypothetical about Chambers mental state. Assistant U S Attorney Murphy objects as the jury panel hears testimony. The defense plans to rest its case, with page 12, column 3 noting conclusions.

New-York Chambers Drv Ziloyd Paul Stryker Stryker U.S Thomas E. FE. Murphy Murphy The Defense

Case of Girl in Waitkus Shooting Moves Ahead

Ruth Aan Steinhagen, 19, appeared in felony court with victim Waitkus after a hotel room shooting on June 15. Bound over to the grand jury, a true bill was voted and indictment returned as James J. McDermott presided. Bond set at $50,000. Her attorneys said they will seek a petition claiming the defendant cannot cooperate with counsel or understand the charges.

Chicago Kankakee State Hospital Ruth Aan Steinhagen James. J. Mc_Dermott Criminal Court Waitkus Michael Brodkin Berri Bieber Genie Matthew D. Hartigan

Truman advisers optimistic on major issues three point plan

The column notes President Truman and his advisers are optimistic about national issues based on a three point approach. It mentions editorial context on pages 62 and 63 and lists various sections and features such as Comics Horoscopes Classifieds and Sports.

Congress Truman Marquis Childs Ida Jean Kain Dean Ing Mindszenty City Life Winchell

Hickenlooper ends phase of AEC probe

Senator Hickenlooper suspends public phase of charges against the Atomic Energy Commission to await closed session action on security issues and international atomic matters. Chairman Wilenthal says the commission will present a concise stewardship accounting starting next Wednesday.

Washington Hickenlooper Iowa Atomic.Energy . Commission Mickenlooper Senate House. Atomic David E. Wilsenthal Lilienthal

Indictments Unfold in Crusading Sardino Case Grand Jury Report

The grand jury filed eight open indictments and sealed fifteen in a probe led by the Sardino brothers John Thomas and Francis. The identity of those named in sealed indictments remains unrevealed until July 18 when County Court convenes. Proceedings included Sheriff Wasmer Police Chief Kinney and others, with John Doe indictments centered on late hours selling alcohol.

Leo W. Breed Supreme’ Court Earle C. Bastow Roy W. Bell Justice Bastow John, Thomas Francis Grand ‘Jury Edward Oo. Yackel John W.W. Brown Onondaga, County Alcoholic- ‘Beverage

Archbishop Beran halts public appearances in Prague

In Seclusion Prague Czechoslovakia archbishop Josef Beran decided against further public appearances. Sources say he was unnerved by Communist booing at St. Vitus Cathedral and fears demonstrations could invite government vengeance on Catholics. A bishop stood in for him at a seminary graduation yesterday.

Prague Czechoslovakia aArchbishop Josef Beran Beran St. Vitus

Rare June Weather Breaks Records Across Nation

The Weather Bureau reports June was the hottest on record, with eight degrees above normal. Seven days tied or broke daily highs, while 19 straight days had no rainfall, and 25 days had no measurable rain. Central New York saw light rain with a trace at several locations. tonight remains hot and humid with a low around 70. Tomorrow comes with sunny skies and a high near 88.

New York Airport Weather Bureau Dansville Rochester Buffalo Watertown Weather Bureau

Lewis Orders Miners to Work Three Day Week East of Mississippi

John L. Lewis announced a three day work week for soft coal miners east of the Mississippi starting Tuesday, as the current contract expires at midnight. Miners will work Tuesday Wednesday Thursday next week, then Monday through Wednesday thereafter, with no time limit though Saturdays are barred, affecting East coal fields and Southern Coal Producers and U S Steel negotiations.

Lewis White Sulphur Springs W. Va John L. Lewis Mississippi River Mississippi West Coal Tafe-Martley Agi

White House Hooded Figure Causes No Alarm

A man wearing a long white hood sat at a White House gate last night and whispered sh hush through the hood while puffing a cigarette. He kept an eye on his watch, carried a sheathed knife, and offered no clear purpose before police took him away.

Washington White House

Dobbin Survives Crash After Mixed Vehicle Collision

In McAlester Oklahoma a traffic accident left a truck and trailer smashed and a switch engine dented. Dobbin the horse, riding in the trailer, escaped unharmed as the iron horse shook himself and walked away.

McAlester Okla Dobbin

The Clever Friend Drama With Jane Greer at La Rue’s

In a Hollywood scene at La Rue’s Jane Greer quotes a hostess who degrades a guest by saying another woman is a frump yet wealthy. The guest replies she is the clever friend who has just married her for money, revealing a sharp social sting.

Jane Greer la Rue’s Hollywood

Trust suit targets DuPont GM and U S Rubber

U.S. Attorney General Tom Clark filed a Sherman and Clayton anti trust suit in Chicago to break up the E I du Pont de Nemours Co from General Motors and U S Rubber. The action seeks divestiture and release of du Pont family holdings in related firms.

Washington Tom Clark duPont- Industrial Empire U.S. District Court of Chicago E.I. du Pont, de Nemours Co Wilmington Del General Motors Corp Detroit Pierre Lammot Trencé du Pont U. S. Rubber Christiana Securities Delaware Realty and Investment Corp Clark Christiana Delaware’ Realty du Pont United States General Motors

Senate Finance Panel Approves Excise Tax Cut Plan

The Senate Finance Committee voted 7 to 6 to cut federal excise taxes back to 1942 levels including charges on telephone bills passenger tailroad tickets silverware and luggage. The measure attaches to a House bill tied to alcohol permit concerns.

Washington Senate Finance Committee

Staten Island Wins Shift to Natural Gas Distribution

The Public Service Commission authorized New York and Richmond Gas Co. to distribute natural gas instead of manufactured gas on Staten Island, serving about 38 000 customers. Price reductions were indicated and it becomes the first NYC utility to switch.

Albany C Public Service Commission New York and Richmond Gas Co Staten Island New York City

Coplon Convicted on Both Counts in Russian Espionage Trial

Judith Coplon, a former Justice Department analyst, was found guilty on both counts of espionage conspiracy and removal of government material. The jury convicted after about 27 hours of deliberation, with the maximum penalties totaling up to 13 years in prison and fines. The verdict set the stage for appeals and a related New York conspiracy case.

Washington Tudith Coplon Russia Pal Department Archibald Palmer Paul A. Roger Palmer Court: of Appeals The Supreme Court Rose Andrew FH Norford Norford GSS Raymond P. Whearty Justice Department Miss Copson New York Miss Coplon

Power Outage Interrupts Area From Salina to Central

A power disruption cut service to 4 000 volt feeder lines in the 200 block of North Salina and affected commercial customers after a manhole fault. Restoration began at 3 34 A.M. with 75 customers restored in Kellys Corners area. Lightning suspected to have weakened the fuse mechanism where Loomis Hill and Cedarvale roads meet.

Kelly's, Corners Syracase Loomis Hill Cedarvale Rds

Cooperation With Capitalists Urged by Mao from Peiping

Mao Tze Tung urged Chinese workers to cooperate with capitalists to maximize production. He also called Communist party members to keep close ties with labor, arguing Sun Yat Sen’s and Kuomintang policies failed by neglecting the proletariat.

Nanking Mao ‘Tze-Tung Peiping Oe Miao Communist Party Sun Yxat-Sen Kuomintang

Baby Electrocuted in Rotterdam Home Incident

Police investigated the death of two year old Steven Ettore of Rotterdam believed to be an electrocution victim. Firemen said Mrs Ettore found the child lying with one leg tangled in a metal floor lamp cord and his head near a metal radiator.

Schenectady Steven Ettere Rotterdam Mirs Ettore Sying

Swindler Dealt In Cars With St Louis Firm

Police report a man posed as a buyer for a St Louis firm, presenting a business card and five car requests. Colella, paid $1,000 in cash, then accepted three checks totaling 10,373 under the firm name. Cars were 1949 models used in a sale halted by Micror Vehicle Bureau actions. The firm denied authorization for purchases.

Erie -Bird Colella St Louis Albany St- Louis St. Louis Micror Vehicle Bureau

Population Rising Fast in Nine Years

The Census Bureau estimates the U S population on May 1 at 148 711 000, up about 13 percent since the 1940 census when it stood at 133 169 275. The rise reflects continued postwar growth across regions and states.

Washington Census ‘Bureau United States

Summer Store Hours Begin Here Tomorrow

The Chamber of Commerce reminds shoppers downtown stores open 10 AM to 8:30 PM tomorrow on the summer hours schedule. Stores will close Saturdays through Aug 20 and observe Monday hours when holidays fall on Mondays.

Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Frederick E. Norton Chamber

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Judith Coplon Manufacturers and Home Builders Center Empire State Agriculture Vaitkus AEC John Sarding Brothers Thomas Sardino Attorney’s. Office Wilson Company Samuel Amato Amato Jamesville ‘Penitentiary Harry Andrews Ous Lake ‘Tahoe Reno Nev Imogene Wittsche Roseville Calif Phil Davis Okland U. S duPont G. M U.S. Rubber EBL du Pont-Le Nemours Co Senate Lady Iris King George Miss Mountbatten American Weekly Herald-American Associated Press Judith “Goplon Baby Coleclia St.Louis Colelia Imade Daniel Sherlock
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