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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1949
Page
2
A 150 member jury panel was ordered to appear in Federal Court Monday for jury selection in the case against Communist defendants. Judge Harold P Medina overruled motions to void the indictment and quash the trial.
A three-man vice squad smashed through doors and seized 28 gamblers at gunpoint in Lowell. About $25,000 in cash was confiscated. Suspects from Massachusetts and New Hampshire were released on bail after questioning at police headquarters.
London protests recall of Romanian diplomats after Bucharest demanded withdrawal of Eugen Balas and Jacob Megura. Romania calls British actions an unjustified reprisal as the two sides exchange recalls over alleged conspiracies by Robinson and Watson. Belgrade reports Yugoslav closure of Polish information service headquarters amid rising Tito–Corninform tensions.
Dr Arthur F L Congdon 58 of Schenectady died in Richmond Virginia on a trip home from Florida. Andrew F McWarry 55 editor of the Batavia Daily News and president of Griswold and Mic Wain Inc publishers in Batavia also deceased.
SAN FRANCISCO, P— The giant flying boat Caroline Mars set a new passenger record by carrying 269 aboard. The craft left San Diego, landed in two hours and 41 minutes, with six crew and 263 Navy personnel. The record surpasses the Akron dirigible’s 232 in 1933 and follows a prior heaver‑than‑airflight of 222 from San Diego last month.
In Budapest thirteen Hungarians were sentenced to prison terms from one to eight years as accomplices of imprisoned Cardinal Mindszenty. The defendants, including three priests, were charged with foreign currency speculation and aiding Mindszenty while the prime suspect was jailed for treason.
The article notes changes in the Soviet leadership with Molotov replaced as foreign minister by Andrei Y and mentions Vinshinsky’s illness. Dr. Walsh comments the reshuffle reflects internal party dynamics and may reveal dissatisfaction with performance, while Prague reports differ on Vinshinsky’s health.
FBI agents arrested Miss Coplon and Gubitchev in New York following a loyalty check and clandestine meetings. The pair, tied to confidential security material, faced conspiracy charges over removal of government records and defrauding the United States. Authorities weigh immunity questions for Gubitchev at UN.
The piece profiles Cecil Abel, head of the Kwato Mission in New Guinea, and his views on cannibalism and mission work. Abel recalls cannibals who befriended him, compares dugong taste to humans, and explains missionary aims of changing native thinking rather than imposing Western dress. He traveled to the United States seeking corn and rice seed, learning Iowa rainfall figures misaligned with his conditions.
The mother of Judith Coplen sobbed in Brooklyn upon learning her daughter and a Russian delegate worker were in federal custody charged with conspiring to remove U S documents. Mrs. Samuel Coplon cried out in shock and disbelief, asking what happened.
Final plans for a Scouting exposition titled Scouting's Adventureland are set for March 26-27 at 508 Heith Hide in Onondaga. Committee meeting Monday at the Bor Scout office. Alan Z. Flettery of the Onondaga Council leads, with Donald D. Patrick as general chairman and troop leaders assisting.
Louis J. Alber told Rotary Club members that Russia aims for world domination but will not seek war. He claimed the Kremlin blueprint relies on Cominform bylaws and regulations and argued Communism serves Russia’s interests. Alber cited Eastern Europe travels as evidence the Soviets lack capable personnel and gear for a major conflict.
Dr. Hardy L. Shirley assistant dean at the New York State College of Forestry Syracuse University is touring Midwest forestry programs. He visited Yale New Haven and journeys to Purse University Lafayette Indiana, University of Minnesota St Paul, and University of Michigan Ann Arbor giving talks. He plans a return to Syracuse Monday and a final visit to the University of Maine later in March.
In Utica Robert H Earnshaw and Carl Box iadjian filed partnership and individual petitions in bankruptcy with the Plastic Tile Co and Erie FM and Television Service Co. The partnership owes 878 and has no assets. Earnshaw debts total 553 and exempt assets 250 while Baradjian shows 135,993 liabilities and 2,885 assets including stored radio parts. In Syracuse Louis C Christman a Newport mechanic filed bankruptcy with 2,689 in debts and no assets.
Italian news service Astra reports an anti Zionist drive beginning in iron curtain countries. Communist party orators with press backing preach against Jewish reaction and demand an end to Zionist intrigues, though no countries are named.
The commission headed by former President Hoover studied methods to streamline the Executive Department and proposed bringing all federal hospital and medical work under the Veterans Act. Henry D. Dudley, Legion adjutant, warned that government economy measures harm veterans and urged vigilance against perceived enemies.
Local Bureau of Internal Revenue reporting shows district tax collections fell about 20 percent last month from 23.4 million to 19.1 million compared with February 1945. Most decline came from withholding payments, lower in the latest month than February 1945.
Claire Trpai don-Bassian a former silent film actress born in San Francisco and secretary of the Paris Post No 1 American Legion auxiliary reported being robbed of 25000 dollars worth of jewels by three men last night in Paris She had served in an American ambulance unit in World War I and was interned by the Germans at Vittel Her husband belongs to a wealthy Greek family.
The diesel powered Truman will tow a 21 660 ton barge of general merchandise upstream from New Orleans. An official said the boat will leave New Orleans at 5 PM Tuesday to challenge the three day 15 hour 14 minute record set by the Robert J E Lee in 1870.
The article notes a cabinet reshuffle and Molotov's replacement amid Western and Soviet debate. It suggests the change aims to adjust tactics rather than goals, warning against abandoning plans for world influence while predicting continued East European consolidation and NATO responses.
Patrolmen Fiorro Marcello and Fred Nelingwitz arrest Nelson scene at 1 50 A M. The raid follows about an hour later. Authorities confiscate nine ipunch boards 222 dice 20 packs of cards a green base tablecloth five ledgers 12 dice bowls and 19 50 in cash. Twenty one of 32 brought to headquarters charged as inmates while others kept as witnesses. Seven men from Auburn Rochester Endicott among detainees.
Perth Amboy teachers union files petition with Superintendent Dw McGinnis denouncing Dickens novel for anti Semitic portrayal of Fagin. Jacob Feaische, union president, says the character is labeled as the Jew about 300 times in a derogatory manner.
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