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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1940
Page
17
An experimental setup involving a sun powered device ignited gunpowder in a U S test. A canister and electric equipment emitted heat and a pipe directed toward the target. a stick exploded near the fourth attempt after about 20 minutes in sun. Army officers did not comment. Mohr, inventor of sun powered tools, noted potential broader use for explosive testing.
Police in Indianapolis report three youths with long poles stole 96 gallon cans of apricot jam from a Civilian Conservation Corps camp then dumped it into Fall Creek. An emergency squad fished for hours without recovering any cans.
A Syracuse luncheon marked by officer day events, featuring remarks by Miss Louise Beatles and guests, amid a sensational report of surgeon Dr. Job Kaiat indicted for narcotics sale to a prison inmate Tafianspolis. The program included musical numbers and a tribute to local officers.
A fragment reports plans to study conduct and potential erasure of trade with enemy nations. The Meane is expected to sail from San Francisco, California, with limited readable details remaining about officials or timing.
In Rochester on March 15 officials report a surge in food stamp sales. The Commodity Corporation and local stores experience peak activity with 15 day figures showing rising relief distributions and concerns over access.
William K Hayden, general manager of Eagle Rock Wool Insulation Co, home insulation contractor, returns from a Basle Home Inputs seminar in New York City. He presented the Baute-Picher quality contractor plaque as part of a nationwide program among Eagle Home Insulation contractors.
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