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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1949
Page
1
The Wards Island derrick boat leads a convoy from Onondaga Lake to lay buoys in the Barge Canal. Work starts two weeks early for the April opening thanks to favorable weather.
Syracuse police warn that leniency toward motorists blocking S Salina Street during 4:30 to 6 PM rush hours risks eroding court penalties. Officials cite rising summonses yet few fines paid, with many violators first‑time offenders or from outside Syracuse. Traffic court closes at 3 PM, forcing violators to return next day for appearance.
Senate leaders say the House plan for local option on rent control draws cool reaction. The measure would let any state county or town set or drop controls, while a 15 month extension after March 31 remains in the House bill. Senate lawmakers warn of confusion and a broad compromise likely as parties tussle over federal powers and housing authority requests.
The page notes list features including Ida Jean Kain Dr. Dean Crossword Mary Haworth and a horoscope on pages 38 and 39 with additional regulars on later pages such as Amusements 32, Classified 34-37, Debates, City Life 21, Sports 28-33, and Deaths 18. Pictures appear on page 16.
Thomas Jenkins a 320 pound man aided a stranger who fell but two policemen misread the scene and searched him for gambling slips. He was brought to court and ordered to pay a 100 dollar fine or face 90 days in jail.
The Framingham National Bank announces left handed check books for southpaw customers. An official says the new books open in reverse of standard types, noting Syracuse banks have used left handed check books for years.
Two pints of Syrup of Urethane sold in Syracuse despite federal ban as it destroys red blood cells. Dr. Maurice J. Dooling of the Bureau of Food and Sanitation confirms shipments reached the city and most were recovered, with two pints unaccounted. Federal authorities warned the medicine endangers health by making patients susceptible to disease germs.
Lebanese sources say Israeli and Lebanese negotiators approved a draft armistice agreement to be submitted to their governments. Informants reported the approval last night at Ras en Nakura where negotiations were held.
Democrats score a surprising win in Solvay defeating the Republican regime and reclaiming the mayoralty era. Four to three GOP holdovers keep majority as observers weigh implications for Syracuse politics and the next mayoral race. In Liverpool Michael Heid and allies win reelection in 16 year first contest. Lines form as voters encounter write in ballots and election chaos.
New York Attorney General Nathaniel L. Goldstein accused a so called respectable front campaign of opposing the cemetery regulation bill now before the Legislature. He named leaders including Jacob Singer of a Newark City cemetery chain and Andrew M. Stannard a former dentist as primary insurgents. The meeting occurred at the Hotel Syracuse and aimed to thwart reform to curb non profit cemetery abuses.
Washington mourns Thomas Pryor Gore 78 a three term Senator and noted Oklahoma Democrat who was blind since childhood He was the first blind U S Senator and served two terms ending 1921 returning for a third term ending January 1 1927 His legal career was also prominent and he represented Oklahoma in early statehood years.
William H. Bamerick in Police Court imposed a record 750 fine on Emanuel Slutzker for selling obscene literature in his novelty store at 117 S. Salina St. Slutzker pleaded guilty after arrests Feb 31S. He paid 600 of 750, with a week to settle the remainder. Judge called the cartoons filthy and dangerous, noting youth groups’ role in moral firmness.
In Albany the Senate Finance Committee refused to report favorably the Condon Barrett bill that would have kept the Board of Regents in charge of 31 state colleges. The measure, backed by the Regents, faces a likely floor debate in the Assembly with the administration setting up a supervising board from April 1, ending Regents administrative control.
The State Department announced 23 delegates from Russia and Soviet bloc nations will be permitted to attend a world peace conference in New York this month. Seven come from Russia including Dmitri Shostakovich. others include two Romanians five Czechs four Poles and five Yugoslavs. Were barred five Hungarians for retaliation against American diplomacy.
Governor Dewey wins a $45 million tax cut while preserving all proposed appropriations in a modified 1949-50 budget. Senate and Assembly approvals followed a conference among Republicans and tax reducers, with savings from gasoline and income tax modifications offset by higher corporate and harness wagering taxes. The deal reduces total tax increases to $168.2 million and keeps overall outlays near $936.26 million despite higher levies.
The Weather Bureau notes snow ends but cold remains with a 14 degree early low, 20 tonight, and 42 tomorrow. A warmup is not expected as more cold weather moves in Friday and spring hints appear with sunrise at 5 14 and sunset at 6714 PM.
Washington report says the House considered a bill proposing a 70 group Air Force and higher manpower limits. The measure would set statutory manpower ceilings for the Army and Air Force, mirroring Navy limits, with President Truman seeking at this time to push the proposal forward.
Edgar Rice Burroughs, at a Tarzana lunch, urges effort to succeed. He states the more successful you are the harder you must work. He concludes that the right road is uphill all the way.
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