Cloudburst floods Syracuse area causing extensive damage
A heavy overnight rainstorm drenched Syracuse and surrounding communities including Moravia causing thousands of dollars in damage. Onondaga Creek overflowed with rising water flooding streets and intersections. Fire crews and evacuations were underway as authorities warned of continued high water.
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Montour
Freedom Train Urged to Tour the United States
Attorney General Tom Clark announced plans to send a freedom train displaying key national documents including the Declaration of Independence the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation. A White House gathering heard the proposal as a nationwide tour to educate citizens about American heritage.
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Tom Clark
White House
United States
New York State Antidiscrimination Law Seen as Landmark
Marquis Childs notes in a 1945 editorial column that the law dates a breakthrough in breaking color and racial barriers across multiple fields. The piece appears on pages 58–59 alongside other features and regulars such as comics, letters, horoscopes, and editorial commentary.
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Marquis Childs
Ida Jean Kein
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Mary Haworth
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Earl Wilson
Winchell
Probers Uncover Plot Bing Smuggles Reds Into U S
Rep McDowell says House Un American Activities subcommittee found evidence of a ring smuggling Communists from Mexico into the United States. He cites Hollywood as deeply infiltrated and says immigration concerns focus on those crossing the border to harm the country.
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McDowell
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Mexico
United States
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California
Un-American Activities Committee
All 28 lynch defendants cleared in Earle case
In Greenville 28 defendants including Roosevelt C. Hurd were acquitted of murder conspiracy and accessory counts in the Willie Earle lynching. An all white jury delivered the not guilty verdict after five hours despite judge J Robert Martin urging jurors to ignore race.
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Roosevelt C. Hurd
Willie Earle
Martin
Sam R. Watt
Spartanburg
Robert T. Ashmore
Ashimore
Tom Wottora
Last laugh for Reveler Hyder exonerated in court
Samude Hyder, a 21 year old mill worker, was exonerated by a District Court judge who ordered his $4.60 fine refunded after his loud laugh annoyed a police chief two weeks earlier. He wore a broad grin and laughed as the verdict was read.
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Samude] Hyder
Hyder
Beizin Signals Truce If Britain Acts in Palestine
Irgun Zvai Leumi leader Beizin, 33, told United Press a truce could be offered during the UN probe if Britain would take parallel steps. He questioned the UN’s ability to solve the Palestine issue and said peace hinges on British troop withdrawal.
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Menanem Beizin
Irgun Zvai Léumi
United Press Today
Palestine
United Nations
Beizin
Eace
Holy Land
Twister Wrecks Shelter Killing Boy in Reading Farm
A tornado struck Reading Pennsylvania injuring and killing 18 year old Paul D Kline and injuring his 10 year old brother Daniel when a frame building on their father’s farm was hurled about 100 feet amid heavy rain.
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Daniel
One Bite No More Dog Bite Rule Debuts in Detroit
Detroit readers learn of a new Post Office rule that a dog that bites a mailman more than once ends home delivery. Edward B. Landry cites weekly dog bites in summer and winter increases as rationale for the policy.
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Roscoe B. Huston
Jets Rover
Edward B. Landry
National Safety
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Post Office
Landry
Routine Blood Checks Ordered for Bikini Navy Men
The Navy ordered a complete blood count for all personnel on active duty who were involved in Operation Crossroads at Bikini Atoll. Data including full name, rank, service number, and examination location must be forwarded to the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, with abnormal results repeated. About 35,000 to 40,000 Navy men were present for the atomic tests last year.
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Washington
Navy
Bureau of Medicine
Forrestal
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Pacific
Clarence 3. Brown
New Ambassador to Uruguay Dies
Lex Bryan William S. Howell, recently appointed ambassador to Uruguay, died in his sleep at his home. He was to depart for New Orleans to embark for Montevideo to begin his duties.
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New Orleans
Montevideo
Fairbanks Alaska agency sells dozen refrigerators
UhinvAGO samiral Corp announced its Fair yveaks Alaska agency sold twelve refrigerators to Eskimos.
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Samiral Corp
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Alaska
Eskimos
Hungry Danes Strike Over Potato Shortage
Thousands of Danes walk off jobs in Copenhagen to join protests against a potato shortage affecting hunger and daily life. Demonstrations disrupt business as citizens demand relief amid rising prices.
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Mrs. FDR Named By May In War Department Testimony
Ex congressman May testified he helped Harvey Schwamm win a commission, saying the sponsorship originated with Eleanor Roosevelt and Gen. Watson. He said he arranged Schwamm’s meeting with Secretary Patterson and recalled intervening for other firms with the War Department.
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D-Ky
Eleanor Roosevelt
Harvey Schwamm
New York City
May-Garsson
Patterson
Schwamm
Murray Garsson
Washington Hotel
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Roosevelt
War Department
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American Car Andoundry Co
Harrisburg (Pa
Fire Sweeps Maine City In Industry District Blaze
A massive fire on the waterfront of Eastport Maine destroyed multiple buildings including the Mears Corporation plant and several sardine packing facilities. Officials estimated damage near 1 million dollars as blasts hurled debris up to 100 yards. The blaze caused widespread destruction across factories warehouses and related facilities along the waterfront.
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Fastport
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Mears
Riots Hit Northern France Bakers as Premier Warns Arrests
Bread riots erupt in Northern France targeting bakers amid economic control protests. Premier Paul Rama Hier warns against further demonstrations saying arrests and severe punishment will follow.
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Paul Rama- Hier
Mrs. Truman Shows Little Improvement After Oscillating Bed
GRANDVIEW Missouri UP report says Mrs Martha E Truman did not improve significantly after 12 hours in a mechanical bed. President Truman said at 10 AM ED T that his mother was a little restless while Vivian Truman described progress as fine earlier. White House Secretary Ross noted she had a comfortable night and recovery was expected to be aided by the bed.
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Martha E. Truman
Truman
Vivian Truman
White House
Chartes G.“Ross
Senate to Vote Monday on Tax Delay Motion
The Senate agreed to vote at 3 PM Monday on a motion to postpone action on a 4,000,000,190 income tax cutting bill. Senator Millikin requested the delay, with Senator George as author of the postponement. Democratic senators push to advance the delay while Republicans foresee a close result.
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Senate
Millikin
R-Colo
George
D-Ga
Tinkering Blamed For Price Rises In Industry
Charles B. Wilson of General Electric charged that many manufacturers have no real alternative but to raise wages and push prices higher to bail out. He blamed tinkering in high places as the cause.
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Charles B. Wilson
General Electele Co
Reich Food Bill Ahead for German Aid in Europe
In Frankfurt a U S bill totaling about 750 million dollars would feed 46 million Germans in Western Europe, described by U S sources as a prospect for 1948. British officials, facing strains on their postwar loan, may seek U S assistance to cover Britain's dollar share of German food imports in the coming months.
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Britain
Truman signs Greek Turkish aid bill amid UN push
President Truman signed a 400 million dollar Greek Turkish aid bill in a midwestern hotel, calling it a step toward peace and UN support. He said funds will not favor any faction, with about 900 million expected for Greece and reimbursement to Britain for army expenses since March 31. Ambassadors in Greece and Turkey were instructed to begin immediate negotiations on expenditure.
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Syracuse Dealers Move to Stop Repeater Car Purchases
The Syracuse Automobile Dealers Association warns buyers who resell new cars soon after purchase may face shortages. Edgar J. Arnstine notes dealers will disclose delivered prices to inquiries. The push aims to curb inflated extras claimed by veterans’ auto benefits and restore steady new car demand amid steel shortages.
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Syraacuse Automobile Dealers Association
Edgar J. Arnstine
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