Citizens Call for Nonpartisan County Government Study
Republicans meet with Mayor Martin to discuss a plan for county government reform. A two-year study commission of leading citizens, not current supervisors, would draft recommendations for voters. The Citizens Charter Committee of Syracuse offers a model, with Giles Stilwell as chair and Dean Paul Shipman Andrews as counsel.
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Board of Supervisors
Martin
Ta Heraro-lourian
Syracuse
Board of Suspersors
Giles H. Stilwell
Paul Shipman Andrews
College of Law
Syracuse University
Cuposel
Hiram Weisberg
Hurlbut W. Smith
Alexis W. Muench
Anna Oberlander
John T. Delaney
William PF. Canguel
Washington Blears Way For Sale of Warplanes
Washington debate over selling late model warplanes to Allies shapes defense policy. Army postpones 500 Gehring planes for two to three years while US committees split on sales to Allied nations. Experts warn Germany could study American bomb sight from captured planes, yet support grows for expanding production to meet future demand.
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Washington
George C. Marstell
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Turnert
House
Las
France
England
Tourists Return From Washington After Capitol Visit
A party of 99 men and boys with one young woman, guests of The Hui Tourian, traveled to Washington as prize winners. They saw Mont Vernon, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial, expressing patriotic inspiration and vowing to keep Washington as a national asset in memory for years to come.
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Washington
Hema
Jouasau
Capitol
Mont ‘Vernon
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
Congress
Jon
Wholesome Pilgrimages Mentioned in Public Shrines
Fragmentary text references spring pilgrimages of Americans to public shrines. The item hints at cultural or religious observances but provides few concrete details or names. The tone suggests a descriptive note on public devotion and travel to shrine sites during a spring period.
Confusion at Albany as Session Nears Adjournment
Albany watchers report chaotic last minute activity as the legislature nears adjournment. Officials describe prolonged hours, last minute bills, and confusion over actions taken or shelved, with both parties blamed for delays and repeated failures to act.
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Albany
Doul
Wight
Ullelal
Regislratars
Cayitel Ashram
Developments In Balkans Spur Allied Co operation Efforts
An Associated Press cable from Ankara reports Turkey Great Britain and France have a definite three power plan for detpayee co operation as war rumors swirl. The comment notes allied efforts may target Balkans and Near East with British diplomatic moves and a Turkish British French pact seen as signaling possible land action.
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Turkey
Great Britain
France
Detpayee
Balkans
Near East
Associated Press
Ankara
A. F
A. P. Weiter
Friday Herald-Journal
Uagn
Germany
Soviet Russia
Sandicast
Suissian
Air
Fialde
Ursilay
Europe
London
Hitler
Mussolini
Berlin
Westwall
Maginot Line
Weygand
Russia
Baku
Tiller
Uncle Sam as Hero in Latin American Drama
A Nicaragua diplomat argues U S Marines would be welcomed as friends if they return, claiming Latin America now sees Uncle Sam as a defender of the hemisphere. He says if Panama Canal is attacked, American troops would defend it, and Nicaragua would support that defense. The piece notes a shift in view from villain to potential hero in the international scene.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Nicaragua
Atiolfa Altamiranda
Areanae
Nicaragus
Binister
Panama
Our “Golfiees
Micaragua
Latin America
Hibbub
Bmnee
Ute Farlbur
Panama Canal
Anete Sam
The
Herald-Journal
Vogy
Tyr
Mat
Rachel
Sinte
Stina
Ewig
The French Drama in America and World Culture Exchange
An analysis of wartime cultural exchange shows European drama and cuisine entering the American scene as war pressures push kingship and royalty into modern trade. The piece notes imports of drama and foods, with Britain and Turkey shaping distribution while currency shifts and credit dynamics influence global cultural flows.
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Hue
Europe
Lom
France
Dials
Passkey
Lavantine
America
Italy
Letters to the Herald Journal on relief, hats, and civic concerns
A flood of reader letters discusses relief rolls hunger and deaths, scathing criticism of press coverage, and a humorous rant about hats and fashion. Contributors, including Thomas Marshall, urge action on welfare conditions and mock a columnist. The missives reveal hardship, public sentiment, and local culture.
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Herald-Journal
Dorothy Thompson
United States
Associated Press
Youngetown
Cleveland
Meny
Borathy Thompson
Chen le
Thomas Marshall
South Avenue
Chinese Leader Proclaims New Policy After Oath
The Chinese government retorted with denunciations as Wang Zetai assumed power. He vowed to reestablish care and constitution, calling China and Japan two reconciled brothers. He outlined a plan favoring neighborly policy, independence, and restoration of legitimate rights while readjusting ties with foreign powers.
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Alneo
Vali
Wang
Trump
Antares
Chaytin
Artors
Newking
Wari
China
Japan
Chilin
Joredan Counteies
Frienchips
U S Envoys Blamed for Starting War In Policy Debate
The piece outlines Allied aid policies and U S wartime roles, noting envoy blame, neutral stance shifts, and pressure on plane production. It discusses military aid to Britain and France, potential loans, and the tension between isolationist sentiment and expanding support, with comments on aviation supply and economy.
Lepke Named Top Hirer in Murder Inc. History
Fragmented report recounts Lepke as leading figure in Murder Inc. rumors. Mentions connections among mobsters in Unilin City and Brooklyn, 1938 killings, and various indictments and violence surrounding organized crime figures including Doughty and Rudnick.
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Rome
Yeas
Poliga
Harry Jenkin
Brookeya
Dietelet Altuiney Wilden
Liavit Doukhiy
Doughty
Publiu Service Corporation
Christine Valeria
Frank Abbandono
Harry Pirkburgh
Gervuss
Harry
Hoppy) Malone
George Rudnick
Rudnick
Abs Santina
Max
the Jerk) Golob
Joni
Spidert Murtha
Strauss
Say- Atadhars
Irving Ashkenas
Walter Sage
Preconvention booster diary on Dewey stance and Johnson view
A Washington column extols Dewey as a reformist prosecutor and criticizes Roosevelt era corruption. It cites Dewey’s cleanups in New York City, asserts ongoing anti crime efforts, and notes Johnson’s hope for a stronger judiciary and continued enforcement while warning of perceived backwash from prior administrations. It mentions figures like Murphy and Jackson and questions future prosecutions and political climate.
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Washington
Merci
Dewey
New York City
Gangstellem
Welther
Roosevelt
Levyn
Atle
Uaves
Ufier
Allomey
Ciunmbige
Murphy
Jackson
Murhy
Berlin slave deals and U.S. plane plans threaten talks
Washington reports a Berlin banker linked to slave trade handling vast funds in New York while rumors of a German official meeting Hiller and Schacht surface. The State Department plays down the plan to supply American planes to Germany as tensions rise. Agriculture Secretary Wallace ignores farmer union calls for larger Land Bank loans, while Congress had already passed a Wheeler bill to cut land bank rates, despite the President’s veto.
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Washington
Imm Berlin
Germany
Bywitzgriand
Holumb
Stato Department
Hiller
Tanta Aeco
Eny
Agriculture
Walisee
Farmer Union
Roosevelt
Congress
Treasury
FCA Mens
Cub Rey Green
Hie
Ineido Varsion Tathet
W. L Myers
PCA Guvernor
Das Pena A Ag Tobscad
Nazi Banker's Plan to Buy Planes Shocks Finance Debate
A report alleges a Nazi banker sought to purchase aircraft at 898 million a year with costs rising to 500 million annually. Politicians debate rates, Treasury strains, and farm lending policy amid a tense political climate. Military testing plans and internal Department scenes add to a backdrop of controversy and power plays.
A Call for Constructive Debate Amid Prosecution Focus
A lawyer laments partisan attacks in the Dewey era, urging Republicans to offer constructive policy instead of punitive prosecution. He warns that attacking New Deal defenders curtails truth and undermines public trust, stressing the need for honest leadership to preserve constitutional principles and national/global stability.
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Elilaackdry
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Brown
Machiavell
Felda
Asphadel
Keine
Ayaeleatt
Ace
Gertrude Gurina
Tyro Chile
Vito Gutina
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Curina
Daha
Mirtha
U.S
Onion
Elenpotta
Communist International
Trelanbiitatien
Woouiting
Louis Johnson
Bobse Military Affairs Committee
Mumbers
Bennett Clark
Missnuri
Zurone
K- Plann Manuufacturers
Lhe
Britain
San Ut
Thrmask
Jamesh
F. Cromwell
Canada
Attaire
Lepke
Murder, Inc
Hugh S. Johnson
Paul Mallon
Wallace
Ise
SCA
Vervice
Secretary of the Treasury
Ventinen
le Ten
Young Democraa
Outelde Murmaises
Nog
War Department
Brian Fai
Bam Witlth
Arn
Agriculture Department
Greanup
Acl
Axurlein
St. Lewis
Chicago
Salena
Mal Aubrey Willisins
Leon Henderann
Sreretary Perkins
Atch Wyhese
Aingle
Auung
Aisy
Harry Schermian
Machiavelli
Stein
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