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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1941
Page
15
A fragmented market note cites slight rises in U S bonds amid scattered results from railway and utility issues. Mentions regions like Pennsylvania and Maryland and references to prices, sections and sessions, with unclear entities and dates.
Downey advocates rapid action on old age pensions, backing a Townsend style plan with a 22 percent federal tax on gross income. He expects monthly benefits around 45 to 50 dollars, compared with current averages near 19.50 under the mixed federal state system. He notes contributions, social security taxes, and a universal pension scheme.
Mrs Cath erine McTagart daughter of Heme McTaggart died last night at her residence 912 Huntington Street. The obituary notes she was born and raised in Watertown and leaves immediate family. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family.
A vintage ad from Syracuse features standing fabric yardages and pattern numbers for men and women, inviting readers to order a pattern book. It cites fabric amounts like 38 inches and 2 1/2 yards, plus 18 vents and a postal address at 744 West Lith Street, New York, for 20 cents.
The fragment references area defense, a closing bond market with quotations, and mentions of foreign oil interests, Basra, Basra Gulf, and American presence in the Kingdom of Iraq. It notes U S influence through a minister resident in Teledo and a small consult staff, with references to Euphrates irrigation and regional routes.
Women bowling club officers were unanimously reelected in a routine meeting. The group reaffirmed leadership at the annual session, noting continued support for current bylaws and upcoming club events.
Roosevelt backs extending federal crop insurance beyond wheat to other staples as hearings discuss parity loans and increased funding. Officials note proven benefits of insurance and consider extending coverage to corn, cotton, tobacco and rice while exploring financing options and farm program adjustments.
Greek peasant women aided a last British evacuation from Xalaranta after a May battle. Soldiers, evacuated under guard, boarded ships as German forces approached. A local officer recounts five days waiting while a destroyer finally signaled safe passage and Germans were driven from the area.
Former Groton resident Miss Pratenee Elizabeth Bassett, daughter of Mrs Bassett, is engaged to Howard Amherst Jinekiet of Newport R I. The announcement comes amid a House Senate dispute over per capita payments and appropriations for national expenses.
Forecast calls for cooler start then warmer with rain likely in Washington and New York area. Northern sections see rising temps to above normal, southern areas stay seasonable. Light precipitation expected, mostly northern sections. Great Lakes region sees above normal temperatures with light humidity.
Weather wire copy notes light frost and warm sun for Sunday. Disturbance over the Rocky Mountain states yesterday moved eastward, with scattered showers in the Northeast and Atlantic coastal areas. High pressure over the southeast and midwest brings cooler mornings, and light precipitation is recorded along the North Atlantic coast.
Court records reveal a dismantled operation linked to police aides and high level officials. Detective Daniel Kenny was detained amid investigations, with Prosecutor Moriarity admitting involvement and naming multiple conspirators. A related case involves a fatal shooting connected to the scheme and a suspect identified as Marlin, 24, daughter of Ada Mazin.
Long Beach California May 3. A famed aviator and father to six sons, four of whom are pilots, refuses to fly with them citing bad luck. The elder Swan explains his reluctance as a matter of fate, recounting past close calls and a pancake landing on the Ohio River. His sons hold various roles in the Navy and aviation related work, including a torpedo plant liaison and an aviation radio assignment, while he contemplates retirement near Marietta where the family has long resided.
The source fragment shows unreadable OCR text about bowling results with garbled phrases and unclear names. No distinct persons, teams, places, dates, or scores are extractable. Unable to determine concrete event or outcome from the provided text.
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