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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

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Doe Caught After Wild Run Through Syracuse Express Offices

A full grown doe escaped confinement and roamed the 400 block Burnet Avenue area last night. Express offices were involved as the animal was cornered by a Railway Express worker and later handed to the SPCA for removal to a shelter. The incident prompted officials to urge keeping wildlife out of the city.

Stear Syracuse Society For* Prevention Burnet Irman 2Express S.p.ca Clifford Ragen Jexpress

Friday the 13th superstition debunked by safety council

The National Safety Council surveyed beliefs about Friday the 13th to gauge superstition in Chicago. The study found Friday the 13th was safer for motor vehicle deaths than the Fridays before and after, challenging common fears about the date.

Chicago National Safety Council Council

Prison break attempt at Plymouth jail after ball goes over wall

A home run over the jail wall prompted a guard to open the gate to retrieve the ball. Police today search for four prisoners who left to help retrieve the ball and possibly escape.

Plymouth Mass

Generals Issue Pajama Allowance for Wac and Waf Enlisted Women

Two four star generals issue an undercover order authorizing two pairs of summer women’s pajamas and two pairs of winter pajamas for Wac and Waf enlisted women until stock runs out. Generals Omar N. Bradley and Hoyt S. Vandenberg approved, but no guidance on winter pajamas for this summer is provided.

Washington Wac Waf Omar N. Bradley Hoyt S. Vandenberg Army Air Force

Russians May Move for German Unification at Paris Talks

In his column Marquis Childs notes that at the Paris meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers the Russians may seek unification of all Germany and withdrawal of occupation troops including their own. Other features and pages are listed with comics, horoscopes, and sections on Amusements, Financial, Classifieds, and editorials.

Germany Faris Council of Foreign Ministers Marquis Childs Amusements Financial Bridged Inc City Life Earl Wilson Winchell

Eggs hurled at Arab UN delegate’s car in New York

Saudi opposition leader Baroody said four men drove up and threw 10 to 12 eggs at his limousine during a UN session in New York. He asked for U.S. protection for delegates after the incident as Israel’s admission as the 59th member was debated.

Lake Success CP Arab United Nations New York City Israel Amil.m. ‘Baroody Saudi Arabia United States Franklin D. ‘Roosevelt U.S Assembly ‘Social Committee Baroody Anr

Hague Declares Defiance on Retirement from Politics

Jersey City leader G Frank Hague announced he has no intention of retiring from politics despite Tuesday's local elections. He said he will remain in politics and continue as Democratic party leader, stating “It’s in the blood.”

Jersey City Frank Hague Democratic Party

Truman reiterates tax rise for debt payoff and Taft Hartley repeal

President Truman told reporters he favors a 4 billion dollar tax increase to reduce the public debt, with a path ranging from 2 to 5 billion toward retirement of debt. He reasserted support for full repeal of the Taft Hartley Act and criticized concessions with labor leadership. He noted deficit estimates for the year ending June 30 at 600 to 700 million, and said economy measures align with House Ways and Means chairman Doughton.

Washington Truman Porter Doughton D-N.c House Economic Advisory Council

Women Plan Building Aid At State Fair

The Women's Planning Board met to organize improvements in the Women's Building at the State Fair. Plans call for installing new kitchen equipment moving the dining room to the main floor and using the second floor as an auditorium. Exhibits will fill the third floor and the board includes nine members with Miss Jane H. Todd and Mrs. Gertrude S. Brooks as participants.

Women's Planning Board Martha Eddy Jane H. Todd Commerce Gertrude S. Brooks

Berlin Ends 327 Day Blockade With Allied Airlift

Western forces reopened land and air corridors into Berlin ending the 327 day blockade. Allied trains and airlifts carry food fuel and passengers as crowds celebrate and officials pledge continued supply runs while stockpiles grow for 200 days. Concluded on Page 6, Column 3.

West -Berin Berlin Hitler

Stowaway Eisler Identified Aboard Polish Liner Batory

Immigrant chief says Gearhart Eisler, a 53 year old missing alien communist from New York, is positively identified aboard the Polish ship Batory. He faces possible jail terms and deportation as the vessel heads to Southampton after six days at sea. Scotland Yard awaits late docking for further action.

W.ashington Watson Miller Gearhart Eisler Eisler Hyme New York Serman Las Eisler indynia-American Shipping Liné¢s, Ltd Southampton England Miller Justice Department Scotland Yard

Weather Outlook from Tonight to Tomorrow

Mild to chilly conditions with a low around 30 degrees. Tomorrow’s high near 58, with east to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Earlier frost at dawn lowered temperatures to 24, with readings near 48 by morning.

Schacht Cancels Speech Amid German Union Protests

Dr Hjalmar Schacht, once a key Nazi financial figure, cancelled his speech near Düsseldorf after protests by unions, delaying a planned public appearance.

Duesseldorf Germany Hjalmar Schacht Hitler Here

Cagney Quips On Friends and Hallmark Gossip at LA Dinner

Reported remarks during a Los Angeles dinner show Cagney quipping that Sherlock Holmes is unnecessary to read friend circles. Two men discuss an unnamed man seen with a blonde while his wife reportedly noticed. The exchange hints at trouble and rumors in social quarters.

James Cagney Los Angeles Bis Bill

Silence cloaks fate of 40 crew aboard blazing Atlantic tanker

A Swedish tanker Ata lanta burned and forced its crew of about 40 to abandon ship 330 miles northeast of Barbados. The U S Coast Guard dispatched the Pandora from San Juan and Italian vessel Foscolo reportedly moved to assist as weather remained favorable for lifeboat survival.

New York Barbados Atlantic The Coast Guard U. S.coast Guard Pandora San Juan Puerto Rico Foscolo

Sunny days boost beer taxes in Syracuse area report

The Syracuse federal tax area saw higher beer taxes last month with $420,000 paid versus $370,000 in April 1948 while theater taxes fell from $215,000 to $180,000. Collector Frank J. Shaughnessy cited milder spring weather and timing issues that delayed returns as factors.

Syracuse Internal Revenue Frank J. Shaughnessy Shaughnessy

Housing Bill Approved by House Banking Committee

The House Banking Committee approved the Administration's multi billion dollar housing program by a 14 to 7 vote. It would authorize construction of 1 050 000 low rent housing units in seven years as requested by President Truman. The Senate-passed version lowers the target to 10 000 units in six years. Banking Chairman Spencer of Kentucky said a showdown vote is expected in the House next week.

Washington House Banking Committee The Administration Truman Senate Spencer Dky Beoe

Peace move earmarked deliveries halted by U S

The United States ordered a halt in further removals of Japanese plants at war reparations. Maj. Gen. Frank R McCoy told the Far Eastern Commission that no ceiling on peaceful production should limit Japan as a step toward economic recovery. The U S suspends advance deliveries to China the Philippines the Netherlands and Britain pending final reparations agreement.

Washington United States Frank R Far Eastern Commission Japan China Philippines Netherlands Netherlands’ Indies Britain Burma Malaya Far Eastern McCoy Thes - Commission State. Department Commission

Witness shot in New York barroom murders case

A 1939 murder witness, Carmine Mirando aged 29, was shot in the chest by a lone gunman in a New York barroom. Police say Mirando refused to answer questions about the shooting while four other patrons stood nearby.

New York Sns Carmine Mirando Mirando

Upstate Woman Is Heir To Man's Buried $50,000

In Interlaken New York probate reveals Carrie Compton a 19 year old blind sister becomes sole heir to 50 000 from George R Compton who hid cash in a garage amid a half million fortune loss during the depression Asylumore uncovered 세 around 470 in a jar and two jars with over 10 000 each buried in a garage dirt floor during estate search

Upstate Seattle Interlaxen N. Y Seneca County George R. Compton John A A. Frater Compton Carrie Compton Reeves Aylmore Asymore Assmore

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