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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1949

Page

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Air General Stowell Ends Syracuse Vacation Amid Golf and Fishing

Maj. Gen. James S. Stowell, head of the Air Training Command, winds up a Syracuse visit with wife and dog Martha. The Syracusan commander, famed for North African service and piloting 77 countries, now oversees technical training for Air Force students including officers, navigators and bombardiers. The piece notes his Randolph Field HQ in Texas and ties to Syracuse friends like J. W. Carroll.

Air Training Command Army Air Forces James S. Stowell Aghes Oswego River Phoenix Tartha Air General Syracuse Virginia Charles James S. Stowell Army Air Force Southwest Air Transport Command Soe Air Force

Subtle blockade fears grip Berlin as trucks halted

US officials charge Russia seeks to reimpose a subtle blockade of Berlin through East German permits. A truck ban at Helmstedt blocks 159 West German trucks, with Soviet frontier demands enforcing East German approvals. A veteran American officer calls it the subtle blockade aiming to limit West Berlin's trade and force dependency on Moscow. The ban on carloads without East German commission approval began at Helmstedt last night.

Berlin Russia A. Dix Benediy Helmsted East German Economic Commission West Berlin East Germany Asles Poland Bulgaria East German Economy Commission Helmstedt

Today’s features and pages list per newspaper issue

The page guide outlines content on pages 40 and 41 including Comics Ida Jean Kain Ir Dean Crossword Mary Haworth Horoscope and Amusements 30 Financial 34 Bridge 17 Ing. Reporter 5 Classified 35-39 Radio H City Life 22 Local 26-3 Deaths 23 Sports 31-33 editorials Wainheil 23 and Letters 24. Todays Pictures on page 18.

Ida Jean Kain Ir. Dean Mary Haworth Ing H City Life Ednonals Wainheil

McCloy Nominated for German Civilian High Commissioner

President Truman nominated Joan J. McCloy as the 61st United States civilian high commissioner for Germany. Her resignation as president of the World Bank, effective by July 1, was accepted, Eugene Black elected to succeed. McCloy to head Western Germany under Allied civilian control, succeeding Gen. Lucius D. Clay who had been military governor and head of U.S. forces in Europe.

Washington Xurman Joan J. “McCloy United States Germany McCloy World Bank Banks Eugene Black Atlanta White House Lucius D Clay Clay Europe

Hotel Strikers Serve Princess at Grand Hotel

Princess Margaret Rose of England vacationing in Florence had service on her hotel floor today despite a workers strike. Waters and maids on duty for her special benefit ensured continued service during the disruption.

Princess Florence Margaret Rose England Grand Hotel Waters

Turtle Returns to New Quay After Transatlantic Flight

The Navy bomber Truculent Turtle completed its return mission from the United States, retracing the first successful transatlantic flight route. The wartime aircraft touched down near New Quay, England, marking a historic homeward leg in the mission.

Turtle New Quay England

Medical Center Offer Ranked From Syracuse University

University chancellor Tolley told a State University Board committee that Syracuse University would donate its medical school and hospital or lease them for $1 a year, plus land, to create a state medical center. He argued Syracuse’s size and resources, including strong Maxwell School and forestry programs, would prevent dead wood. He cited lower operating costs and facility savings if located in Syracuse, with central city advantages and extensive facilities already in place.

Leo W. O’brien William P. Tolley 2 Health State University Board of Trustees University of Buffalo Tolley Syracuse University Turing Syracuse New York Maxwell School State College of Forestry Medical College Taree

Stockings Get Plunging Neckline Fashion Review

New York reports describe hosiery makers pushing the plunging neckline stocking edge to match low-cut shoes. Reinforced toes and varied shapes replace sandal-foot styles, with fashion noting more coverage and diverse designs. Also, Mae Bradbury, sixteen, graduates tonight as the sole senior, receiving full honors at commencement after a unique four-year solitary journey.

New York Ada Cass

Medieval Law Keeps War Veterans in Jail Over Debts

Rutland Vermont. War veterans face possible life in jail unless they pay damages from automobile accidents. Ralph Fugate and Bernard Smith Jr. remain jailed under a close jail certificate, with petitions to vacate the order and potentially take the poor debtor's oath to gain release. Fugate's wife described the situation as inhuman. The case highlights postwar financial distress among veterans and debates over debt law.

Air Force Rutland George N. Harman Fugate Catherine Smith Harman Harmen Board of Jail Commissioners Fugatt

UN Rejects Bevin Sforza Plan to Split Italian Colonies

In New York the UN General Assembly rejected the Bevin Sforza plan aimed at dividing Italy’s prewar colonies among four nations. A Latin American revolt swayed the 59 nations, approving a bitterly opposed compromise. The final tally was 14 for and 37 against, leaving the territories under Prussian military control as Italy’s former empire remains unresolved. Delegates adjourned briefly to resume talks for ongoing studies of the colonial issue.

New York Bevin-Sforza Italy UN General Assembly Mediterranean Prusa Mussolini Ernest, Bevin Carlo Sforza London Sforza

Syracusan Hurt Fatally At Syracuse Glass Co

LOUIS FREITIG, 53, of 300 Malerne Ave, died at Crouse Irving Hospital after injuries from an accident at Syracuse Glass Co, where he was superintendent. He was buried under about a ton of broken glass while two coworkers and another worker helped move him. three helpers suffered cuts and bruises.

Louis Freitig Malerne Crouse-Irving Hospital Syracuse Glass Co Eriebla John Shea Freitag John Krapa Emerson Albert Krupa Matty Ax William Me. Garvey Corioland

FDR Jr Wins Big In 20th District Special Election

Franklin D Roosevelt Jr the late President's son launches political career by routing opponents in a 20th District special election. He totals 31 037 on Liberal Party and 10 109 on Four Freedoms while opponents share the remainder. Balloting reflects a strong Tammany Hall backing and signals Albany ambitions.

New York Franklin D. Hoosevelt Jr 20Th Tammany Franklin D Roosevelt, Jr Tammany Hall Jastyer Roosevelt Liberal Party Four ‘Freedoms Party Municipal Court Benjamin Shalleck William H. MecIntyre Innate T. Rubinstein

Hole-in-One Insurance Offer from Lloyds of London

Lloyds of London offers a novelty policy to insure against a golfer making a hole in one. The premium is sixpence per year, with a payout of ten pounds if the ace occurs, intended to cover a celebratory round of drinks at the club house.

London Lloyd’s of London

Harold B Johnson dies editor publisher of Watertown papers

Harold B. Johnson 68 editor and publisher of the Watertown Daily Times and owner of WWNY and WMSA stations died suddenly of a heart attack at Henderson Harbor while on a business trip. Survived by wife Jessie Parsons Johnson son John Brayton Johnson 32 two grandchildren and siblings. Born August 3 1880 in Somerville he attended Gouverneur High School. Concluded on page 8 column 2.

Herald-Journal Wire Watertown Harold B. Johnson Watertown Daily Times WWNY WMSA Massena Underbluf Henderson Harbor Johnson Ogdensourg Tate Henderson Harvor Jessie Parsons Johnson John Brayton Johnson Anne Johnson Tinserty H. Douglas, Johnson Sinff Syracuse Herald-Journal Martha D. Priest Queens Village L. L Somerville Gouverneur, High School

Seven year old trapped under Seattle bridge ordeal ends

A seven year old boy, Jimmy Albright, crawled under a railroad trestle and wedged his head between girders. A mail train halted nearby and a traffic jam formed as workers cut away metal with a torch and jack lifts. After two hours, rescuers freed him, though he left with swollen ears and tears. A separate incident saw six year old Howard Heeks tumble toward the Black Stone River, prompting a large rescue and crowd control until Howard reappeared among onlookers.

Seattle Wanny Albright Trafic Jimmy

Break In Heat Wave Expected Late Tomorrow In Syracuse

Syracuse endured a third straight day of above normal heat with the Weather Man predicting a break late tomorrow as scattered showers or thunderstorms move in this afternoon or tonight. Temperatures rose to near 90s and mid 80s in the region while cooler air is forecast by Friday. Strong heat persisted across the East and South with some areas in Montana reporting 30s and snow near the Canadian border.

Syracuse Manrrowe Mercury Yesterea Montana Canedian

Blast in Rio de Janeiro Training Wounds Many. Five Dead

A shell exploded during a training demonstration at Geri Field near Rio de Janeiro, killing five people and wounding 209 others. Witnesses reported a mortar blast causing the casualties amid a crowded event. Local authorities launched emergency response and investigations into the incident.

Rio DE Janeiro Geri [Aes Field Eagle Janeiro

Food Prices Fall Again in Wholesale Index Dip

New York report shows the Dun and Bradstreet wholesale food price index at 5.66, matching the year low hit February 28 and the lowest since October 8, 1946. The index tracks wholesale cost for a pound of 31 commonly used foods, down 41.1 percent from last year’s 9.01 level.

New York Dun &Bradstreet

Pacific Defense Pact Ruled Out

Secretary Acheson said there are serious dangers to world peace in the Pacific region but the United States will not participate in a Pacific defense pact for the time being. He ruled out involvement despite tensions and discussed broader security concerns.

Washington UP

Architect Victor Abel Warns Narberth Youth Against Debt

The late Victor D. Abel of Narberth Pa told Narberth youths to avoid debt, calling it a trap and urging forethought to prevent afterthought. He emphasized that debt is easier to fall into than escape.

Victor D. Abel Narberth

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U. S Margaret Truman President Truman Lincoln Auditorium Central High School Morning Musicals, Inc N. Y. Center — J House Navy Armed Services Committee Defense Department Garl Vinson Tuue Vinson Defense Louis Johnson Air W. Stuart Symington Clai Dan A. Kimball James E. van Zandt R.pa Syracusan Fdr, Jr Albany Harold Johnson Stutigart Wuerttemberg- Baden West Germany Curtis Albright Albright Pawitcrel Howard Heeks Howard Ronald Rodri Gues Fire Department Young Howard
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