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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1950

Page

2

Two Rescued From River Near Rochester

Firemen lowered ropes to pull two men from the Genesee River near Rochester. Joseph Rieman, 69, and Raymond Foland, 24, were rescued near a waterfall brink. Rieman, hospitalized with a broken left leg, said he fell from a steep embankment and grabbed a bridge abutment. Foland reportedly jumped from Court Street Bridge.

Rochester Owit Geneseo Laurence Toseph Rieman Matthew Hayes Raymond Foland Rieman Charles Roth Foland Court Street

Teens run holdup gang bosswoman named

A 15 year old girl named Peggy Burns was identified as the brains of a teen gang that robbed a liquor store and killed the owner. She helped case spots and organized strategy while accomplices Tom Cook and Muriel Downs aided the crime. Police noted the group planned exits and tactics.

Long Beach Calif Peggy Burns Tom C. Cook Muriel C. Downs Crimes. Co

In Other Lands 20000 Free Red Countries in Seven Months

Officials of the International Refugee Organization estimate about 10000 people fled communist Eastern Europe in seven months. They were technically eligible for aid but were excluded by a decision of the IRO General Council. The report notes exiles from the region face practical denial of relief.

Geneva International Refugee Organization Europe ORO General Council

Deaths list includes many notable figures worldwide

Death notices list Dr Jon T Tate 62 Minnesota physicist who aided German submarine control in WW II in Minneapolis along with John Glenn Arm Strong 39 Air Force slated for SAC Spokane after Army War College graduation. Also Ralph Horn 70 Detroit Free Press ad manager, Joan Kilgallen 99 journalist’s father, Barc Sagrier 77 Paris activist, Frank Se frit 82 Washington editor Balling nam, Anderson Swickard 43 shoe firm PR chief in Nashville, plus Mary Agnes Kelly mother of Michigan governor Harry F Kelly in Lake Worth.

Jon T. Tate University of Minnesota Minneapoli John Glenn Armstrong Air Force Strategic Air Command Spokane Wash Army War College Washington Ralpiu €. Horn Detroit Free Press Detroit Joan Kilgallen MAS Mary Agnes Kelly Harry F. Kelly Michigan Lake Worthy Fite

Israel Yields UN Control of Jerusalem Shrines

The Israeli government acknowledged United Nations authority over the holy shrines for three faiths in Jerusalem, while opposing full international rule over the city. A compromise proposal offered to UN Trusteeship Council President Roger Garreau would grant the UN complete control of the shrines and related sites, including maintenance and visits, with current sectors in dispute under a military truce. Israel and Jordan opposed full UN take over, and the plan faced opposition from Washington and several allies.

Lake Success Upi Israel United Nations Jerusalem UN Assembly Roger Garreauy UN Trusteeship Council Jordan Jorden General Assembly Russia Latin America U. S

Congress, McCarthy clash over Communism probes

Senate committees faced delays as a Washington speaker absence halted hearings on Communist charges in government. Ed Morgan noted officials planned to reveal Donovan and OSS aides testimony. McCarthy denounced the State Department for Reds claims while critics urged proper probes and restraint.

Capitol Senate Haring FBI D. M. Gadd Edward P. Morgan Committee Counisel Washington Tydings New York Ladd Fbps Security Ammerasia Armerasia Morgen Catt Ohio McCarthy Omaha Neb McGrath Hbiler Gestapo Wired

Lucas Claims Rival To Raise Big Fund For Dirksen

Senator Scott Lucas of Illinois, Democratic floor leader, says Republicans aim to raise about 700000 for Everett Dirksen’s campaign and that the GOP National Committee may add another sum. Lucas spoke after meetings with Democratic leaders about campaign strategy, warning of a tough race this year amid Dirksen’s challenge.

Cmicago Scott Lucas Illinois Tatens Everett M. Dirksten Lucas Dirksen G. O. P| National Committee Kent

Flunking Student Fires In After English Exam

Cairo Egypt A college student Tamir E Nahsawi failed his English test and accused professors of flunking him He drew a plate and shot one professor in the arm then clubbed another The third restrained him until police arrived None of the professors was seriously hurt. William H Robbins 77 of Barker died from burns after gasoline flare up on his farm Friday. Edwin M Waterbury Montcalm St and his family learn of the death of Robert M Waterbury retired parent Funeral services planned for Saint Albans Vermont.

Cairo Egypt Tamir E Nahsawi Ihyee Gots Bits Lookpore William H. ‘Robbins Barker Vermont Orwego Mgr Edwin M. Waterbury Montcalm St St. Albans Robert M. Waterbury

Wedding Party Rains Bottles On Times Square

A New York wedding party on 43rd Street near Times Square caused a bottle-throwing incident from an upper floor. Police arrived to quell the disturbance as about 200 guests clashed, injuring a patrolman and leading to two arrests for felonious assault.

Times Square New York Tumes Square James Matthews

Augusta Flash Storm Strikes City While Winds Reach Fury

A fierce August storm battered Augusta with hurricane like gusts around 90 mph tearing roofs, felling trees, and cutting power. Officials valued damage in thousands with no injuries reported. The Widows Home roof was blown onto the yard prompting tarpaulins, while work crews cleared debris and two radio stations and police units went off air.

Augusta Richmond County

Gun-Wielder OReilly Threatens Pilot In Flight Incident

Horace Austell describes a man named OReilly threatening to kill the pilot over a rough landing. The 30 year old San Francisco air terminal ticket agency owner says OReilly pressed a gun to his head and shattered a pane with a metal object while forcing Mrs. Austell from the seat and ordering her to run as the plane landed.

Horace Austell Oreilly vIk Austell San Francisco Sail Oreilly O'Reilly

Baby Accidentally Drops Baby to Death in Window Fall

An eight year old girl says she was playing with three month old Joan Weeks when the infant slipped from her hands and dropped from a fourth floor window to die. The neighbor child visited the Weeks apartment while the mother was out and took the baby to a windowsill to play. Police call the death an accident. the girl reported the incident only after being questioned by an officer.

New York Joan

Chamber seeks rally against socialized medicine in New York

New York State Chamber of Commerce urges citizens to join the crusade against socialized medicine. Members will vote on recommendations at the monthly meeting Thursday. The committee on public health and welfare urged defeating the Truman administration's compulsory health insurance proposal now in Congress. The report said the program would tend to regimentation of physicians and destroy medical freedom for both doctors and patients.

New York New York State Chamber of Commerce Committee On Public Health and Welfare

Air Comedian II BOSTON

Chase Taylor widely known radio figure Colonel Stone was critically ill with an undisclosed ailment in a Boston hospital today. The South Norwalk native entered the hospital two weeks after diagnosis at the Janey Chinie. Lilac Week drew about 100000 viewers to the Rochester area showing masses of blooms as Public Safety Commissioner Brady cited Highland Park crowds enjoying the event.

Boston Chase Taylor Stonenogle Rochester Public Safety David B. Brady Highland Park

Red March in Berlin Shows Communist Grip and West Berlin Controversy

Thousands of older residents watch a staged Red March along Unter den Linden as East German? Soviet propaganda and banners denigrate the West. Youth appear controlled by Communist rhetoric. William Pieck hails the Soviet alliance while West Berlin’s Ernest Reuter declares the march a failure against Communist aims.

Hitler Unter Ger Lustgarten Uranium Imines William Pieck East West Berlin Ernest Reuter Berlin

Strike Postponed By Rail Switchmen

The AFL Switchmen's Union of North America called off a threatened walkout by Western rail table switchmen scheduled for Thursday as progress toward a wage hour settlement improved. The dispute seeks a 40 hour week at current 48 hour pay plus extra for weekends with federal mediation continuing.

Washington CIA AFL Switchmen's Union of North America Switchmen Francis A. O'Neill, Jr National Mediation Board

Race News Ban Faces Senate Jurisdiction Block

The McFarland anti gambling bill could be delayed as Senate jurisdictional chair Pat McCarran signals possible Judiciary Committee review before floor debate. McFarland opposes delays and warns the Judiciary panel is overworked. The measure would ban interstate transmission of horse and dog racing information, with penalties up to $1000 fine and one year in jail, effective at race start.

Wwngton Farland Senate Pat McCarran D-Ney Senate Judiciary Committee Ernest W. McFerland D-Ariz McFarland

George Taft Disagree On Arming Germany

U S veteran Senator George Ga said Western Germany's manpower must back defense of Western Europe against Communism. He criticized NATO style arming, urging the United States rely on its own strength and avoid advising Europe to arm itself, touching on fears of provoking wider war. Washington scene quoted Taft as opposing arming Europe and warning against a broader conflict.

Washington Gyi George D-Ga Wesern Germany Western Europe HIB Calelea Europe Coolidge Ing Harry S. Truman Russia Congress Taft Ohio Jaround Ruasis

Memorial Day Relaxation at Hotel Syracuse Dining and Music

Hotel Syracuse invites guests to a holiday of fine dining and relaxation with all day Persian Terrace service. Breakfast to dinner hours run from morning to late evening while orchestra entertainment accompanies supper.

Syracuse

gamblers from Page ele crime operations in those cities report

Gamblers from Page ele ment and crime activities in those cities. But both communities report the Senate investigations have had their effect. Over the years, the big lime operators have rearmed to adopt legitimate business operations and few are worried about any far reaching results from the current upheaval. One Cleveland operator boasted: We'll always be in business, come what may.

Senate Cleveland

Ex Mental Patient Held on Slaying Charge in Mineola

Robert Cannon, 45, recently released from a mental hospital, is jailed without bail on murder charges after knifing Herbert W. Schweink, 25, as he stepped off a Hempstead bus with his girlfriend. Cannon confessed to police, then pleaded innocent at arraignment. grand jury action set for June 13. Police say Cannon, with prior assault arrests, followed the victim after overhearing remarks on the bus.

Mineola Robert Cannon Cannon Herbert W. Schweilk Earher Schwenk Hempstead Catinon

Jeanne De Valois Sainted By Pope In Rome Rite

Jeanne De Valois, French queen who died in 1505, was canonized by Pope Pius XI at St Peter's Basilica in a ceremony witnessed by about 50,000. It was the fourth saint created in the 1950 Holy Year and her feast is set for February 15. The queen, who died at 41, founded the Order of the Assumption after her marriage to Louis XI was annulled.

Vatican City Jeanne de Valois SS Peter's Basilica Pius XI

Inchworm Boom Predicted Across Hudson Valley

Dr Curran of the American Museum of Natural History warned of a cankerworm outbreak covering about 7000 square miles within a week. The damage would stretch from Morristown New Jersey north to Newburgh and west to Pennsylvania with peak activity in a five year cycle. Foliage should regrow by July as worms concentrate along the Hudson River west bank and reach Dutchess County.

Beak Mountains Dpch. Curran American Museum of Natural History New York City Morristown N. J Newburgh Pennsylvania Curran Dutchess County

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