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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1948
Page
2
A garbled wire service style report cites safety director Thaows W Ryan warning that faceball sensors heighten highway risk after football games. He targets young and drinking drivers, dusk driving as an accident factor, with unclear context and multiple broken phrases.
The State Department bulletin praises Congress for foreign policy work in a two part series by Sheldon Maplar of the Office of International Organization. The materials are described as distancing foreign policy from the current political scene despite criticism from President Truman.
The Security Council considers a cable from acting Palestine mediator Dr. Ralph J. Bunche requesting stronger UN supervision to curb Arabs and Jews who withhold cooperation, risking progress in supervising peace efforts amid rising tensions.
Report from Athens notes McDowell declined comment on whether he would accept a jury invitation. The article references Greek officials and a U.S. inquiry context, with mentions of the House and UN involvement and a separate burglary case in New York.
A female pedestrian was struck by a car driven by Donald Wells of Jordan late at night on a Washington avenue area in Onondaga General Hospital reports severe injuries including possible back fracture and bruises. Patrolman Robert Miller states Wells was issued a summons for failing to yield to a pedestrian in the right of way. Sgt. Al Meehan and Patrolman Jorn Shea assisted at the scene.
A House labor subcommittee seeks contempt citations against current and former members of the United Electric Workers Union and local leaders over communist influence questions. Representative Merson announced the move after two days of hearings, with possible referrals to the Justice Department and penalties up to one year’s jail and a $1,000 fine. The target list includes Local 201 officers and several former and current members. further investigations into communist influence in labor groups are planned for New York City hearings.
In a night shooting at a Syracuse area residence Trooper William Fuchs of Wie Gaxencvin patrol responded with Sgt Kempston and Trooper Fred Suitter. The victim, Pusher Cartner, and his wife were taken to a funeral home. Investigators named Lt. Cuewan, Tarotd Luts, and others at the scene. Cartner had prior petty larceny and burglary records and had recent ties to 52 Buznet Avenue.
Death notices list Ernest W F Aspinwall Ros M Mrs May Leake Harvey 81 Liberal Party candidate 1932 exeter Mo Anna L Ble d 89 Dubuque IA Canton Aug Bechler 79 Grand Island NE Clement M Meausmand 95 Benedictine Latrobe PA Hart Neers 8 Westampton NJ title notes old officials clergy and staff in various towns with brief biographical mentions
In Charleston W V an averting audience heard Truman outline a contrast with the GOP urging unity under a Republican president and Congress. He cited the Hartley Act Social Security housing and foreign policy as failures or missteps and warned against policies he said would bring disaster to Americans.
Spain bans the American film Gentleman's Agreement accusing it of tone toward bias against Jews and containing theological errors. The Board of Censors promised a fuller explanation at a news conference, with Father Juan Fernandes urging corrections. Producers declined deletions, saying the ban was unanimous.
The North American director of the Sorat Unley of the Wiehe Mary Addrogsod ay Olinwa duals spoke at a panel, blaming comic books and fairy tales for modern marriages. He argued readers develop unrealistic images of love and lifelong commitment, citing "a bolt out of the blue" as a common expectation and urging adults to rethink marriage as a practical partnership.
London Ontario report notes medical students planned to trial a device measuring kiss intensity using a between-nose sensor and alpha wave readings. Dean Colin halted the proposal citing school policy, while students defend the concept as a scientific inquiry into affection dynamics.
Dewey stated to supporters that no Communist will hold government roles after January 20. He outlined plans to end what he called complaints and alleged misallocation in regional government while touring states including Kansas Missouri and Idaho.
Pope Pius spoke to a finance institute delegation urging abstention from scandal measures that would harm public morale. He warned such actions could erode trust and undermine the people's sense of justice and virtue.
Washington reports that major railroads have filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for an overall eight percent freight rate boost to cover rising operating costs. They claim costs have risen about 73 percent in eight years while current rates yield only a 3.88 percent return in 1945 and a 4.94 percent return this year. The ICC is urged to act promptly. past increases have waited months and involved hearings.
The House Un American Activities subcommittee refused to disclose details of testimony about a Soviet legend linked to an alleged security scare. Chairman said the panel has the correct answer and will report to the full committee in Washington, with no names released.
Pravda quotes Clark on the Foyse Committee and alleged political activity, citing a Washington-sourced statement from the Attorney General. The piece frames the blast as part of a heated campaign to defend democracy against alleged slander and espionage links, with Thornton and other figures referenced.
Funeral services are held today for Mrs. Noland, aunt of Truman. Neatly described as a favorite relative, she lived across the street from the President’s Washington home. Local mourners gather as the nation mourns a prominent family connection.
A newly discovered green mineral named carnolite is reported to be rich in uranium. Found near Shussten in the Congo and analyzed in Colombia, the mineral is described as a potential small uranium source with geopolitical implications amid tensions with Russia.
The article notes Marshal Mecholas F. Burns will collect a cash award from his wife upon return home from work to celebrate his birthday. It outlines Burns long service, marriage, and ties to Syracuse, with references to his tenure as deputy marshal and prior work in Burns and O'Brien funeral home.
Funeral services were held in Utica for Morris Shulman, 56, longtime theater executive of Central and Northern New York. Shulman began as a eatery manager in Endicott and later ran motion picture houses in Syracuse, Oneida, Utica, Gouverneur, and Vernon, before owning a theater in Inlet.
New York lawyer Donovan and William Henderson of the Office at Strategic Services urged the Missouri Bar Association that U S aid to Europe should include hard leverage. They argued for immediate action to apply pressure on German and Italian canal routes as part of a larger strategy.
SEW YORK (NY) Mrs An toinette Lindsey was found with 128525 in a white silk belt at her waist and police say she owns substantial property and 250,000 in securities. A registered letter and 6,000 in cash were also noted as belongings. She was taken to Bellevue Hospital for observation after hospital admission.
Shaw the bandleader Arve Shaw and novelist Kach Jaen Winsor reportedly settled all financial and matrimonial disputes out of court. Attorney Arnold Krakower said Shaw will likely pursue divorce but no further legal actions remain. The annulment charge over prior Mexican divorces was dropped and all claims of separation and cruelty were abandoned. The agreement preserves the validity of the marriage.
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