City bids on three 1947 trucks set by ordinance
Commissioner of Public Works Charles B Billion pushed a bid only rule for Walters trucks or four point positive drive, but Common Council rejected the idea in caucus. The final Aug 18 ordinance ordered three 1947 model motor trucks with 2,100 gallon tanks via competitive bidding, with plans to advertise bids.
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Charles.b. Billion
Common Council
Herald-Journal Today
Billion
A. O'Hara
Herald-Journal
Commissioner of Public Works
Flushing
Board of Estimate
Custody bid eyed as GI father defends kidnap claim
Madge Vincent of Leeds seeks custody of 10 month old boy taken to Greensboro by her ex-GI husband Curtis Elmer Vincent. He says no kidnapping occurred and asserts he cared for the child during a long transatlantic journey aided by a train dash and plane trip. The couple's legal action follows the mother’s plan to reclaim the child in Britain.
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Greensboro
N. C
Madge Vincent
Leeds
England
Curtis Elmer Vincent
Air Corps
Vincent
Paul Va UE
North Shore
Tol
New York City
van Melvin
Custody Drama Across Borders In Leeds Case
Mrs Vincent learns that American officials will not intervene in her bid to regain custody. J C Groeninger informs her the matter is between husband and wife, while a British court order is deemed unenforceable in the United States. She plans a brief holiday to cope with the shock of her husband’s departure with the child.
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Leeds
United States
Cripps Warns on Deep Dollar Spending Cuts
Sir Stafford Cripps told reporters Britain must slash dollar spending more deeply unless new aid for Britain and Europe arrives soon. He warned further cuts could spark a gradual economic strangulation if not halted quickly.
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London
Stafford Cripps
Britain
Europe
Cripps
Today’s Features and Page Guide in the Daily Edition
Editorial page notes American experts in Europe on Marshall Plan policy amid party division in Washington. The item lists page allocations including Comics 4, Amusements 32, Letters 24, Financial 36, Classifieds 37-41, Editorials 24, Deaths 20, Sports 28-20, and Today’s Pictures on page 13 with sections like Talking It Over and Winchell.
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Europe
U. S
Marquis Childs
Ida Jean Kain
Dr. Brady
Mery Haworth
City Life
Earl Wilson
Winchell
Tiny twister roars through area blacking out power
Hospital attendants said none of the injured was believed seriously hurt. The tiny twister came out of the southeast whipped down power lines and threw the section into darkness. The storm lasted only about two minutes.
Farm Leaders Pledge Full Cooperation With Truman on Food Drive
Albert N. Goss Edward A. O Neal and Quentin Reynolds, heads of three major farm groups, told President Truman at the White House they will mobilize an all out effort to meet the world food crisis. They spoke after a nationwide radio address tied to Democratic women amplifier efforts.
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Washington
Truman
Albert N. Goss
Edward. A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Quentin Reynolds
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
White House
Wom
Meatless Tuesday cuts grain use for Europe
Economists from the Department of Agriculture estimate the first Meatless Tuesday saves about 5.6 pounds of grain for starving Europeans. President Truman urges household sacrifice as part of a broader food conservation drive. The Citizens Food Committee asks the distilling industry to close for 60 days to save 10 million bushels of grain, with industry leaders poised to comply.
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Europe
Department of Agriculture
Truman
Jarber Ebben
Citizens Food Committee
Brazil Near Break With Soviet Russia Aims to End Ties
Reports from Rio de Janeiro say President Dutra plans to seek approval to sever diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia. He contemplates action over Communist interference in Brazil’s internal affairs and fear of international intervention by the Comintern.
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Rio VE Janeiro
Rilo de Janeiro
Enrique Gaspar Dutra
Russia
Dutra
Robot Plane Crosses Sea Heads for Ohio
The U S Army Skymaster piloted by Col James M Gillespie completed a robot flight from England to Harmon Field Wilmington with no hands on controls. The C 54 made the Atlantic crossing in 14 hours 11 minutes passing over P E I and Charlotte Town before landing.
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Stephenville
Mid
Robert: .E. Lee
Wilmington
Atlantic
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England
Charlottetown
Air Force
James M. Gillespie
San Antonio
Texas
Harmon Field
Gillespie
Ocean
Meat and Grain Prices Rise in Major Markets
In large markets across Chicago and East St. Louis meat hogs advanced to 29.75 per hundred pounds, with steers up to 36.35 and other cattle holding steady. Butter and poultry prices fluctuated while eggs held firm, and wheat and corn futures gained in early trading.
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East St. Louis
New York
Chicago Board of Trade
Dancer Claims She Was Prisoner Aboard Yacht
Patricia Schmidt a nightclub dancer charged with murder testified she was a prisoner aboard John Lester Mee’s yacht Saura during the slaying last April Mee allegedly watched her and she was paid briefly to buy food The trial’s first session adjourned after about an hour on the stand
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Wavana
Patricia Schmidt
John Lester Mee
Mee
Saura
Miss Schmidt
Niemoeller elected bishop in Hessian church union
Dr Martin Niemoeller, noted critic of Hitler ism, has been elected bishop of a new statewide union of Evangelical churches in the American occupied State of Hesse, church officials announced today.
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Frankeort
Martin Niemoeller
Union of
Evangelical Churches
Hesse
Community Chest Drive Aims To Raise 1 150 000
Henry LaCossitt urged workers to rally for the 26th annual Community Chest drive at Hotel Syracuse, challenging 600 volunteers to raise 1 150 000 as Red Feather versus Red Star colors framed the campaign. He warned that success reflects on free people and national campaigns.
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RED Feather Agaist
Red Star
Henry LaCossitt
Adine
Syracuse
Red Feather
Ila Cossitt
Clarence H. ‘Tytchell
Meyer Misses Court In Paternity Case
Johnny Meyer, How ard Hughes press agent known for quick escapes, failed to appear in Special Sessions Court for arraignment on a cigaret girl paternity suit. A registered letter was sent to the Waldorf Astoria directing a 10 AM Friday appearance after his earlier release on $5,000 bail following an El Morocco nightclub incident.
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New York
Johnny Meyer
Notre Dame
Meyer
Howard Hughes
Jetter
Waldorf- Astoria
Waldorf-Astoria
el Morocco
UN Palestine Partition Debate Shapes US and Soviet Policy
A U S delegate says Washington backs partition with possible changes while a State Department official avoids details. The Soviet stance is tentative though inclined toward a binational federal state. Poland urges partition focus as Balkans debate nears a showdown between the United States and Soviet Russia.
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United States
UN Committee On
Palestine
Jewish Agency For Palestine
Poland
Holy Land
Balkans
Bly
Soviet
Russia
United Nations
Cold front lowers New York temps 77 today 70 Thursday
Weatherman Andrew P. Keller reports a weak cold front north of the Great Lakes will push Central New York toward normal temperatures. Monday's high near 85 ties the date record. the front moves slowly east and south bringing clouds, with Syracuse remaining warm. Forecast calls for 77 today 48 tonight and 70 Thursday.
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Great Lakes
New York
Andrew P. Keller
Weatherman
Syracuse
Keller
Wallace open to heading peace party if wars dominate
Henry A. Wallace said he would be willing to head a third party for peace if both existing parties are clearly at war. He added a new party might not be needed, noting strong Democratic support for his program among rank and file.
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New Haven, Conn
Henry A. Wallace
Young Man Questioned Over Night Club Visits
A father questions a suitor about taking his daughter to night clubs. The suitor proposes reasoning with her to resolve the dispute. The brief exchange appears in The Lighthouse clipping.
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