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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1948
Page
2
Nine men were taken into custody after a police raid described as a major strike against gambling. Michael Amico, 20, faces a felony charge of contriving to draw 2 lottery with eight others charged as common gamblers. Seized items include dice a adding machine and $56240 in cash.
Washington warns 36 European recovery nations to guarantee American ships half the tonnage of goods shipped to the United States or face action from the Economic Cooperation Administration. Paul G Bottman states the plan and letters emphasize enforcing ship tonnage shares.
Paris and Britain urged Braal to withdraw wording on human equality in the United Nations draft convention. Russia objected, citing backwardness, while a line proposed that all humans are born equal in rights and dignity. The UN Assembly social committee recessed without a decision.
In Walla Walla Washington guards pursuing two convicts Arthur St Pere and William Gibson found no sign at a farm. A farm woman alerted authorities after noticing unusual animal activity. Guards remained on scene as anxious neighbors worried for missing husbands. The captain left four dogs on site to handle the milking duties.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a record five hundred million dollars of new construction completed in September. Construction activity rose compared with August, reflecting higher values for residential and commercial work as builders saw increased demand. The report cites steel and housing sectors as notable drivers of the total.
A massive earthquake centered near Meshed devastated Ashghabad and Ashkhabid causing 6000 injuries as rescue planes ferried victims to hospitals. Rail service resumed and evacuation continued while the extent of casualties remained uncertain.
Obituary notices list Numa Torcziner of Amsterdam Hatland an international diamond dealer and World Zionist Organization leader. Also named are Suney Anderson 67 Minnesota congressman Levins ali special counsel and General Mills engineer in Minneapolis. Samuel B. ckmh 97 chairman of Union Title Guaranty in Pittsburgh Chauncey G. Austen 58 aviation board attorney and adviser to Senator Warren Austin of Vermont in Chicago. Lauson Sione 4 president of Pollenshee Steel Corp and brother of Justice Tiers Jan E. Stone in Pittsburgh.
A foggy opener saw the Indians host the Braves as tickets sold slowly while Salkeld and Salkeld injury news hung over the lineup. Gromek started for Detroit while Bearden eyed the mound in a tense World Series atmosphere as scalpers faced weak demand and fans crowded near the stands.
Mina Mary Gray, an 80 year old woman living alone in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, was found slain in her home. Investigators say she was strangled by an assailant who escaped in the early dawn. The body was found near the door on the couch where she slept.
President Truman visits Syracuse to address Democratic supporters despite a downpour. He criticizes the Republican administration on education aid, notes New York State’s sparse progress, and urges turnout. Crowd cheers as he greets workers, union leaders, and local officials.
Elizabeth New Jersey hiking club forced a two mile detour around a nudist colony blocking the old Appalachian Trail. Union County Skog Club president Lewis Resenhverg said the group planned a weeded path with machetes to bypass the camp. The club maintains 26 miles of the trail in Sue Fox Guality near Upper Greenwood Lake and Lake We wayanda.
Five inmates from Colusa County prison gardened roses for a wreath seen as a memorial. Sheriff George Houx acknowledged the tribute in a scene described with garbled broadcast references and wartime wartime imagery.
Socialist Norman Thomas denounces Henry Wallace as a latecomer to racial equality and dictatorial in a campaign stop at the Wer nghousa Electric Corp plant. He criticizes Wallace’s past as agriculture secretary and recalls earlier farm worker organizing with discrimination and opposition to equity.
Marshall boarded a plane, saluted the President, and spoke of gratitude for the reeling of the craft. Reporters were kept back by Secret Service as the trio rode to the White House, while discussions touched on U.S. policy toward Russia and bipartisan unity with France.
A large civic gathering watched President Truman arrive by special train under tight security. Secret Service and Syracuse Police kept the upper railroad area clear as officials and a small press contingent awaited the moment. Mayor Contella and Police Chief John A. met the President on the platform as Mrs. Truman rode down the steps.
The President spoke to a mixed crowd in Syracuse noting his daughter Margaret’s engagement and praising education. He thanked supporters for attending and stressed the importance of youth and schooling for the nation’s future.
Leo Griffin, a father of 11, died in a auto collision yesterday when the van slipped and fell on him. Several children reportedly helped before emergency crews arrived at the scene in Nichfield.
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