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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1948
Page
8
Engineer Tindle recounts guiding the lead engine of a double header as water was filled for the second engine at a water tower. He describes mist and smoke, a slow backward move, and clear signals to avoid any injuries as crowds watched from both sides of the track.
Photographer Paul Garrison warns that television vixens pose a new temptation for husbands. He says TV sirens reach men at home in relaxed, private moments, unlike movie vampires seen in crowds. He urges couples to resist the lure and keep evenings with friends.
Denise Reed, daughter of Daniel K. Weiskopf, refused to discuss a divorce clause that would cut her off from a large share of a 32.5 million estate unless she divorces her husband Robert. Her attorney Sampson Selig called it a personal dislike, saying the provision was a reflection of the decedent’s wishes.
Catholic pilgrims from 10 states prayed at the Our Lady of Fatima shrine for world peace and the conversion of Russia from atheism. The group, including twenty priests and laypeople, left New York by plane on October 5.
Scottish distilleries plan higher whisky production in the coming year than since 1938, with distillers citing demand growth and market recovery. Industry sources estimate overall output will increase across major labels as once-slow shipments rebound and exports expand amid improving economic conditions.
Staff Sgt. Ralph M. Felting Jr formerly of McCook Nebraska said he drove a new car at 90 miles an hour from Helmstedt through Russian road barriers into Bettin oo, claiming he passed Russian guards using psychology and candy bars. The American MP confirmed he went through the Russian zone.
Latin American delegates at the UN reported that John Foster Dulles hinted Republicans, if elected, would alter the U S good neighbor policy toward broader friendship. Dulles spoke at an informal dinner honoring Argentine Foreign Minister Juan A Bramagita and others, stating Republicans seek stronger ties with American nations.
Enthusiastic crowd of 6,000 packed the Springfield Armory last night as Mr. Truman tied Dewey to a reform record. He outlined a fourfold farm program expanding soil conservation, flexible price supports, and parity as a goal, plus efforts to boost consumption through research, world trade, and school lunches. He urged farmer rights via cooperatives, rural electrification, better housing, roads, and education. Israel to broadcast from New York. Nathan Sirama, ex-housing administrator and WMCA president, to direct weekday broadcasts to the new state.
Confusing dispatch notes a westbound train delay near Sapulpa due to cables off Newfouldland and other disruptions. Reports say two transatlantic cables were knocked out by nets of fish, with officials stressing the need to maintain America’s natural resources and global reach.
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