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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1947

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All but one captured after prison train escape bid

A military prison train transporting 150 inmates from Green Haven to Camp Cooke rolled toward California after seven escapes. All but one prisoner were recaptured. one, James D B Anders, 21, of Jamestown New York, remained at large. Escaped inmates included murder rape and desertion cases, with German POWs among the train’s passengers.

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Eight New Fires Rage Across Adirondack Woods

In Northeastern New York eight new fires sparked by dry, windy weather spread through the Adirondack timberlands. The state Conservation Department mobilized nearly 1000 men as authorities closed the region to the public by midnight per Governor Dewey. Major blazes covered up to 40 acres near Denmark in Lewes County and Fort Ann saw significant activity, with army and volunteer crews fighting the flames from the air and ground amid forecasts of continued heat and sporadic showers.

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Rain and Cooler Weather Predicted Amid Record Heat

Weather report notes three days of rain and rising heat records with Oct 18 highs previously reaching new peaks. Andrew P Kelier, meteorologist, says the heat is humidity driven and forecasts light rain, warmer conditions tonight and Sunday, with today's high around 80 and a low of 56.

Andrew P Kelier

Shakeup in Greek Army Rumors Reach Athens

Three Athens newspapers report a broad shakeup in the Greek Army following a council meeting in Volos. The Liberal party led by Sophoulis and the independent Liberal Eleftheria claim the chief of staff Gen Constantin Ventiris will retire, to be replaced by Maj. Gen. Katlegero powlox, commander of the Greek Second Army Corps.

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Alaska Fourth of July celebration marked island 80th

Alaska held its 80th anniversary celebration of territorial purchase from Susie Jar as many US guests gathered for the event. The gathering featured winds and festive activities marking a milestone in the territory’s history.

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Two Saved as 42 Die in French Plane Crash

In Paris a company spokesman for Aix Transport Co and a French charter line said 42 people were killed when a twin engined transport crashed into the Mediterranean near Cartagena Spain on Tuesday night. Only two of the 39 passengers and crew were rescued by the patrol boat Sabre. The two survivors were later identified as embattled in uncertain condition.

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British Shift Troops and Java Volcano Report

Ambiguous war era dispatch notes British forces shifting units in Palestine and near Galilee while a volcano in Java erupts again. The report mentions the brigade parachute unit, movements toward the Galilee area, and casualties. A separate item notes a political visit by Creach Jones in Oran, with mention of British Army strength reductions and a six day UN discussion.

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Theories Spread Over Nylons Popping Near Federal Building

In Cleveland a mystery surrounds 200 pairs of nylons that ruptured while worn by office girls near the Federal Reserve Building. Theories blame chemicals from a nearby cleaning project, though James McGyatis denies acid damage calls. Hosiery sellers and manufacturers offer cautious explanations as investigations continue.

Cleveland Federal Reserve James McGyatis

Poultry Ban May Be Junked in Food Program Review

WARRINGTON UP A committee considers scrapping poultryless Thursdays as the U S food program faces a possible 190 million saving option. Luckman says any better idea to cut grain use will be considered while meetings with poultry and feed industries resume. Meanwhile bakers plan wheat saving steps including ending consignments and trimming bread sizes to reduce losses.

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Fragmentary note on school or social mischief observed

A garbled OCR style note mentions students arriving at the gates of Heaven and asking about a person named Haney, with unclear dialogue and misplaced words. The text lacks coherent events, dates, or places, rendering a concise reporting summary difficult.

Lonergan Dies Former Democratic Lawmaker

Augualinay Lonergan, 73, former Democratic member of the Senate and House of Representatives from Connecticut, died at his home here after years of illness. He left Congress in 1988 to resume his law practice, having served one term before relinquishing duties due to health reasons.

Lonergan Washingtop

Cholera Death Toll Rises in Nile Valley Record

The Egyptian Health Ministry reports 1,602 cholera deaths in the Nile Valley since last September 25. In the two hours before yesterday morning, 308 deaths were announced, marking the latest daily update in this outbreak.

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Little UN Hopes for Year-Round Assembly in U S Plan

Canada challenged Russia's stance on a yearlong "Little Assembly" for unified stations. U S delegates backed the proposal amid support from Britain France and China while Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Gromyko condemned the plan as American dictation of world policy. The first test vote was expected late today as debates continued.

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Today’s Features and Classifieds Shuffle Mentions

A garbled preview lists sections and pages for today’s edition. It mentions features on distillery topics and labor figures, with references to pages covering Amusements Letters Bridge Radio Social News and Deaths. Names like David Lawrence appear among undefined items.

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Stalin Seeks Better Ties With U S Britain Through Cautious Overtures

Premier Joseph Stalin told eight visiting British MPs in Sochi that the Soviet Union welcomes cooperation with the United States and Britain and would not block improvement if those powers agree to work together. He stressed differing economic systems need not block cooperation and warned Moscow could proceed without them if they refuse. The remarks, delivered in a Kremlin setting, underscored a pragmatic approach to easing East West tensions amid postwar realignments.

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National Rural Electric Cooperative talks held in Lima region

A campy op sum became violent as officials discussed Region 4 of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Every available phs sion and ambulance in the city was rented. Twenty seven of the techs were in Lima hospital this morning.

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Hurricane May Miss Florida Forecast Shifts North

The tropical storm in early stages strengthened to near hurricane force with winds up to 65 mph. Forecasters said the system was curving northward and would likely miss the Florida mainland, though advisories urged caution with further data due tonight. Observations from Turks Island region showed winds reaching 60 mph as the storm extended outward, with anticipated path adjustments from Weather Bureau officials.

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