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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1948
Page
7
The American Legion stages an eight hour parade starting at 4 P M to highlight its 30th annual national convention in Miami Officials expect about 300 000 spectators as the four mile march winds through downtown Miami and along Biscayne Boulevard
German Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch has died in the British Military Hospital in Hamburg while under guard awaiting trial as a war criminal. He was 67 and had been ill for some time. he faced trial with three other senior Wehrmacht leaders in British custody.
The piece details a presidential campaign swing with stops in Chicago Cleveland Boston Madison Square Garden Brooklyn and St Louis from Oct 25 to Oct 30. Henry Wallace criticizes labor leaders while advancing the Progressive Party in Pennsylvania. Vice presidential hopefuls Earl Warren Alben Barkley and others travel to Miami Kentucky and West Virginia amid Senate battles.
President Chiang Kai-shek, aged 62 by Western count and observed by the lunar calendar, marked his birthday with a dinner hosted by Generalissimo Chiang and Madame Chiang. Guests included Bishop Z. T. Kuang, who baptized Chiang and officiated at his marriage.
The condition of screen actress Elissa Landi was reported worse today at Kingston Hospital. She has been on the serious list for 10 days, and her physician says she is suffering a chronic condition.
Frederick F. Bugbee of Watertown was elected lay moderator of the Presbyterian Synod of New York at the opening session of the 66th annual meeting. He serves as ruling elder at First Presbyterian Church Watertown and was vice moderator last year, becoming the second lay moderator in the Synod's history.
The UN Security Council debates the Soviet blockade of Berlin with Jessup declaring the Soviet government uses coercion to force political aims. Cadogan accuses Moscow of harassing Western powers and undermining four power talks, calling the blockade a continued challenge to the UN charter as Bramagna adjourns the session.
UN aid chief Bunche urged immediate action after reporting a new Negev outbreak and possible truce breach. Egypt reportedly accepted a cease fire while Israel rejected it. Arabs and Jews were urged to withdraw to prior positions and allow UN negotiators. Gaza bombing continued as observers left the port city.
Mauris J. Holshouser, 26, charged with first degree murder in the slaying of 73 year old Lena G. M. Robinson, pleads insanity through attorney Robert F. Fliescher of Wellsville. He admitted in a signed statement to killing Mrs. Robinson with his fists September 10.
Albany and Syracuse posted gains in 1948 compared with 1944 while Rochester and Buffalo declined. Albany rose from 73,347 to 85,037. Syracuse from 105,538 to 108,095. Rochester fell from 172,404 to 161,633. Buffalo declined from 277,815 to 261,594.
Lebert H. Weir of New York City told Buffalo's Planning Commission that a Garden of Eden exists ahead with a 30 hour work week. He predicted almost everyone will join the Leisure class as science and technology reduce work hours and increase free time.
GALVESTON Texas informs a nationwide search for Jane Stevens a 31 year old handicapped children teacher who disappeared while en route to her class. Police say descriptions circulated nationwide and a sister reports she had not been seen in Dickinson or Houston. Her sister noted the teacher had recently complained of being overworked. She was last seen driving off in her automobile after visiting her brother in law.
The report notes a woman left Mr. Barnes and packed a suitcase before returning to her Dickinson home. Miss Stevens, described as a comely brunette, has served in the Galveston School System for 12 years.
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