Childnapped infant found as accused mother held
Ten weeks old Jo Ann Mezzanotte was found alive in an East Side house. A 46 year old woman, identified as Leona M Shefflet, confessed to kidnapping saying she could care for the child better than its mother. The infant was recovered after a tip from Frances Kucinski about a bundle tossed over a cemetery wall.
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Aid Denies Dewey Europe Trip Plans
Governor Dewey's aid dismissed a report that he would visit Europe during the interim before inauguration if elected. James Hagerty declined comment while noting Dewey might send representatives to avoid commitments. Dewey plans a vacation after the election but had not chosen a destination.
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Roosevelt
Truman
Saini Dewey
U.S
Washington
Aids
Actress Elissa Lanc Feared Critical at Kingston Hospital
Kingston reports the 43 year old screen actress Elissa Lanc in very critical condition and growing worse today at Kingston Hospital as updates describe her deteriorating health.
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Kingston
Elissa Lanc
Kingston Hospital
Democrats Gain Ground as Dewey Sidelined Says Marquis Childs
In a column on the editorial page Marquis Childs notes a shift away from Republican candidate Dewey toward President Truman. He argues the trend could help the Democrats seize Senate control. The text references page placement for related features and sections across the issue.
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G.O.P
Dewey
Truman
Senate
Marquis Childs
Korea Revolt Flare Narrows To South Korea Battle
Insurgent forces believed to number up to 4000 move from Yosu to Sunchon and on toward Kwangju after killing or capturing about 100 police. Martial law is in effect in the American zone as loyal Korean soldiers, police, and U S troops brace for a night battle in the southern peninsula.
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Korea
South Korea
T. Y. Yoon
Syngman Rhee
Japan
Yosu Fon
Stanchon
Yoon
Sunchon
Yasu
Yosu
Korean Coast Guard
Kwangju
South Chola
Orlando Ward
U. S
Pusan
Associated Press
Moscow Radio
Red Feather drive reaches $732 463 in Syracuse area
The 1949 Community Chest campaign reported Red Feather contributions of 732462, about 60 percent of the goal with 100 percent by the Schools and Organizations Division. The Women’s division led by Mrs Francis Maroney reported 36075, 81 percent of its quota at the Hotel Syracuse luncheon.
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RED Feather
Community Chest
Syracuse
FCC Studies Gift Shows
The FCC weighed arguments for and against banning certain giveaway radio programs. Opponents said the shows test skill and are not lotteries, while the commission argued otherwise. No final decision timetable was given.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
FCC
Old Ben Is Dog-Gone Fickle
The mystery dog Ben a German shepherd admired by soldiers and men alike was revived today after two and a half years apart. Ben lived with Lea W. McCarron then Jack Glaser in Syracuse before vanishing. McCarron, now a Bedford bus driver, identified Ben and claimed him, while Glaser balked at relinquishing the “fickle” dog whom he paid about ten dollars for.
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North Carolina
Lea W. McCarron
McCarron
Jack Glaser
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Glaser
Loretta
Syracuse
Glasers
Bedford
Mass
Indictment Filed In Onondaga Lottery Raids
The Onondaga County grand jury presented a sealed indictment to Supreme Court Justice Earl C. Bastow relating to state police lottery raids last summer. The 39 arrested will be arraigned after bench warrants are issued as the grand jury concluded its deliberations.
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Earl C. Bastow
Onondaga County Grand Jury
William H. Bowers
Cold Spell Triggers Four Day Riot at Bordeaux Jail
The Gazette reports cold cells and blanket shortages sparked a four day riot in Montreal's Bordeaux Jail. About 650 prisoners demonstrated while guards worked 24 hour shifts to maintain control.
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Cold Spell
Montreal
the Gazette
Bordeaux
The Flatterer Jack Carson Dinner Remarkals
A Hollywood dinner recounts remarks about Jack Carson as a film star and a politician defeated by the Dewey faction. The speaker compares him to a Connecticut Yankee and includes a witty exchange about a child described by a character named Bob.
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Hollywood
Dewey
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Legion bands battered by Miami rain parade damage
The American Legion parade in Miami suffered heavy losses from a downpour injuring instruments uniforms and floats. The Miami Harvey Seeds Post band alone tallied about 37500 in damage with at least 30 instruments ruined including drumheads costing up to 30 dollars and seven dollars for snares. Many floats were damaged and one valued at about 3000.
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American Legion
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Harvey Seeds
Archl Cantrell
Legion
California
Earl Warren
No Cents Tot Objects to Curbs in South Bend
Eight year old Janet Mason appeals to Mayor Shock over new parking meters saying they steal her pennies and ruin her piggy bank. The girl highlights impact on children and asks for consideration of their savings. The mayor replies with a light quip about arguing with a little lady.
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George A. Shock
Shock
Red Hot Programs Hit York Woman Through Stove
Mrs Walter Sechrist of York says she is rarely lonely in her kitchen as her gas range seems to pick up short wave transmissions from the neighbor, an amateur radio operator. An engineer explained the stove’s metal panels may be acting as a receiver and tuner for the signals.
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Walter Sechrist
Stoge
Sechrist
Hughes giant flying boat tests planned in November
Howard Hughes says he will test his 25 million dollar giant plywood flying boat with taxi cabs on November 15 and aims to fly again about a month later.
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Los Angeles
Howard Hughes
Nations vote to seek pact on basic atomic principles
The United Nations political committee voted to turn the atomic energy dispute to the Big Five and Canada to seek agreement on basic principles. It rejected a Soviet plan to outlaw the atom bomb and rejected an Indian proposal to send the matter elsewhere.
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Paris
United Nations
Big Five
Canada
Atomic Energy Control Organization
Western nations seek UN action on Berlin blockade
Western sources expect one of the Little Six to urge the Security Council on Friday to recommend lifting Russia's Berlin blockade. A draft resolution reportedly calls for the council to press for an early meeting of the Big Four foreign ministers to resolve the Berlin and all-German questions.
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Paris
Security Council
Russia
Berlin
Council
Soviet bloc veto fails to stop UN atomic control plan
The UN Atomic Energy Commission majority backed US backed proposals for a treaty creating an international control agency with full powers to punish violations and inspect all atomic energy development from ore to end. Only six Soviet bloc nations supported the Soviet proposal in a 39 to six vote with seven abstentions.
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Atomic Commission
Russia
UN Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Weather Outlook Sees Warm Air Next Day With Rain
The Weather Bureau reports warmer air moving in from the west and rain pushing eastward. Tonight will be cold with a low around 30. The high tomorrow is projected at 50 as southerly winds help raise temperatures. Rain today follows yesterday's light snow across New York, Pennsylvania and New England while much of the nation remains dry.
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New York
Pennsylvania
New England
UN orders cease fire in Negev as Israeli assault winds down
TEL AVIV reports the United Nations ordered a halt to firing in the Negev Desert campaign. Fighting has diminished though Israeli forces reportedly hold key positions on two southern roads, with Air Force strikes on Gaza and nearby towns. civilian Arab flight from Gaza appears to continue.
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United Nations
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Beersheba
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