Halloween pranks recalled by local residents
In a Q A reminiscence, several residents from Syracuse area recount youthful Halloween escapades. James Fitzpatrick notes roof repairs on a drugstore after a prank. William Fox recalls neighborhood mischief in De Witt. Bart Stillman describes alarm clocks set for late hours. John King recalls egg pranks and a porch dent. Stanley Arbeit recalls firing fireworks at a theater scene and fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James. Fitzpatrick
Syracuse
Bart Stillman
Irving Av
John F. King
406 Nicholsov
Stanley Arbeit
University Pl
Draft Dodger Sentenced To Four Years in Prison
Walter R. Kraeuter, sought for eight years on draft evasion, is sentenced to four years. He pleaded guilty to draft evasion and three related counts including attempted bribery of a Federal agent. He disappeared after 1940 registration, was rearrested near Times Square, offered $500 for a quick start, and faced a psychiatric exam and five years probation on release.
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New York
Walter R. Kraeuter
Estera
Kraeuter
Murray Hulbert
FBI
Times Square
Jane
Los Angeles
Hulbert
UN Rejects Rebel Bid In Debate On Balkan Question
The United Nations Political Committee rejected 50 to six a Yugoslav proposal to invite Markos Vallades, Greek guerrilla leader, to take part in debate on the Balkan question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United Nations
Markos Vallades
Balkan
Beer Distributors Seek SLA Rules Change
New York State wholesale beer distributors urged the State Liquor Authority to revise transportation rules. A resolution at the 16th annual convention claimed SLA changes would require scrapping about 2.5 million dollars in transport equipment and urged interpretation of state law to avoid loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Liquor Authority
New York State’ Wholesale Distributors Association, Inc
SLA
Beer supply loophole spotted in on site sales rule
Wholesalers can use their own vehicles to pick up beer at breweries and retailers may buy beer on the premises of wholesalers as a workaround to existing distribution rules.
Battle for Korean port rages in Yosu clash
Seoul reports fighting continues for a second day at the port city of Yosu as loyalist troops engage Communist led rebels and sympathizers. The army estimates insurgent strength at about 12,000 in the former rebel stronghold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Korea
Tloyallat
Yosu
Korean Army
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Peggy McCarthy
Salina St
William L. Fox
Orviston Dr
de Witt
Betohe
Korsos
Brunchy Crunchy Munchy Cereal Co
Brighton
S. Salina St. Owen
TIFT
Salina
Onondaga
Mark
Battle Rages
Korean
Prince Gardner
Billfald
Grody
South
Salina Street
Philip Morris
Philp Morris N
Goodyear
Stockinette
U.S
R.F.D
E. Adams St
Central High School
Chimes Bldg
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