Onondaga County prepares for largest atomic test drill
Civil Defense Director Harvey S. Smith announces a major simulated bombing drill centered at Town Line Road with ground zero near. The exercise will halt most traffic on routes and block Onondaga Track Parkway. About 10 000 CD volunteers from five counties are expected at posts with 5 000 more counties aiding firefighting. Sound trucks will call for volunteers to act as casualties for medical crews.
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Gia Madison
Cayuga
Wayne
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Oneida
Syracuse
Witness links Boyle to RFC loan for St. Louis firm
A diary-keeping witness testified before a Senate subcommittee that William M. Boyle Jr. helped arrange an RFC loan for a St. Louis printing firm in early 1949 after three prior denials. John E. Toole of American Litheford Corp said the firm had opposed Boyle’s aid, while former RFC directors Harley Hise and Walter L. Dunham denied being influenced by Boyle but acknowledged some borrowers gained board seats through Boyle’s recommendations. The inquiry continued with related testimony.
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William M. Boyle, Jr
RFC
St. Louis
John E. Toole
American Litteford Corporation
Senate
Boyle
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
St.Louis
Toole
Litheford
Vakter
Democratic
Air Cordon Tightens Over Czechs as Allies Ban Flights
Paris AP reports the United States Britain and France completed an aerial quarantine on Czechoslovakia. France banned all Air France flights into Czechoslovakia and Britain barred flights of its carriers. The Allied high commission in Germany canceled Czech flights over Western Germany following the William N. Oatis spy sentence.
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United States
Britain
France
Czechoslovakia
ofiWesterm
Air France
Airways
London
Prague
Germany
Czech
Associated Press
William
Ne -Oatis
Asa
Army Nurse Among 4371 From Korea War Veterans
Army nurse Captain Eleanor E. Yorke of Orange New Jersey served her last eight months with a mobile surgical unit with the 24th and Second Divisions. She was among 4371 Korea War veterans docked yesterday in San Francisco, many of whom had seen hard fighting.
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San
Peace Treaty Talk at San Francisco Conference
Marquis Childs discusses the San Francisco Conference and the potential path to a Japanese peace treaty. Senate hearings loom as editors examine diplomacy and public reaction in today's editorial page.
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San
Francisco
Senate
Marquis: Childs
Ex-Collector Delaney Indicted In Boston
Former Massachusetts internal revenue collector Denis W. Delaney, fired by the President, indicted by a federal grand jury on charges he took $12 500 from individuals to influence decisions. He also faced counts that he certified tax claims totaling at least $170 000 for three individuals and one corporation had been fully satisfied when he knew they were not.
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Boston
Denis W. Delaney
Trumawag
Massachusetts
Pond Brings Extradition Fight To Spa Town Hearing
Cassius Pond, 48, of Glens Falls, N Y, waived extradition from Vermont and was remanded after a brief hearing before Municipal Judge Hanford G Davis. He was placed in custody of state police and transported to Ballston Spa for gambling investigation proceedings with Corp M S Kniskern and Trooper James Cerino leading the case.
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Rutland
Vite
Cassius Pond
Glens
Falls
Vermont
York
Saratoga
Municipal
Hanford
G. Davis
British Soviet grain and rubber deal announced
London officials disclosed a new British Soviet contract delivering 1,000,000 tons of coarse grain to Britain in the next 12 months. Russia reserves the right to halt shipments unless Empire rubber can be purchased with sterling payments. The arrangement was announced last night.
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London
Russia
Britain
American-Born Wife of Missing Diplomat Leaves France
Mrs Melinda MacLean wife of Donald MacLean the missing British diplomat leaves Marseille for London after a Riviera vacation. She has not been seen since May 25 and is traveling with three children. The case follows her husband’s disappearance alongside the family flight from Marseille.
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Gns
France
London
A. Riviera
Melinda
MacLean
Donald “MacLean
Buffalo Pte Brause Aims For Syracuse Run In Rain
The 16 year old automotive expert Abe Brause left Buffalo today bound for Chicago to New York pace with Anandak Des Launty. They hope to reach Syracuse by tonight covering the 190 mile stretch from Cleveland to Buffalo in about an hour and 45 minutes despite rain. Brause noted the challenge of carrying enough water as filling stations were not equipped to handle the needed amount.
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PTE Aneican
Jack Brause
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Abe
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Watt
To-An
Cleveland
Big Three discuss West Europe inflation threat to armament drive
The United States Britain and France held talks on inflation as a threat to Western defense buildup and European economies. Treasury Secretary Snyder British treasury chief Gaitelell ang and French Finance Minister Rene Mayer attended. The ministers agreed on main terms for a partnership allowing West Germans to contribute forces to the alliance and sought unity on protecting nationals behind the Iron Curtain.
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Washington
United. States
Britain
France
West
Western
Europe
Treasury
Snyder
Hugh Gaitelell Ang
Rene Mayer
Herbert Morrison
Prince
Robert Schuman
Western Alliance
Psychiatric Test Sought on Key Witness in Graft Trial
Lawyer for two policemen in the Brooklyn graft case plans to ask County Judge Samuel S. Leibowitz to order a psychiatric examination of the prosecution’s chief witness, gambler Harry Gross. Fred Kaplan announced the request after jury selection, saying Gross showed signs of mental instability during a one day Atlantic City trip.
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New York
Brooklyn
Harry Gross
Fred Kaplan
Samuel S. Leibowitz
Kaplan
Gross
Atlantic City
Fifth Air Force leader warns of possible all-out Communist air attack
Maj. Gen. Frank F. Everest, commanding the Fifth Air Force in Korea, said he would assume that an all-out Communist aerial attack meant lifting present restrictions against bombing Red air bases in Manchuria. He noted increasing signs that such an attack may be imminent.
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Korea
Frank’f.everest
Fifth Air- Force
Manchuria
Fire rescue as tenants flee Sweet Eda tenement blaze
A six story Sweet Eda tenement fire in New York prompted rescue by firemen. A mother and children were rescued as smoke filled the building. Twenty tenants escaped the blaze, and 49 persons fled the scene.
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New York
INS
Wwe
Weather clears as Syracuse towns report heavy rain
A cold spell follows a downpour with almost an inch of rain in Syracuse causing water in intersections and low areas. The weatherman cited 9 inches in a short period and forecasts cooler, calmer conditions by this afternoon and weekend.
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Syracuse
Sylvan Beach
Brewerton Barge Canal
Andrew P. Keller
The Aged of Anxiety Ballet Robbery at City Center
The New York theater box office was robbed yesterday as a ballet company rehearsed on stage. The bandit escaped with 3500 dollars, taking advantage of the distraction during the rehearsal of The Aged of Anxiety.
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New
York
New York
uThe
Carrier Bulletin Delivers Quirky Reader Puzzles
A playful local feature presents a set of questions and answers in a “Carrier Bulletin” style. The item showcases reader humor and wordplay, inviting participation and highlighting community charm.
Missing Bucci linked to $60,000 fraud case in Solvay
Louis N. Bucci a 48 year old Solvay resident remains missing two days after a bank loss of 60 000 at the Onondaga County Savings Bank of Solvay. An FBI warrant charges Bucci with defrauding the Bank of $60 000. The bank president Perrin L. Babcock said Bucci left after a loan interest dispute and a woman claimed a loan already paid incurred charges. Bucci’s trail was picked up in Canada after an all United States and Canadian alarm. The FBI was alerted due to the bank being FDIC insured and bonded. The article mentions Bucci left his desk shortly before 4 PM Wednesday following a dispute over a 2000 loan.
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Onondaga County Savings
Canada
Herald-Journal
United States
Dominion
Bucci
Perrin L. Babcock
Federal ‘Deposit Insurance Corp
FBI
F.D.I.C
Babcock
Bradley Cage Star Indicted in Bradley University Scandal
Peoria County grand jury indicted Gene Melchiorre nicknamed Squeaky and six New York gamblers in a Bradley University basketball scandal. Three former Bradley players Aaron Preece Fred Schlictman and James Kelly were not indicted. Melchiorre faced charges of accepting four thousand dollars to fix a game between Bradley and Oregon State.
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Peoria
Gene
Melchiorre
New York
Bradley
University
Point
Aaron’Preece
Canton
Fred Schlictman
Centratia
James Kelly
Mélchiorre
Oregon
State
Mortgage fraud scheme blamed for bank losses in Syracuse
An Onondaga County Savings Bank and Syracuse Trust Company case is tied to dummy records and missing ledgers. Investigators estimate about 2.46 million dollars in losses across the two banks with an incomplete probe still underway. A bank spokesman commented as the story continued on Page LY.
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Syracuse Trust’ Company
Onondaga County Savings Bank
Reds Battle Korea Front as Tanks Are Spotted West of Yonchon
United Nations forces clashed with Communist troops north of Yanggu in eastern Korea, seizing a towering peak after heavy fighting. Elsewhere on the peninsula six Russian-type T-34 tanks and two self propelled guns were observed west of Yonchon amid the ongoing ground actions.
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Korea
United Nations
Yanggu
Yonchon
Reds May Hit Now
General James A. Van Fleet warned of a possible Communist offensive in Korea, saying the next three nights were extremely critical. The Allen-led ground forces commander spoke during an interview at a nearby air base.
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Seoul
James A
van Fleet
al. Ned
Korea
Army Air Forces report from Korean front baffles lines
An Allied briefing notes heavy UN air and artillery activity in Korea with tanks in defensive positions. It cites Red supply lines under attack as Marines and Corsair fighters support infantry in slashing operations. Report concluded on page 13 column 3.
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V Air “Force
Senate votes big military spending bill amid heavy edits
A massive military spending bill totaling about 359.9 billion dollars cleared Senate scrutiny after days of debate. Senator O Mahoney of South Dakota warned of hidden cuts as conference talks aimed to iron out differences begin next week.
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Washington
Truman
Senate
O'Mahoney
SD. Swyo
Theo
Mahoney
Flanders
Red Cross blood bank taps two cops in Stamford melee
In Stamford Connecticut two police officers, Donald Nielson and Douglas Hakey, queued for a Police Athletic League Drum Corps meeting and learned the line was a blood donor drive. Two pints were drawn from them amid embarrassed reactions.
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Red
Cross
Donald Nielson
Douglas
Hakey
Police’ Athletic League
Canal drag search after missing restaurateur in Rome
Kenneth Shepard, 47, disappeared after a trip with two friends from Oneida River to Rome. His hat was found on the water’s edge as investigators pursued a search of the Barge Canal and Oneida Lake for clues to his fate.
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Rome
Skaneatele
Restaurateur
Kenneth Shepard
Shepard
Oneida
Onondaga
Oneida Lake
Herbert J. Bews
William E. Sears
Geneva
Ater
Cane
France Sets Conditions for German Troop Redeployment
The French foreign ministry stated that German troop recruitment would begin only after the European defense community organs initiate operation. This signals Paris linking German forces to a broader European defense framework before any troop moves.
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Paris
65 year old son Robe helps secure social security benefits
A fragmented report notes F McCutcheon and Eiwhen Jamies could not provide a birth certificate to obtain benefits. The case involves an elderly man seeking entitlements and relies on the verification of a 65-year-old son named Robe.
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Jamies
F. McCutcheon
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