24 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Syracuse Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
1
A 7 year old named Walow suffered a loss of 6071 dollars in a faulty payor swindle described in a garbled report. The incident appears tied to a fake wheat scheme and a sequence of fraudulent actions over several days. Local authorities and guardians were mentioned, with no clear resolution stated.
The Oregon law dean testified today in a Bridges deportation hearing, linked to a Los Angeles case, detailing connections to a former guitarist and alleged war-time duties. Prosecutors challenged his statements while noting federal water-related opinions and possible government influence.
Labor Department figures show retail employment and payrolls declined in the latest period with about a 4 percent payroll drop and a small percentage loss in workers. Reports indicate similar patterns across the sector with stability in wholesale employment and a slight uptick in some sales activity. A separate item notes a fatal truck collision near Greenbush, raising the toll to three.
An Asheville publisher reports that a Silver Shirt leader is investigated for alleged sabotage of a congressional committee on Ameritevé activities. The probe centers on ties to the Silver Shirt group and potential forwarding of information to influence immigration coverage.
Readers of the Messenger report ongoing halt in liner service as talks at Port Authority resume on Wednesday. The carrier pledges refunds to passengers while Clyde Valley officials oversee the process and note plans to keep megatown afloat amid Gulf Coast disruption.
A historical fragment notes efforts to raise funds and organize defense measures in the United States. Names and places appear garbled, but reference is made to a Polish Defense Congress in Chicago and a committee selecting a Malis Dultneut amidst wartime concerns.
A distressed household receives a hopeful lead when a dog returns with a clue to locate a 10 year old boy missing since morning. Police and volunteers coordinate searches across nearby streets and parks, urging residents to check sheds and vehicles.
A fragmented OCR item reports a late night patrol sequence with a bicycle, a pursued rider, and subsequent arrests by undersheriff Conway and deputies. Names appear garbled but reference a local law enforcement response and a seized person in the aftermath.
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