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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1944
Page
7
The piece argues both Democrats and Republicans supported naval reduction efforts. It cites 1922 Washington conference outcomes, a near unanimous Senate vote, and Roosevelt's letters urging continued and expanded arms limitation. It notes Democratic and Republican leaders praised reductions and warns against blaming one party for naval cuts.
Governor Dewey backs Steveney J Curran for United States Senate to oppose Senator Wagner. Curran, Republican chairman of New York County, is seen as a strong downstate candidate. Upstate resistance to a New Yorker choice is noted but offset by expected gains for the ticket. Also mentions Justice John Van Voorhis named for associate judge. General de Gaulle predicts a future French Army on the Allied front as France readies renewed resistance and potential Southern France operations.
American Thunderbolts and British Typhoons shattered German Panzer divisions during a heavy assault around Avrariches. Four Panzer divisions tried to sever Normandy Brittany supply lines, but after noon the skies cleared and Allied aircraft destroyed up to 200 Nazi tanks. The German attack faltered, leaving Allied forces in control with supply routes intact.
The Herald Journal urges prompt mailing of war ballot applications to the New York State War Ballot Commission to protect service members’ votes. Only 2,460 Onondaga names certified out of 30,000 entitled to vote. home front effort needed to simplify voting for soldiers and sailors. The Citizen Non-Partisan Committee for the Serviceman's Vote at State Tower Building offers ballots and information. sign name, fill serial number, and provide addresses to vote.
A report from Rome highlights Florence’s fragile art heritage as key structures like the Bridge of Graces, the Pitti Palace, Giotto's Tower, the Uffizi and the Palazzo Vecchio face ruin. Allies withheld aid while German retreat pressures rise, leaving historic streets and galleries vulnerable to fire and destruction.
A set of letters and poems from readers in Syracuse. A serviceman apology note cites overseas duty for missing a planned meeting with two young ladies in Syracuse. Another letter criticizes mosquito control around Elmwood Park and urges cleaner pools. A poem laments longing for home and mentions Nile travels and distant seas.
Marquis Childs outlines Britain’s postwar economic plight. Britain, once buoyed by shipping revenue and overseas bond income, is now deeply in debt after wartime borrowing. Bretton Woods figures show twelve point nine billion external debt with four billion cleared abroad. A peacetime lend-lease transition could help restart industry and exports, possibly extending to Japan.
A 1930s style report outlines the Federal Old Age and Survivors Insurance program payments to Mrs Ellen Woodward administering the benefit. It notes monthly checks to Mrs Mary Rex Thompson and her nine children, details beneficiary categories by age and relation, and explains how benefits are funded and withheld, including employer and worker contributions and wage-based benefit amounts.
August 9 dispatch notes administration plans for a new federal unemployment program backed by left wing New Dealers. The Kilgore bill would raise benefits to 35 dollars weekly, create a federalized system, and raise political contention over state sovereignty and central government power amid election pressure. The piece also mentions Byrnes, Truman, Baruch, and George proposals, plus potential impacts on the New Dealers coalition and business.
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