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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1946
Page
2
Five Westchester sites named by the United Nations headquarters commission as candidates for a permanent world center after excluding Connecticut. The report recommends Westchester locations and outlines implications for the proposed UN complex.
A senior naval officer told CNS there is no destruction of the Panama Canal’s military value by an atomic weapon and said efforts are underway to curb radio activity. The official, Admiral Ben Motrect, also noted ongoing studies on expanding the interocean link for national defense. White House says no press conference planned this week and no major news developments since last Friday.
Obituaries notice two prominent figures: Othe Winger 68 longtime president of Manchester College for 39 years who retired in 1941, and Elizabeth Brown Cutting 75 former managing editor of the North American Review and author of a biography oferson Davis, both in Indiana and New York. Also mentions Henry J. Ango former president urged for OPA change in San Francisco with Price controls on used automobiles.
Three French naval figures faced prison terms after the High Court of Justice found Adm. Jean Abrial Adm. Andrew Marquis and Adm. Gabriel Auphan guilty of treason and collaboration with Germany. Auphan received life hard labor national degradation and confiscation of property in absentia.
Primary results show La Follette's long run challenged as Wisconsin voters split, with Goodland leading Republican renomination efforts and Hoan securing the Democratic governor nomination. Vermont and South Carolina sent incumbents aside in GOP or Democratic contests, while Arkansas elected three state office incumbents.
Walter Kiernan notes price increases for new cars with a push from rising costs and changing buyer aims. The piece mentions convertible models once favored, now replaced by interest in lower priced options as affordability shifts.
The report warns that continued gun violence in China risks turning the country into the leading global storehouse of surface lead, as troublemakers flout rules. The remark highlights mounting concern over supply chain and safety implications for metal markets.
Report describes the departure of about 1000 illegal Jewish immigrants from Haifa on two troopships. Vessels reached Famagusta under guard, described as deter flan ships under stern discipline.
London reports say the cabinet backs the army air force and navy in a firm Holy Land policy. Despite rising tensions, officials vow to end unauthorized Jewish immigration by any means necessary. Haifa saw three dead and seven wounded as crowds attacked fort guards and 7,000 migrants were moved to Cyprus detention camps.
Sofia's purge targets include the army as Dimitrov claims an iron broom sweeps all government departments. The sixth list of army officers purged cites charges of fascist plots and lack of interest in duties. In the Philippines, Taruc and his Hukbalahap leaders met with President Roxas to discuss the Central Luzon Pacific program amid disarmament camp doubts.
News dispatches from around the world are hampered as the United States Conciliation Service plans to resume negotiations at 1 P M E D T to end a strike by the American Communications Association against Press Wireless Inc. and related press associations. Foreign bureaus reach readers via auxiliary channels amid partial service, with ACA members barred from handling overseas copy for other communications companies.
The committee heard Fields describe hand-processing as moving papers directly from office to office for rapid orders. He claimed some firms were favored, with many listings under one address. Maj Emmett Maschmeier and other officials debated whether listed consignees were real and if Fields, as broker, could buy surplus war goods.
A brief note recalls Cordell Hull urging Japan to spare Chinese people and suggests copies should have reached local supporters or observers. The remark implies broader dissemination of diplomatic warnings to domestic communities.
Alberta farmers move toward a strike vote within ten days as 20 000 union members cast ballots. President Carl Stampfie says early returns favor strike action urging an immediate dominion fact finding board to set parity prices for about 97 000 farm families across the province.
A foreign ministry spokesman said today that 20 000 to 25 000 Jews have left Poland illegally since the Kielce pogrom in early July.
Secretary of Labor Lewis B. Schwellenbach considered asking for a postponement of the Great Lakes Seamen's strike set to begin at midnight. A walkout would paralyze shipping and deal a crippling blow to steel, auto and other industries.
Commissions on Italy economic and political territorial groups met last night to draft treaties. Vishinsky opposed naming any big four rapporteur, then agreed to postpone action while Alphand of France was named economic rapporteur. Lief Egelund of South Africa led the Italian post and territorial commission. Dmitri Manuilski of Ukraine was vice chairman. Sir Joseph Boore of India headed the economic group with Alex Bebler of Yugoslavia as vice chairman. Byrnes ends rotating chair today. Wang Shin-Chieh of China to take the gavel tomorrow.
ROMAN N E S B U R G South Africa A mountain goat at the Johannesburg Zoo leaped a wall into the lions' enclosure. Sam a mane less lion began to stalk the goat. Satan, a captive lion, failed to pursue effectively. The goat escaped to its quarters after the beast tumbled from a rock face.
Two Ocean City guards in New Jersey were suspended after they shouted for help while swimming off Wildwood One guard Jack Grammer and another Frank Garvin reportedly were playing a prank on colleagues Eight lifeguards rescued them and found they were joking about their own crisis, prompting disciplinary action by the Wildwood officials.
UNRRA leaders scheduled a final council vote in Geneva on a resolution urging the UN General Assembly to fund and continue UNRRA operations starting next year. Indictment filed for first degree murder in the Flower Hill case targets Ward Beecher Caraway, tied to the death of Mrs Marjory Church Logan and wounding of her daughter, Marjory Jeanne Logan.
Istanbul reports indicate Turkey rejected the Soviet demand to place the Dardanelles under joint defense and transfer control to the Black Sea powers. Turkish leaders framed Moscow’s conditions as driven by strategic aims rather than international security, with Italy’s cabinet reportedly concurring.
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