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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1950
Page
2
The New York Times reports two top spots on the state Democratic ticket may be filled. Senator Merbert H. M. Lehman is set for reelection and Supreme Court Justice Ferdinand Pecora may run for New York City mayor or governor.
Texas voters completed a bitter campaign by voting in five statewide races and nominating two Democrats for Congress. A possible historic first woman congresswoman was anticipated in the second Democratic primary with light turnout.
In Peiping the former Japanese chief, Gen Kuzma Derevyanko, allegedly counsels against a Formosa invasion plan by Chinese Reds. He is said to be aiding Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Molotov in Asia while opposing the proposed action.
Obituary notices honor George Bass eighty one and others across the globe. Henri Roy a Parisian lawyer and cabinet minister. Charles Hovey Pepper a renowned painter in Brookline. Albert Ernest Bottomly a British landscape artist. Freeman F Bowler a journalist and president of a national organization. Columbus Roberts noted for public service in Athens. These brief notices profile leaders in politics art and culture from multiple regions.
Chrysler and the United Auto Workers announced a wage boost totaling about 25.6 million dollars annually. The plan guarantees minimum raises and benefits for 720,000 workers across plants, with Ford remaining the industry holdout. GM followed with its own five-cent rise, shaping a shifting postwar wage landscape.
Survivor accounts describe sliding off the hull on three boards as the ship tipped, with 11 nurses and 10 men clinging to debris. Captain Riges left last. a young girl named Tonas died aboard a tug, prayers rising among Catholic nurses and non Catholic sailors alike.
Washington reports that government seizure of railroads and other industries once forced bargaining gains for unions but now shows little guarantee of favorable contracts. The piece reviews past seizures from 1902 to 1946, noting varying outcomes and Truman’s cautious stance toward using seizure to influence strikes.
GIs under heavy fire blocked a major North Korean assault along the southern frontline near Mount Sobuk, holding a vital observation post 15 miles west of Masan. Lt Col Roelofs praised troops as magnificent while allies claimed heavy enemy tank losses and record air activity.
General Walker cautioned that current fighting patterns do not prove an Allied beachhead is secure and warned against complacency. He praised recent allied stands north of Taegu, noted declining enemy artillery, and said American and South Korean cooperation is strong despite unpredictable enemy routes.
Survivors tallied after a collision between the Benevolence and the Mary Luckenbach near Golden Gate caused the hospital ship to sink in about 75 feet of water. Forty-eight doctors plus 200 enlisted crew and 15 nurses aboard the Benevolence aided in evacuations as the Sea Fox and Army ships searched for further casualties.
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Washington reports the Army discloses that Chinese Communists have massed two armies in Manchuria near the Korean border. Strategists fear up to 200,000 red troops could move south to aid North Korea, a move that would force a major revision of UN fighting plans.
Bridges warned that following all presidential decisions on Korea Formosa the Philippines and Indonesia could trigger a third world war. He spoke at a news conference amid his critique of current policy. The CLO longshore union leader was freed on bail after the Ninth Circuit ruled the $25 000 bail should not have been cancelled. Prosecutor Donohue argued Bridges would not have been admitted to bail while appealing his case due to alleged Communist party membership.
Saltord England driver Tom Bowden fined 20 shillings for overloading a four passenger cab. Court heard counts of one adult and twenty children, with passengers stacked on seats, seat ridges, and floor, including one in the front with the driver.
Security Council delegates anticipate a full hearing on the Formosan question next week. US officials signal they may not object to listing Formosa on the agenda but oppose delaying Korean War localization. Malik’s speech and Moscow line continue to shape debate while council eyes an in closed session Monday.
In Grand Rapids Michigan smoke was reported swirling from a tower of the Kent County Building. Firemen found no fire only a swarm of bugs causing alarm.
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