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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1949
Page
2
News notes Esso Standard Oil increases cargo fuel price by 7 cents per gallon effective Monday, second rise in months after earlier August boost. local distributors typically pass the cost to Eastern area consumers.
The London Daily Mail reports a ritual murder case in Basutoland ending with one death sentence for a Leopard Man and nine imprisonments among 36 defendants. six acquitted amid a dramatic trial described as the most astounding in the century.
Senator George said the administration could win about 1 billion dollars in arms aid for Atlantic Pact nations, split between cash and contracts, with a fierce Senate fight likely over size and China aid. Supporters argue full funding, while opponents seek cuts and conditions before final action.
Witnesses questioned James V. Hunt on accounts and expenses as a Washington adviser with ties to the White House. General Vaughan faced questions about motives and influence while Maragon’s testimony prompted defenses from Henry F. Grady and remarks on past Rome events and a rank reduction tied to a 1955 incident.
A fierce hurricane roared ashore near the Gold Coast driving winds up to 150 miles per hour. Cape Coral through West Palm Beach reported widespread damage, with unroofed homes, shattered windows and downed trees. One death was confirmed as a boat sailor drowned near Miami while taking precautions. Storm warnings extended from St Augustine to Panama City as shelters opened in major cities.
State official hammers thrift as secretary bets on Horse Hard Work at Saratoga. The filly pays 20.20 as bookmakers report a win for the plantive wager.
Brig Gen Carios P Romulo of the Philippines appears likely to be the United Nations General Assembly president when the assembly opens September 20. Friends say no serious challenger emerges, with Sir Mohammed Zafar Khan of Siam and Nasrollah Entezam frequently mentioned but hesitant to oppose Romulo.
YORK UP. Police helped Burton Sloane speed his wife to a maternity hospital. An officer in a patrol car moved ahead and guided the couple to the hospital. Sloane received a speeding ticket after the edge was taken off his pride by the escort.
In New Brunswick a sport jacket and two pairs of slacks disappeared from Kenneth Bergen's parked car. Bergen, circulation department staffer for the Home News, reported the garments found the next night tossed near a friend’s parent with a note saying the items were too small for the thieves.
Canton reports Chinese Red troops renewed the attack on the Fiano front north of Canton and claimed ten gains. The defense ministry acknowledged reorganized forces recaptured Anhua, about 9 miles west of Changsha, putting the front moves along a line over 310 miles long.
Survivors of the Cachino disaster reach port at Hammerfest Norway after a rescue by submarine Tusk. Six men died during rescue from the doomed submarine Cochino. The Tusk attempted to save 12 crewmen. several were injured or missing. Naval help and a hospital at Hammerfest treated the survivors.
President Peron allies win passage of a British Argentine trade treaty after a marathon 44 hour 20 minute debate in the chamber of deputies. The vote 96 to 28 split along party lines. Formal senate ratification expected next week.
Police arrested Driskell, a 53 year old man, after he admitted drinking and slept under bushes near the municipal court. He was taken into custody on vagrancy charges.
A garbled Washington dispatch reports the United States and Canada initiating preliminary discussions amid a Britain crisis. Officials say three governments will participate as talks begin in a conference setting within 30 days.
State police report a crash occurred near a port area as investigators note dense gas and a preparation error contributed to the incident. No further details are available in the fragment.
Two polio cases were reported yesterday affecting an Auburn child and a Moravia resident. They mark the only cases in Albarn and Cayuga County in the recent outbreak. year BC recorded six prior cases.
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