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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1950
Page
6
A Senate House conference compromise gives President Truman broad discretion to set price controls, with wage controls tied to material ceilings. Maybank predicted minor differences would vanish quickly and the bill reach the President by Friday for swift action.
Reports say at least 700 Communists killed and weapons captured as South and North Koreans push for strategic ridges and river crossings along the Naktong. U S Second Division and Fifth Army units advance behind artillery and tank fire to seize high ground and repel Communist attempts to cross the river.
Federal subpoenas were ignored by boxing manager Frank Blinky Palermo and two others as investigations into a South Philadelphia shooting in August last year continued. Palermo James Singleton and Joseph Coffey were freed after refusing to testify before Magistrate Levin. Mangiello and Margus also faced subpoenas but did not appear, prompting state charges to be dropped against Singleton Coffey and Palermo.
Washington reports three top labor leaders refused to pledge no strikes now. AFL President William Green said a wartime pause could come if President Truman requests it, but Murray of the CIO indicated the idea is premature. John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers warned he would not be bound by White House pledges and hinted exceptions if the steel and coal sectors demand action.
A historical note records a statement tying labor affiliation to a no‑strike policy intended to shield the nation from Communist aggression, reflecting wartime labor sentiment and loyalty to country. The quote mentions organized labor movement goals and defense against external threats.
Senator Taft demands that the Truman administration outline plans and policy to meet a third world war threat. He proposes rearming western Germans and Italians to help defend Western Europe against a possible Russian attack. Secretary Acheson faces questions in a closed Senate Appropriations Committee session over a 4.06995 billion foreign military aid package and lack of full briefing to military leaders on foreign policy.
Hanley said he felt no obligation to ask Dewey about running again amid a draft push after the Korean War. He resented claims he blocked Dewey and noted there was no guarantee Dewey would accept renomination if Hanley stepped aside. Dewey indicated retirement while aiding Hanley but has not directly addressed the draft or his candidacy. Pfeiffer, GOP state chairman, reportedly hopes Dewey will reconsider.
Weeks earlier Dewey indicated he would be a stronger candidate but would not run. Lieutenant Governor Hanley, who rejected a Pfeiffer downstate proposal, recalls Dewey saying he would not be a candidate next fall and that Pfeiffer Sprague and he would back Hanley after mature judgment. Within hours after Dewey’s public decision enough leaders pledged support to secure the GOP nomination for Hanley.
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