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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1946
Page
2
The piece by Hubbard Cobb centers on a handyman figure famed for fixes, a quirky run of misadventures with references to Rickel beers and a vanished scene. The narrative portrays him as a memorable but imperfect fixer whose efforts lead to modest, inconsequential outcomes.
The article extols DIY home improvement from shelving to plumbing, arguing the cost of hiring specialists is high and offering basic tips. It encourages readers to learn fundamentals, save money, and tackle small repair projects themselves, promising gradual skill building and home improvements.
Five sections of the Long Island Rail Road trestle over Jamaica Bay were damaged forcing suspension of service to the Rockaways. Emergency bus service began to move Manhattan-bound commuters from the Rockaways via Nassau County routes as crews worked to restore operations.
Washington reports the 18th annual National Conference on Labor Legislation opening with organized labor representatives, state and federal officials, amid crippling coal strikes and calls for new federal controls. Delegates, including CLO vice president James Thiames, push for substantial wage increases and guaranteed annual wages during contract talks with Aluminum Company of America. Also covered: parole developments in a California case and early details on 1946 Westinghouse science scholarships aptitude tests for high school seniors seeking $11,000 in scholarships.
Five men were injured when a 200 foot hospital smoke stack weakened by a 50 mile hour wind gust toppled onto two homes in Philadelphia. Firefighters dug through the wreckage to reach the injured. All victims were hospitalized.
Obituaries note George Bebard Maxwell aged 44 in Phoenix, George K Sims 73 long involved with race tracks around Cleveland, Gustav Nawke 78 ex German defense minister in Berlin, Capt John B Blair 75 tugboat pilot on Lake Champlain near Whitehall, Charles M Hamilton 76 ex mayor of South Glens Falls and longtime American Railway Express agent in Glens Falls, Father Valentine Schagt 83 Franciscan general in Rome after cerebral palsy.
An announced uranium deposit discovery was made in Jay Heras Department, Mendoza Province, Argentina. Exact location undisclosed. the project lies near the international highway linking Argentina and Chile Las Heras Department.
Washington reports an expected decision this week on resuming the draft in January after a two month holiday. Advisers favor calling Selective Service for a quota with volunteer recruiting supplement. Recruits rose in late November but November totals remain far below the 47,006 monthly minimum.
In Berlin New Jersey police faced a mystery after finding a bullet pierced skull on a tree in dense woodland. State Police Detective L Eugene Deoffner said the skull was bare and likely in the woods for some time. Preliminary investigation did not determine if it was a murder victim.
Walter Kiernan muses on UNRRA girdles to China and Britain aid campaigns. He jokes about Fiorello LaGuardia governor talks, Hollywood buzz on Philip Stern selling to RKO, razors lifting sales, writers scraping their elite twice daily, and nylons from soft coal. He notes an imminent mine strike end.
Sources say San Francisco and Philadelphia ranked high for the United Nations permanent headquarters, while New York dropped from top consideration. Delegates note no formal decision yet but New York trails among elites with San Francisco appearing strongest.
A three car collision near the approach to the George Washington Bridge killed five people and wounded seven early Sunday. Two westbound cars crossed a safety line and struck a third, causing the wreckage to burst into flames and injure three married couples.
State police and 40 volunteers combed a snow swept mountain north of Harrisburg in a hunt for two school teachers missing on a trip to find classroom decorations. The missing are Miss Marion L. Forney of Paxtang and Miss Beatrice Watkins of Wiconisco.
Reported in New Orleans, Talni and Marvin Sorate face a notable shift as the expedition led by Rear Adm. Richn Jyr'k moves into the South Pale theater. Spotted tensions and strategic positioning hint at a pivotal moment in the campaign, with observers noting potential changes in alliance and supply lines.
Minneapolis teachers threaten a strike as union leaders await a noon salary proposal reply. In St Paul, striking teachers send a letter to Mayor McDonough urging a return to classes while the city council and school board pursue a negotiated compromise plan.
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