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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1947
Page
7
Governor Dewey and aides foresee a 1948 49 budget near 750 million dollars, about 80 million more than 1947 and 63 million above this year. Officials told to trim requests by nine percent with cuts between 40 and 50 million, avoiding new taxes except income and cigarette boosts starting January 1 to fund veteran bonds.
Six men linked to a major counterfeiting operation were arrested after a farmer who distrusted city slickers alerted authorities. Secret Service said $600,000 in bogus money was printed and traced from Detroit to Los Angeles. Names include Joe Maschi and George Kanakas among the suspects.
The condition of Dr Nicholas Murray Butler 85 year old president emeritus of Columbia University is described as critical The prestigious educator is suffering from bronchial pneumonia and was reported to be in this state Saturday night in New York City.
The issue highlights pages for books crosswords poetry and art with sections titled Poet's Corner and Man of the Week. Other features include a talkin over page eight and a music reel with a six dollar listing.
In South Minneapolis a Sunday School party of eight children and their escort were burned when a bus caught fire after a late Saturday traffic collision. Passersby, residents, and a police officer helped rescue the group as flames enveloped the vehicle. Wanda Schickling, 23, the escort, suffered burns to the face and hands while guiding the children to safety.
President Truman spoke at the dedication of Everglades National Park in Florida, a 454000 acre subtropical tract. He urged wise use of natural resources and criticized private gain at the expense of national strength, linking conservation to the nation's future and international standing.
Four people were killed when a private plane crashed three miles northwest of Chickasha Oklahoma Saturday night the State Highway Patrol reported.
Arab League leaders meet in Cairo to plan armed opposition to the UN partition of Palestine. Fighting in Jerusalem Haifa Tel Aviv and Jaffa escalates with 80 dead this week including Jews Arabs and Armenians. Churchill asserts Britain wasted 200000000 pounds delaying surrender of the mandate.
Ruth Annette Subbie of Fort Worth Texas wins 21500 in prizes on Truth or Consequences by correctly identifying radio dancer Martha Graham as Miss Hush Master of Ceremonies Ralph Edwards phones in the reveal. The gimmick drew a large audience and prompted wide guessing as listeners donated to the March of Dimes.
Secretary of State George C. Marshall warned the Big Four ministers the talks could fail like Moscow. Molotov submitted new papers demanding heavy German reparations and veto power for occupation authorities after unification. Bevin rejected a piecemeal approach, insisting the German economic problem be treated as a whole.
Paris reports 230 strikers including Communist leaders and 13 foreigners arrested under the new anti-strike measure as 80,000 conscripts enter six months of emergency service. Police say national calm prevails despite clashes, while talks with the CGT pursue a general settlement on lost pay and inflation protections.
Rome nervously watched as the Communist led Confederation of Labor threatened a general strike at midnight Tuesday unless the government meets demands. One Communist was killed and many injured in Friday clashes with police around Rome. The labor body urged 10 million 000 000 hire for public works and immediate indemnity for unemployment. The congress of Parti sans opened with pledges to unite against imperialism and American war mongers.
Union workers at Oak Ridge Carbide and Carbon Chemical Corp announce a midnight strike if no fair settlement is reached. The plant spans 70 buildings over about 300 acres and is the nation’s largest atomic plant.
A retrospective snapshot across the United States recalls peace before the war. Americans in Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, and Dallas observed daily life and public moods as news of possible U.S. entry loomed. Highlights include sports, political events, ads, and cultural notes amid a nation hoping for time before conflict resumes.
Dr. Ray mond Boyer, long associated with McGill University, was found guilty by a jury in Montreal of conspiring to reveal RDX explosive secrets to Soviet Russia. The case closed the Cana dian spy ring prosecutions, based on a confession from a Russian embassy clerk in Ottawa. Defense plans an appeal after two prior trials ended with juror illness and a deadlock.
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