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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1946
Page
12
Washington reports a GOP rush for key committee slots prompted leaders to pause. Senator White of Maine, incoming minority leader, said assignments may be delayed until all Republicans meet December 30. He cited incomplete questionnaires and seniority issues from the new two-major-committee rule.
Fay, vice president of the AF of International Union of Operating Engineers and Newark business agent Local 825, was indicted by a federal grand jury on income tax evasion charges. The three indictments allege withheld taxes totaling 197 46 from 1940 to 1942, with Fay having paid 918 669 on delineations from 1940 to 1941.
The article notes the abdication crisis reaching a peak in a December speech dated 14, 2936, describing its world stunned reaction and suggesting deeper motives behind the Duke of Windsor's push for royal prerogative beyond symbolic status. It cites debates over Windger’s marriage and possible government misgivings under Stanley Baldwin.
A Mansing county circuit court jury acquitted Clayton Smith a 26 year old former police officer of murder in the August 22 shooting death of his wife Roxanne 22 The jury of nine men and two women deliberated over two and a half hours with seven ballots and one juror excused The defense argued the death was caused by a bullet from a revolver held by their three year old son Clayton Smith Jr not by the husband
Washington dispatch reports President Truman will send several important messages to Congress when it convenes in January. The aims include speeding peacetime production, curbing strikes, and proposing an annual budget likely around 41.5 billion. Inflation threats and taxes will be addressed, with a possible fourth message on economic advisement.
President Truman will announce creation of a liquidation agency to absorb remaining functions of OPA CPA and alter war emergency agencies at a news conference scheduled for 8 30 p m eastern standard time Thursday on the WASINGTON (4) desk.
Unconfirmed reports from Fain Min Poo indicate eight government divisions launched a three pronged attack toward Harbin in Manchuria. The city faces a major awaiting battle as forces converge.
Washington reports UNRRA’s quarter review notes aid to devastated nations while warning relief must continue. LaGuardia pledges renewal and criticizes US Britain for opposing a new international agency to replace UNRRA. UNRRA expires December 31.
Vermont officials report ongoing search efforts for Paula Welden, missing from Bennington College. State authorities, led by Jerome Travers, acknowledge low confidence in a new tip while continuing inquiries near the Canadian border and surrounding areas.
A World War II veteran offers to donate an eye to an eight year old blind boy named Johnny. The letter, written from Massillon, describes the eye as restoring vision to perfection, though the donor’s full name was not disclosed. The boy’s age and disability are noted with hopeful language about seeing toys and Chelsin.
Aloysius B O Rourke assistant tax receiver in Binghamton is accused in City Court of stealing 48 600 70 from city tax collections. He was arraigned on grand larceny and remanded to Broome County jail for grand jury action. Walter Relihan set bail at 810 000 and 98 699 with property.
Archbishop Spellman sold film rights to his forthcoming book about a Foundling Hospital infant and events on the steps of St Patrick's Cathedral. The project is tied to CaapE Films and a Christmas charity for 72 children.
Senator Hatch of New Mexico says he has not abandoned the Hatch Act provisions limiting political contributions and limiting political activity by federal employees. He notes the act remains largely successful and points to petitioned calls for corrections amid criticism and public dialogue.
New York United Press reports Henry A. Wallace, former commerce secretary and editor of the New Republic, says progressives seek to rebuild the Democratic party as liberal, or else form a new path. He notes Americans demand new leadership and that progressives have begun to fight.
Constituent letters accuse officials of hoarding sugar stocks in neighborhood stores and call for releasing supplies on hand before March. Kilburn says Cuban sugar may enter security by March 1 and urges Congress to cut red tape delaying distribution. He argues much of the shortage is artificial.
Washington OPA said today secrecy will guard the new stamp number set to become valid January 1 to prevent early use. The five pound sugar allotment lasts from the year's start to April 30. Existing stamps 9 and 10 expire December 31. Officials noted potential changes in first quarter 1946 allocations and January February allotments may stay unchanged.
Washington economist Robert F. Nathan says industry must raise wages or cut prices to avert collapse. He reports to the CIO in support of a second wave of postwar wage hikes and notes profits could fund boosts up to 29 percent without new price rises. Milwaukee shows labor and police tension over the Allis-Chalmers strike as a new Independent union petitions for a bargaining election with 3,400 members.
Basel dispatch reports a powerful American Zionist delegation attacking World Zionist Congress leadership. They push for aggressive Palestine immigration restrictions and full support of resistance against British policy to establish a Jewish state.
British Ambassador Inverchapel to visit German towns as a relaxation of the wartime marriage ban is disclosed by the British Embassy. The policy shifts follow a broader move to ease fraternization limits between American troops and German civilians amid ongoing Allied occupation.
Federal Judge T Alan Goldsborough approves an agreement between the Government and John L Lewis to defer any further lower court action against the United Mine Workers over the coal strike. The stipulation sets the delay until ten days after the Supreme Court hears arguments on the Lewis miners appeal in contempt convictions.
Obie Bryan jurors hear defendant James Engle describe months of an urge to kill after Navy discharge He lists potential victims including a high school teacher a junk dealer and others while detailing a plan to abduct and harm one target The trial is in Pulaski Tenn. and centers on the killing of librarian Emily Aber Kathy.
An investigation into charges that Columbians Inc sought to seize power in the country was labeled a pack of lies by a fringe group. State Attorney General Eugene Cook announced the matter would be brought before a grand jury starting Pridey and prosecuted vigorously.
New York AP report quotes Agriculture Secretary Clint Anderson telling the Dairymen's Cooperative Association that food prices have likely peaked and begun to level, with a downward trend possible late next year. He notes the top levels for agricultural products have generally been reached and a decline could steady prices for several months.
Maj. Vlado Laklé testified in Belgrade court that the German gestapo liquidated 34,000 of 39,000 Serbian Jews during the war. He described wartime atrocities and sought accountability for the killings.
Doun & Bradstreet wholesale food price index fell to 6.38 from 6.39 the prior week and stood at 4.16 for the year-ago week. The report covers the week ending December 19 and highlights a slight retreat in wholesale food prices.
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