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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1949
Page
1
In Kelso Washington 500 searchers joined a woods hunt for Ruth Aberle a 16 year old Girl Scout missing since Sunday. Fresh tracks found six miles northeast suggested the trail was four to six hours old and led toward marshy beaver-filled terrain amid near freezing temperatures and slippery conditions.
Mayor elect Thomas J. Corcoran told about 600 union workers in W Genesee Street that he will likely announce two major appointments, a corporation counsel and the head of Public Works, by January 1. He said he will retain all Parks and Public Works employees if they perform, stay unionized, and avoid politics, hinting Republicans must resign political posts. He urged workers to avoid snow day disappointments.
A Syracuse cold front dropped .19 inches of rain on top of .18 inches last night. Snow flurries are expected this afternoon tonight and tomorrow as cold air moves over Lake Ontario. Lows near 21 rising to 27 tomorrow, with a broad cold spell hitting much of the western U.S. and Plains.
Hong Kong CP reports a Civil Air Transport C-47 landed in Vietnam and was expelled. Pilot James McGovern of Elizabeth New Jersey, co-pilot, and two passengers were held by Vietnamese authorities according to the airline office.
The page highlights this day’s features with comics by Dr. Dean Ida Jean Kain and a crossword. It notes horoscopes and a talking section, plus listings for Amusements, Bridge, Classifieds, City Life, Deaths, Editorials, Financial, and more on pages 20 to 38.
Rochester officials secured a $500 judgment against the New York Central Railroad for violating the city smoke ordinance. The trial before a City Court jury marked the first such case since the ordinance was enacted in 1910, according to Deputy Corporation Counsel David Schoenberg.
Renowned opera star Mary Garden has cancelled her Potsdam engagement scheduled for tomorrow due to an injury from a fall in Cleveland. She has returned to New York City for treatment.
The London Daily Mail reports new Prime Minister Robert Menzies will invite Britain's royal family to visit Australia as one of the first acts. The dispatch says the king, queen and Princess Margaret would be included in the invitation.
The United States denounced Bulgaria for restricting its Sofia legation and questioned its intent to maintain normal relations. Undersecretary James E Webb summoned Bulgarian envoy Dr Peter Voutov for a sharp warning as Sofia faced possible diplomatic break.
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky arrived in Le Havre aboard the USS America and said he was furious with the UN General Assembly results. He stated none of the decisions satisfied him.
Representatives of the United Mine Workers and hard coal operators will resume contract talks today after another unsuccessful meeting around the conference table.
Parien Skouras 23 daughter of Spyros Skouras led police pursuit through three towns at 80 mph along the Boston Post Road. A patrolman fired three shots, one puncturing her hand. another hit a rear tire. She was taken to Hallbrooke Sanitorium for treatment and charged with reckless driving.
An armed robber targeted Joseph Mangan a 58 year old paraplegic as he wheeled in a custom chair on a Lynn street. The man pressed a pistol to Mangan’s back and stole $24 before escaping. Police investigated the late night incident.
The Census Bureau will ask about personal income in the 1950 census with an option to mail in data. Figures aid business planning and government, with confidentiality promised. Income questions target every fifth household, and those earning over ten thousand dollars may state over ten thousand.
Lawyers for Colonial Air Lines press for another adjournment at the Canadian Air Transport Board hearing on whether Colonial may operate in Canada. The board had refused a delay as Colonial must show cause why its license to fly New York to Montreal should not be revoked amid a US court order restricting Trans Canada Airlines from the route under a Canada US air pact. Canadian documents assert public interest supports a second carrier on the disputed route, where Colonial has held a monopoly for 20 years.
State Police sergeant testified he tapped Utica chief of police’s line and four other wires including lines into police HQ and two businesses in a vote fraud trial. Elefante, Mazza, and Marino’s Restaurant are named in the wires. Elefante is among 100 Democratic workers on trial for conspiracy and related crimes tied to the 1948 election.
The Strand in London will cease publication with its March issue after rising postwar costs defeat revenue from a 100,000 plus circulation and strong advertising.
Federal controllers push to avert a coastwise shipping tieup as 2000 AFL maritime officers warn a strike may begin Friday if 38 shipping firms do not concede on seniority demands. The AFL Masters Mats and Pilots Association spokesman indicated action hinges on concessions.
Coleman Du Pont, linked to American powdermaking, quipped during a Wil mington dinner that an auctioneer raises kids, a volunteer raises ideals, a pioneer raises the flag in new places, and a profiteer raises everything.
In Los Angeles Judge Roger Pfaff delivered a lengthy safety sermon to truck driver Charles Lanese. Lanese, 41, admitted the tail light was fixed when called and offered to pay the $5 fine. The judge suspended the fine andLanese offered to donate the amount to the National Safety Council.
In Tel Aviv Israel proclaims Jerusalem the national capital and moves government headquarters to the city. Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion announces the shift from Tel Aviv during a tense parliamentary session amid UN opposition and Jordanian control of the Old City.
Louisiana charges about 92.19 per capita in state taxes, nearly three times Nebraska’s. Other high rates include California 83.41, Washington 90.07, New Mexico 86.87, with New Jersey 40.90, Mississippi 43.79, Alabama 41.14, Georgia 37.89, Kentucky 40.86.
Steady rains over New York and northern New Jersey eased drought strain on reservoirs. Officials urged conservation despite a continued shortage as rain totals surpassed an inch in multiple counties including Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan. Lakes began overflowing in Sullivan County for the first time since July.
A DC 3 departing Memphis wandered into fog over Washington and crashed into the Potomac mud. Of 28 aboard, four died, 19 survived—many seriously injured. Rescue crews recovered pilots Davis and Porter, with officials launching a prompt inquiry into the crash.
A national casualty list from last night's Capital Airlines crash compiles dead and injured from airline, Air Force and hospital records. Names include William Chertow and pilot L. L. Porter, with many others across Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and beyond.
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