18 Dec 1948
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1948
Page
1
Astrologers in China foresaw General Chiang Kai-shek ending a 12 year cycle of misfortunes at midnight as the Year of the Rat begins. They traced the harsh period to the Ver cycle which marked the Kidnapping of Chiang and the start of the Sino-Japanese war with Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang.
A 49 year old stockbroker, George Piperno, was arrested on grand larceny charges after allegedly misappropriating about 150000 of clients funds. Police say four clients accuse him of fleecing them of 32500 for stock investments with total reported losses around 117500. Piperno claimed to be president of the American Canadian Enterprises Company.
Column notes that despite political bickering and opposition, significant facts have been revealed by the House Un American Activities Committee. The piece highlights shocking revelations for the American public amid the current investigations and Truman’s stance.
North Colina reports a death defense pledge for Peiping by Gen. Fu Tsu yi as Nationalists defend a city near battle lines. Red forces pushed back east and south while 150000 garrison oppose 75000 Reds. Residents fear ruin if siege continues.
The Hague A royal decree announced by the Dutch government provisions for establishing a new Indonesian government separate from the Indonesian Republic. The move signals a formal shift in colonial governance and outlines the framework for governance in Indonesia.
A World War I memory arrives as a carrying case with civilian clothes sent by John Rooks from an Army camp is delivered to his Greenfield home by the mailman this week.
Washington AP report says Congressional investigators plan to quiz former Communist couriers Whittaker Chambers and Elizabeth Bentley for advice on tightening anti espionage loopholes. Mundt and Nixon may interview more witnesses as Clark urges rapid amendments to espionage laws next session.
About 1,500 Old Newsboys hit the streets to raise funds for the Christmas Toy Fund. Dressed in rags and Santa costumes, doctors, lawyers, merchants, and officials solicit donations as sound trucks and parade music fill the city. Proceeds support underprivileged children's presents. programs continue on page 7.
Albany Gov Dewey announced that the state has paid 311,101,476 in World War II bonuses. He cited 1,422,464 checks issued by December 15, with 23,793 applications rejected and about 7,000 pending. He expects total bonuses to reach 1,600,000, from a proposed 400 million bond. Bonuses range 50 to 250 dollars, with an average payment of 218 dollars.
The weather man warns of a record cold night with the temperature likely to fall to 18 degrees, the season’s lowest so far. A cold front from the Great Lakes is moving in at about 20 miles per hour, bringing a chilly night and increasing clouds. Snow flurries are expected tomorrow night as warmer air from Oklahoma follows. Overnight low was 25 at 3 AM.
Congress news reports sharpen tensions as House Republicans vow not to allow packing of committees or tampering with seniority. Rumors say Truman and Roosevelt ally forces debated adding Democrats to Rules or stripping Dixie rebels of chairmanships, with Rep. John Rankin named among targets. Party leaders say any changes must win full House approval.
Bismarck North Dakota heard a tale from B. Walton of the Child Welfare Union. He said unhappy marriages harm children. He recounted a Bismarck girl who asked her estranged parents to pretend the mother is nurse and share a kiss at dinner.
The Air Force tried plywood runways to free a glider with nine marooned airmen on Greenland ice. After four failed attempts, a C-54 and a plan to remove wheels were considered. The seven on the ice cap and the two sent to help reportedly remain in good health with ice block shelters and parachute‑delivered food.
Seven young women aged 24 to 28 patrol Suamokin streets after dark to curb juvenile delinquency. Sworn in by Burgess Thomas Landy, they work as unarmed decoys, with identities kept secret, part of a two month wave of reported youth trouble.
Manchester zoo ostrich Het ty is dead after post mortem reveals she swallowed a bullet a golf ball knife handle battle stopper spoon can opener skewer screw 37 nails 47 tacks and about 35 cents in coins.
Yeggs returned tools after a safecracking at a local company in Asia. The thieves used a welding outfit stolen from another firm to break into the safe, then replaced the tools and nailed up the broken pod to hide the theft.
GI survivors of Berga am Elster press for a new trial of Nazi camp commanders Irwin Metz and Ludwig Merz. The Berga Survivors group, formed to seek justice, plans petitions to President Truman with thousands of signatures. They cite new charges and present survivor statements and diaries alleging beatings and starvation. About 200 of 350 American GIs survived berga camp within three months.
In Atlantic City two bandits wearing Santa Claus masks robbed Eliah Hackney, owner of a local boatyard, at gunpoint in his Ege Harbor office, taking 2200 dollars before fleeing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.