19 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1948
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports a blizzard on the Greenland Icecap endangering seven airmen stranded high on a 7,700 foot peak. A third clandestine Air Force attempt to dispatch rescue gliders succeeded in reestablishing contact while noting the men remain in good spirits and health.
A chaotic wartime report details 13 killed and 39 wounded as two buses collided in fog. Rescue crews removed 12 corpses by nightfall. 59 service personnel were hospitalized. The wreck involved a Diesel-powered red bus and a westbound bus with several women among the passengers. Nine days after the crash, efforts to reach remaining victims continued amid snow and a helicopter rescue glider incident.
Nationalist forces guard Peiping as Communist units encircle the capital and threaten Fu Tso Yi. Guerrillas destroy rail lines between Nanking and Pengpu, disrupt supply routes to Pengpu garrison, while Lin Shih evacuates his headquarters toward Chuhuen. Observers expect a major offensive between Pengnu and Pukow as Tu Yuling warns he can hold with air drops. Shanghai reports a new defense along the Huai River as Sun Fo forms a war cabinet to rally leadership.
Fragments mark a chaotic jumble of features across the edition. The page highlights include mentions of a Stair Freedens Train incident, political humor, and cultural notes. Horoscope, crosswords, weather, finances, and obituaries fill the rest of the column with a busy, era-typical newspaper mix.
Reports from Brazil indicate rising flood deaths in Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro with figures from 400 to 609 killed and thousands displaced. Authorities consider declaring a state of calamity as hundreds of towns suffer severe damage along river valleys.
Survivors recount a double bus collision on Transcontinental Highway 40-50 near the Bonneville Salt Flats. A westbound bus slid into the oncoming vehicle, explosions from broken fuel tanks caused a massive fire. Casualties and injuries were reported as authorities and rescuers worked through the wreckage into the night.
Residents of Onondaga County raised 1805, or 17,105.85 dollars, to stock the toy fund for underprivileged children this Christmas. The 1948 total surpassed last year and aimed to ensure every child received a present. Paper sales and donations from clubs and officials pushed the drive, with events across towns and villages coordinated to maximize giving.
Chicago reports a 10 year old girl named Roberta Rindarson found strangled and gagged after being abducted at night. Police describe the case as a homicide with the body dumped from a car and hidden in a ditch. Evidence and suspect details remain limited as the investigation continues.
London dispatch reports limited Soviet and Western powers reaching tentative agreement to resume talks on Austria after weeks of wrangling. Tito and Yugoslav demands triggered fierce debate among Mosco, Washington, Paris, and London envoys with U S representative Samuel Revert presiding and talks constrained to 40 days under an improvised chair system.
Washington reports a frightened ex communist threatens to reveal Soviet espionage details if offered protection. House Un American Activities Committee plans special session to hear his story while probing current Communist infiltration. Committee aims to curb espionage with subpoenas and a focused inquiry into government security.
A humorous Christmas aged column warns of holiday hazards and the dangers of pets near decorations. It advises keeping a cat away from stairwells and the dining area during tree setup, while noting the Red Cross tips and caretaking steps for a safe, calm holiday.
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