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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1946
Page
22
A powerful earthquake and 10 foot tidal wave struck Japan causing at least 1,500 deaths and 20,000 homeless. The disaster damaged 14,686 houses and 21 factories, with 14 prefectures reporting heavy losses. Relief stations mobilized as bitter cold hampered aid deliveries.
Atlanta reports the governor elect of Georgia Jane Eugene Talmadge died at Piedmont Hospital at 7 AM after a lengthy illness that included a coma. Funeral services were tentatively set for Monday in McRae. Political allies crowded the hospital as details emerged about the succession and possible interim arrangements involving Ellis Arnall and Herman Talmage.
Weather brief notes mixed precipitation today and tonight with snow sleet or rain. Tonight low around 25 detachments. Sunday occasional snow with little temperature change. Records cited include 53 high in 1918 and -9 low in 1942. Relative humidity around 92 percent this morning. Eastern New York cloud cover and rain in south with snow or sleet north this afternoon.
An unknown group set off a powerful bomb in a show window in Buenos Aires displaying a painting about Oct. 17 1945 when Juan Peron was restored to power. The blast shattered many windows with no casualties reported. General Peron remains president of Argentina.
Storm reports in Upstate New York warn of sleet and rain through Friday into Sunday with seven inches of snow in places. Temperatures near 24 degrees Friday night, slushy streets slow Christmas shopping, dozens of minor crashes but only three serious injuries reported in Syracuse arena.
Police say Doris Coppola and five relatives including a baby and a maid vanished from their East Harlem apartment five weeks ago. Coppola, wife of Trigger Mike Coppola, and others are material witnesses in the Scott Origgio slaying tied to an election contest against Rep. Vito Marcantonio. a $250,000 bail was set for Coppola as the nationwide search continues.
Polish priest Father Leo Nichwlewski testified at the war crimes tribunal that he suffered freezing and malaria experiments at Dachau. He contradicted Nazi doctors on trial who claimed only death-row prisoners faced the tests.
George S. Messer Smith left Buenos Aires for Washington to report to Secretary of State James F. Byrnes on the first six months of his Argentina mission. He met President Peron and Mrs. Peron and two cabinet ministers at the airport before departure.
Military reports say all American troops in Japan are safe after the quake and tsunami. Only one British casualty reported in the occupation zone near central damage at the Kure headquarters.
The feminine movieland reporters announced winners for 1946 with Joan Crawford Gregory Peck among top picks. Ingrid Bergman Frank Sinatra led the least cooperative votes, while last year’s runners up Greer Garson Fred MacMurray shifted to the cooperative side.
Police questioned a 21 year old woodsman after arresting him in the choking attack on Theona Feloulos 21 in Bennington Vermont. Paula Weldon an 18 year old Bennington College sophomore remains missing as investigators pursue leads. The assailant drunk and demanded money before threatening to kill if she yelled the words spoken to police were tamer in description.
In Shanghai the black market value of the Chinese dollar dropped 500 points today to a new low of 7,000 to one U.S. dollar. The decline highlights continued currency volatility and speculative trading in the region.
David Lawrence paints an optimistic forecast in his column noting that united labor and management could spark unprecedented national output and growth. The piece appears amid a page of editorials and features including amusements, classifieds, and notices.
Washington reports a split among Republicans as Representative Thomas Jenkins of Ohio objects to outside influence on the House leadership race. Jenkins targets Governor Thomas Dewey’s endorsement of Indiana's Charles Halleck and suggests presidential hopefuls Taft Bricker could also influence the contest. The leadership vacancy will occur when Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr. leaves on Jan 3, with Halleck Dirksen and Jenkins as announced contenders.
Bethlehem Palestine Mayor Issa Bandak predicts a record Christmas Eve turnout in the birthplace of Jesus Christ with about 30 000 people expected Tuesday night including around 15 000 British soldiers and many visitors from across Palestine and beyond the region.
A 27 year old factory worker held for five hours abducted 40 year old Mrs Della Stackhouse in Dixon. The woman was released unharmed at a farm house five miles from her home after being taken with an attempted robbery claim by Frank Sickles of Wyoming Tl. Earlier he forced her to leave her Dixon residence and left two Stackhouse children hidden in a closet until an older brother found them.
Senate War Investigating Committee seeks authority to file contempt and perjury charges against Edward P. Terry former secretary to Senator Bilbo. Terry refuses to reveal fate of $15 000 reportedly given by a New Yorker to oppose Bilbo in the Mississippi race. Charges await president pro tem McKellar approval before grand jury presentation.
Secretary of State Byrnes will host Italian Premier Alcide De Gasperi next month to explain the agreed boost in Italian reparations from 325 million to 360 million. De Gasperi will leave Rome January 3 and arrive in the United States January 5.
Delegates at the United Nations Atomic Energy Commission debated eliminating the big power veto on sanctions for violations of atomic control. The U S plan, supported by Bernard Baruch, was approved in principle but faced ongoing battles including Soviet opposition and a Canadian compromise sponsor. A spokesman noted continued contention on the veto and other Baruch plan points.
London reports Moscow radio did not mention Joseph Stalin's 67th birthday by mid morning. The omission was noted as radios in London carried no acknowledgment of the event.
The Herald Journal and partners host a free two hour festive event for up to 7,500 children age 12 and under Monday at 9 AM with doors at 8 AM. Attendees will enjoy magicians group singing cartoons and four feature films at Keiths Paramount Empire and Eckels theaters. Tickets required.
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