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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1946
Page
4
Syracuse sworn in 27 patrolmen by Police Chief Kinney and 23 new firemen by Fire Chief Savage. The additions raise rosters toward proper standards, promising safer city service and permanent jobs with pensions, while urging diligence and public duty from the new public servants.
In the Chimes Building fourteen dentists and four physicians face possible eviction and disruption of care amid Syracuse’s long standing shortage of dental and medical professionals. The piece notes systemic strains despite wartime demobilization and near five years of supply gaps.
A friend, a 75 year old surgeon, says he would be bored if he retired and prefers to keep exploring. The writer notes that retirement depends on varied interests and cites an insurance company tip about hobbies aiding longevity.
Doctors and dentists face relocation as the Veterans Administration plans to occupy over 75 percent of the building and vacate notices are served. Syracuse Dental Society asks that dentists be allowed to remain until suitable vacancies arise and urges consideration of public interest in finding a solution.
The Balkans remain a powder keg and the UN forms its first inquiry board to investigate border warfare. Greece accuses Soviet dominated Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria of raids while Britain and Russia seek a balanced approach and avert large scale conflict.
British Foreign Secretary Bevin arrives in London buoyed by renewed understanding from New York conferences. He urges cautious optimism about Moscow talks in March and warns critical issues on Germany and atomic power remain unsettled. The era may bring prosperity, but proof is needed before full trust.
Dr. Robert Johnson of the Syracuse Health Department urges community cooperation to fight tuberculosis using Christmas Seals. He notes the campaign has raised $33,686 and calls for more donations to aid patients, fund care, and stop the spread of the disease.
A poem laments an absent beloved and recalls yesterday's walk and shared beauty. The speaker sighs over a clouded sky and the ache of separation, dreaming of daisies lilac and rose, and asking why the beloved left.
Lawrence notes criticism of government economic forecasts during the debate on a pull employment act. The Council of Economic Advisers has released its first report, which validates private economists' views that labor and management cooperation can drive high production and prosperity in America.
A council issued document hints at economic policy limits during a possible recession. It states that mere legislative acts will not force capitalists to invest or employers to hire, and rejects large public works or subsidies to quickly lift employment or production.
The text critiques government and labor leaders for avoiding concrete facts about postwar production losses and wage policy. It argues wage rises without price adjustments harmed American workers and criticizes calls to absorb costs before price relief and proper capacity reductions.
The British Labour Party proposes a Commons measure to remove a farmer for defying official farming guidance and hints it may be amended to dismiss any worker who ignores official guidance on increasing output. The proposal's fate remains uncertain.
Readers debate disarmament policy and Soviet behavior, arguing Russia's true aims, the need for visible actions, and the danger of pacifist rhetoric. Letters urge vigilance, warn of propaganda, and call for youth involvement to prevent future wars.
Washington watch on the 1948 presidential scene notes Arthur Vandenberg and Robert Taft facing public scrutiny over coy declarations. Harold Stassen, praised for candor, may gain more from boldness as commentators discuss cautious paths to the presidency.
Two vignettes offer humor and mischief. First, two men debate kissing a girl, revealing sharp one liners about timing. Second, a traveler seeking shelter is pelted by a cushion from an upper window after knocking, illustrating rustic village wit.
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