22 Dec 1946
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1946
Page
1
A wartime scarcity rebound fuels a brighter Christmas across the United States with rising retail sales, abundant toys and food, and renewed civic observances. Macy's reports record daily sales while overall October to December totals surge beyond prior peaks, though shoppers remain selective and wary of high prices and scarce goods.
Albany reports Dewey for president backers expect nomination by the fourth or fifth ballot at the Republican national convention. They predict Dewey will lead first ballot delegates, with Bricker or Taft in second, and believe state delegations will break away from favorite sons on early ballots.
President Truman works on a State of the Union message aimed to be shorter and less specific than the 21 point program he offered to the previous Congress. Carroll Reece warned cooperation would fail if he reverts to the full prior agenda.
The U S Weather Bureau forecast occasional snow and slightly colder conditions Sunday and Monday. High near 41 and low around 26. Sunset today at 4 33 P M and sunrise Monday at 7 34 A M. Record highs and lows noted from past years.
An earthquake and tidal wave devastate 45 000 square miles across Kagawa and Shikoku. Preliminary government counts list 546 dead, 20 000 homeless, with fears death toll may reach 1 500 as relief efforts mobilize and epidemics are prevented. Ships and homes destroyed across 14 700 structures.
Former Georgia governor Eugene Talmadge died at 62 in an Atlanta hospital room at 7 AM on the eve of his scheduled inauguration. Officials attributed death to cirrhosis of the liver and hemolytic jaundice after a period of stomach hemorrhages. The article notes a looming struggle over succession and the political turmoil surrounding his final campaign.
Margaret Truman will decorate a 10-foot Christmas tree in the summer White House window in Independence Missouri with childhood ornaments. The Truman family homecoming was made official when the First Lady ordered resumed carrier service by the Independence Examiner.
Rome Catholics plan a massive Saturday night show of devotion to Pope Pius XII in St. Peter's Square. Posters radio and word of mouth spread the call for tens of thousands to gather before an improvised altar for a brief address and blessing.
A 30 minute mid day gloom engulfed Buffalo as a 30 hour storm produced unusually heavy cloud cover. Weather Observer Bernard Wiggin reported the city saw only four tenths percent of daylight while a Niagara Hudson Power Company spokesman noted light fell below one percent, making readings impossible.
Frank Roti, ex bank president, faced Christmas with a light heart after a 31 year struggle to repay $18 000 in losses to depositors from the Western Savings Bank robbery. Although not legally obligated, he dedicated earnings from a meat business and real estate to reimburse depositors starting with those most in need. He had a family of six and had become self supporting only after 1925.
The Senate committee preparing a report on Senator Bilbo's conduct is expected to be sharply critical of his relations with war contractors. Senator Ferguson leads the inquiry and likely will say Bilbo is unfit to sit in the Senate after evidence of possible illegal money from a contractor. Mead supports the findings, while Tunnell might file a minority view.
Secretary of State Byrnes on Saturday named General Mark W. Clark as his deputy to begin preliminary work on a peace treaty for Austria. The move positions Clark to oversee early negotiations and coordinate with allied nations on postwar settlement arrangements.
The snippet lists page sections including Amusements, Inquiring Reporter, Art Chat, Music, Books, Poets Corner, Classified, Political Crossword, Perriscope, Deaths, Radio, Weather, Women's pages, Editorial, Sports, and Financial. It notes Today's Pictures on Page 14.
The Sunday Herald American reports a seven day display ad blackout to save newsprint from Tuesday December 24 through Tuesday December 31. No editions Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.
Washington report says President Truman may grant amnesty to wartime conscientious objectors. A general review of Selective Service convictions could occur, with a board of jurists and religious leaders appointed to reassess cases. Action expected during Christmas week.
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