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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1951
Page
2
In New York City Mayor Vincent R. Impelletteri used the two way police radio to announce 250 promotions and raises while admitting the city cannot fund across the board raises for the 19,000 strong force. A patrol car voice replied, Give us more money. The piece notes severe winter storms with dozens dead and transport disruptions across the Midwest.
Disjointed OCR snippets show a mix of labor, legal, and weather stories. Mentions include a Federation of Musicians dispute over compensation, a Canada United States treaty affecting dam construction, legal actions for damages over weather, a Jupiter moon discovery, Hudson price hikes, holiday pardons, a Swedish glider fatality, and various winter death tallies across multiple states.
The UN General Assembly ends a 45 day session with little hope for East West disarmament progress. A key outcome is a plan to form a new commission to discuss arms control as officials note a near complete failure to thaw the cold war. Dutch cargo seized at Jakarta worsens Indonesia Netherlands tensions amid transit warnings. Santa Claus robbers flee after a station cashbox raid. police capture them following gunfire. Death notices include Fered T Caldwell International Telephone and Telegraph executive. Allan M Hirsh author. Fire at London Broad Street warehouse claims several firemen with many injured.
A mine explosion near West Frankfort sent five men to a junior high gym for identification as 160 bodies were anticipated. Foreman Joseph L Burnett reported no warning and said the night shift began its Christmas holiday. Names identified include William B. Smith H Summers J L Black and Howard Wall. one man unnamed. The blast followed a gas accident in August 1947 in nearby passages.
After a brief session Saturday the UN officials reported no headway as the cease-fire line deadline nears in five days. Delegates and exchange subcommittee planned 11 AM meetings in Panmunjom to push for progress while negotiations remained stalemated.
A GOP bloc in the State Senate considers pushing a five percent cut to personal and corporate taxes amid budget uncertainties. Private groups urged a 105 million dollar slash, while lawmakers seek to avoid intra party fights in the 1953 session. Budget summaries show agencies asked for 50 million more than last year, with capital projects and local aid under review. Civil service workers seek a 15 percent raise, amid a 21 million cost of living increase awarded last year.
William Crossman paid $200 yesterday to discover his house was not on fire. While counting money in the Gatley Glo, a stranger yelled from the doorway that the rear of Crossman’s house was ablaze. Crossman rushed to the back and found no fire. He returned to the office to find no stranger and no money.
The Old Newsboys Association, born on Page 1 of the Celal era, has held fund drives for 38 of 20 years since 1931. After two toy-rich no-sales, the group resumes the annual drive with a fountain pen gift for every service member from the county, drawing grateful letters from far afield and aiming to surpass past totals to secure two more decades of support.
Mrs John J. Swift faces a hard Christmas as Hungarian plans to trial Captain Swift and three other American fliers unfold. She recalls her daughter’s innocence and notes the strain of news from Korea. The // war exchange talks, the UN position on sick and wounded prisoners, and the fate of about 7,000 UN troops in Communist hands frame a tense, human reaction.
The weekend’s Christmas joy includes Santa at the White House, in courts, and at orphanages as Americans in Korea face hardship. At Pope Air Force Base 1,000 orphans are celebrated in a major party. In Washington President Truman and Attorney General McGrath discuss Santa’s goodness. A New York judge frees a 19 year old car thief, gifting a Christmas chance. A New Jersey contractor funds life changing leg operations for a boy born without bones. Santa projects aid at Keesler AFB as 20,000 airmen are sent home. In San Francisco, wounded Korean veterans are welcomed home with families aided by local organizations.
Patrolman Norman Clowers directing traffic on a waterfront bridge was suddenly faced with a ducking river head. He jumped onto the railing and dived into Commencement Bay, then climbed out happy but unhurt.
Federal Judge Thomas F. Murphy reportedly declined heading President Truman's proposed three man commission to expose government wrongdoers. Reports in the New York Times and Herald Tribune say protests from fellow judges, lack of subpoena powers, and fear of becoming window dressing influenced his decision.
Centreville Massachusetts reports a Canberra jet bomber exploded during a test dive near the area. Capt. Reid Shaw was killed and Maj. Harry M. Lester, the other pilot, was injured after his parachute failed to open. Lester landed in a tree but escaped serious harm, suffering head and eye injuries.
The Navy released a statement saying Willett is fully qualified for the 11800 dollar a year position. He previously lost his RFC post after a Senate probe into influence rings. The Navy noted he was hired October 24 to handle personnel work and later housing policy, citing his more than adequate background.
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