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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1947

Page

2

Distillers pledge compliance with anti inflation limit

OFF THE WIRES NEW YORK INS The United Distillers of America will limit liquor production per a government request until President Truman acts on the Republican anti inflation bill. Voluntary production limits by distillers end said to be 98 TRIL ere. A couple dies after heart attacks at isolated camp. Anthony Schwasnick 65 and Jennie Schwasnick 64, worked for Johnson Lumber Company at Lake Pleasant. Gromyko to speak at American Palestine Soviet friendship dinner Tuesday night in New York.

New York INS United Distillers of America Today Truman Here John Fero Anthony Schwasnick Jennie Schwasnick Johnson Lumber Company Lake Pleasant Gromyko Andrei A.gromyko United Nations American Committee of Jewish Writers Palestine San Francisco Ina Claire New York Dress Institute

Longshoremen May Strike Over Overseas Opposition

San Francisco reports the CIC longshoremen may refuse to load cargo bound for nations facing “reactionary” employers and governments. Harry Bridges said overseas workers will likely demand they refuse to load arms for France Italy and Greece.

San Francisco C.I.C Harry Bridges Longshoremen's and Warehousemen’s Union France Italy Greece

Talks on easing France Spain frontier bans

Reports from Paris said France and Spain began talks on modifying frontiers restrictions that barred cross border movement since 1946. France likely to lift limits only partially in retaliation for hangings of Spanish republicans with Nazi resistance links.

Paris Ins France Spain

Reds Mobilize in Italy as Communists Rally Against Government

Communists mobilized across Italy in a new push against Premier Alcide de Gasperi's government. The Congress of Congresses met to unite executive bodies elected in recent congresses and outline plans for revolutionary actions.

Rome Italy Alcide de Gasperi Congress of Congresses

Havana trade talks near accord amid ITO debate

Ravana Bo Clark president of the Havana Trade Conference voiced confidence the 63 nation summit will yield a charter for an International Trade Organization. He cited a main clash over how less developed countries develop their economies and whether quotas require ITO approval, saying resolution will need time patience and goodwill.

Ravana Bo Sergio” Clark Havana Clark United Nations Network Trade Organization ITO

Driver Sued For 324,595 In Unpaid Taxes

CHICAGO. Harry Carson, 43, a truck driver who says he once ran a handbook, is sued by the Federal Government for 324,595.92 in unpaid income taxes for 1936. He calls the suit “Some joke” and says he may raise the 92 cents. Federal agents questioned him two years ago about his 1936 earnings. He claims he cleared about 1,000 dollars a day after expenses but had no books. He does not know what happened to the money and says he would not be driving if any were left.

Chicago Harry Carson Carson

WU Peace Panel Set

A three man panel named to settle major points in the dispute between Western Union and three A F I unions will hold its first meeting here on Monday. Cyrus S. Ching selected Eugene Meyer Waldo E. Fisher and Charles A. Horsky to serve. The unions dropped a planned Tuesday strike and asked the panel to decide timing for wage profit comparisons in new wage rates while not ruling on a 15 cent hourly raise demand for 50 000 workers. The panel will also decide whether new rates apply Oct 1 or Nov 1.

Washington Western Union Cyrus S. Ching Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Eugene Meyer The Washington Post Waldo E. Fisher University of Pennsylvania Charles A. Horsky Ching

Ship Survivor Tells Ordeal of Skoghaud Disaster

Amster dam based report says Arnt Roekka sole survivor of the Skoghaud explosion details that only five men reached two lifeboats, four dying from injuries or exposure, with others killed or cast into the sea. Roekka piloted one boat with two injured men. one died soon after and another hours later. The boat capsized after hitting a breakwater. Roekka was rescued by locals. The other lifeboat reached Callantsoog with two dead men lashed to the hull. In Taunton Mass a fire at Roseland ballroom and bowling alleys injures four firemen in a hot air explosion. the building valued at $100,000 is a total loss with the dance hall empty at the time.

Amsterdam Arnt Roekka Skoghaud North Sea Schools Roekka Callantsoog Taunton Mass Roseland

Operation Waltz Wins at Syracuse Foundation Dinner Dance

Dr and Mrs Mark Conan won first place in the prize waltz contest at the St Thomas More Foundation dinner dance at the Hotel Syracuse attended by 380 couples. Judges Gideon Brown and Mrs Frederick A Kreuzer co chaired with Mr and Mrs Francis L McElroy. Mrs Conan is former Miss Patricia Eagan.

St. Thomas More Foundation Syracuse University Mark Conan Syracuse Gideon Brown Frederick A. Kreuzer Cochairmen

Night Out From Page One Delays And Disruptions Across The Northeast

Night Hour chaos from a snowstorm stranded trains and planes from Baldwin to Flushing and LaGuardia. Three plane loads of passengers spent the night at the terminal as roads proved impassable. Hundreds of airline workers were stranded in Queens while buses failed to reach the airport. Nightclubs lost customers as sleet and snow halted travel. The Weather Bureau underestimated snowfall, predicting 15 inches while inches piled up. Skiing and winter sports drew crowds despite disruption. The Queen Mary sailed after delays, and a horse drawn sleigh carried two passengers. Bus companies reported 2000 vehicles unaccounted for. Rail departures and arrivals faced delays at crowded terminals. The city opened theatres to shelter 2200 people. Detectives battled a stalled car under a train, and a snowplow struck a vehicle. A Brooklyn limousine firm halted service, even ambulance companies faced taxi shortages. A Stamford-New Canaan train arrived three hours late amid a plow ahead.

Guardia Field Jackson Heights Queens New Jersey New England Westchester County Long Island Atlantic Ocean Weather Bureau Pulaski Skyway U. S. Highway No. 1 Newark Turnpike New York Lincoln Tunnel New York Central 20Th Century Limited Chicago Manhattan Board of Transportation Sheffield, Farms and Bordens Zaid Post New York City London Boston

Snowstorm disrupts New York City transit and power

A heavy snowstorm paralyzed buses and subways, closed major routes, and slowed trains across New York. Mayor O Dwyer cut short his California trip to return to Manhattan as city crews battle drifting snow. Authorities warned of fuel shortages and a multi million dollar snow removal bill, with milk deliveries reduced but adequate inventory reported.

Music for Riders on Kansas City Trolley Bus

Music but not the jive variety will greet passengers on a trolley bus in Kansas City next week. A wire recorder playback device will be installed on the bus as an experimental feature, company officials said today.

Kansas City

London Boys May Bring Folks To Live In Texas

Three London boys who wrote to a Texas cowboy may bring their parents to live in Lamarque Texas. The letter published in the Mainland Times prompted a Dallas letter request to have the family visit Texas. Mrs Glen Weber offered lands and supporters have raised 300 dollars with about 500 more needed for the move. British and American authorities cut red tape and the boys expressed happiness at the possibility of coming to America.

1888 and 1885 blizzards contrasted in New York history

A compact comparison notes how Friday's storm differed from the notorious 1888 and 1885 blizzards. It cites Post memories of unequal snow, long blank streets, and the era’s harsh conditions, including three days of city isolation and multi million dollar damage.

Cape Hatteras New England

Mexico Cold Wave Causes 19 Deaths

Mexico City area Ale reports 10 dead and more than 100 hospitalized from a three day cold spell. The capital's Dec 26 record low was tied. Snow and hail struck Coahuila and Durango regions as authorities warned of continuing frigid conditions.

Mexico City Coahuila Durango

Deaths Across North America Honoring Public Servants and Officials

Obituaries note Arthur Mews at 83 in St John s Newfoundland where he rose from a government clerk to Home Affairs Secretary and earned the Cross of St Michael and St George. Dr Edmund Burke 76 in New York City after 56 years teaching classical languages. William J McCance 81 secretary treasurer of Barnes Tool Co in New Haven Conn. Walter B Maling 177 retired clerk of the U S District and Circuit Courts in Hawaii, Kennebunkport Me. John T Ireland 84 retired race course official and thoroughbred breeder in Paris Ky.

Arthur Mews Newfoundland Edmund Burke City College New York City William J.mccance The Barnes Tool Company New Haven, Conn Walter B. Maling U. S. District Court of California U. S. Circuit Court At Hawaii Kennebunkport John T. Ireland Paris

Radioactive Carbon in Humans and Sky Patrol Proposal

Two scientists said radioactive carbon exists in all living matter including humans, and a third said small amounts of plutonium can be eaten without immediate disintegration. A fourth urged a coast to coast sky patrol to deter flying saucers meteors and bombs landing on American soil amid international tension.

Chicago American Association For the Advancement of Science Des W. F. Lobby E. C. Anderson Institute of Nuclear Studies University of Chicago Wright H. Langham Los Alamos CNMM C. CG. Wylie University of Iowa Sky Patrol

Speculation by Stassen on Government Traders Ridicule

Harold E. Stassen cites alleged use of government buying plans for market gains. Anderson orders brokers to name any government workers or immediate family who bought during the market. aims to satisfy Congress while avoiding subpoenas. The Agriculture Department plans to release lists of about 2,000 traders tied to wheat on the Chicago Exchange and a broader list of 4,283 from Sept. 17 checks, already naming 71 officials.

Harold E. Stassen White House Anderson Congress Congressional Suboena Agriculture Department Department Chicago Exchange

Pulpwood Logging Raises Minimum Age to 18

Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach raised the minimum age to 18 for most pulpwood logging jobs after a Wage and Hour Division study. Earlier, some tasks allowed 16 and 17 year olds.

Washington (P Schwellenbach

Guerrillas Said to Number Over Three Thousand in Epirus

Greek guerrillas in Epirus are believed to total more than 3000 with many moving toward the Epirus hills from Epirus and Albania. Army fronts report heavy clashes near Kalpaki Gramballa and backups along the Albanian border as officers warn of a hard drive if not countered with adequate forces and supplies.

Philadelphia (P Philadelphia Gas Works Hudson W. Reed Xkonitsa Janina Kalpaki Gramballa Epirus Greece Europe

More Money Likely To Go to Greece

Washington officials said guerrilla attacks and a new rebel government in Greece will require more U S aid. They expect Congress to provide additional funds before June 30 and to authorize military assistance to June 30, 1949. Greek Ambassador Dendramis urged stronger aid after a State Department visit with Acting Secretary Lovett.

Washington Greece Paracee U. S Congress State Department Vassili C. Dendramis Robert A. Lovett

UN Awaits Protest On Greek Issue

The United Nations watches for a major power move on the Greek border dispute. Soviet recognition of General Markos’s free government in Northern Greece could spur U S or Britain to charge Moscow with intervention at the Security Council. Such recognition would give rivals grounds for formal complaints and suggest broader Soviet outreach beyond Greece.

Lake Success UNS United Nations Markos Greece Soviet Union United States Britain Security Council Russia

270 Pass October Bar Albany

The State Board of Law Examiners announced that 270 candidates passed the October bar examination in Albany.

Albany State Board of Law Examiners

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