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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1949
Page
1
The Truman administration proposes a broadened Social Security program with old age and survivors coverage, disability insurance, and a national health program. Tax changes would raise individual contributions to about 156 dollars annually for higher earners, with employers matching wages and various new taxes funding expanded benefits.
The Army announced inductees from Central New York will report to Camp Pickett Virginia for training. About 30 drafted Syracusans are training there with orders pending adjustments. Lt Bernard E Reith reported the details and the Associated Press notes the Army denies any plan to release present draftees.
The page guide enumerates features and regulars including interviews, crosswords, a desk life section, a radio page, sports notes, and a column by Winchell. It names Tea Jean Kain Dr. Desa, Haworth Hormcope, and others, with page numbers 46 7 8 40 41 20 51 25 37.
Assumption School held a fire drill as Sister Rose, a fifth grade teacher, led pupils from the classroom after a smoke was detected. A nun praised firemen for their coolness while Herman Thomas and his wife learned their baby’s birth was a surprise. The incident occurred alongside reports of a Sinai oil strike and snowy conditions analyzed by chemists.
The voyage faced a delay as the liner carried through a mane hour postponement while a new crew signed on. Albany reports a dispute over designating Franklin D. Roosevelt's Birthday as a state holiday. George R. Miter discharged as the old crew left and a Star Fred G. Moriit from Manhattan joined.
James T Foley of Troy nominated to federal judgeship in the Northern District of New York. Murray of Troy reportedly served in the Navy during World War II, rising from apprentice seaman to petty officer as context for his background.
Captain Bali Odom holds two thirds of the way across the Pacific in a 300 mile light craft from Rawaii to New York. He trails plan by about four hours as radio reports place him 1450 miles northeast of Oahu and 300 miles from the mainland. Engine performance described as "pretty well" but the aircraft tired, with crew noting the Beechcraft Bonanza's condition and pilots conveying encouragement from support units. The record attempt continues with radio contact and weather observations as the leg progresses.
British ambassador Sir Oliver Franks outlined Britain's stance on the Palestine situation to President Truman in a nearly 30 minute White House discussion. Lovett later noted Washington's concern over troop movements while stressing the goal of an armistice between Jewish and Arab forces. Franks began talks with Rhodes negotiations between Israel and Egypt, as Britain warned against actions that might derail the truce.
Venezuelan police dispersed a student riot in Caracas with tear gas after the first anti-government demonstration since the military seizure on November 24. Police patrolled the streets as protesters set a car on fire.
Miss Mary Kratz, 25, of 1224 Milton Avenue, slipped on a catch basin grating this morning and her right foot went through the opening, fracturing the leg. A gasoline station attendant freed her with a crowbar, helped to the station, and an ambulance was summoned. She was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital for X rays and treatment.
A fire broke out shortly before dawn awakening two sleepers. The raceway association describes the incident involving a two year old pace vehicle owned by Sonnenburg of Stonington Conn. Firefighters reportedly saved several items. Concluded on Page 18 Column 3.
A rapid storm from the Hudson Bay region dumped several inches of snow overnight as a first system moves east. A second low, about 200 miles north of the Great Lakes, is due late tomorrow with colder air. Tonight's low around 27. Tomorrow's high will drop, bringing more snow and frigid conditions as the storm pushes in.
Negotiations faltered on overtime pay and wage rates for about 350 harbor workers. A walkout loomed after a midnight deadline, with Mayor William O Dwyer and AFL unions pressed to resolve the dispute amid employer group resistance.
Hoover urged Congress to grant broad authority for reorganizing the executive branch, arguing that limits or exemptions would hinder rapid action. He asserted the president must have strong tools to implement major reforms without delay.
UN mediator Bunche calls Israelis and Egyptians to a face to face meeting today urging rapid armistice steps as the first move toward peace in the Holy Land. He hopes the parties will take a step serving as a model for other dispute participants.
Washington Senate hearing featured Dean Acheson defending himself against charges of appeasement. He said rumors that he is an appeaser are incredible and difficult to believe, though he did not address Russia in that context. The discussion touched on disinterested malevolence claims and the challenge of public perception.
Fragmented OCR text shows Murray Gardner, a screen script writer, commenting on a war correspondent in Chi. He notes vivid work yet overtaxes cooperation and cites a troubling analogy. The passage is garbled with missing letters and unclear context.
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