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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1949
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text mentions Indonesians and Dutch studying a compromise. United Nations watches the process. no clear names, dates, or concrete actions are readable.
A gunman shot two men in a Brooklyn cafe in the heart of Murder Inc territory. One victim was critically wounded, the other unconscious. A weapon was found near East 16th Street, Frant Avenue scene details unclear. Police investigation continues with no arrests announced.
Irish unions plan to recommend leaving the Communist dominated World Federation of Trade Unions following similar steps by Britain and the United States. In the United States layoffs rise with 14 in 1,000 workers laid off in November doubling from a year ago, while a decrease in some regional figures is reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Allied staff talks in Heidelberg prepare for spring exercises in Germany, and outbreaks of unrest in eastern Germany accompany occupation tensions. Portugal condemns Anglo American bloc policies, and Japan’s Diet prepares to convene under a postwar cabinet based on a clear majority.
London reports an Anglo French compromise opens the way for a European Assembly to bind nations politically and militarily. Great Britain France Belgium Holland Luxembourg invite Italy and other non Communist states. The plan envisions a two-part body: a ministers' council and a public, consultative assembly with real decisions by the council.
The Agriculture Department reported mid January prices paid by farmers for living costs, tools, interest, and taxes were about 12 percent lower than a year earlier while prices received for commodities rose 33 percent. The report covers costs in mid January 1948 compared with mid January 1947. It notes tax and production costs shifting as part of postwar economic patterns.
A murder trial date is planned after Moody, who reportedly tampered with sleeping pills, confessed in a jail cell. The defendant allegedly attacked a guard while the victim was unconscious, with Moody claiming sleep deprivation and pleas for help. Further court proceedings will determine the case.
Two radio stations WFSR and WEEM will appeal to the Maryland Court of Appeals after being found in contempt of court for violating a Baltimore gag rule. Judge John Grey upheld the rule, fining stations up to 500 dollars for broadcasting crime background and confession details of Eugene James after his arrest for murder.
In Sherwood-Poplar Ridge, sleet and ice devastated the area as a NYSEG power line failed. The outage forced Howland Central School to shut down due to insufficient furnace and pump power while homes faced outages and damage from the storm.
A state assemblyman proposed that all motor vehicles be covered by liability insurance. Francis McCowan Democrat introduced the bill requiring owners and drivers to prove financial responsibility before licensing. Currently proof is needed only after an accident or upon a record of traffic violations.
Bob Hope told a reporter he will remain the Lone Ranger of NBC. The remark followed questions about a potential shift to CBS after recent moves by Bing Crosby Red Skelton Amos and Andy and others.
West Point officials announce that next Tuesday 55 WACs will arrive at the United States Military Academy to serve in the academy hospital and perform technical administrative and ward duties marking the first time enlisted women are assigned to the training post since 1802.
ALBANY 21 The County Highway Superintendents Association asks a constitutional amendment to divert all motor vehicle tax revenue to highway purposes. The measure was approved at the final session of a two day conference. The group also urges raising the counties' share of the gasoline tax from 30 to 25 percent and for the state to assume full maintenance and cost of all bridges and culverts on state highways. Gail Ball of Auburn Cayuga County was elected president with officers Wolius A Kaesgner Albany County Francis Carroll Monroe County secretary Levi P H Gas slomd Lewis County and Archie A Kennedy Herkimer County treasurer.
Governor Dewey told the Legislature he seeks a 59 percent levy increase to raise about 269 million dollars in new taxes for the coming fiscal year. He aims for a balanced budget near 917 million, pegged to pay-as-you-go policy, with money from corporate taxes and sales, plus welfare costs reductions.
Democrats push two bills to aid cities and curb local expense mandates. Assemblyman Peter Dalessendro of Watervliet filed the measures after the State Conference of Staters urged doubling per capita aid to cities and villages. One bill calls for a 42 percent rise in per capita aid, costing an estimated 73 million dollars annually. The other requires a two thirds vote to pass any law creating new or increased municipal or school district expenditures unless state funds cover the cost.
A Georgia girl, crippled by loss of use, may receive artificial arms after a surgical operation. Senator SeaWare and Taft are cited among backers, with public support rising from donations that surpassed forty thousand dollars for the girl’s future.
In London and Washington reports, a Catholic priest William Witcott leaves Rome for the Church of England amid doctrinal disputes, while in Ohio Taft defends Republican party reforms and calls for rebuilding trust, urging nonconformist unity to prevail against Democrats. Taft praises the Taft-Hartley Labor Law and supports selective federal air projects for low income groups while resisting broad government handouts. Senatorial factionalism and party strategy dominate the political discourse.
Two U S destroyers sailing from French ports joined an intensive air search for an American B 29 Superfortress that disappeared ten days ago with 25 aboard. The hunt focused on Atlantic waters off the Northwest African coast where hydrophone and radio stations reported possible Morse code signals.
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