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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1946
Page
2
Amid Independence Day weekenders, New York transit reports waning inbound commuters as favorable weather spurs out-of-town trips. Airlines note travel rebounding while rail and bus lines brace for a holiday exodus. local officials discuss upkeep and price shifts in related goods.
Congress debates extending price controls and keeping rent limits, with Rep Roe opposing full repeal. Republican leaders seek limited extension and possible compromises on agency powers as Senate maneuvers continue. Bowles notes inflation signals while labor data show modest commodity gains amid wider trade discussions.
An OPA official in Washington says shortages threaten housing and family furniture as the nation aims for 1948 construction goals. W A Bryant, head of the durable goods branch, warns production must secure ample lumber to meet demand and prevent widespread furniture scarcity for veterans and families.
War Brine seeks divorce citing incident April 2 when an auto collision injured Clinton and others. Reno Ton of a divorce case involves Dan Prone Hitetteey and misdated details. Carbone of Rochester listed with state harald and rail line association in Nevada district case.
In Tokyo Adm Okada states the Manchuria affair grew from a 1934 Kwangtung Army advance, while ex Premier Tojo and 26 others face charges as warmongers. Prosecution witness 1914 1996 veteran says cabinet had no policy and could not halt events.
A fragmented line from a story recalls a character insisting on a specific ice cream flavor. The exchange hints at a humorous miscommunication over dessert in a local setting.
Pope Pas XIDY refused permission for electric lighting in ceremonies for the canonization of Mother Cabinus to avoid strain on austerity observances. A separate note reports on Canada’s immigration laws accused of discrimination against Jews, and a push to aid 1,900 orphaned Jewish children from Europe. Also covered are wartime messages to GIs in Tokyo, testimony in a Yugoslav court case, and Hungary's near chaos as the pengo collapses under inflation.
Milk prices rise after half of supply shifts to fluid and cream classes. Association President Rathbun warns of a potential severe shortage if July government levels aren’t maintained. He says adjoining state price rises may divert production from New York City. Edward C. Mather notes chaotic conditions in the metropolitan dairy industry and seeks a conference with state officials.
Japanese workers who used a lockout tactic threaten a semi hunger strike if wage and allowance demands are not met and a collective bargaining contract is refused. They would come to work without lunch pails and leave when hungry.
Walter Kiernan reports on Bikini Atoll atomic tests with details on projectile shots, ship damage, and survival of animals aboard test vessels. Officials note radiation effects on ships and crews, with projections on future underwater tests and safety observations.
Fragmentary report notes Warner Brothers listing while Ne ada remains afloat. Indecipherable lines reference the OPA collapse, black pepper futures trading halts, and a tense exchange with the President about market chaos.
In Mississippi the tally shows Bilbo with 87 203 votes over 85 984 for others. Joss A Collins netted 54 030. Nelson T Levings 13 875. Frank Thurper 1 287. Voter attempts by Black Mississippians faced poll tax and party hurdles despite court rulings and Attorney General Clark's pledge to defend rights. Nationwide, Mississippi politics feature Bilbo's white supremacy agenda and split contests in Oklahoma with a governor's race run-off set for July 23. Congressional nominating results in Oklahoma split between Democrats and Republicans, with incumbents renominated or facing run-offs.
New York reports more than 2700 servicemen and 398 brides and children are to arrive today aboard six ships. Four vessels dock in New York and two in San Francisco, including the New York Kokomo Victory and the Rensselaer Victory with 1 338 troops, plus Santa Marta and Bridgeport with dependents. San Francisco also receives F. Fitzh and Half Hileh with small contingents.
President Truman, away from the moment, gave final attention to the Hobbs anti racketeering bill. Presidential Press Secretary told reporters he intends to act on the legislation today before departing for Shangri La in Maryland, Franklin D Roosevelt’s mountain retreat.
Market notes show hog prices fluctuating with moves around 22.50 per cwt and shifts of 50 cents to $1.50 from recent ceilings. Reports mention price recovery from lows, and discussions of ceiling policies by officials, with observers noting effects on buyers and sellers in Chicago and New York markets.
Transit workers plan to return to duties after a strike that disrupted San Francisco buses and streetcar service. The stoppage caused widespread travel delays, with unions citing working conditions and pay disputes as the core issues driving the action. Local officials warned of continued transit disruptions if talks fail.
A fragment discusses steel price trends and the potential for future advances. It mentions the OPA indicators and suggests only certain prices may rise, with reference to industry expectations and a working paper.
Dun and Bradstreet reports July shipments faced a price gap above OPA levels but below former black market prices by about four dollars. Clothing stayed on store shelves at prior fixtures, with wholesale prices around thirteen cents. Overall wholesale toed prices rose to the highest level since July 20, the death of OPA, and there was no rush by consumers.
Washington reports the United States has closed the books on more than 33.3 billion dollars of Lend-Lease aid. More than two thirds of all shipments were settled, with about 900 million in payments or near completion and 7.0 billion in receipts recorded.
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