11 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1951
Page
1
Newspapers depict Kaesong under tight guard as Chinese troops with varied weapons hold a five mile road to the UN House and truce site. North Korean guards restrict movement while Communist hosts control access and distribution of supplies to Allied forces.
United Nations command announced that 20 Allied news representatives will accompany UN negotiators to Kaesong tomorrow on the third day of Korean armistice talks. Official communique says reporters may enter the negotiation area but not the conference room, following earlier objections by red negotiators to Allied correspondents.
A special grand jury in Ballston Spa questions police officials and bank officials as part of a $100,000 probe into organized gambling and political corruption. Saratoga County Sheriff Frank Hathorn and Glens Falls Police Chief Thomas Corbett were among those subpoenaed, with bank records examined and officials declining to discuss specifics.
The Budget Bureau urged Congress to authorize a vast program to sustain the nation after any atomic or other attack. It envisions three relief pillars: interim restoration of services and industry, civilian income maintenance and survivor benefits, and up to 820 billion dollars in compensation for private property damage.
An unexploded bomb containing three pounds of dynamite was found last night in the garden of the Soviet Legation in Havana. Legation personnel discovered it and notified police. The fuse had burned out and the device did not detonate.
Donald Finster, 16, died today in Rome after a wire fell on him while operating a tractor. Authorities report an electric shock caused the fatal accident. The incident occurred on his property and an investigation is underway.
Today's editorial notes that regardless of Korea peace talks, the U S Navy will stay significantly powerful in the Pacific. It outlines the paper's pages for Amusements Editorials Bridge Letters Classifieds and more with sections listed.
Roy Ruth, president of Home State Bank near Everest, counted a bundle of new five dollar bills totaling 500 then 530. He found six notes were invalid replicas with five dollar fronts and ten dollar backs. Bureau of Engraving and Printing officials acknowledged such fakes but said they never encountered this pattern.
The Mercury notes 36 hours of cloudy cool weather with a slight drop in temperatures. Weatherman Andrew P. Keller forecasts a high near 78 tomorrow after a 87 reading yesterday, with mostly cloudy skies and improving humidity. No rain in the state today amid scattered recent rainfall across Central New York.
A government survey found no change in food prices in the first two weeks of June. The Bureau of Labor Statistics index shows mid-June prices 0.3 percent below mid-May but 12 percent higher than a year earlier. Increases in pork fish and eggs were offset by cuts in poultry fruits vegetables fats and oils.
Tehran accepted President Truman's offer to send his adviser W Averell Harriman to Tehran to discuss the oil crisis. A spokesman for Iran's National Oil Board said the invitation would be forwarded to Washington. Harriman gave no immediate comment while White House reaction awaited Tehran's official note. Three American generals listed as Taylor Partridge and Olmstead planned a three day visit to Washington. Senator Daftari warned the Anglo Iranian Oil Co may shut down if a sale to Britain and others cannot be negotiated.
Russia protests to the United States over two alleged hooligan demonstrations outside the Soviet United Nations delegation headquarters on Park Avenue. Moscow charges crowds engaged in hostile acts, harassing officials and disrupting official work with constant noise and cries.
London announced census figures showing a population of 8,346,137, surpassing New York by more than 500,000. The report, released in London, contrasts with New York's 7,835,099 residents in 1950.
A joking sihouette of a character mishearing phrases and mixing up words. The gag links a knot, forget me not, flour, bread, cheese, and a prompt to buy pickled onions, ending with a humorous miscue about memory and shopping.
In New York the government failed to secure detention for 16 Communist leaders as bail and bond increases were debated. Judge Leibell deferred to Judge Ryan for a hearing on the broader bail question while denying temporary detention. All 17 defendants appeared, with Israel Amter the 17th, and bail totals discussed include a current $185,000 and a proposed increase to $875,000. The government later sought revocation of $171,000 posted by the Civil Rights Congress and possible revocation of bail posted in immigration cases. The bail fund for four fugitives tied to the same conspiracy has faced contempt rulings against three trustees for withholding contributors’ names.
Police arrested 32 year old Frank Williams of Salisbury after a fatal stabbing on a crowded street near 10th Street Northwest. The victim was Donald C Beatty of Salisbury North Carolina, who cried for help as he fled the knife wielding assailant. Witnesses offered no aid and questioned whether anyone could intervene while the killer calmly waited for police. The coroner will determine an official motive.
Washington insiders report that consumer pressure has forced a rollback on top-grade beef and steaks. Government experts note price ceilings set by authorities are being overridden by household demand, despite farm bloc resistance.
New York police commissioner Georges P. Monaghan pledges an all out policy to break narcotics traffic. He starts his term with plans to increase the number of policemen assigned to narcotics investigations.
Washington report notes major farm state defeats as a Republican Senate coalition presses anti controls. Multer says House will only pass a bill with a controls title, while the anti controls bloc solidifies. New plans target building, schools, hospitals and rationing. Fed Reserve chief Martin opposes relaxing credit. Leaders delay hoping for public pressure.
London Express reporter Anne Coupar describes a two and three quarter pound unrationed cut of Rajah the London Zoo elephant shot for attacking a keeper. She details roast and stew methods, noting the roast was tasty after 90 minutes and the stew tender after two hours simmering with onion and stock.
CAPA Tian quoted as saying the suspect was arrested on first degree charges in a complaint involving a 13 year old Negro girl. Police identify the man as Jamies A. Wirigat aged 39, who allegedly admitted being one of the defendants in the famous Scottsboro case. Wright reportedly lived in Albany more than two years.
The House Armed Services Committee approved work estimated at 493.75 million dollars at 21 air bases. Approved projects included Sampson Air Force Base in Geneva with 9.095 million dollars.
In Formosa Chien Kai-shek plans a dinner to entertain New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey. Official statements indicate Dewey will likely stay about five days and visit Taipei during the trip.
The Defense Department reports 78,726 battle casualties in Korea as of last Friday, up 616 from the previous week, per the weekly summary based on notifications to families.
President Vincent Auriol began work today on choosing a prime minister to replace Henri Queuille who quit yesterday to permit a new cabinet built from the National Assembly elected June 17. The likely coalition favors center groups leaning slightly to the right.
Officials report the first official siren test in Syracuse will occur tonight between 8 and 10 PM. The test includes a three minute city-wide warbling tone and a later three blasts for the all clear. Residents are urged to listen rather than panic and civilian errors during a real alert could cause casualties.
Santiago Cuba Ivan Tamayo chief of police Elcobre District was sentenced today to two to six months in jail for carrying a gun without a permit.
U S warplanes shot down three Russian built MiG-15 jets amid a five day air battle over North Korea. U N ground troops held on guard as 21 F 80 Shooting Stars dropped napalm and bombs on a Communist ammunitions plant.
A UN delegate said armistice talks at Kaesong showed progress and that an agreement was closer than 24 hours earlier. He cautioned no cease-fire deal had been reached as discussions focused on the negotiation program and priorities, with obstacles remaining along the Korean front. Col. George Ruhlen of New Mexico said the talks were on the tracks and cited optimism but unresolved issues persist.
Washington report states former reporter Andrew H Older was identified as a Communist Party member by Mary Stalcup Markward, an undercover FBI agent and former district party treasurer. Pearson said Older worked part time for a company before spring 1947 and was terminated after FBI confirmation.
Polish born Volodymyr Holubiw arrived in New York as the 250 000th displaced person to reach the city. A full dress welcome with cheers speeches and a band unfolded as his three daughters aged 7 5 and 3 shared in the moment by singing Row Row Row Your Boat in English.
The Civil Air Patrol reports a plane crash in the Pocono Mountains near Milford during the night. There is no indication if the craft was commercial, military, or private.
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