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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1949
Page
2
Earl Wilson notes Londoners’ appetite for humor during his stay. Britons and Americans exchange jests on pubs, princes, and politics while anecdotes target famed figures, film stars, and daily manners. The piece blends viewer wit with social quirks and occasional celebrity quips.
Government report shows the consumer price index rising 0.2 percent for the month ending June 15, driven by higher food costs. The index stands at 169.6 percent of the 1935-39 average, 1.2 percent below a year ago, with substantial increases since 1939 and 1946 levels. Angela Lansbury plans to wed soon after separating from Peter Shaw.
West Leeds results show a sharp Labor decline with T C Pannell winning by 4109 over the Conservative rival. 1945 Labour lead was 14136 to 414? indicating a dramatic shift in this district.
The Automobile Club of New York reports fewer major traffic violations but more parking tickets, signaling insufficient parking facilities and high rates. The note adds confusion over jurisdiction and urban planning amid broader wartime-to-postwar adjustments.
An Associated Press survey of 62 Republican county chairmen shows Dulles leading the field for the U.S. Senate nomination with six counties listing him as first choice and several others giving him second or third. Dewey and Eisenhower also attracted votes, while others received scattered support. the state committee would choose the nominee in September amid talks of an expanded 1950 election calendar.
Fernandez, 34, testified before a state Supreme Court jury about the night Mrs. Fay was found bleeding on the floor. He claimed he sobbed, drank whisky, and said he killed the widow after discovering she had given him $5,918 from lonely hearts correspondence. He described threats to reassure her the money was safe and said Mrs. Beck helped in convincing her before he went to the bathroom and returned to find Mrs. Beck over Mrs. Fay.
Operations of the American Overseas Airlines were disrupted by a radio office strike. The carrier had cancelled all Europe-bound flights yesterday and now planned to ground at least three eastbound trips today as the labor action extended.
Police Director Lee Ho warned that Communists were killing an average of 38 South Korean police officers. He also criticized idle Communist elements and stressed heightened vigilance amid ongoing unrest in Seoul.
Albany reports a $75 million rise in state tax receipts in the ext quarter of fiscal 1959-60 versus the prior year. Personal income tax climbs led by a rate increase, with corporation franchise taxes up, stock transfer tax down, and unincorporated business tax falling. Tax officials note funds deposited earlier and revenue shifts across classifications.
Thousands of armed guards and police lined six sides of the assembly chamber to deter Communist demonstrations during debate on ratification of the Atlantic Pact. Official Communist organs warned the pact aimed at aggression against the Soviet Union while calling workers to oppose ratification.
In letters and columns, Cardinal Spellman condemns anti-Catholic rhetoric and defends federal education aid. He argues public, tax-supported schools must stay free from religious control while noting the Barden Bill and government funding implications for parochial schools. He cites Catholic youth's sacrifice and urges equality for Catholic students nationwide.
The Senate ratified a Western defense pact by a 52 to 13 vote. Supporters argued American security would rise with armed allies, while critics warned of arming Russia’s rivals. Key figures cited include Taft and Watkins proposals and remarks by Burk. The deal aims to defend Western Europe against aggression and shape future grand strategy.
Washington D.C. The National Labor Relations Board rejected Bell Telephone system challenges to bargaining rights of the Communications Workers of America after the union affiliated with the CIO. The Bell Company argued the affiliation terminated its contracts and altered the union, but the CWA won by a two to one vote of members. The Michigan Bell case was the lead test, likely deciding the broader issue.
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