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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1950
Page
5
Washington reports a plan to add roughly 100,000 new government jobs costing about 534.5 million dollars yearly in salaries. The proposal anticipates 9 to 10 percent local hires and a nationwide payroll impact amidst postwar federal expansion.
New York Civilian Defense plans expand with a city wide survey to reestablish air warning in five boroughs. Commissioner Zormuhlen leads a public works panel under Civilian Defense Director Wallander to assess siren locations and counts from 142 stored devices. A briefing on atomic weapon effects is set for Wallander and four committee members. Suffolk County weighs evacuation plans under Sheriff William Malcolmn as bombing risk rises.
Assemblyman Richard F. Knauf urged a 40 hour work week for all paid firemen and policemen, claiming state aid increases could cover the cost. The New York State Association of Firefighters met with 250 delegates as they debated moving to a 60 hour week for firemen, with the three day convention concluding tonight.
Alec Great reflects on the long path to mastery stating that great achievement does not come overnight and requires persistent effort over years.
Arthur Morgan I son of Byne Morgan and grandson of former Antioch College leaders faces a draft registration charge in Dayton Ohio. He was taken into custody by Deputy U S Marshal Charles Mobley at Yellow Springs and appeared before U S Commissioner Gurney Ozlas who set release on recognizance pending hearing. The report notes his stance against the draft as a protest to what he calls a war measure.
Vice Adm. Arthur D. Struble commands fleet operations in Korean waters from a heavy cruiser while Rear Adm. John M. Hoskins leads fast carriers. They emphasize new carrier jet operations, direct links to MacArthur, and the wartime revival of bold task forces. Both veterans of World War II face challenges in jet deck handling and carrier logistics.
The 56 delegates to the annual Boys Nation will hold a morning Senate session in the Senate Office Building. Joseph C. Puke, assistant to the U.S. Senate, will supervise in the caucus room. After the session and luncheon, in the Senate shining room, members of Congress and state heads gathered by the American Legion will hear an address by Associate Justice Harold H. Burton and Secretary of State Dean Acheson. Tonight the youths will elect their officers.
Mackenzie King, former prime minister of Canada, lies in state in Ottawa as a four man honor guard from the army navy air force and Royal Canadian Mounted Police stands vigil at the Parliament building. He died Saturday at 73 and will be buried Thursday at Pleasant Cemetery in Toronto.
Wilhelm Pieck and Otto Grotewohl were re elected co chairmen of the Socialist Unity Party with backing from the Soviet occupation army. The five day convention, attended by Cominform leaders, marked the latest step in party leadership during tense postwar control.
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