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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1944
Page
6
Tokyo broadcasts deny reports that American B-29 airmen who crashed on Japanese soil were or would be executed. The denial clarifies no foundation for such claims and accuses American propaganda of misrepresentation.
Tokyo radio claimed 9 900 Japanese casualties inflicted on American forces on Guam through Tuesday. United Press dispatches from Guam report 2 100 Americans killed Tuesday night and 1 200 claimed Monday. Frontline notes describe small counter moves, while assault forces push from the Oroie peninsula toward Apra harbor as Marines advance through shell torn terrain.
George Dulak, 65, was killed yesterday when a railroad engine struck him on a bridge and knocked him into Buffalo Creek. Authorities investigated the accident on the Buffalo span near the creek.
Washington reports manpower chief Paul V. McNutt said July 1 hiring rules are directing workers to essential war jobs. In 43 metro areas for the week ending July 15 the U S Employment Service referred about 24 percent more workers to essential jobs than before, with 77,000 sent to essential firms that week versus 62,000 in mid June. Major gains appeared in Rome Georgia Chicago Houston and Sacramento with suggests of more transfers from labor surplus to shortage areas.
Chicago July 28 A walk out of 800 members of Local 694 of the AFL of L maintenance of way employees scheduled today over the Illinois Central Railroad hiring 59 Japanese track laborers. Union spokesmen said the local voted to strike if the road does not act. The regional Fair Employment Practice Committee had its ultimatum rejected. A railroad spokesman said the company would consider the ultimatum. Winds Central group opposed Japanese workers and seven craft shops refused to work with Japs or war prisoners under any conditions.
A series of wind storms caused four fatalities and extensive damage from Holtville California to Wichita Kansas. Gusts reached 90 mph at Wichita airport and 80 mph at Muskogee Oklahoma base. Homes crashed and lines toppled while rains brought relief to drought regions aiding crops.
Amerigo Dumini, born to Italian and English parents in St Louis, was arrested and later convicted of Matteotti’s murder. He was released by Mussolini, rumored dead at times, rearrested after the government fell, and the tragedy tied to Fascist politics remains disputed.
Inspectors reported 4392 child labor law violations in 3348 establishments during May and June. State Industrial Commissioner Edward Corsi announced. Also reported, Army Pvt. Neil Ganz, missing since June 13, presumed case of labor hearings across several cities, with his battered canoe found near Lake George.
A playful note praises wheat flavor and grain quality with a quirky quote about breakfast of champions. It mentions a wife and a casual scene of tasting near a field. The tone is light and humorous with food imagery.
New York State births and marriages fell in early 1944 with 92 000 births and 46 500 marriages in five months, down from 108 000 and 47 000 in 1943. Dr J V DePorte said peacetime could restore normal family growth, though conditions must allow parenthood without want or fear.
The piece analyzes Goebbels and Hitler claims of new weapons including flying bombs and rockets. It notes German morale tactics amid revolts, stresses doubts about any secret weapon changing the war, and suggests England may endure further hardships as Allied offensives continue.
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