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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1947
Page
6
In postwar Japan Shinto priests face hard times as government funding ends for about 110,000 shrines. Shrines turn to fortune telling, candy sales, and other ventures to survive while critics decry the loss of reverence for the sun goddess. They note a rise in Christian activity as Shinto wanes.
London reports an acute shortage of teacups and saucers crippling British tea culture. 80 percent of retailers have no drinking vessels and 86 percent lack saucers, as chair- and homeware makers struggle under fuel shortages and export backlogs.
A Hungarian protest against the Russian arrest of Bela Kovacs, leader of the anti-Communist Hungarian Smallholders Party, is noted as a clash with Soviet efforts. The piece contrasts U S aid talks with Iran and Italy, while detailing Soviet and Nazi asset movements and planned rehabilitation funds linked to Italy.
Mrs. Mabel Igo left her life-savings of 3780 behind as she entered Hillsboro hospital for treatment. The report notes her belief that one can take possessions only so far, up to the hospital door.
Washington AP John Lewis and United Mine Workers meet with southern coal operators to press wage talks after a Saturday recess. The dispute centers on the 38 cent hourly raise sought by the union, who rejected a 15 cent offer as inconsistent with patterns in other basic industries. The Southern Coal Producers Association refused to bargain with the full industry, delaying progress as the talks enter a third session led by UMWA Vice President John O Leary.
In recent years the House Military Committee and the postwar Military Policy Committee backed universal training. Opponents pressed for a detailed hearing, but time ran short this year. Representative Short of Missouri doubted the commission’s recommendation would sway anti draft supporters, and several members said committee approval was unlikely this year.
Mayo Clinic doctors report histamine, a potential skin allergy chemical, helped a 45-year-old man recover total deafness in 24 hours and remain sound for 18 months. In four nerve deafness cases, histamine appeared to halt sudden hearing loss, suggesting a possible new treatment for certain inner ear disorders tied to Meniere’s disease.
A senate committee reports evidence of forged Bethlehem Steel orders on stolen letterheads. The small business subcommittee notes thefts from the Philadelphia district sales office and urges businessmen to verify any Bethlehem Steel orders directly with the company.
Several persons hurriedly left a bus on the heels of a young high school girl here. She carried a sign reading Apartment for Rent Unfurnished.
Jurors and four alternates may be chosen by Wednesday as examination of prospective jurors resumes in the Overell yacht blast murder trial. Louise Overell, 18, and her lover George Gollum, 21, are charged with killing her parents aboard their sabin cruiser on March 15 and may be accompanied by counsel and the judge in Balboa.
Enid Oklahoma saw flooding yesterday while two cars of winter wheat from Frederick arrived, marking the first new crop wheat deliveries in the state.
The Associated Press reports torrential spring floods hit northwestern Pennsylvania and Ohio, forcing over 100 families from homes. Fifty families fled Springville as water rose to second floors. Kerrtown and Meadville areas saw debris on highways. In Ohio, at least 80 families evacuated, many by boat near Dayton and in Snyderville lowlands southeast of Springfield. Flooding affected Mill Creek near Garfield Heights and camps near Cincinnati. rescue efforts continued as waters receded in Watkins Glen and nearby Montour Falls.
Moscow radio quoted Rakosi denying any coup in Hungary and blaming ousted premier Ferenc Nagy for conspiracy. He said Nagy’s involvement was exposed and that democracy remains healthy and capable of swift resolution.
Eastern Air Lines announced a four hour nonstop service between New York and Miami using Lockheed Constellations with 60 passenger capacity. The inaugural flight marks a new air link, expanding East Coast connections.
In Columbus a municipal judge fined Clyde a Seal and James Butler $25 each for stealing 20 loaves of bread. They testified they intended to feed a pet rabbit.
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