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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1949
Page
2
A potential settlement in the nine week old beer strike in New York City emerged as union and management negotiators made progress in an informal pact under a three man Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service panel led by Jonna L. Fontion. Last night’s session adjourned at 1 30 AM. today.
United States Bureau of Employment Security notes layoffs slow but that workers already unemployed remain out longer than last year. In Poughkeepsie Michael Turck, 28, held for kidnaping charge, case postponed to Friday. bail not requested. New York police break bull fiddle case after instrument wedged in turnstile. Amadeo Giannini dies in San Mateo. city bus drivers strike grows. bandits kill policeman in Minneapolis.
Bedzich Bruegel acting head of the Czechoslovak mission in Berlin resigned fled west and accused his government of running a spy ring in Germany. The U N military government disclosed the move as Bruegel cited the police dictatorship in Czechoslovakia. He is among several Czech refugees seeking asylum in the Allied zones.
The notice lists Ben H. Weaver 48, a Louisville Times horse racing expert and columnist, with a long drafting history in Louisville. It also mentions Toswi Sutratori 62, a major Javanese defendant at Toyourist, life sentence, and former ambassador to Rome during Axis pact signing in Tokyo.
New York report on Whittaker Chambers' cross examination in the Alger Hiss perjury trial. Chambers admits past Communist links and possible perjury in grand jury testimony. Defense plans further questioning to challenge his credibility and Christian ethics.
Pastors from churches affiliated with the Vernon and Vicinity Ministerial Association plan a picnic meeting at Lewis Point on Oneida Lake Monday. Officers will be elected.
Senate leaders push a compromise version of the administration labor bill amid mixed support. Ellender and Byrd question the reach of changes to Taft Hartley, while Neely Murray and Pepper urge no change. Barkley and Truman seek the best bill possible ahead of Monday’s Senate debate.
A crowd of over 500000 saw Nimbus and Swallow Tail duel with Amour Drake in pursuit as Royal Forest faded to third. The Derby at Epsom featured a first ever photo finish with Nimbus edging Swallow Tail and Amour Drake as the field crossed the line nearly together. Royal Forest faltered late after a bold move.
Nanking report states 6,600 Communist troops march south toward Canton refugee Nationalist capital. Nationalists may field about 300,000 to oppose twin drives as the conflict escalates in southern China.
JERSEY CITY N J Frank Hague, 73 year old longtime Democratic boss, resigned as New Jersey state party leader amid pressure after a defeat by a fusion ticket led by John V Henry. Hague said he would step aside to preserve party harmony and limit future activity to Hudson County. A statewide committee will manage the next state campaign.
Senate is in recess until Monday as appropriations subcommittees continue hearings on money bills for the Interior Department and independent agencies, both passed by the House. Agriculture Committee meets behind closed doors to consider farm bills. House adjourned until Monday while a labor subcommittee probes the international pressmen's union affairs.
Atlanta official George Googe testified before a House labor subcommittee that the AFL union’s investment in the International Playing Card and Label Company is sound. He claimed the venture, begun when membership was small, now accounts for about 80 percent of the label printing industry and will repay $393,000 invested between 1926 and 1930, with $1,000 monthly payments to the union for charitable purposes through 1959 and beyond.
Eastern lines petitioned the Interstate Commerce Commission for a 2.5 percent fare increase on passengers, citing a record 1948 deficit of 952,177,000 and rising wages. If approved, basic coach rates would rise from 3 to 3.375 cents per mile and sleeping car fares from 4 to 4.5 cents. The request follows two prior increases and awaits ICC hearings.
Edward T. Jetter, 52, of Kenmore, pleads guilty to omission of duty in a State Liquor Authority bribe case. Buffalo City Court Judge Jacob Latona orders a probation investigation while awaiting sentence on July 6. Jetter, a former SLA investigator, was accused of taking a $100 bribe from a restaurant owner.
The Indiana Congress of Industrial Unions announces a drive to raise 400000 for research into children's diseases. The plan calls for a 2 dollar contribution from each of the 200000 affiliated members this year. Research will be conducted at James Whitcomb Riley Hospital in Indianapolis.
Democrats defeated Republicans 18 to 18 in a special scoring contest after a wild fifth inning. Rep. Eugene McCarthy hit a 405 foot drive and Rep. Mendel Rivers lofted a fence shot, with Rep. Francis Case also contributing. protests by Rep. Tom Pickett were overruled by the umpire.
City officials held a referendum after a council debate over square dancing deemed harmless entertainment. About 380 residents qualified to vote with over 160 casting ballots. The result showed square dancing vindicated by a two to one margin.
Federal Judge Albert L. Peeves weighs whether prosecutors must disclose full FBI internal security reports in Judith Coplon espionage trial. The defense seeks complete documents found in Coplon’s purse, while prosecutors offer sealed excerpts arguing partial disclosure suffices. The judge paused to decide.
In Selan Tennessee two older men 80 and 76 welcomed new children this week. Mrs John Pillow 40 gave birth to a nine pound girl at Milan Hospital while fisherman William Wheeler near Greenfield fathered a 123 pound bar. Wheeler already has 17 children.
Lansing car leaders debate affordable pricing as Olds urges削 the auto industry to cut prices below 1090 to boost sales. Ford executives cite taxes and wage levels as barriers to large price cuts while Olds reflects on the industry's founding and praises Henry Ford II.
The judge remanded three Communist leaders into custody for the remainder of a trial after they were jailed for contempt. Defendants shouted criticisms as U.S. marshals escorted them out. Bail had been denied and awaits higher-court review.
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