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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1951
Page
1
United Nations infantrymen press toward the Chinese Red Army Iron Triangle fortress in central Korea. Allied gains reach up to miles amid heavy rain and fierce counterattacks from entrenched North Korean defenses, as forces struggle to breach fortified lines near Chorwon and Pyongyang corridor.
A retired officer, Charles Panarella aged 34, died after plunging from a sixth floor window at Kings County Court House amid a sprawling Brooklyn corruption probe. The fall occurred as 21 police veterans, including former inspectors and a retired captain, faced trial over a 820 million bankmaking syndicate run by Harry Gus. Senator Joseph Parvi stood nearby in the corridor during the incident.
Marquis Childs writes on Fedas editorial page about European controversy and inertia. Regular features appear on the following pages including Amusements, Editor’s Page, and various rotogravure items with page references and a note about TODAY’S PICTURES.
A Hartford policeman on his downtown beat found a door open and entered to investigate. He became trapped when the door locked behind him. An hour later the store owner armed entered and freed the embarrassed patrolman.
report from Hong Kong states Chinese Reds arrested 14 American and European Catholic missionaries on April 18. Dispatches say six others, including a bishop, were denounced. Communists claim the six caused the death of 16,000 Chinese children. the agency did not confirm arrests of the six.
Attorney Irving J Vizbee to attend in Albany to set dates for arraignment of 19 defendants charged in a $2,490,009 robbery at Syracuse Trust Co. Leamy, lead prosecutor, says the group may plead guilty or not guilty later this week. Judge James T Foley presided as details emerge.
The forecast calls for easing rain tonight with generally fair conditions tomorrow. Mention of Syracuse receiving about half an inch of rain overnight accompanies notes on temperatures, with a low near 48 and a high around 65.
Three ships carried American troops yesterday and today. The General Callan docked at Bremarinven yesterday with 1 100 troops, the General Srurais with 2 050 arrived today, and the General Gibbons with 722 landed today. Germany remains the target of Allied actions.
2770 graduates received degrees as Frank Pace Jr, U S Army secretary, urged public service and responsibility while Maren Austen, head of the UN, warned of potential new embargoes on Communist China. Rain shifted outdoor events to the New York State Fairgrounds Coliseum as students listened to the speeches.
The Supreme Court upheld the conspiracy conviction of 11 top Communists. Chief Justice Vinson declared their aim to overthrow the United States government by force and violence as a clear and present danger. The majority affirmed the convictions for violating the Smith Act, with Justices Black and Douglas filing dissents.
Treasury reports May 31 shows a massive deficit of about 967.9 million, pushing the fiscal year surplus below 3 million. Officials note heavy tax receipts may reduce the shortfall later, with the year ending May 30 still guiding expectations.
London UP reports three thousand troops from the 16th Independent Parachute Brigade shipped out today for Cyprus. Field Marshal Montgomery addressed the unit before departure, saying they must be ready for anything in potential emergency duty in the Teaman oil fields.
Lawrence A Da Conza II of 8 Pleasant Avenue Auburn secretary to Congressman John Taber suffered a concussion and other head injuries yesterday in a two car accident near Landon Itns Margarets near Bar Maryland. The report notes intensified royal visit details but the readable facts center on the collision and the Secretary’s injuries.
A garbled item humorously hints at a reformer who insists on upholding conscience amid a misprinted merit award note. The fragment references retro Americana tones and a vignette of clients and marriage in a whimsical, uncertain context.
HSIAO YING recounts joining Mao Tsetung’s inner circle as a secretary and witness to the Central Political Bureau, Liu Shaoqi, and Mao’s perceived charisma and duplicity. The narrative details the authors’ access, political aims, and the tension between revolutionary education work and factional maneuvering.
Deputy Sheriff Jack Fennell and Sgt Stephen Cohn were critically wounded during a pursuit after four armed men robbed a Canandaigua service station. The suspects fled in a car the officers stopped at a roadblock. Cohn was shot after the car crashed. McMillan, the station attendant, said $200 in personal funds and the day’s receipts were taken. Police traced the incident to Sampson Air Force Base via witnesses across from the scene.
Crowds mobbed Manhattan shops as the first all-out price war in 14 years unleashed chaos. Shoving surged at Gimbels Macy’s and Rogers Bronx store, with two shoppers injured by plate glass. Early openings drew thousands. bargains included vacuum cleaners slashed from 49.95 to 89.95, amid stampede atmosphere and police reinforcements.
World War I hero and Vichy leader Marshal Philippe Petain, age 95, is near death according to a medical bulletin. The bulletin notes heart trouble and deteriorating condition since April, with authorities stating his health remains critical.
Russia agreed to meet with Western Powers in Washington on July 23 but only if NATO and U S base defenses are off the Big Four agenda. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko delivered the note from the Kremlin to U S Britain and France at a Washington briefing. The Western partners paused their agenda planning to study the Russian demand.
Secretary of State Acheson told senators he saw no Communist influence shaping China policy. He reviewed five years of Orient policy, denied U S aid to Nationalists failed due to lack of support, and cited a Barr report noting Chinese Nationalist losses were due to leadership and other factors. The hearing touched on MacArthur dismisal and future U S strategy in Asia.
Major General D L Putt announced on TV that production has begun on a U S jet fighter superior to the MIG 15 used by Communists in Korea. He said the model, possibly a new F86 Sabre, is not yet in quantity and efforts are underway to put it in action without naming specifics.
In Quarryville Pennsylvania a lightning strike damaged the home of Bruce Myers Bear last night. While he fought the blaze a second bolt struck the house, hurled him to the floor and left him shocked. firemen extinguished the fire and he received medical attention from a physician.
In a storm wreck at Lake Gale off North Bay, Jot in Olbage Jr of New Hartford is believed drowned while his cousin Mrs Clara Campbell of Utica, 21, was rescued after the 14 foot boat capsized. Relatives found her near shore after dragging efforts began led by State Police at Sylvan. Campbell, wearing a life preserver, could not recall the incident clearly. Rescue teams recovered Olbage’s body and brought Campbell to shore near dawn.
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