08 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1950
Page
1
In a morning consecration the Most Rev. David Conningham led the rites as Bishop Cunningham received the mitre and ring. The church publicized the solemn moment with attendance by clergy and laity, underscoring the dedication of service.
The Syracuse diocese witnesses the consecration of its first auxiliary bishop, Rev. David Frederick Cunningham, with Cardinal Spellman officiating. About 1,400 worshipers fill the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception as bishops, monsignors, nuns, and priests from across the eastern United States and two foreign countries attend the third consecration in the diocese.
U S meteorologist Al Sadowski notes a warm southerly flow lifting the mercury to near 90 tomorrow with a low around 63 tonight. High pressure over the East dominates, promising clear skies though farmers report an inch and a half to three quarters of rain this month.
Fragmentary report notes a deadly incident in Sacramento involving laborers and drowned individuals. The piece hints at government involvement and bank actions, with editorial pages and features listed on pages 62 63 41 42 31. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
U S Senate investigators report a powerful underworld ring profiting from misery of at least 50000 drug addicts. Commissioner Anslinger and the Narcotics Bureau estimate the addicts’ number as senators weigh the scope of narcotics trafficking across states.
Hastings reports the international convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union urged King George to give up whisky and soda and lead Britain in sobriety. Mrs. John Forrester-Paton suggested the King and Queen Elizabeth swear off alcohol, but Buckingham Palace indicated the King already drinks occasionally and the Queen drinks wine or champagne.
About 1200 New York and Jersey attorneys polled by Jonah Marshall College ranked attributes. They favor typing speed arithmetic knowledge bookkeeping English pleasing personality voice and good grooming over beauty.
A damaging report states thieves targeted a group of historically valuable items from the Carnegie Tate Museum. It notes 33 artifacts, believed connected to Marie Antoinette, were among those passed over by intruders after hours. Police are investigating the break-in at Pavy Sburgh, noting the museum’s closing period as the time of discovery.
Union barbers announced that starting July 2 adult haircuts in Buffalo will rise by 25 cents to 1.25 dollars. The change applies citywide as patrons adjust to higher prices for tonsorial services.
Washington reports that 11-regislation to restore mail service cuts was approved by the Post Office Committee. A Senate committee has given similar approval. Pastmaster General Donaldson ordered reduced residential delivery to once daily and cut other services to save revenues.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a Chester Massachusetts item with garbled phrases about language, translation, and a possible misread name. The readable bits mention a location, a public notice style tone, and uncertain references to a person or event, leaving the core action unclear.
North Sea rescue efforts recovered four of 11 U.S. crewmen from a Fiji Fortress B-29 crash 18 miles off Yarmouth England. RAF ships and multiple aircraft aided a broad search while crews reported several bodies found and others missing. Survivors Henry Walsh and Sal J. K. Ebert were taken to Lowestoft, with Lt. Sullivan later picked up by a rescue craft.
New York relief effort aims to match a population scale of 380000 as a target figure. Officials debate funding and timelines for distribution, with analysts noting the scale resembles a large city’s needs and stressing rapid deployment.
Secret grand jury in New York City is examining the Amerasia affair and delays in arrests. Witnesses testified that former Secretary of Defense James Forrestal possibly urged delaying prosecutions, with further notes in Justice Department files. Former Presidential aide James K. Vardaman denied attempting to delay action.
Berlin reports indicate civilians gain control in the Soviet zone as four military rulers are recalled to Moscow. Maj. Gen. Alexander Kotikov, former Red commandant, is replaced by Alexei Denzin as the Kremlin tightens supervision and delegates new tasks to the East German government amid signs of continued Soviet influence and partnership.
Ostertag receives approval to run for Congress while lava flows on Hawaii's Big Island as residents monitor disruptions and officials review candidacy rules.
At Columbia University commencement General Dwight D. Eisenhower warns graduates about inefficiency and waste in government budgets, rising taxes, and the risk to national strength. He argues for balanced budgets, responsible policy, and steadfast alliances while urging optimism for America's future.
The official said the department will replace waste bins with new color coded receptacles brown instead of green to aid sorting. Haron noted much mail had already been removed from waste receptacles but the process required more time for workers to sort.
Federal grand jury charged government economist William W. Remington with perjury for denying Communist Party membership when asked in May if he had ever joined. Remington, 32, previously cleared by a Loyalty Review Board after a suspension, has consistently denied Communist ties amid earlier accusations from Berniley and Whittaker Chambers.
WASINGTON UP The Senate Armed Services Committee approved a one year extension of the draft law with no strings attached. The House sought a ten year extension but the Senate bill moves a three year simple extension with one change. The committee’s plan would allow the President to induct men without consulting Congress and would require that men register for the draft be assigned to units composed of their own race. The action followed a swift debate and was adopted in less than an hour.
Former Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden pursues divorce from his wife Mrs. Eden amid years of separation and disputes over assets. The case centers on Eden's insistence he should not be tied to the marriage and his former spouse's stance in London court proceedings.
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