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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1947
Page
2
An eclectic Broadway miscellany mixes vaudeville gags with Einstein missteps and Hollywood chatter. A pianist scolds Albert Einstein for timing while other stars like Lisa Kirk and references to MGM and El Morocco fill a bustling celebrity panorama.
In Washington the House Banking Committee approved a measure to end sugar rationing for home consumption. The report notes various other items and public notices including Red Cross convention debates on a national blood program and social columns on celebrities and domestic happenings.
General Electric announced receiving a contract for major components of a synchrotron to be installed at Iowa State College. In other items, Cromwell faces homicide charges in Cromwell, Connecticut, while Albany graduation plans include a Yonkers student earning a BS degree and other short notes from Buffalo and Lockport.
In southwestern Pennsylvania, 20 mines employing 11,204 workers halted operations as United Mine Workers and AFL factions argued strategy amid a stoppage over labor legislation. Two Frick Coal and Coke mines resumed over the weekend, including Gates and Kyle mines, while Robena, the world’s largest pit, remained idle. Captive pits feeding steel plants accounted for most of the production cutbacks.
Senator Smith and Senator Ives of the Public Welfare subcommittee backed a vending bill to authorize 200,000,000 a year in federal school aid to states, proposing a minimum $5 monthly increase for each school child to stem teacher shortages and raise salaries, while noting the plan alone will not fully solve the shortage problem.
Three Republican senators called for a full scale inquiry into wartime German marks and occupation money. They alleged Russian agents obtained plates to print marks sold to Americans and later transformed into dollars, sparking a Treasury loss over 500 million. The War Department noted a currency surplus, while lawmakers debated authority for a Senate led probe.
The passage notes a calm period as politicians contemplate 1948. Dewey Stassen and Warrer (likely war) discuss strategies while Congress eases for summer. The public mood shifts toward homeward rest as national leaders map future steps.
Washington Senator Heed states the Senate may pass mid week a bill to exempt railroads from anti trust laws for rate making. It would require Interstate Commerce Commission approval of rate agreements. Senator Russell opposes and predicts a lengthy campaign of opposition, arguing the bill eliminates anti trust laws for railroads. He denied a filibuster is underway.
U S Chamber of Commerce economic research director Schmidt told an employment conference that a deep recession is unlikely in the coming months. He urged business leaders to curb excessive inventory buildup now to avoid later unemployment as production and supply chains adjust.
U S Army agents scoured Tokyo to solve the death of Miss Brocha Lvova the first American woman killed in Japan since the war The Russian born actress linked to silent film era star Tedecabes Kerrigan died from two bullet holes in the head near Nakano ward Her home address was listed in New York City officials confirm the case and investigators pursue leads amid unsettled postwar conditions
Wallace said policy shifts push common people toward Russia. A Soviet Armenian delegation arrived in Salonika to oversee relocations of 17 000 Armenians from Greece. Vatican appointment assigns dignitary Dante as prefect of apostolic ceremonies. Laurel trial date set for July 28. Fares to rise on coast and inland shipping. Wrangell cannery fire damages warehouse. Nuffield reports quadruple Argentina ship exports in early 1947.
A list of notable deaths includes Admiral Reginald Bacon once tied to the Admiralty and naval ordnance, silent screen idol J Warren Kempton, publisher Murray Parker in Columbus, editor Donald Kastler of the Chicago Sun, veteran contractor Charles Herman in Santa Monica, Meriden mayor Stephen Lincoln Saeff in Connecticut, Bryn Mawr pioneer James Frenou, and more. The notices name ages and cities from London to Santa Monica, highlighting varied careers and public roles.
Rome papers largely ignore the seventh anniversary of Italy's declaration of war on France and England. In Rome only a few columns note the date, as economic concerns dominate. A separate brief reports the 440 ton steamer Tafeng sank off Woosung. 129 of 306 passengers are missing, 61 rescued.
Dr. Rodolfo Lippis premier of the Spanish Republic in exile was reported to be planning an appeal to the United Nations against the Franco regime in Spain. He was said to be considering a trip to the United States in July to seek support as My Council supports strong measures against the Spanish government.
Clarence J. Mulford author of Hopalong Cassidy was rescued by a passing truck driver as flames tore through his home in Me. The fire badly damaged the residence and emergency crews responded quickly to control the blaze.
Albany reports Superintendent John A. Gaftney announced Monday that a new three way state police radio telephone is being tested in the seven county Troop K area as a prelude to a statewide network. The complete system would be ready within a few months and will permit communication between troop headquarters and patrol cars, between vehicles in the zone, and with end stations.
An unclear report hints at government plans to set an official yen exchange rate as trade with Japan may resume on August 15. The piece mentions economic experts and a disruption in a private deal, with references to a 61-year-old writer and a truck driver, and notes about a building on the second floor of a frame dwelling.
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