13 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
1
President Truman sped toward Washington on the special train to decide on key tax and labor bills. He avoided pledges on income tax cuts, saying he would act roughly 30 minutes before deadlines. Observers weigh a possible veto of a Republican tax-cut measure amid inflation fears.
Washington reports labor analysts say the Taft Hartley measure is unworkable and would not prevent a coal strike next month. They argue the bill as written largely follows the original Hartley draft and urge the president to veto.
The United States protested to Romania over two enacted laws that officials say could nationalize American property without compensation. The protest, delivered in Bucharest last month by Roy M. Melbourne, warned the U S reserves all rights on American interests in Romanian enterprises affected by the legislation amid Balkan bloc rumors.
A slow moving low pressure system will bring showers to Detroit area Saturday morning as three men who refused to join the strike battle a scene in progress. Weather forecasts predict warm conditions tonight turning cooler Saturday night with mostly cloudy skies and overnight low around 49 degrees. In Buffalo Cheektowaga a fire swept a four business block causing about 100000 in damage Thursday with high 66 and a prior day 95.
The House Appropriations Committee approved 8,167,860,027 for independent government agencies, about 3.9 percent below the administration’s request. The VA fared largely intact, with about 85 percent of its 6.94 billion budget approved, a 2.9 percent cut, and a warning that up to 10,000 VA jobs could be eliminated while veteran benefits would largely be preserved. The committee trimmed overall VA spending by 230,540,782 from the requested 6.498 billion.
The piece notes Friday the 13th as a superstition and contrasts it with local residents faces fearlessly. It highlights Leo Murray a 26 year old Niagaraite steeple jack at 106 Wor Gen Ave Nedrow and Annie ascending to the O'Brien Apartments roof at 328 W Willow St to work as normal.
The government gathered about 32,006,000 cubic feet of records tied to World War II era files. The tallies, prepared for the fiscal year starting July 1, were compiled by the Executive Office along with the Atomic Energy Commission and Civil Service Commission and forwarded to the House Appropriations Committee. The measure is expected to be brought before the House Tuesday.
Washington reports Chairman Walcott of the House Banking Committee said he is against peacetime government credit controls urged by President Truman. He indicated an early push against installment buying restraints as Congress weighs legislation to extend wartime powers. Truman said he might lift controls if Congress fails to act, though current measures remain in force under a wartime act.
The editorial argues that within 18 months Russia could claim the atomic bomb, citing confidential files and Gromyko’s UN plan. It says the plan favors sovereign control over world inspection, implying Russians are near fission secrets and may delay disclosure.
JOSEPH GANLEY invites boys, parents and friends to a Soap Box Derby gathering at Derby Headquarters Bresee Chevrolet, corner W Willow and N Franklin sts. At 7:36 P M a Technicolor film from last year’s All American Derby finals in Alton will be shown to explain the event and how to enter.
Detroit area probe into used car sales expands as State Attorney General Eugene F Black discloses 11 dealers face possible license revocation amid suspected bootlegging and profiteering in scarce new cars. Grand jury action may follow Wayne County inquiry into collusion between new and used car dealers. Formal complaints will be filed with the state licensing official.
Floods from the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers push toward St Louis with upstream conditions easing but storms in Iowa and Nebraska threaten further devastation. U.S. Engineers estimate losses around 26 million dollars across valleys and infrastructure with more than 2 million acres inundated. Levees 15 miles north of the confluence hold as weather officials foresee no major damage in the immediate area.
A small nation attacks the Big Five over the 60 day deadlock between the United States and Russia on a basic working plan for world disarmament. Indications suggest Australia would join the push to resolve differences a prerequisite to any settlement.
Churchill is described as very sick and “chirpy” as UN commission on disarmament and major powers struggles to reconcile differences. Mayor James Curley of Boston remains implicated. small nations are urged to assert their views as the Big Five face renewed discord.
London reports Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin called Secretary Marshall's aid for Europe a bridge to link east and west. He praised the Harvard speech as potentially one of history's greatest and urged moving quickly to implement European recovery with U S financing. Britain planned a conference of European nations to shape integrated plans focusing on coal, food, and transport.
The British embassy began talks with the State Department to clarify Secretary Marshall's joint European revival plan. Officials say Britain may initiate steps to unite European nations while the United States will not dictate actions. Marshall urged Europe to draft a recovery plan, with U.S. help potentially forthcoming.
Federal Judge Richmond B Keech denied a motion for a new trial for Carl Aldo Marzani an OSS officer convicted of hiding Communist activities The judge deferred sentencing pending a probation officer report.
The article highlights the Old French Fort on Onondaga Lake and the story of early French settlers escaping surrounded by hostile Indians. It also mentions a juvenile delinquency series by Rabbi Benjamin Friedman and an aerial view of General Electric Electronics Park near Liverpool.
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