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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1947
Page
4
The Heroin American publishes weekly a box score tallying home accidents in Syracuse to awaken readers to domestic hazards. It notes more fatalities come from home accidents than traffic, work, or farm incidents and urges readers to reassess safety at home.
The Henato-Joanna appeal invites Syracuse residents to attend Monday night’s Chiefs versus Jersey City Giants game at MacArthur Stadium. Proceeds fund Damon Runyon Memorial and Syracuse Cancer Funds, with the Progress Club of Syracuse backing the event. Tickets support cancer funds and promise good sports entertainment.
News confirms the accidental death of Harold Norman Prosser in the Philippines, son of Mrs. Anna Prosser of 143 Darwinav. His brother, Pfc. Richard S. Prosser, was killed in France in late 1945. Harold served as an aviation machinist's mate in the Navy. both deaths mark a heavy blow to the family.
State Highway Division reports steady progress on Syracuse construction despite weeks of rain in Central New York. District Engineer William Robinson notes engineers and workers push ahead, while the public is cautioned and monthly highway condition maps will aid travelers, distributed to automobile clubs at month’s start.
Public guidance urges studying maps before trips as a real service for convenience and a key department function. It notes maps aid locating hotels and many service stations, underscoring their role in planning and navigation.
The piece argues that American aid to Europe should shift to a self-help model. It cites Benjamin V. Cohen’s estimate of up to 24 billion dollars for 3 to 4 years and urges unified European effort. Under-Secretary Clayton would explore self-aid plans, with Truman and Marshall backing a program that requires Europe to cooperate, work together, and show progress to justify continued U.S. funding.
President Truman, addressing Canadian newspaper correspondents, stated the United States seeks peace and friendship with every nation. He emphasized underline every and urged mutual belief in America's intent while asking if every nation can offer the same assurance for a peaceful world.
Hearings in Washington consider admitting 400,000 displaced persons to the United States from European detention camps where about 350,000 remain. Of these 80 percent are Christians and 20 percent Jews, including 150,000 children. The plan faces quota and public charge concerns, but sponsors must provide affidavits of support.
The Notebook notes Scotland might secede from the United Kingdom as Scots express discontent with current policies. It argues exports of Scotch should be doubled and suggests natives are consuming too much.
George Matthew Adams reflects on the power of silence among leaders and thinkers. He cites Marshall Field Henry Ford J P Morgan Edison and White as examples of restrained speech, noting that silence can shape judgment, avert conflict, and reveal character. He closes with references to Grant Lee and the phrase Let us have peace.
Our Readers' Viewpoints features letters from Allen and Ware. Allen argues price controls distort economics, condemns labor pressure for higher wages, and defends market pricing. The brief also notes opinions on Newburyport price reductions and confirms support for neutral policy context during wartime.
Letter expresses appreciation for corneal tissue appeal and donor intent. Writer recounts personal desire to donate eyes after illness and notes exposure to wartime patriotic verse and national symbolism amid a June 1 Herald American feature.
Former governor Stassen dominates the conversation over whether his pursuit of the Republican presidential nomination could yield the vice presidency. The piece surveys historical precedent from 1804 to 1932, noting that few vice presidential candidates have been real contenders for the presidential nomination, with Garner’s 1932 case cited as a rare exception and a deal reshaping second place on the ticket.
Washington editor outlines Europe’s looming crisis and the urgent need for a five year plan to restore peace and resources. Senator Vandenberg warns time is running out as Britain and Western Europe face aid limits and Communist sabotage looms in the next six months.
A readable portion presents a multi question quiz on language, sports terms, kitchen items, historic battles, spring bloomers and patriotism with scoring guidance. It includes a list of paired questions and a garbled answer key appended at the end.
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