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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1946
Page
2
In Lockport a Saturday discovery by workmen uncovered 700 gallons of gasoline stored in abandoned tanks beneath the sidewalk in front of a property. The find follows rationing and reflects wartime shortages and unusual storage practices across New York state.
Attorney General Tom Clark announced a nationwide probe by the FBI into trade restraints in the construction sector, described as hindering the housing program. The inquiry targets anti trust violations as part of a federal effort led by the Justice Department. In Hammond Indiana, Lewis Jamison died rescuing his son after a rowboat capsized at Wolf Lake. His other son Lawrence, six, also perished, despite the father saving the younger child.
Vance C. McCormick 73, publisher and former DNC chair who directed Wilson's 1916 reelection campaign in Harrisburg, Pa. Heniot Levy 70, composer and associate director at American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. Dr. Weary Lefavour 84, founder and 30 year president of Simmons College in Boston. Rev. Thomas W. McFarden 67, former Niagara alumni secretary and ex dean of St. Joseph's College in Princeton. Eugene J. Dwyer 75, former State assemblyman and attorney in Rochester.
Detroit residents clear debris and repair widespread damage after a violent thunderstorm Sunday. Public transit halted, power disrupted, and basements flooded as 2.21 inches of rain fell in Detroit with more storms forecast.
Allied Council rejects a Russian expropriation plan for Japanese land but approves a two year rural land reform program offered by Britain for the former empire. Chinese and British members join U S envoy in opposing Derevyanko's land seizure proposal.
Fragmentary line from a wartime era column shows a speaker insisting on companionship and loyalty amid harsh conditions. The remaining text hints at a plea for not abandoning a partner and facing hardship together.
Belgrade wartime Chetnik General Draja Mikhailovic told a military court he and his followers did not commit mass slaughter. He maintained innocence on treason and collaboration charges, said he fought honestly, and denied killing thousands of Moslems or torturing Partisans as alleged. He said he liquidated only Nazi collaborators and rejected bacteriological warfare claims.
The Federal Reserve Board told Congress against further general tax cuts and urged prudent economy in government spending to sustain a surplus for paying down the national debt. It also opposed raising the cost of government borrowings, noting interest on the debt will total about $5 billion in the coming fiscal year, the largest budget item after defense expenditures.
Justice Black becomes a campaign issue as court packing is condemned. Bedenkapp pushes drafting Governor Dewey and says home support makes reelection almost assured. He forecasts larger Republican majorities in the legislature and stronger congressional gains. Dewey, touring upstate counties, says he is busy being governor. The convention may be held in Saratoga Springs due to hotel space, aiming for the largest Republican gathering in 20 years. The race for U. S. Senator is seen as wide open with Ives and Donovan named. Dewey’s liberal platform appeal is urged to back the drive.
The Buffalo division of Twin Coach Company produced its first bus two months ahead of schedule. John J. Lee, division general manager, said the firm will build four buses in June, 20 in July, and six a day by year end. He noted transfer of large stamping, tool designing and tooling to Buffalo from Kent, Ohio.
Walter Kiernan reports that Harold Ickes may support Truman in 1948 if Republicans act cautiously, threatening President Truman with cross-party backing. The piece notes Dewey's self-elimination for 1948, Taft's pro labor stance challenges, and Chicago power shaping nominations.
London crowds learned from John Strachey the new food minister that bread rationing is "highly probable" in the near future. He praised the United States while noting European aid needs and the strain of U S wheat exports amid global shortages.
The UN Security Council weighs veto power and abstentions as debate over Spain and Franco intensifies. Gromyko may abstain to avoid a full veto, while Britain’s opposition could diverge from Moscow. Mexico’s Dr Francisco Castillo Najera becomes council chair, succeeding Alexander Parodi of France in the rotating post.
Hollywood radio edit prohibits loud screeches at band intros on Mutual Network. Program Director Charles Bullis Jr orders announcers to stop improvised wit unless scripted, calling it ridiculous to shout during theme songs.
Howard K. Smith, CBS European chief, said BBC refused to broadcast his commentary blaming Russia for the failure of foreign ministers to draft European peace agreements. He called the BBC censorship in peace time a first.
New Delhi reports rising chances that the Congress and the Moslem League would back Lord Wavell’s cabinet plan for an interim government. The scheme calls for five Congress, five Moslem League, and four others to govern from June 26 as elections proceed toward independence. Gandhi is reportedly unhappy, but Hindustan Times sees reasons to favor the plan. If installed, the first test will be the nationwide railroad strike deadline on June 27.
NEW YORK. C R Smith, chairman of American Airlines, defends an $80,000,000 financing plan to buy new airplanes. He criticizes rivals who say the airline overbought and insists funds will be raised and obligations met. American will issue $40,000,000 of preferred stock and $40,000,000 of debentures to finance equipment.
Big Four dispute Italy issues including the Italian Yugoslav transfer and the Trieste question. They differ on reparations with Russia opposing using Italian wartime ships as reparations and on colonial trusteeship with US favoring UN handling while Britain, Russia and France press for different outcomes. Ministers plan to discuss Balkan treaties and the status of Italy amid claims of civil war. A skeleton Romania treaty proposal, including Bessarabia transfer, was ready for submission. Transylvania restoration to Romania was reportedly agreed in line with Hungary surrender terms.
A missing boy, oldest of the Bilossfelds with a two year old sister Marjorie, vanishes during a Picnic search. Rescue efforts involve Presbyterian Sunday school members, Pompton Lakes New Jersey state police, West Milford police, area volunteer firemen, New York state police, Hawthorne Barracks, and bloodhounds Queenie and Pinkie, but the area is too trampled and dogs quit after several false starts.
Delegates expected to exceed 4000 arrive for the 21st national Red Cross convention in Philadelphia. The four day session starts Tuesday and will feature forums and many speakers including former Supreme Court Justice Owen J. Roberts and Count Folke Bernadotte, head of the Swedish Red Cross.
Victoria B C police say Mrs Ethel James has been charged with murder in the death of five year old Rosan James a niece who was living with her parents Martin and Hilda James in a cabin after a two day probe into the child's death Rosan was beaten to death authorities reported results of the investigation and arrest were announced by Police Chief Gilbert Stancombe.
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