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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1948
Page
4
The HEERALD-Journal outlines a program with Chief of Police John A. Kinney to reward careful drivers with theater tickets. Officers will report courteous driving, and names will be submitted to the paper for ticket gifts to Loew's State Keith's and Paramount Theaters.
Central New York farmers seek extra harvest help as machinery reduces drudgery yet manpower is needed. Veterans with farm experience are urged to contact Col Harvey S. Smith, director of the county Veterans' Service Bureau, for placement assistance.
A Washington survey shows more than 19 million people use Capitol elevators each year as they commute through government buildings seeking offices and agencies. The study highlights heavy foot traffic in federal corridors and public access points.
Report from Philadelphia claims the G O P platform will back the European Recovery Program and urge national unity in foreign policy. Senator Vandenberg and Senator Lodge discuss a firm foreign policy plank with approval from party leaders, though House Republicans may resist European aid.
A United Air Lines DC-6 crash near Mount Carmel killed 43 aboard. Witnesses noted smoke and an emergency descent, with no survivors. The cause may never be known, but high tension wires and pilot distress are cited as factors.
The United Nations decides to deploy 50 uniformed guards to Palestine amid a delicate ceasefire. While not a world police force, the move aims to gather unbiased observations from UN representatives and preserve momentum toward world federation, with debate about feasibility continuing.
The piece extols a cheerful disposition as a morale booster. It cites Stevenson and Lamb, notes that a bright countenance inspires others whether or not a sale occurs, and urges keeping a reserve of cheerfulness visible in daily life.
Readers debate debt free credit, profit motive, and production primacy, arguing over national income and purchasing power. A fiery letter from I A Orton of Syracuse endorses government research bureau plans, urging action and funding amid budget and tax concerns.
The piece opens with a humorous note on politeness, quoting Mark Twain about concealing self regarding others. It suggests kindness costs little and may yield small social rewards, like keeping a bus seat.
Conrad J. Kitsz of Lakeport argues against debt free credit or social credit claiming its premise is fallacious. He asserts production incentives, equitable profit sharing, and a robust money system are needed, criticizing reliance on private banking and depressions tied to fictitious values and insufficient demand.
A family fishing trip yields a cheerful tale of Donnie and Jimmie catching fish. Jimmie boasts of the biggest bass while the group enjoys a fun day on the water and returning to shore.
Today David Lawrence notes bipartisan hesitation to pass peacetime conscription amid election pressure. He argues the case for a draft is weak without imminent war, while defense planners push a larger air force and delayed draft to avoid disrupting youth schooling and careers.
Frederick C. Othman vents about the comfortless press box at a political convention. He complains of hot benches, smoke, and jarring planks while mocking the platform and urging beveling the hall planks for relief. He notes the discomfort of female delegates and the persistent noise of earnest speakers.
Pride of Syracuse Lodge No. 1104 thanks press for publicity of the 23rd Annual New York State Association Convention of the I.B.P.C.E.W. Visitors left Syracuse feeling treated in a true democratic manner. Exalted Ruler Frank G. Ellis signs the note.
A scanned IQ test page presents five questions on criminal disposition city names coxswain terms and race origins plus a matching section of foods to items with scoring guidance and garbled answer codes.
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