19 Jun 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
1
A section of pavement collapsed trapping a parked car in the 200 block of Grand Way yesterday. The rear bumper caught on the edge of the hole four feet deep, and two tow trucks operated from opposite ends to free the auto as a large crowd watched.
Sources say President Truman will ask Congress for 300 million to speed work on hydro atomic plants at Oak Ridge Tennessee Los Alamos and Hanford. Discussions touched on expanding the atomic hydrogen weapons program but no cost figures were given. Reporters were told not to be surprised if the AEC requests more money than in the past. Truman's budget for the year starting July 1 includes 316.754 million for the AEC.
Fragmented OCR note cites a promise of a slight break in the cool spell and a campaign pledge for an attractive liberal administration. It mentions hopes for real summer weather, a serenite campaign, and an immediate outlook of scattered showers tonight with not quite cool air tomorrow.
A columnist notes Senator Marty Es Byrd of Virginia heads a political party of his own design, with parallels drawn to the Democratic Party, asserting the resemblance is coincidental. The piece appears in an editorial feature on pages 32 and 33 alongside comics and other standard sections.
Four Japanese are to appear tomorrow before a United States provost court for distributing an open letter criticizing General MacArthur and the occupation. Japanese newspaper reports describe all four as members of the Communist Party and a leftist rally held on Memorial Day as the context.
The New York State Young Democrats selected former Postmaster General James A. Farley as their gubernatorial candidate for the November election. Farley declined comment, the New York Times suggested the move had his acquiescence, while Gov. Thomas E. Dewey announced he would not seek reelection.
Report describes Shriners gathering for a transit themed conclave in Los Angeles with 200000 nobles expected to convene, amid tense crowds and strong police presence. Officials stress safety as the event proceeds with various ceremonial processions and citywide coverage.
A three hour blaze in Essex Massachusetts destroyed a landmark building on Main Street, including Storey’s Shipyard and the nearby vestry, as fire crews battled the flames before bringing it under control.
Last night a demonstration by Local 320’s union committee was canceled at the request of an unidentified officer. The national board plans to continue a second year of negotiating while discussing arms aid limits and European recovery funds as part of a broader measure.
Five year old Carol Ann Moke is in McKeesport Hospital awaiting an operation to remove a small glass dog about an inch and a half long from her stomach. Doctors report her condition as fair after she swallowed the toy while playing with it.
Eleven ambassadors and three chargés d affaires met with Secretary Acheson to present a 1,300 word statement criticizing a Senate subcommittee report on rising coffee prices. They warned the proposals threaten Latin American economies and referenced the study led by Senator Gr! of Iowa.
Manning Commission approved a zone change at Lodi James and Willows to permit a 352 unit apartment hotel. The Common Council was expected to act on the application later in the day.
Police raided zame today as part of an ongoing operation. The incident involves a firearm in a seized vehicle and warrants were executed at multiple locations in the area. No injuries reported, and charges are expected to follow based on evidence collected at the scene.
Conference committee adopted a six month extension to extend rent controls with federal oversight. If no action is taken by chambers, federal controls would lapse automatically on December 31. The House previously voted in favor of the extension.
New York prison and probate tales unfold as Traik Erickson pleads guilty to 59 counts of bookmaking and one conspiracy charge. Bail set at 10000 as judge schedules sentencing for June 26 after a Senate inquiry reveals he ran a $12.5 million operation. Investigators seize records from Park Avenue offices and a district attorney squad compiles evidence.
The House Ways and Means Committee rejected a proposal to cut the federal tax on economy cigarets. The 13 to 12 vote kept the current seven cents per pack tax and blocked a move to reduce wartime excise taxes across various items. The decision affects potential revenue changes and corporate tax considerations tied to the bill.
In Castine Maine veteran Arctic explorer Donald B. MacMillan and his crew of taxidermists and botanists gather for farewell as the whaling ship Bond is boarded for a final inspection before resuming his 129th voyage to the frigid North.
Kenneth Bosire a 61 year old Blanchester cyclist faces drunken driving on a bicycle after his bike zigged when it should zagged and drove into a ditch. Georgia motorist W J McGiu of Atlanta aided the man as Bosire was cited by Patrolman Cushman and ordered to appear in Mayor's Court today in Wilmington.
Washington report says Senate leaders face pressure to pass the draft extension bill this week. The existing law drafts men aged 38 to 85, with debate by Senate Democratic Leader Levett Lucas planned to start as soon as possible.
A Wichita report details Mrs. George T Harmon who, after giving birth to a daughter weighing two pounds, 18 inches long, May 31, recovered quickly the next morning. She notes the baby’s birth and her surprise at the outcome, with her four daughters present.
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