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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
6
Republican lawmakers push to include both critics and supporters of foreign policy on a new advisory board to gauge U S overseas aid. The proposal, backed by Senator Vandenberg, aims to test bipartisan support in Congress, though Republicans warn real bipartisanship hinges on President Truman's commission picks.
The Greek government formally signed a $300,000,000 U. S. aid program agreement with strict American supervision over Greece’s economy for the program’s duration. The pact was signed in Athens by U. S. Ambassador Lincoln MacVeagh and Greek Premier Constantine Tsaldaris, with texts released in both cities.
Senator Taylor contends the rent control plan is a bomb with a time fuse for tenants if not accepted. He warns a 15 percent rent hike may follow the Feb 29 expiration, with 100 to 200 percent possible after controls end. Sparkman and Fawkes debate landlord behavior while provisions outline housing expediter control, local advisory boards, eviction rules, and swift lifts on new or remodeled dwellings.
Premier Josef Cyrankiewicz of Poland said Poland would pursue active cooperation with the Soviet Union while seeking friendly relations with Britain and the United States. He urged Britain to take a positive stance on Polish claims to a large slice of eastern Germany, as quoted by Warsaw radio to a plenary session of parliament.
Richard R Kiblin aged two, youngest of ten, of 232 West Main Street Watertown, suffered severe facial and head lacerations when a State Highway truck driven by George R Wicks struck in front of his home. The accident occurred last night as the child stood outside.
The rightwing Italian Socialist daily L Humanite argues marriage is a prerequisite for political greatness. It claims bachelors cannot keep the honest promises necessary for a livable life and cites 69-year-old President Enrico De Nicola, a bachelor, resigning as evidence.
Hallmark quotes show Halleck accusing Truman of yielding to pressure groups and radicals as Congress vows to pursue the Taft Hartley Act over the President's veto. Hartley cites the veto as political expediency while Sen Rem argues the act is a laborers rights bill and urges Congress to act despite the veto.
Federal Judge Ford denied Douglas Chandler an acquittal after the government rested its case. The former Baltimore writer was accused of treasonably broadcasting Nazi propaganda during World War II. A 45 minute conference with counsel preceded the ruling in Boston.
Deputy Sheriff Henry G. Comfort reports Jerry Larson a 14 year old boy died on the way to Binghamton hospital from a heart wound caused by a .22 caliber rifle. The incident occurred near his Broome County home when he stumbled on a small bridge and the rifle discharged.
Bevin lauded the Marshall plan as a key opportunity for Britain and warned that the Western world will not tolerate liberty suppression in Soviet dominated states. He urged readiness for ideological conflict and expressed faith in ordinary people over theoreticians amid expectations of a Russian response.
In Tokyo, six enlisted men were convicted by courts martial of armed robbery at the Siamese legation last January. The theft totaled 246000 yen, about 4920 dollars, with the U S Army headquarters announcing the verdicts today.
President Truman declares the labor measure a clear threat to democracy and urges a new bill. Hartley counters that the bill will become law, veto or not, as Republicans push to extend tax cuts and overhaul labor laws. The proposal would block strikes, forbid the closed shop, limit dues, and curb union activity while authorizing court action to restrain disputes.
The Pan American World Airways Constellation crash in the upper Tuprhates Valley leaves 14 killed and 4 critically injured. Four more victims died since the Wednesday night crash, as storm conditions, fire in one engine, and an in-flight catastrophe are confirmed.
Five railroad unions representing about 350 000 operating employees renewed demands for 44 changes in the working rules the issue that sparked the nationwide railroad strike 13 months ago. Earlier conferences began between carrier representatives and 17 nonoperating unions on wage demands of 20 cents an hour for about 1 000 000 nonoperating employees.
Mr and Mrs Emron C Carpenter of 55 Central Av Owego celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Their daughter Mrs Lulu Brown of Syracuse visited for the weekend and their son William, who lives at home, gave them a remembrance.
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