This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1947
Page
2
In a late night Algonquin chat Mencken advocates war and mocks pacifism while lampooning Truman and Roosevelt. Nathan recalls baptism with Aimee Semple McPherson as they debate Asia and China, Stassen and Dewey, then shift to media quirks and entertainment news.
The Veterans Administration reports the number of World War II veterans claiming unemployment allowances fell by more than 85 percent in the last three months. Partial causes include seasonal job gains and better state agency administration.
Officials of the CIO Marine and Shipbuilding Workers Union set a July 1 strike deadline for about 25 000 workers in the New York and New Jersey port area if no agreement is reached. In Albany a former Boy Scout leader faces a two year prison sentence after pleading guilty to two counts of second degree assault.
UN delegates voiced little hope for bridging East West rifts as four power talks in London edge toward the German peace settlement. Observers warn the November four power conference may determine future Soviet Western ties amid a tug of war over aid and influence in Greece Turkey Hungary and the Balkans.
Obituaries recall Dr. Wilfred H. Osgood 71 emeritus zoologist at the Chicago Natural History Museum and expedition leader. Bishop Bruce R. Baxter 54 of the Portland Area Methodist Church in Portland Oregon. Robert Warnock 68 inventor and former associate of Thomas A. Edison in West Chester Pennsylvania. Percy M. Haight 67 retired officer and director at International General Electric in Glen Ridge New Jersey.
The Yugoslav News Agency said many were wounded and arrests made when Allied troops and civilian police broke up a Pola demonstration Friday protesting suppression of a paper issued by the Anti-Fascist Union. Viscount Montgomery reportedly arrived in Jerusalem en route to the Pacific.
The Spanish government announced that only 1,617,922 of about 28 million Spaniards will be allowed to vote in the July 6 referendum on Franco's succession law. Observers questioned how the eligibility figures were calculated.
A federal state report shows in 1945 New York had 149,490 farms covering 17,000,000 acres, more than half of the state's total 30,000,000 acres.
Adrian Lepied, famed French tightrope walker, toppled during a fashion show at the Molitor Natatorium after Mile Rouquine modeled the new Breathless suit. He was carried away on a stretcher with broken bones but expected to recover.
Cornelius Dougherty of Brooklyn, a 39 year old laborer with seven children, fell behind on rent. He used a stolen car to move his family to live with relatives in Amsterdam, got arrested at a delicatessen, and was released in court with no bail. Police donated $10 for the family meal.
Albany P.D. Robert C. Lansdale, social welfare commissioner, was appointed by Governor Dewey as chair of the state temporary joint hospital survey and planning commission. The panel, created by the 1947 Legislature, will inventory all hospitals in the state and survey needs for public and private hospital construction. It includes Dr. Harry Mac Curdy, mental hygiene head, and the health commissioner post currently vacant after Dr. Edward S. Godfrey Jr. resigned.
A Congressional group from Western States urged President Truman to sign the Wool bill on Saturday. The request comes from sheep-raising states seeking federal support for wool producers.
Barbara Riggs Clement, cousin of former Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, was located at the Park Plaza Hotel in Manhattan after a three day disappearance. Police said she returned to a room she had rented Wednesday and was met by her husband and father, then left with them shortly after.
Washington report says state governments have pulled approval of about 80 000 business and industrial establishments certified to provide on the job training to veterans. The move threatens veterans seeking practical work experience and raises questions about the program funding and oversight.
Representative Shafer and Representative Lydon Johnson predicted the United States would soon restore export controls on oil and gasoline to curb a looming shortage. Officials are working out the mechanics of reimposing wartime licensing while not halting all exports. In early 1947 U S imports ran about 500000 barrels daily against 400000 exported per day.
Irma Ameliea Osborne 38, once Duchess of Leeds, married Frank Atherton Howard 57, a New York City lawyer and former oil executive, after divorcing John Osborne, 11th Duke of Leeds. The divorce followed three years of separation. the wedding marks Osborne's third marriage.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.