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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
1
Western Allies reject Moscow currency order for Berlin and pledge to issue the Deutschemark in western sectors. They close banks, restrict stores, and call for a swift rollout while protests surge at city hall. German public anxiously awaits Moscow response.
Warsaw hosts a surprise conference of Eastern European satellites Poland Czechoslovakia Bulgaria Yugoslavia Romania Hungary to confront Western Allies plan for a West German state. Molotov rumored to lead the Soviet delegation as secrecy shrouds arrivals at Okecie airport.
A collision two miles south of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, killed conductor James Bathurst, 58, of Bellefonte, and brakeman R. J. Milvier, 24, of Blanchard. Three other trainmen were injured in the wreck of two freight trains.
Today features explain how backstairs deals at the Republican convention can tie a new president to policies and men, risking governance. Marquis Childs notes this in a column listed on the editorial page.
The heavyweight title bout between Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott at Yankee Stadium was postponed by rain and moved to tomorrow night. The twentieth Century Club announces the change and notes the delay affects tonight's schedule.
George F. Dudick of the Commerce Department told the National Confectioners Association that penny candy is returning postwar, with one and two cent goods reappearing as sugar rationing ended. He noted 1947 saw a turn as one cent items resurfaced, sometimes priced at two cents.
Westminster California notices an unusual classified ad offering a bridal gown and other items in exchange for a shotgun in good condition. The message asks interested buyers to write Gen. Dec. Box 17 for details.
Police report Everett Miller, 22, driven 500 mph in a 25 mph zone with pliers on the steering shaft to guide the car. He pleaded guilty to reckless driving, fined 15 dollars, and was cited for speeding faulty headlights windshield illegal stickers no registration and failure to stop.
In Los Angeles judge Walter S. Gates sentenced Alta Bouldin for receiving stolen furs valued at 8500 dollars. The 49 year old hotel clerk faces three years probation and a 300 dollar fine, plus a 250 dollar monthly payment into a court fund until 500 dollars is saved, then she may buy a fur coat with court supervision.
Roy Goodenough, 62, faced Municipal Court in Sacramento as Judge McDonnell recalled a prior warning about jail time for repeat offenses. In response to the judge’s question, Goodenough produced a toothbrush from his pocket and received a six month sentence for driving after license revocation.
Greek Second and Tenth divisions struck the guerrilla pocket in the Grammos Mountains near Albania. The Ninth Division pressed along the Albanian border, capturing Vourbiani and breaking the rebel line near the town, advancing toward a junction with the First or Fifteenth Division from Nestorian.
Mrs. Martha Owen Hovey, an Albany artist aged 84, died yesterday at her home.
The Republican Convention adopted a 1948 platform calling for world peace and anti Communism measures at home. It demands civil rights legislation including anti-lynching poll tax abolition and non segregation in the armed services. Senator Lodge presented the 2400 word document as Republicans aim to win the White House for the first time in 16 years.
The Weather Man anticipates more rain with showers or a thunderstorm tonight and humid, warm conditions. Tomorrow expects occasional showers and a high near 84 degrees, with overnight rainfall around 0.85 inches and general precipitation regionwide as a warm front from Buffalo approaches.
The labor government ordered troops to London wharves to unload food cargoes tied up for 10 days by wildcat strikes of dock workers. The stoppage disrupted supplies and prompted government action to resume deliveries.
Dr Arthur G Roberts archaeologist discusses high taxes while examining traces of winged monsters and four toed horses in Kansas. He cites a political body urging government spending and offers a station agent analogy about location and expense.
An Israeli munitions ship beached by Irgun rebels was hit by mortar fire and caught fire in Tel Aviv during civil strife. The vessel carried 600 tons of munitions in violation of a UN truce banning arms imports. An intense four hour clash followed as explosions were heard from rooftops and smoke blanketed the area.
A two story Winchester department store was wrecked by a mysterious explosion. More than 18 people were injured and admitted to Winchester Hospital, with more expected as details remained unclear.
The United States and the new state of Israel will exchange diplomatic missions, with President Truman announcing the agreement and tightening bilateral ties. The move signals formal diplomatic recognition and ongoing cooperation between the two nations.
Dewey’s campaign reports continuous favorable developments toward a first ballot Republican National Convention win. Brownell refused to forecast exact first roll call totals but said Dewey’s vote will exceed any other contender. Major boosts include Edward Martin’s Pennsylvania endorsement and Kern’s Missouri delegation support. Brownell noted strong backing in Indiana and Illinois, and New Jersey Governor Driscoll also pledged support.
Onondaga County GOP backs Dewey as the Philadelphia convention nears. Charles McNett and Rep R Walter Riehlman of Tully join Assemblyman Clellan Forsythe of Syracuse in backing the New York governor. Fellow Onondaga delegate Fred S Baldwin and vice chair Gertrude Brooks express confidence he will be nominated.
John L. Lewis paused renewals talks with coal operators to study matters to be presented to the United Mine Workers policy committee. Speculation arose that operators proposed an extension of the contract which expires June 30. A progress report is to be given to President Truman's fact finding board at the afternoon session.
The program opens with antiS AM session led by Permanent Chairman Joseph W. Martin Jr with remarks from Charles A. Habeck Robert W. Macauley Ralph Becker and Harry P. Cain as the party platform of 1948 is adopted A night session begins with 9 PM roll call of states for presidential nominations and Thursday 1 L AM balloting on the nomination.
Philadelphia reports that Rep Thomas A Jenkins of Ohio says balloting for the Republican presidential nomination will begin promptly at the convention. Senator Arthur H Vandenberg approved his name for formal nomination and backers join a rising Stop Dewey coalition led by Senator Taft with Harold Stassen. Governors Sigler and Warren are invited to a conference amid Hoover and Martin addresses on pages 22 and 23.
In a sequence of news conferences Taft Stassen and a Dewey opposing faction push to derail Dewey’s nomination. Pennsylvania leaders including Governor Duff vow to field a rival candidate to block Dewey, while Stassen cites delegate resentment and calls for an open convention.
The Republican convention shifted from Convention Hall to the Ben Franklin Hotel to avoid press coverage. senator Robert A Taft met Harold Stassen in a late night rendezvous, sending ripples through the crowd as Pennsylvania’s 40 votes swung the nominating race toward Dewey.
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