24 Jun 1946
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1946
Page
1
The first WW OS Army dependents arrived in Japan today totaling 183 wives 128 children and one mother. They received a riotous welcome at the Yokohama dock as part of postwar-redeployment efforts.
Partly cloudy and warm today with thunder showers tonight and Tuesday. cooler on Tuesday with a high near 85 and a low around 53. Record highs and lows noted. humidity readings and daily sun events listed for the region.
Weather forecast calls for continued cloudy and warm conditions with thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday. Light showers were observed citywide this morning, mainly outside downtown, with north and south side residents reporting morning showers. Weekend lake and summer resort crowds in Central New York cooled by heat relief.
A burglary suspect exchanged fire with police on the upper East Side injuring Sergeant Thomas F. Fitzgerald, 48, after a pursuit. He was shot in the abdomen and hospitalized in serious condition at New York Hospital. the suspect escaped.
The House rules committee deferred a meeting that would route the proposed 3.75 billion loan bill to the floor for debate next week. The action delays consideration of the British loan measure in Washington.
London dispatch reports Pravda denounces the Baruch atomic control proposal as美国 dominion attempt and veto elimination criticized as flaw. Soviet response praises Gromyko counterproposal for humanity and efficacy while contrasting with American atomic diplomacy.
In his final war report Eisenhower says he learned of Soviet grand strategy only four months before V E Day. He notes full Russian plans for the Red Army offensive and credits Allied teamwork for victory. He cites the Normandy breakout and Rundstedt’s miscalculations as decisive factors.
A peace delegation from Shanghai including two notable educators was beaten and robbed by about 100 assailants outside Nanking railhead. Thousands shouted support while protesters gathered, as the nonpartisan group sought to petition Marshall, Chiang Kai-shek, and Chou En-Lai to end China’s civil war.
Mrs Andrew Carnegie aged 89 widow of the steel magnate died today at her Fifth avenue mansion in New York. Her failing health had persisted for more than a year. A daughter Mrs Rosewell Miller of New York was at her bedside. Granddaughter Mrs Gordon Thompson flew in from England on May 12 to be with her.
London reports Philip Noel-Baker, minister of state, said Britain is gravely concerned by delays in elections in Poland. He stated the British government is considering further steps regarding Franco Spain.
A ground crewman dies at Bikini Atoll during the final dress rehearsal for the atomic bomb test. The incident follows multiple near misses among the 42 000 participants as Major Harold Wood drops the dummy bomb despite poor weather and radio failure. Commander Blanchard commends the crew's guts amid the disaster.
Washington reports a late session of joint House Senate conferees on price control extension. Representative Wolcott said final form should be decided by 10 P M with possible direct House and Senate instructions if a deadlock arises. The committee wants quick action before the OPA expires Sunday.
John Sabo 44 superintendent of Ringling Brothers menagerie was clawed on the right arm by a tiger while removing straw from a cage last night. He was taken to Memorial Hospital as two Ringling performances were scheduled today at Meanands.
The nation faces a shrinking meat supply with beef production at 10 percent of normal and retailers shutting or limiting operations. Three state coal miners threaten strikes for a “full dinner pail” as industry spokesmen warn of further declines this week, while Bowles predicts more meat after July 1 regardless of price controls.
Fred M. Vinson became the nation's 13th chief justice in a nine minute ceremony on the south portico of the White House. Thousands witnessed the oath as Vinson declared I do so help me God. President Truman called the appointment lucky for the United States and Mr. Vinson.
The Congress Party's working committee rejected today the British proposal for an interim government for India. A decision on the long term phases of the independence plan was postponed until Tuesday, Reuters reported from New Delhi.
Editorial by Marquis Childs on the inside page mocks House Military Committee Chairman Andrew J. May of Kentucky for his handling of the Senate passed atomic control bill. The piece labels his actions a legislative misstep and assigns the satirical honor.
Russian and American investigators narrowed leads in the shooting of two U S military police near Vienna as a stolen American jeep with three Russian soldiers was pursued. The two MPs were wounded at close range and receive hospital care while a Russian lieutenant was wounded resisting arrest. Police questioned suspects, with Russian advocates aiding the process.
An American informant says the Council of Foreign Ministers rejected Austria's bid to seize part of the Southern Tyrol from Italy and could not reach a frontiers agreement. Ministers discussed the Pusterthal railroad, Italian naval disposition, and Balkan treaty issues as Molotov sought delay. Concluded in Paris with continued talks planned.
Hollywood reportings note William S. Hart 75, famed cowboy star of silent days and Broadway Hamlet, died at 3 20 A M in California after a three week illness described as old age. His son William S Hart Jr was at his bedside as Hart’s career legacy and custody matter loom in the late notes.
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