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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1955
Page
4
Arthur Jenkine asserts independence from party politics in the newspapers inaugural issue. The Herald, dated Saturday June 25 1955, pledges to discuss public questions and back measures advancing the people’s best interests.
The May 15 consumer price index shows living costs holding steady at a high level with inflation not rising pay checks. Average take home pay for the family man rose to 70.12 dollars between April and May due to overtime and wage gains, though welfare costs and farmers face price pressures and limited production. Federal Reserve managers are considering anti inflation safeguards while costs stay within a limited range for nearly two years.
The CIO United Steel Workers reject U.S. Steel’s 10 cents an hour rise as talks continue with Bethlehem and Republic promising increases. Both sides hint at a larger settlement possible next week, with union leaders pegging a substantial boost as likely and management expecting a 12 to 15 cent concession. A source cites the union seeking about 25 cents.
The industry faces a 6 to 22 cent per hour wage rise across categories with June capacity at 97.4 percent. If sustained, this tight demand could push production to 2,350,000 tons and drive a $4 per ton hike to cover expansion costs. Higher labor costs typically pass to manufacturers and then to buyers, foreshadowing inflationary pressure amid UAW Ford and GM contracts.
National Guard units slated for summer training in New York may be billed for Thruway tolls as convoys from five states travel to Camp Drum. Rhode Island troops could use Albany and Utica routes, prompting officials to court vehicles and consider delays. The authority argues the highway could aid fast troop movement in emergencies.
Forty thousand Syracuse children will be out of school this weekend and next Monday enabling more street crossing near ball diamonds parks and pools. Police Chief Kelly urges driver and parent cooperation to reduce accidents as mounted patrols and crossing guards patrol streets and parks.
In Southern Ontario last weekend 30 000 people jammed major highways. For 40 miles traffic moved bumper to bumper at a mile per hour. The report notes home becomes a mighty attractive weekend spot.
The piece argues Soviet tactics echo Stalin’s era peace efforts to gain leverage before a Big Four summit. It traces power shifts after Lenin and Stalin, noting collective rule, expulsions, and renewed emphasis on disarmament lipsync with expansion of world communism. The analysis suggests a united West could blunt a Soviet rollback.
Frederick C. Othman reports on a 1950s Navy quix mix scheme where Lt Halstead and Cmdr Moler ordered 2600 cases at 177 660 for MSTS ships. Investigators say 250 000 glasses per ship were produced with $2 case commissions for a salesman. Justice Dept probes possible prosecution while some sailors resist the drink.
Maurice Zolotow rails against DIY leisure politics urging Americans to hire others for work and embrace leisure. He attacks self reliance and promotes laziness reading, music, dates, and quiet evenings as paths to personal growth and happiness.
Congress and Midwest farmers brace for a tense weekend vote on price supports. Wheat producers face a choice between reduced acreage with 75 percent parity or keep growing with only 50 percent parity, risking cash losses amid political pressure and rising costs.
Poem extols finding a dependable loving partner to share joys and sorrows. Describes a sincere heart, tenderness, and companionship as a priceless treasure for those with a soulmate.
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