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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1951
Page
2
Governor Thomas E. Dewey told a school graduation crowd that U S aid to Europe is vital and warned that without Britain and atomic weapons the world could descend into total war. he challenged global inaction and pledged American resolve.
Southern Democrats press for repeal of the civil rights plank and return to states rights in the party platform. Senator Harry Byrd tells Georgia Democrats that southern support is needed as party leaders rally against Truman’s civil rights agenda. Janet Van Bettis noted in promotions amid the negotiations, with over 1,000 Georgia Democrats involved in wage talks and textile war coverage at Mitchel Air Force Base.
New York to Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports saw mixed activity as Marine Engineers block full renewal of oil and maritime operations. The strike by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association keeps a one day halt in effect for many lines including United States Lines Grace Line Moore McCormack Farrell, while some crews sail on. The luxury liner Constitution departed on its maiden voyage last night four days late.
More than 30,000 acres of timber burned as a wildfire in the Gila National Forest raged for a fifth day near Truth or Consequences New Mexico. About 1,200 firefighters fought a 60 to 70 mile front, many lines dug by hand in the rugged Black Range region 45 miles southeast of Truth or Consequences.
A fragmented report notes a missing son, John Bauer, 38, and describes a controversial nerve operation idea to aid paralysis, plus a series of wartime and defense items detailing air defense, a Lions International delegation, and local political notes amid postwar suppression and public safety concerns.
The Big Three Western powers discuss settling West Germany debt of about 4.5 billion dollars. Talks aim to smooth a fair settlement of prewar and postwar debts, with preliminary talks led by the United States Britain and France. An official conference with about 52 nations is planned to begin July 5. Representatives from American British French Dutch Swedish and Swiss interests attended a recent meeting.
In Intereo Italy a courtroom cage held 30 men linked to the Portella della Ginestra massacre of May 1, 1947. Francesco Pisciotta testified and named eight defendants as responsible while an inmate was injured, as trial details and names emerge from the Sicilian case.
Morton Salt Company co founder Morton Salt founder J Sterling Morton descendant and territorial governor of Nebraska first Secretary of Agriculture Arbor Bay founder and Chicago. Also A I N C Willever 86 longtime vice president at Western Allen Telegraph Company Oxford New Jersey obituary note.
KXOK in St Louis reported Harold Stassen president of the University of Pennsylvania will seek the Republican nomination in 1952. The decision followed a high level meeting held last weekend in Clarksboro, X.
Earl Browder's youngest son William 18 delivered the loyalty address at Yonkers High School graduation. He stood near the top of his class, earning four awards including a scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His parents watched from the audience, with Browder appearing somber and proud.
The National Labor Relations Board ruled today that an employer may lawfully forbid distribution of action literature in his plant, provided the ban is not discriminatory between unions and does not aim to suppress the employer's organization activities.
The Senate inquiry into Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s ouster appears ended though debate continues over Truman versus MacArthur. Witnesses like Emmett O’Donnell and Alben W. Barkley supporters weighed in as panels consider written statements and final reports.
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Carlie Dodd, 26, suffered a broken rib after a melee broke out at a party for his hometown American Legion post in Harlan Kentucky. Police reported arrests of Clarence Robinson and Avotie Hall amid drunkenness and breach of peace charges. the incident followed a quarrel between an unidentified man and his wife. Dodd did not comment.
In Springfeld, Mass, a Postmaster recounts a case where an Air Force man pressed for cashing a large money order. He offered documents tied to his son and demanded a mirror as a security, with a serial timber number etched on teeth.
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