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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1949
Page
1
The Census Bureau reports 3.2 million Americans were jobless in February, up 550000 from January and the highest since the war. Weather and non seasonal layoffs contributed, with total unemployment rising 1.25 million in the first two months of 1949.
Justice of the Peace William Roehm of Salina is in critical condition at Westfield Hospital after a Jeep overturned on a bridge approach between Westfield and Ripley. Roehm, paralyzed from the hips, was with Lewis Rapp Jr. of North Syracuse, who suffered facial cuts.
The article notes speculation about Defense Secretary Forrestal’s resignation and the long disputed tensions among the Army Navy and Air Force impairing his usefulness. It references columnist Marquis Childs, page placements, and various regular features listed for the day including comics, horoscopes, and editorials.
The narrative details Zachary suddenly collapsing at the temple and becoming mute. Annas the Sitch Priest intervenes as High Priest leads the service, with Elizabeth guiding Zachary home to Ain Karim. Zachary later writes to reveal he was struck dumb, invoking a sense of divine curse and awaiting further exposition.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration approves a 200000 terminal building at Hancock Airport and authorizes bids. Parks Commissioner Barry says bids begin Monday with March 21 receipt. four contracts for heating plumbing electrical and general work. The project raises total authorized federal funds over 600000 for converting the base to a commercial airport.
Canastota schools seek 1200 seats using church and Legion spaces after a blaze destroyed Chapel St Junior High and jeopardized Spencer St. buildings. Two thirds of 720 pupils are on vacation while high school operates. heating plant assessed for possible revival.
Governor Dewey's administration sponsors a bill to make permanent the 25 member Trustees of the State University system amid a power clash with the Board of Regents over admin control of state aided colleges. The move accompanies two related measures to clarify trustees powers and to qualify the Fashion Institute of Technology as a community college under the State University Law. Trustees' initial terms would span one, zero, and three years with subsequent three year terms. The pay is limited to expenses. Republican leaders push to curb trustee power as Regents supporters gain Democratic backing.
Meteorologist Andrew P Kelier predicts mostly cloudy and warmer conditions tonight and tomorrow. Low expected around 35 degrees, up from yesterday, with tomorrow’s high near 35. A light digie fell from Lake Superior into Canada this morning.
An exchange features Robert Carson of Canberra praising Australia as a top wool producer while a humorous dialogue follows about tea making and tea leaves. The banter touches on national pride and playful mispronunciations in a foreign visit setting.
James Rowland Angell, 79, former Yale University president for 16 years, died after a long illness at his Hamden home. He steered Yale through a major expansion and was the first non graduate head of the university. Angell learned of his incurable illness last June and had not been bedridden until February 20. He addressed the alumni at a Yale commencement luncheon with Dwight Eisenhower present, tears in his eyes.
Oslo reports Norway rejects Soviet nonaggression offer and will join Atlantic defense talks in Washington. Denmark plans to send Foreign Minister Gustav Rasmussen to Washington to discuss joining. Sweden remains isolated but may join later if Russia acts toward Finland. East Moscow critics denounce Scandinavian rulers as traitorous.
Harvard psychiatrist Jan Paley Rak told a Boston audience that women’s talkativeness rises when household labor declines. He traced a shift from busy domestic routines to energy surplus due to labor-saving devices and smaller families, suggesting some women channel energy into conversation.
Mrs Lina Gatti of Fast Boston believed she won a See the World trip in a spaghetti box top contest run by Buxtoni Macaroni Co. The actual winner was Lina Gatti a 27 year old who came from Ti And Miss Gatti, a friend, had collected tops for the prize.
Bulgarian government urges Sofia District Court to impose death for 15 Protestant clergymen on trial for treason espionage and market activities. Prosecution also tones down fate for other defendants while demanding death for four leaders. Officials condemn United States and Soviet Union in heated courtroom exchange.
The Senate Labor Committee approved the Truman Labor bill along party lines by a 5 to 5 vote. Democrats backed the measure to repeal Taft Hartley with modifications, while Republicans opposed, citing process concerns and calls for further study. Taft condemned the committee’s handling as highhanded, while Thomas defended the actions as necessary to move toward ending Taft Hartley. The Senate faces a filibuster and a rules deadlock delaying broader action.
A German court convicted the directors of Farben industries for war crimes. They received prison sentences ranging from 15 months to eight years for their roles in the wartime chemical business.
Special Sessions justices ruled Ferruccio Fegiavini known as Tassavini is the father of a 28 year old singer's child. He must pay support for a 37 month old daughter after Miss Mary Philips testified to a January 1947 liaison. The verdict, supported by Justices Northrop and Hofmann with Justice Bernard dissenting, ends a disputed paternity case.
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