17 Mar 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1950
Page
1
Hyde Park up. More than 5.1 million Franklin D Roosevelt letters became public, indexing two and a half years of work. The archive spans letters to kings and common citizens, reflecting his 22 years in office. About 83 percent released, with some withheld for now.
Washington officials say Secretary Acheson outlined seven conditions that would force a Russian pullback from political positions, framing a possible end to the cold war. He cautioned that Moscow may reject the plan, stressing Western unity and strength to avoid a shooting war while seeking a broader settlement beyond a Big Three approach. The speech aims to show why a direct U S Soviet summit is not feasible now and highlights how Russia might respond without appearing uninterested in peace.
Police investigate multiple thefts at Firestone store 525 Erie Blvd and nearby Bob and Ray’s Service Station 119 S State St. Robbers forced open vending machines taking cash, a battery, shavers, and cigars while a gum machine break failed. Detectives Hynes and Barry lead the inquiry.
General Foods Corporation announced price cuts on vacuum packed and bag coffees. Vacuum packed brands Bliss brand, Yuban, Sanka, and Kaffee Hag saw wholesale adjustments to 69, 73, and 74 cents per pound respectively, while Maxwell House vacuum packed moved to 70 cents.
A fragment lists page placements for features and sections including Amusements on 52, Financial on 53, Bridge on 7, Classified 54 57, Life 28, Sports 17, Editorials 33 and 2 Tatters, plus Today’s Pictures on 26 and other items on pages 8 and 59. Names like Gomics Ida Sean Kala Dr and Dean Horteecopo appear as stray references in the OCR.
ICE BREAKERS of the State Bureau of Canals began breaking ice on Ononilaga Lake to clear an area for floating plant crews. Ward Island derrick boat and the tug Seneca join the effort as crews from the Barge Canal Harbor prepare to set buoys, dredge, and repaint boats ahead of spring operations. Opening is expected in early April with no definite date yet set.
Police report a mutilated male body discovered southeast of Chicago near Flossmoor. The victim, about 33, was found with wrists and ankles bound and the body severed at the hips. Authorities are investigating the case.
FRANKFURT Germany The murder case against Yvette Madsen 22 Brooklyn born mother of two charged shooting her soldier husband proceeded before a three judge Occupation Court Defense and prosecution waived final argument her fate placed in the courts hands Verdict due at 3 30 P M tomorrow in Dover N J two workers killed today at Picatinny arsenal rocket powder plant explosion caused by blast during mixing killed three men Alfred Noack James Doyle Dr Kielst identified victims by Brooklyn and Dover officials The case centered on alleged manipulation by a father figure and allegations of trickery in Army circles
Syracuse officials and police join the St Patrick's Day celebration with officials in green across City Hall and police headquarters. Mayor Thomas Corcoran displays a shamrock, while Patrolman Richard Haley sports bright green suspenders and staffers wear ribbons and pipes. Mary McBride and Michael Fallon stand out among court workers in festive dress and hats as cheers and jig dancing mark the day.
A mattress fire at Spray jail in North Carolina killed six inmates each charged with public drunkenness. Investigators say one may have started the blaze deliberately as the victims, ages 20 to 71, slept. Fire was detected by Desk Sgt P L McBride at about 2 40 AM.
Washington reports reveal the Navy spent 178 100 dollars on the Missouri’s salvage and return to service after a costly incident. Costs include 130 500 pounds for a dredge, 63 400 for Army work, 17 000 for a privately owned dredge, 18 400 to towing firms, 7 100 in pilot overtime and tug tasters, 14 500 for salvage gear, 10 100 in explosives, and 47 600 to restore seakeeping. The total reaches 173 200.
Washington UI outlines tough anti gambling plan by Conference of Law Enforcement. The group backs swift Congressional action for strict legislation against bigtime operations while respecting legitimate newspaper and wire service horse racing reporting. Mayor David Lawrence of Pittsburgh chairs a subcommittee aiming to ban interstate slot machine shipments and curb betting via interstate communications, without hindering racing news.
U S Army court martial in Salzburg convicts two American soldiers of abducting Oswald Eder a Romanian born German and handing him to Russians in Vienna Corp Paul Abel from Bolivar Missouri sentenced to 20 years Seaman John Frankey of New York sentenced to 15 years The court finds five enlisted men and seven officers guilty of kidnapping and taking a $2500 payoff per man according to prosecutors.
Dr Andres Joyce, a political economist in New York, rejects the notion money spurred America into World War I. He quips the idea would make Americans meaner than Scots, citing a Peebles man and a Scotish crusade to stop Scotch jokes, as his wife quips about jokes at the Scots’ expense.
The weatherman apologizes for recent springlike conditions as a storm delivers snow and cold air. Meteorologist Andrew F. Keller says flurries will continue tonight with temperatures around 30 rising to 15 tomorrow night, due to a Lake Superior air mass. He expects limited snowfall of about two inches and notes the city should have faced harsher cold earlier in winter.
The Atomic Energy Commission stated that most survivors can live a reasonably normal life after an atomic bomb attack with two possible exceptions cataracts and higher leukemia risk. Dr Shields Warren cited Hiroshima and Nagasaki studies and noted potential genetic changes for later generations while announcing new cheap Geiger counters for civilian use.
Washington Republicans press for a four billion dollar cut in President Truman's 414 billion dollar budget with a push to cut one billion two hundred million from government operations. House leaders say omnibus bill aims to reduce foreign aid funds, with final action set for late March as committees prepare to tally further savings.
The Justice Department denounces a congressional proposal to require the FBI to judge government employee loyalty. The plan, already approved by the House, is described as dangerous and harmful to the bureau and the country, and beyond the FBI’s investigative and fact finding role.
In Albany the Internal Revenue Collector’s office accepted a business deduction for “Food Car kittens to catch the mice in the store.” The expense was deemed legitimate for the business.
Washington Senate recessed debate on tightening government price supports for polar toes and federal controls on cotton and peanuts until Monday. Agriculture Committee Chairman Elmer Thomas of Idaho said absent Senators urged delaying consideration of the House passed compromise farm bill.
A cat roused Mrs Eva March by scratching at bedroom doors as a fire engulfed the house. Mrs March, her husband, their four unmarried children, a married daughter and her husband, and two grandchildren escaped unharmed before the home was badly damaged.
Sir Ivane Kirkpatrick, a 63 year old veteran diplomat and former foreign undersecretary for German affairs, will become Britain's high commissioner in Germany in June, relieving General Sir Brien Robertson.
Horace B. Powell writes the Herald Journal series Stories of Famous Hymns. The first article examines My Faith Looks Up to Thee and its influence on hymn writers.
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