23 Mar 1944
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
1
A house group shies from war plans as leaders debate Europe policy and preparedness. The discussion centers on invasion risks and feasibility of timely mobilization amid historic tensions. Sir Gus Notas is noted in the record.
Ash and lava from Mount Vesuvius flood the slopes. The main lava stream 1000 feet wide threatens Torre del Greco and Torre Annunziata, with roads blocked and emergency teams clearing highways. King Vittorio Emanuele visited sites, saying this eruption surpasses the 1906 event.
Right and left factions of the American Labor Party prepared sharp replies to Mayor LaGuardia's call for unity behind a Roosevelt fourth term. Sidney Hillman supported the plan, while Alex Rose announced a counter statement. Next Tuesday's primaries center on control of the state committee with fears of communist influence.
Frank Jara and wife Julia, both 23, convicted of endangering their two children left alone in a leaky windswept flat for 12 hours. Judges imposed possible maximum sentences of three years each. Justice Burlingame called the act cruel. The infants Frances 2 and Frank 9 months were found Jan 4 by Patrolman Szwedowski in a weakened state. The couple was sent to Bellevue Hospital for observation and face sentencing March 29.
Paul 55 resigns as Treasury counsel after steering three major tax proposals through Congress. The final measure shifts from 10.5 billion to 2.315 billion dollars but sails past a presidential veto. Observers link the move to a pivot toward tax simplification over revenue, while sources deny he authored harsh veto language.
The Pur Security Administration announces funds for farmers to finance seed fertilizer equipment or livestock purchases and urges curtailment of food production due to limited funds. Farmers should contact county officers. Onondaga County office is at 45 Oswego Street Baldwinsville.
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