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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1946
Page
1
State Health Department reports a easing measles outbreak in Upstate New York with 3 704 cases for the week ending April 27 down from 3 939 the prior week. Statewide totals exclude New York City.
War and Navy Departments jointly cited the USO and seven member groups for "unique and outstanding service" by more than 1 000 000 civilian volunteers during World War II. The agencies signed the awards to USC Camp Shows Inc YMCA National Catholic Community Service National Jewish Welfare Board YWCA Salvation Army and National Travelers Aid Association.
Martin A. White 70 longtime newspaperman and former AP editor in New York City Washington Olive Kettering 68 wife of GM VP Charles F Kettering dies in Detroit Gaetano Loria 71 Italian voice teacher aided King George VI and trained Caruso Wellington Duke Potter 61 Rochester insurance executive dies in Kansas City Daniel H. Cowles 67 former president Glens Falls National Bank dies in Glens Falls
At a session led by Molotov ministers debated whether to treat South Tyrol as a major or minor border change. Britain and France backed Austria's Tyrol request, while the Soviet Union pushed for broader Yugoslav claims and Trieste. Four-power talks on a 25-year mutual aid pact for German disarmament also discussed.
A quotation from G. S. Hilliard proclaims the ultimate virtue of self sacrifice for a noble aim. The line is presented as a reflective motto on virtue and human endeavor.
The column rails against inflation and price controls. It jokes about soy bean shoes and asks OPA for ceiling price guidance while noting Earl Browder’s move to Moscow and the claim that American Communists have no ties to Moscow. It argues inflation is deeper than current shortages.
Public transportation serving about half a million daily was halted by a strike in Atlanta. 3,350 street car and bus operators walked out at midnight after a large union rejected a negotiated compromise and no further talks were planned.
Returns from real elections near the German border show a Communist lead as 38 communities in Dechre and Podmokly report 16 000 votes for the Communists, 6 000 for Social Democrats, 4 000 for National Socialists, and 700 for Catholics.
An explosion at the Earle Navy Ammunition Depot near Sandy Hook Bay injured many and left the ship Solar a complete loss. Navy investigators led by Adm. Paul Foster opened a probe as wounded were treated at nearby hospitals and the cause remained unknown.
Gerald R. Kramer a former Solar destroyer escort crew member was discharged at Camp Wallace Texas on April 3. He served February 15 1944 to October 22 1945 during convoy duties in the European African war theater. He is the son of Fire Chief Robert Kramer and Mrs Kramer of 111 Wadsworth Street.
Herbert Hoover is due to arrive in Tokyo on Saturday after a stop in Manila as he continues his global food survey mission.
Martin confessed to starting three downtown blazes and a prior Wolf street fire, then aided responders at the Herald place rubbish fire after alarm delay. He is linked to nine alarms from Monday into Tuesday and to other fires involving Nann Trucking Co. and Cosmpolitan Restaurant investigations continue.
A juvenile suspect was released after a patrolman questioned him about a missing person case. The youth gave a plausible excuse and, according to Cook, did not sleep in his bed Monday night and only returned home when authorities located him.
Actress Lamour and husband sought help after a night burglary in Baltimore April 25. Police recovered a cache of gems beneath a gas tank, seizing three suspects and a diamond watch tied to Miss Lamour. FBI handwriting experts joined the investigation.
NEW YORK IN S one reports Serge Rubinstein must post bail of half a million by Friday or face 30 days in jail on an indictment for draft invasion. He is now sued by his sister in law Princess Valerie Rubinstein for a million dollars alleging unpaid commissions and profits from dealings with Konrad Lytgold Polish financier and 19 associated corporations.
In White Hall Illinois the estate sale of the late Dr. George Walter fetched one dollar per pound for sugar. Six pounds stored in two jars sold for six dollars, about fifteen times the going market price.
The U S Soviet joint commission announced approval of a list of questions for Korean democratic parties and social organizations. Answers are required before their advice is sought on forming a provisional government for the divided country.
May Day events spread from Moscow to Berlin and Trieste as Allied forces and local factions marked the anniversary. In Tokyo crowds greeted General MacArthur while a suspect was hunted. Rome police faced sabotage attempts at a radio station. Singapore led a regional demonstration against Dutch imperialism. Britain prepared for Sunday labor celebrations.
Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal renews strong Navy opposition to a proposed armed forces merger. He warns that merger legislation would concentrate unprecedented power in one chief of staff and distrusts relying on a single genius to steer basic decisions in modern global warfare.
A pamphlet presenting the views of noted physicians on epilepsy is offered free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept EAA. The notice invites inquiries before supplies run out.
John J. Erhardt says he rode with General Clark when two Soviet fighters buzzed Clark's Flying Fortress near Vienna causing a protest. The incident follows Clark's diplomatic protest to the Russians.
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