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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1949
Page
2
John 3. Kiley was declared the duly elected Albany County American Labor Party chairman by State Supreme Court Justice William H. Murray after rival factions chose leaders on December 3. Morris Zuckman had protested the result.
Members of the armed forces were ordered to refrain from public discussion of the Atlantic Pact without permission from the Defense Secretary Louis Johnson. William Frye of the Defense Public Information section disclosed the order in a letter to Rear Admiral A M Pride, head of the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics.
Ambassador Lewis Douglas will remain in London at the request of President Truman despite an injury from a fish hook and his earlier desire to retire. Other items include Guam seeking civil government and citizenship, Colombia’s cabinet resignations, Turin mass funeral for soccer players, Nehru to visit the U.S. in October, Elizabeth home cost rumors denied, Trieste return urged, and Hungary accusing Yugoslavia of covert agents.
Federal prosecutors outline next steps in Judith Coplon and Valentin Gubitchev espionage case. Key testimony will cover a March 4 New York meeting that led to their arrest and FBI trace maps shown as evidence. State Department notes Russia argues Gubitchev has diplomatic immunity while noting alleged abuses of privileges and oath.
Washington reports Rep. Sims says a new version of the compromise labor bill may pass the House within a month. The proposed measure could add seizure and injunction options in national emergencies while Senate leaders seek Democratic support for a seizure or injunction approach.
Missouri honor medals for distinguished service in journalism were presented by the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Recipients include Elmer Davis of Washington DC, John S. Knight publisher of the John S. Knight newspapers, Alfonso John Soon of advertising associations, plus editors Ben Hibbs of the Saturday Evening Post and Frank R. Ahlgren of the Commercial Appeal.
H Bedford Jones author of historical novels died in Beverly Hills California at 62. Grant E Mouser former Republican congressman from Ohio’s Eighth District and Marion County judge died at 80 in Marion Ohio. R B Kelly industrialist and former third baseman for the Washington Senators died at 64 in Goshen Indiana.
Gerry More, 19, of Afton, a farmer, was electrocuted when he lifted a downed live wire on a fence to let his wife pass. Mrs. More was severely shocked while assisting. firemen removed the body and deputy sheriff investigated for the coroner.
Authorities in Las Cruces exhumed the 18 year old waitress Ovida Coogler to aid the investigation into her death. District Judge W T Scoggin Jr granted the order while peace officers questioned football player Jerry Nuzum about the case. Nuzum, a former Pittsburgh Steelers player, has been detained without charge as police report human blood in his car.
Rochester police undergo leadership change as Inspector T Herbert Killip becomes chief after the retirement or resignation of Chief Henry T Copenhagen and others. Commissioner David B Brady announces reorganization amid a department under scrutiny for gambling raids and payoffs.
President Syngman Rhee in Seoul warned of a Communist threat and pressed for American aid in case of attack. He noted North Korea is ruled by a Communist regime and said the Republic seeks peaceful reunification while noting only a token U.S. force remains with withdrawal planned.
A tornado near Sundown in the Panhandle killed five people, including the Rev. Bill Scott and his daughter Pamela, injured four, and left many homes destroyed. Debris blocked roads as residents fled, with power lines down and hail shattering windows across downtown.
Calvary Episcopal Church will host a chicken supper next Saturday night. James Sr. chairs with Grace Fearn as general chair, Marguerite Rogers and Helen Bush as co chairs. Lucy Snell handles tickets and George O Miller manages reservations.
The Syracuse spelling bee drew 100 finalists from 15 counties to Hotel Onondaga for a two part contest. Finalists from St Francis de Sales Utica St Marys Binghamton and many others competed under the eye of judges Rev David Gildea Br John Hummer and Harold Newton. The event included written tests and oral rounds with prizes including Washington trip eligibility medals and World Book sets.
The court awarded 6500 to three Miller children of Nevada township after Olaf Har ld Atomsen of Winona enticed their mother from home July 5 1945. Lou Miller their father sued on behalf of Hellen Ruth and Richard Miller. Justice Harry H. Peterson called the act a grievous wrongful interference with family rights.
In the group of Syracuse competitors the aim is to end two-year dominance as Patricia Sehl of Clark Mills won in 1947. Last year’s champion was Syvia Kellum of Cazenovia, a Morrisville-Eaton Central School pupil, with Syracusans hoping local winners will beat the out-of-towners.
A Senate passed bill to reorganize the State Department awaits House action. It plans 10 assistant secretaries of state to free the secretary and under secretary from routine duties, allowing greater focus on foreign policy.
The Royal Canadian Air Force reported two survivors Bill Grant and Sheila Cure located on snow covered Mount Hozomeen in Washington after a light plane vanished Monday night during a Cardston Alberta flight. Paratroopers were dropped to aid them while loggers from Silver Skagit camp worked to reach the stranded pair, a trek potentially two days.
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