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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1948
Page
5
Washington and tax experts warn that withholding for single people is too low under the new law. For four months in 1948, singles and single women earning over $2,260 appeared to have too much money withheld. The rules shift as the year ends, with personal exemptions and deductions affecting final tax due.
Socialists at Reading Fa debated the European Recovery Program amid a 76th national convention scene. Norman Thomas and Aaron Levenstein of New York urged endorsing the ERP as vital for global economic development and political freedom. Thomas, a long time party leader, faced renewed talk of a possible sixth presidential bid within a heated ballot atmosphere.
Supporters of Henry Wallace organized a third party effort in Macon Georgia where they debated handling the race issue. City officials enforce segregation laws at public meetings. Chief Ben Walking said he would uphold the ordinance but could allow qualified delegates to attend. Senator Glen Taylor Idaho gave the keynote as Wallace’s vice presidential candidate.
Mrs. Ward George, 22, from Lebanon Oregon, wife of a disabled war veteran, won NBCs People Are Funny prize of 20000. She claimed a three bedroom house, 4600 in furnishings, a sedan valued at 1800, a 2000 Los Angeles County lot, and a job here. The couple plan to move to Southern California once arrangements are set.
A Connecticut town prepares for a high profile canine case as Laddie the collie faces destruction. The Town Board of Selectmen will act as judge and jury while a petition by citizens supports the dog’s innocence, claiming Laddie is not vicious. Miss Garbarn Scanlon defends Laddie, arguing a dynamite blast induced shell shock and lasting nervous wreck status.
Clyde Ariander enrolled at Hard n Simmang University for a handwriting course in February. His early penmanship was poor, scoring 2 below normal, then improved to 5 after months of study. A bank later refused to honor Clyde’s check as tellers could not recognize the signature axis.
Police officer C.H. Hatter met with 30 students at Manual Arts High School to form an anti juvenile crime club. During the gathering, six former students from a rival high school arrived armed with liquor bottles and attacked. Hatter was beaten and two anti-crime club members were knocked out. Three attackers were arrested. three escaped during the melee.
Twenty six men were arrested in a major lottery ring. two Syracusans, Poncho Bilnaltco and Joseph Gaurnigr, each fined $1,000. Police seized tickets as Judge Best warned that further sentences would be imposed. 가운데
Samuel Baker from Niskavuna was fined 10000 while Katy and Stenley 5 from Schenectady and Anthony dams of Port Crane received 5000 each. Four defendants drew sentences from five to 19 years on felony charges of crooked activity and lottery. Twenty six others pleaded to misdemeanors and paid 1 dollar each. Justice Best said the misdemeanors were part of the journey but not criminal. Barnes paid a 3 traffic fine in City Court with no argument.
New York publishers and printers union deadlocked over who will represent the union at negotiation sessions. Randolph, president of the International Typographical Union, said only he and another international officer would handle talks, while publisher reps insisted all international officers participate. At the close of a one hour meeting, Randolph was to be notified Monday if a meeting with international officers would be acceptable.
Wallace Club leader TranessoN bear TAG, president of Charleston's Walsce for President club, was fatally stabbed yesterday at the local National Klarftime Union headquarters. Rudolph Sirrlo, 29, was charged with murder after a confrontation. Sirro received arm cuts and was treated. Berkmanadde organized the Wallace for President effort in the city.
Madrid reports General Francine o Taneo announced approval of a treaty with the United States and Great Britain on the disposition of former German private assets in Spain and a commercial accord with France plus a U S gold agreement under Bretton Woods terms.
Ida Gray, famed entertainer born in Poland in 1857, attended Sterling High School’s prom against the school board’s wishes. She was greeted by students who mobbed her for autographs while teachers and parents debated the publicity impact. Principal Collins praised the evening as a wonderful time despite some parental disapproval.
Senator Irving M. Ives of New York signals opposition to a House oleo tax bill. The roll on whether to send the bill to the Agriculture or Finance Committee reflects party and farm bloc dynamics. Ives has a reputation for favoring federal guidelines on foods and trade, and his stance may be misread without full context.
Ives, then a member of the majority, pushes for repeal of the alcohol law. He believes the Agriculture Committee should study the matter, seeks to block home offerings, and promises to press repeal despite aiming to curb public access.
An A-20 medium bomber with 1000-pound bombs was seized and placed in federal custody in Miami. Customs Agent Emerick said the aircraft violated a presidential proclamation against exporting war materials and that the Brownsville flight lacked an export license. The bombs were reported destined for use in an abortive Nicaraguan insurrection.
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