16 May 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1950
Page
1
Syracuse University students staged a large water fight in a campus classroom leading to disorderly conduct charges. About 200 students were paroled to attend Friday court appearances after posting $50 bail. Police reported uniforms damaged and injuries as Chief Kinney prepared a full report on the incident.
Nationalist China announced the abandonment of the Chushan Islands after vows to defend Salant. About 150,000 troops were evacuated as an air and naval blockade against the Communist port was established. Chiang Kai-shek pledged to defend Formosa if forces cannot halt the Communist advance, while Gen Chow Chih-Jou framed the defeat as part of a broader Soviet Communist strategy.
Stalin and UN Secretary General Trygve Lie held a 90 minute Kremlin meeting amid talk on China's UN representation. No details released. Lie’s Moscow visit followed talks with Truman and other leaders as East West tensions were discussed.
The Weather Man forecasts a fair spell with clear skies for several days. Temperatures will run 3 to 6 degrees below normal with nights around 40s and highs near 58. Winds shift from north northwest tonight to northeast tomorrow at 10 to 15 mph. Yesterday’s high was 70 and overnight low 54 with clouds limiting drops.
In Capitals Calling column Marais Childs highlights isolationism versus internationalism as a key issue shaping Illinois politics where a major election unfolds. The note outlines editorial and feature page placements and lists sections on pages 1 30 31, with cross references to Crossword, Horoscope, and various city life and sports items.
Federal government organizes massive airlift to move up to 1,000 residents daily from Winnipeg if Red River dikes fail. About a third of the 320,000 population has already fled. Airlift to be used only in extreme emergency when trains buses and cars cannot suffice. River reaching flood crest. dikes weakening. weather forecasters predict showers.
A major eight alarm blaze swept a block of the Barclay Street complex in Baltimore early Sunday, forcing 150 residents to flee. The death toll rose to two as Mrs. Carolyn Hobkirk, 70, longtime executive with the New York Fire Insurance Rating Organization, died at University Hospital from smoke inhalation. Audrey Keyes, 57, was injured as flames spread to nearby residences and a lumber yard plant was destroyed. Investigators continued to determine the fire’s cause as American authorities worked to assess damage and response.
Pennsylvania voters gathered for the Republican primary amid a party power struggle. Early returns showed a light turnout with lines forming around factions, as observers watched the result for implications on 1952 presidential maneuvering and party direction.
The city commission of education ordered high school fraternities and sororities abolished as undemocratic and harmful to pupils. The state-wide move follows similar sentiment. light balloting favors organization candidates while heavy turnout boosts independents. The GOP-backed candidates include Job C. Kunkel for U S Senator and Jay Cooke for governor, opposed by Grundy-aligned rivals.
TOSSA DEL MAR Spain Ava Gardner denies romance with Frank Sinatra and says she is not planning to marry. She states her supposed relations with Sinatra are purely imaginary while filming abroad and notes she is twice divorced.
Two prints possibly from Adolf Hitler show him emerging from an air raid shelter during April 1935 as Britain intelligence notes the war turning. The photos, attributed to Heinrich Hoffmann, depict Hitler with raised collar and his adjutant Julius Schaub beside him. Hoffmann reportedly disowned by studio after his darkrooms were destroyed.
Chicago reports end of the six day railroad walkout as firemen return to work and service begins to be restored on major rail systems. Union leaders say settlement satisfies most issues while a second engineer demand remains disputed. Pennsylvanias system notes acceptance of main terms per presidential board findings.
A fragment describes rival manufacturers in Washington discussing a bribe to win a contract. One lobbyist is advised against offering a bribe, yet a later contract is awarded to the higher proposer who notes the bribe was not offered. Names and specifics are garbled.
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