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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1952
Page
2
In New York area the potato seed racket faces an early indictments wave as 30 major dealers come under Office of Price Stabilization scrutiny. Sol A. Liebman says shipments may ease shortages later, but long term demand remains grim.
Berkeley report notes Municipal Judge Redmond C Staats denied Harriet Allison a 25 dollar damages claim for injuries to her spaniel from Patsy the neighbor s shepherd. The judge allowed a second bite only if Patsy had bitten again.
Paris sources say Aly Khan urged Irene Pappas to stop talking to newsmen about their friendship after she publicly professed love and later denied remarks. Irene reportedly spent time with him and regretted the publicity.
The article notes a proposed cap on total government spending at about 18 percent of national income with state and local costs around 7 percent and federal outlays near 11 percent. It discusses a 5 percent outside-military expenditure limit and potential reductions in military funding to reach a lower total, citing Taft’s estimate of a $300 billion national income and a $55 billion ceiling.
Maria Petrova Doma Ishey, a prominent actress, died aged 77. She starred in leading roles at the Alexandrin sky Theater in St. Petersburg, later known as the Fushkin Theater of Leningrad after the revolution, and also performed in Moscow.
Senator Gillette plans a quick Rules subcommittee decision on Benton's push to oust Senator McCarthy. The panel may reopen housing article hearings or address other Benton's charges of fraud and deceit while McCarthy sues Benton for slander in federal court.
President Truman said peace prospects are much better than last year thanks to a stronger defense, growing military production, and UN progress against aggression. Secretary Acheson urged continued mobilization, warning against on and off effort. Parades marked Armed Forces Day, but jet planes were grounded by an aviation fuel strike.
Defense Secretary Robert Lovett told reporters in Washington that the United States is prepared for any retaliation in germ or gas warfare. He rejected Communist charges that UN forces used such weapons in the Korean conflict and called the charges falsehoods from Panmunjom. He warned that if the Communists fuse bacteriological and gas weapons they will wish they had never been born.
The Far East Air Forces say they destroyed eight Communist MIG-15 jets over North Korea this week while losing 14 of their own aircraft across 7,496 combat sorties. American Sabrejets claimed all eight MIGs, with two more possibly shot down and seven damaged. Thunderjets damaged two more MiGs and a new Type 15 jet while fighter-bombers hit Red supplies and front lines. early claims include 132 trucks and 24 supply buildings destroyed.
Saratoga Springs report notes Skidmore College juniors Joy Grady of Buffalo and Phyllis Thorpe of Poughkeepsie will spend July at Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg while experiencing the renovated women’s lounge known as the Skidmore Room funded by Skidmore. The feature drew attention as it marked a shift toward comfort for women students.
The House Labor Committee plans a drastic reorg of the Wage Stabilization Board, reducing its powers after weeks of testimony on steel wage recommendations. Proposals include making all members public representatives, Senate-confirmed appointees, and stripping the board of intervention in labor disputes, focusing it on wage stabilization.
A 67 year old woman was slugged and robbed of goods worth 200 dollars. Two hours later the thief telephoned from a dime pay phone to apologize saying he was hungry and an orphan from an Oklahoma reform school. He claimed police records blocked him from finding work.
Washington reports a Truman commission study urges oblong airports with single runways to fit community master plans. James H. Doolittle leads, recommending airports be within a 40 minute drive of cities and protected approaches extend two miles in fan shaped zones.
Secretary Sawyer and CIO President Murray clash as Murray accuses Sawyer of anti union bias after a telegram cited damage in mills during the three day strike that began April 29. The dispute centers on control of the steel industry after Truman seized it on April 8.
State court sentenced 10 former Boy Scout leaders to prison terms up to 15 years. Prague radio reported they allegedly conspired against the present Czechoslovak regime by forming illegal armed groups in 1949 and 1950.
At the Americans for Democratic Action convention in Washington the candidates Estes Kefauver Brien McMahon and W Averell Harriman urged bolder liberal plans building on the New Deal and Fair Deal. Humphrey pressed a forward looking program while warning against recycling old slogans. McMahon called for an enhanced civil rights plank and a rule change to curb Southern filibusters.
The United States Army conducts Operation Mushroom front line tests with over 10 000 troops from the Ninth Corps to study defensive measures against atomic blasts. Units are buried underground and headquarters facilities rerouted to protect critical assets. Results remain largely secret as Maj Gen Willard G. Wyman notes changes necessary for atomic warfare.
Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan dissolved a world cartel spanning munitions farms chemicals and nylons. Imperial Chemical Industries Limited E I du Pont de Nemours and Remington Arms were found to conspire to divide territories and limit US commerce. Five year court supervision follows with no personal censure for officers named.
Senate in recess until Monday and House adjourned until Monday. No committee meetings scheduled in either chamber.
A raging blaze at Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank burned a two block square area including the sound stage and exterior sets. Estimated damage reached 1.5 million dollars as explosions from air tanks accompanied the flames. Spectators watched as stars Gordon MacRae Ray Bolger Burt Lancaster Virginia Mayo and Jack L Warner observed the destruction. The fire began on New York Street and spread to Brownstone Street and Stage 21 used for several famous productions.
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower will tour Abilene on June 4 with three public events. He will lay cornerstone for a war souvenirs museum at 1 PM, review a 3:30 PM parade, and deliver a major address at 6 PM in Hisenhower Park. A morning June 5 press conference is planned.
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