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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1952
Page
2
New York presbyterian leaders from across the United States will meet for opening sessions of the 164th annual general assembly. Pre assembly meetings are set for Tuesday and Wednesday with the official opening on Thursday. More than 800 laymen and clerical commissioners from 259 presbyteries will attend the five day conference.
Senator McCarran predicted the Senate will approve James P. McGranery as attorney general this week after a six week delay. He expects action Tuesday with a stronger vote than the Judiciary Committee’s 8-4 margin as the four opposing Republicans failed to file a report against him.
Vatican backed call to Catholics to vote in Trieste and Rome elections amid clashes between Communist and fascist groups. In Indochina Vietminh casualties reported in Red River deltas as Suez talks rejected by Egypt. Argentine Antarctic outpost gains new freezing plant to preserve provisions during summer heat.
More than 10 000 U S combat troops engage in Operation Mushroom front line tests of defense against atomic attack no A bombs used Communications and vital corps activities are buried underground The Army notes changes will be necessary Maj Gen Willard G Wyman says tests in Nevada guided measures now applied in combat GIs with mining experience are in demand Results are top secret
Cumberland RI report notes Lions Club auction July 19 with a donation from Dr Edward R Thompson of Pawtucket described as a ton silectorian.
About 1,000,000 auto workers will receive a four-cent hourly raise in their paychecks starting June 1. The automatic improvement factor applies across General Motors Chrysler Ford and smaller firms and is tied to past five year contracts with the CIO United Auto Workers. It aims to lift living standards by matching productivity advances.
Governor Dewey urges Americans to mail letters to relatives in the Soviet bloc as part of a campaign against propaganda from the Kremlin. He cites a Common Council for American Unity program calling May 19 to 25 Letters From America Week.
President Truman accuses Republicans of fabrication by ghost writers while warning of war, high prices, taxes and waste. He cites Sen Wiley and Sen Hickenlooper, remarking on alleged sneers and unfounded claims as GOP senators defend foreign policy. Wiley travels abroad after a Sunday wedding.
President Truman blasted steel companies for resisting wage increase requests while profits near record levels. He accused Republicans of backing big business to block wage hikes, praised Senator Warne Morse, and urged firm support for civil rights and Fair Employment Practices. He warned against McCarthyism and endorsed a liberal Fair Deal platform.
UN Secretary-General Trygve Lie described the British Iranian oil dispute as a danger signal urging the world to adapt to rising Middle East nationalism. He spoke in prepared remarks at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and cited UN approach and agencies as key to settling Iran’s case. He warned that Middle East nationalism coexists with poverty and a push for economic development.
Charles De Vigier, a 28 year old Swiss heir and vice president of an international manufacturing firm, has filed for annulment from Martha Morris claiming the marriage was never consummated. The bride, described as the soda shop Cinderella, was his wife in name only.
Washington report notes President Truman's last night address attacking Republican policies drew swift retorts from GOP congressmen. Rep Leonard W Hall (R NY) issued a statement denouncing the speech as ward level and incorrect with vituperative remarks.
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