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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1946
Page
2
State police sought to identify a partially decomposed skeleton found in a ravine near Bellona over the weekend. The skull showed no foul play marks, height estimated at about five feet six inches by Ontario County bacteriologist Dr Gustav Selbach, with age undetermined.
The Daughters of the American Revolution gathered in lobby discussions at their 55th Continental Congress in Washington. They moved to erase the white artists only clause from leases for Constitution Hall and permit Negro entertainers to perform, proposing deletion of the 1932 language in future leases.
John K Tener 82 former Pennsylvania governor 1911-15 National League president 1913-18 and Chicago Cubs pitcher in the late 1890s dies in Pittsburgh Pa Mother M Bertrand 85 former Dominican Order mother general dies in Albany N Y Dr Jacob Diehl 63 Lutheran clergyman educator former Carter College president at Lock Haven Pa William Royce 63 songwriter of Irish Lullaby for Chauncey Olcott in 1912 dies in Pontiie Michigan
Britain and the United States urged Arabs and Jews in Palestine to formally express their views on the inquiry commission report proposing immediate admission of 100,000 Jews. The consultations precede a decision on implementing the plan.
The Moscow radio reported that all Russians aged 100 or older will be placed under special medical supervision. The scientist Alexander A. Bogomolets seeks sources of longevity, is a noted pathophysiologist, and heads the Ukraine Academy of Sciences.
Secretary James F. Byrnes will address the nation on radio tonight warning that major powers remain far apart on Axis peace treaties. He will acknowledge another failure to secure wide agreement and urge patience as talks continue with Soviet Russia and the western Allies. He speaks at 10 P.M. Syracuse time via ABC and NBC.
NBC in New York, quoting BBC, reports Tabriz radio stating Azerbaijan supporters defend freedom and democracy as Tehran attacks intensify. Dispatches describe armed camps in Tabriz with Azerbaijani Army mobilization, Russian withdrawal unclear, and citizens in uniform patrolling streets.
Soviet delegate Andrei Gromyko indicated he would boycott Wednesday's UN Security Council session reexamining the Iranian dispute. He has already walked out of one meeting and boycotted another, saying he made his position clear previously.
Paul E. Fitzpatrick the Democratic state chairman will extend his upstate tour this week with stops in Carmel Putnam County at noon Elks Club White Plains Westchester County 3 30 PM Goshen Orange County noon New City Rockland County 3 30 PM Riverhead Suffolk County noon Garden City Nassau County 3 PM Kingston Ulster County noon Campbell House Poughkeepsie Dutchess County 3 PM
A 149,950 contract was awarded to Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company of New York City by the State Public Works Department for hydraulic dredging and beach protection work in Babylon, Suffolk County.
Upstate New York marked two centenarians today with celebrations. In Buffalo, Mrs. Margaret Dickey turned 100, hosting a family party. In Albany, Mrs. Sophfig Morlock also reached centenarian age with a birthday gathering.
An opinion piece riffs on UN halls and political theater. It jokes about chairmen, gas reserves, France and Franco, and India’s reply to a buildup campaign. It mocks evidence against Franco, gauges how charges path toward Yankee figures, and notes US politics, Spain, and De Gaulle with wary humor.
Hoover proposed a single director for a new international food administration to guide reconstruction and famine relief after 1946. Nations would finance purchases by other means than charity starting Sept. 1, with ongoing world food supply checks. The FAO and UNRRA officials warned of a potential third shortfall next year and urged urgent decisions on harvest optimization, international oversight, and possible extension of UNRRA beyond 1946 to aid famine areas, except for China.
London newspapers criticized the United States for not doing its share in feeding the world and warned Britons of another ration cut as Britain readies a tighter belt. Moscow radio said the Soviet rationing system would be abolished as food production improves and selling methods change. The Soviet Council of Ministers ordered spring crops sown immediately in areas affected by winter crop destruction with no details on location or cause.
Charles Rozmarek of Chicago told a Polish constitution celebration crowd that Poland was victimized in war by the Nazis and in peace by the Communists. He said the pro Soviet regime is Russia seeded to liquidate Polish freedom and cited the Big Three at Yalta taking half of Poland and imposing a Communist government on the rest.
Negotiators for anthracite operators and the United Mine Workers meet for the ninth time with only 11 days to avert a strike in Pennsylvania. Miners threaten action when the contract expires May 31 under the no contract no work policy. Officials say only local matters were discussed as talks focus on health and welfare, dockage elimination, wage adjustments, and related issues.
Talks continue as Ayres reports no compromise reached by railroads or brotherhoods. Snyder and Steelman discuss Sunday options to resume negotiations while Truman hurries back to the capital after an honorary degree. Government plans to avert disruption include flying mail and diverting critical freight, with Buford ordering crews to replace strikers and calling for Army protection if needed. Steelman has cut wage demands from 25 percent to 18 percent, while carriers stick to a 16 cent an hour raise.
Senator George of Georgia urged a continuous day and night Senate session until passage of a labor disputes bill. He criticized President Truman for not endorsing balanced legislation and warned a general strike threat if coal and railroad controversies remain unresolved.
Senate continues debate on labor disputes legislation as banking panel weighs amendments to the price control extension bill. House handles routine business while banking panel resumes hearings on a proposed loan to Britain with Treasury Secretary Fred M. Vinson as a witness. Supreme Court holds opinion day session.
Tarkington, famed for The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams, produced many novels and plays, won two Pulitzers, and saw films adapted from his work. Confined to bed, he dictated to his secretary as relatives nearby, last appearing publicly in March at the world premiere of an Alice Adams adaptation. He regained sight in 1931 after cataract surgery.
The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Francis Sullivan, among New York State's oldest priests, marked a triple anniversary on Sunday. May 19 was his 63rd priestly ordination, 49th as pastor of Albion St. Joseph's, and 18th as a monsignor. He turned 90 on Dec. 13, 1945, retired from active duty in January, and remains pastor emeritus, still celebrating Mass. WAIT FOR RESULTS Washington INS A survey shows GOP leaders plan to watch 1946 elections before choosing a 1948 presidential nominee, preferring to stay on the sidelines to gauge state results.
A conservative cabinet was named by Premier-designate Shigeru Yoshida with 15 members including six liberals five nonpartisans and four progressives. Gen MacArthur demanded order from minorities before Supreme Headquarters approval, and doubts rose about Hiroshi Nasu’s suitability due to his wartime ties.
The text traces the career of a nephew of Pietro Cardinal Gasparri who rose from priest to secretary of state under Pope Benedict XVI and continued through key Vatican posts. He served as secretary to his uncle during his early years in South America and later held nuncio roles in Colombia Portugal Belgium Spain.
Christopher Sortir, 33, an optical worker from Southbridge, was arraigned in District Court on a murder charge in the deaths of his 22 year old wife Lena and their two sons, ages four and 40 days. Police say he was arrested after the family was found fatally stabbed and the baby died in the parlor. Sortir reportedly told officers he "lost his head."
In Brussels the writer recalls a luxurious European hotel experience with lavish food and high prices, noting a wide array of seafood desserts and a seven dollar meal with a 12 percent service charge. He observes brazen black market food activity, guards, and a sensational Radish Street nickname, planning to pose as a butter buyer to investigate further.
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