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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1946
Page
2
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the main dining hall and kitchen at the Workmen's Circle Camp on the east shore of the lake. Sheriff C. Fred Close estimated damage at $75,000, including 10,000 cans of food. Nearby reports note merger talks between several banks and other national agency actions across New York.
Richard White, 30, an escaped prisoner from Osborn Prison farm, was nabbed by state troopers early today in a barn near Enfield Connecticut. The roundup followed his Monday escape and marks a restored breach of security at the facility.
Maj. Gen. Edward C. Shannon 75 former Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania and National Guard commander dies in Columbia Pa. Patrick H Moynihan 76 Republican Congressman of the Second Illinois District 1933 1936 and former Illinois Commerce Commission chair dies in Chicago. Rev Myron Zalitach pastor of St Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church and former editor of American Ukrainian in Scranton Pa. Brig Gen John Fits Madden 76 retired Spanish American and World War veteran dies in Staten Island. Robert F Devine 58 president treasurer of Erie Forge Erie Forge and Steel dies in Erie Pa.
Four thousand American troops struck at dawn in Vilshofen, Germany, raiding a Hungarian river fleet suspected of smuggling SS fugitives, ammunition, and black market supplies along the Danube in southeastern Germany. Also reported: Iran Azerbaijan frontier clashes to be investigated by a joint Tehran Baku commission and other international updates.
U S Commissioner Boyce H Butterfield criticized the Buffalo District OPA Office investigatory procedure after he dismissed charges of violating price ceilings against 10 retail meat dealers. Davie A White chief enforcement attorney and U S Attorney George L Grobe protested the decision.
New York report on stalled contract talks between seven-man committees of anthracite operators and the United Mine Workers as the union presses its demand for a union controlled health and welfare fund. With 75,000 Pennsylvania miners at stake, the may 31 contract expiry looms and the UMW has threatened strike action. Union secretary treasurer Thomas Kennedy said the welfare fund demand remained unresolved after fruitless discussions.
Byrnes warned peace must not be delayed to a single nation and urged a UN peace recommendation if no conference by summer. He listed six Russia-related issues from convening a peace conference to Trieste, Balkans economics, German regrouping, a German peace treaty, and Austria restoration, noting Russian opposition and limited progress at Paris.
A British official said Byrnes suggested turning peace treaties over to the United Nations assembly if major powers fail to agree on a summer peace conference. The move is seen as applying pressure on Russia to accept a 21 nation meeting. Officials voiced informal support for broader participation from nations beyond the United States Russia England and France.
The piece satirically links John Lewis to medical claims about the common cold and aspirin. It accuses Lewis of influencing headaches and criticizes Civilian Production Administrator John OD Small, framing his six month strike holiday stance as weak. The tone mirrors wartime labor satire and propagandistic rhetoric.
Lewis and his policy committee have not promised to urge miners to stay on the job under government operation. President Truman met Lewis briefly as he left for Missouri. Bowles and Steelman discussed possible pre or post seizure contracts while Bowles pressed for wage policy limits. Lewis seeks a seven percent payroll levy for a union administered fund, opposed by Bowles.
Democratic Leader Barkley of Kentucky urged quick Senate action on labor, draft, OPA and atomic energy control bills. He called to curb speeches and finish debate before week’s end, aiming for final action by July recess.
In La Coruna the civil government said four people were wounded after a Sunday night shootout between civil guard forces and ex extremist elements. The violence followed the killing of Arcadio Videla, a newsman for the Falange Daily El Ideal Gallego.
Secret code words signaling a potential five day strike on railroads were used to alert 250,000 engineers and trainmen. Presidents Whitney and Johnston warn that if no settlement by Thursday comes, a strike could be hard to stop. Carriers offer 16 cent hourly raise while brotherhoods push for about 18 percent or $1.44 a day minimum, with payroll costs rising toward a $1 billion annual bill. Steelman reports private progress as talks continue.
Tokyo Allied Headquarters approved extending telegram service between Japan and the United States to companies organizations and persons deemed necessary to the occupation forces. Previously messages were limited to Army post office or staff section addresses.
In testimony from a World War II court case, Private Lary recounts German machine gunners firing for about three minutes as U.S. prisoners were ordered to surrender. He describes being fired upon while with a group at a farmhouse, then hiding in a shed until nightfall before escaping to American lines. He identifies fellow soldiers and notes the presence of SS guards and red cross helmets.
An official announcement said Russian troops bound for Germany have begun moving across Czechoslovakia from the south as part of reorganizing occupation forces. The move would continue through May 26, the date of Czechoslovakian elections. The main force had been withdrawn earlier this year.
City supervisors move to stage a three year world’s fair in San Francisco starting in 1948 to celebrate California’s gold discovery and the 100th anniversary of statehood.
A witness recounts unarmed American prisoners being rounded up at Malmedy. He says a German tank fired killing Delcado the medic and others as machine gun and small arms fire followed. He describes lying motionless until a chance to run as another former corporal confirms the account of Daub's unit.
The Senate continues debate on labor legislation while the Banking Committee studies an OPA extension. The Military Committee weighs a draft extension beyond July 1. In the House, lawmakers consider miscellaneous legislation as the Banking Committee hears State Department witnesses on a British loan bill and the Appropriations Committee reviews the Navy budget.
Rochester city administration restored 489 Public Works Department jobs that were abolished six days earlier amid labor charges the action aimed to block unionization. City Manager Louis B. Cartwright announced 233 workers had returned with more to follow. services resumes and garbage collection resumes planned.
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