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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1946
Page
2
Floodwaters in the Mohawk River basin halted barge traffic between Little Falls and Schenectady as feeder reservoir gates were opened to relieve excessive rainfall. The move follows heavy rains across the watershed affecting navigation on the canal system.
Dr. A L Van Horn of the Children's Bureau warned the infantile paralysis season is near and urged community planning. The advisory coincides with nationwide anti polio conferences by the US Public Health Service and the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation.
British dispatches from Simla report Mahomed Ali Jinnah leader of the Moslem League says a sovereign Moslem state is the only solution to the Indian constitutional problem. Other items note Azerbaijan political dispute, U.S. troop evacuation from China-Burma theater, Kashmir curfew, church leader on divorce forgiveness, wartime Japanese crime trials, Dutch bread ration cut, Red Army movement postponement, and Yangtze famine relief by U.S. ships.
Anthracite operators face two fresh union demands as contract talks with the United Mine Workers near expiry on May 31. Thomas J. Kennedy notes holidays and overtime pay, plus supervisor staffing, as strike threats loom amid wartime wage rulings and maintenance staff overtime exclusions.
Stettinius noted Iran boycotted the council meeting and Hassan Ala reported Soviet interference, a claim Iran later repudiated as unauthorized. Members doubt this is the last word on Iran, viewing the case as mired in legal technicalities and confusion. Both US and UK intended to keep the issue on the agenda.
Ten transports carrying nearly 8,000 service personnel are due today at four ports. The U S S Wakefield sails into New York City with 6,685 aboard, while the U S S Meyer Lessing is due in Seattle with 15. At San Diego the LCNS 567 760 and 751 land with 16 men. San Francisco expected arrivals include Young American 653 Navy 232 Marines one Army Antares 198 Navy three Marines Cybele 113 Sea Serpent 23 Panaman four.
Belfast prison guards beat hunger striker David Fleming on day 63 of his restraint. A smuggled letter from Belfast Prison, authored by Hugh McAteer, described the beating by “beating squads” and sparked discussion in the Northern Ireland House of Commons.
An Albany County grand jury indicted Lewis Ball 37 of Albany on first degree manslaughter in the April 7 stabbing death of his wife Margaret. Also indicted was Morris L Windom 18 of Albany on second degree murder in the May 8 death of John Owens Windom allegedly stomped Owens to death.
TORONTO Ontario union leaders ordered a coastwise and Great Lakes seamen strike for June 3 involving about 3500 workers to press for an eight hour day.
A dated editorial laments strikes and political standoff as President Truman urges hard work while critics shout Fight Fight Fight. It notes labor friction, potential congressional action, and PAC list preparation for voters ahead of decisions on policymakers.
The subcommittee reported receiving from Argentina a claim that no information links Generalissimo Franco’s regime to global security threats. Jose Antonio Aguirre, exiled Basque leader, handed UN Secretary General Trygve Lie a supplementary report demanding a full break with Franco. He also presented documents alleging persecution of Basque clergy, including executions of 15 priests and 500 imprisoned.
In Gijon Franco wrapped up a tour of Asturias with a speech asserting that outsiders may talk freely but cannot take away the happiness enjoyed locally. The Generalissimo emphasized national unity and praised Spain's stability.
Unions press for 45 rule changes costing carriers about 800 million dollars annually but have pared demands in negotiations. Government may offer a higher wage increase instead of rules changes, while carriers hope to delay or drop regulatory changes. The wage dispute involves switchmen conductors and firemen alongside non operating brotherhoods as boards awarded 1.28 dollars daily.
Senator Claude Pepper conceded defeat in his effort to stall new labor union restrictions as the Senate prepared to vote on labor curbs. Democratic Leader Barkley and Senator Ball threatened a late session if key amendments were not voted on.
New York reports that steel and coal strikes have wrecked the flow of steel for the next several months, delaying peacetime production. The Iron Age notes autos, appliances, construction materials, and industrial goods makers will face months of disrupted parts supply.
United Mine Workers leader Lewis weighs a seven percent payroll levy for a union run health and welfare fund as Krug and Moreell press for contracts in principle. Operators estimate fund could net up to 70 million annually. government wage price policy remains a constraint and possible three way administration eyed.
Stars and Stripes reports an Army patrol captured silver diamonds metals and clothing valued at 250000 in a raid sparked by an anonymous tip to headquarters. The operation targeted hoarded goods and followed a confidential lead.
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