23 May 1952
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1952
Page
1
The article argues panty raids reflect a universal ritual challenging rules. It cites Dr Margaret Mead and compares American college pranks to Bali and Indian customs, framing these acts as symbolic rule breaking during Mardi Gras and Halloween.
In the sixth of eight installments, readers examine opposition to the 1952 Alternative County Government Law. Proponents urge an executive head to gain efficiency and economy, while critics from town supervisors and political figures fear reduced prerogatives and persistent politics. Continued on Page 19.
The Army will relinquish control of the nation’s railroads at 3 P.M. today, ending 21 months of Army possession begun in August 1950 to avert a strike. Undersecretary Karl R. Bendetsen announced the field organization will be dissolved promptly, as management and unions reach a peace plan.
New York retailers threaten a potato boycott after the Office of Price Stabilization fined eight grocers for over ceiling sales up to 15 cents a pound. Edward A. Hausman of the All-Boro Retail Food Association urged lifting price ceilings to end the price surge.
A bulletin lists page numbers for features including Talking It Over on page 27, Our Schools on page 9, City Life on page 29, Editorials and Letters on pages 358-39, and deaths on page 26. Pictorials appear on page 24.
The House rejected moves to cut Spain and Austria aid from the administration's foreign aid bill. Amendments failed as the chamber trimmed the program from 7.9 billion to about 6.27 billion dollars amid a bitter 10 hour session.
Early today a gas explosion in a downtown restaurant ovens left two workers with first degree burns. Mrs. Jennie Green, 48, of 330 Scott Ave, and Mrs. Winnie Tapleton, 53, of 111 Kincaid Ave, were treated at Onondaga General Hospital after the Schraffts restaurant incident at about 7 30 AM.
Judge Truman Preston has lifted a week old harsh sentence on a 16 year old Eastwood High School student for driving without an operator license. Ernest F. Kauer of 119 Shotwell Park will attend Barker Central School to study auto mechanics and the case may be reopened. The youth was ticketed by Motorcycle Patrolman Vincenti Passerelli and pleaded guilty in Traffic Court before Judge Leo J. Yehle.
Syracuse Office of Price Stabilization moves to pursue injunctive action against five, possibly seven, potato wholesalers and distributors in Syracuse Water Town Utica and Binghamton for selling above the ceiling. Enforcement director Ben Wiles said cases justify action and that retail violations will be addressed as evidence is gathered, with action possibly starting Monday.
Allied fighter bombers from land and sea hit Pyongyang's war industrial suburb in a two day offensive. They leveled 305 factories and damaged 151 more as napalm, rockets, and machine guns fueled a massive assault. The Fifth Air Force kept totals secret, but sorties likely exceeded 1,000. Concluded on page 12.
Senators escaped a forenoon session by promising quick passage of a 134 billion dollar Federal housing bill. The measure would earmark most insurance and loan funds for housing in defense areas and enjoys wide support. Builders urge Congress to expand Federal mortgage funds to aid home sales lacking private financing.
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower will visit Detroit for two major appearances on June 14. He will deliver a non partisan non political address at City Hall in the afternoon and a major speech at Olympia Stadium at night.
Conversation turns on a playful bid exchange during a bridge game. One player jokes about a history of strong cards while the other offers a humorous misdirected tally of. The banter showcases social tone and light gambling atmosphere.
Senator Morse says the government must break the back of a union if workers refuse to labor under a national security seizure while noting organized labor should not align itself with such a move. He spoke at a Senate hearing with Cyrus Ching as the mediation service head. The discussion centers on a Morse bill granting 60 day plant takeovers during deadlocks threatening security.
Rep. Dewey Short demanded real facts on ammunition levels for U N troops in Korea during a closed briefing with Gen. Matthew Ridgway. The Missouri Republican questioned a note from Ridgway amid his impending Europe tour to take over Atlantic Pact forces and amid concerns over possible germ and gas warfare by Communists.
Western Union Telegraph Co and the AFL Telegrap hers Union reach a new contract ending an eight week strike. The agreement hinges on ratification by 30 000 Western Union members and would raise wages 10 cents an hour for 40 hour workers and 20 percent for 40 hour straight time. The pact includes no union shop and introduces an agency shop, with dues still paid but no mandatory union membership. The contract runs two years to May 31 1954 with a cost of living wage reopening after year one.
Senator Bridges urges demotions for U S officers if new facts fail to emerge from a Pentagon read of the Koje Island camp incidents. The Dodd capture and release report, from Tokyo headquarters, prompts acting chairman Byrd to convene a Senate Armed Services session to review the matter.
Italy recalls its military attache from Belgrade and orders the withdrawal of the Yugoslav attache in Rome amid offensive remarks by a Yugoslav leader against the Italian army. The foreign office cited Gen Ivan Grosnjek's Belgrade speech of April 29 and noted the continued Yugoslav stance.
Dr. Joseph W. Weinberg known as Scientist X was indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts of perjury for denying to the House Un American Activities Committee that he had ever been a Communist. A bench warrant was issued and he is believed to be in Minneapolis.
In Panmunjom Korea United Nations and Communist delegates agreed to a three day recess after a heated session. Vice Admiral Joy retiring head of the UN delegation urged a durable settlement while Maj. Gen. Harrison the new senior delegate warned against delays. The talks paused as both sides accused each other of mistreating prisoners of war and mass killings during screening.
U S Attorney George L Grobe said every major police chief in Western New York will be called to testify before a special Federal grand jury probing crime He did not name cities but Rochester Elmira Jamestown Geneva Hornell Corning Lockport Olean Batavia Wellsville Salamanca Canandaigua are among likely inclusions
A gas explosion in a midtown Manhattan cafeteria kitchen injured or overcome by gas at least ten firemen. About 150 diners were routed after the blast.
The weatherman calls for scattered showers in Syracuse late tonight with a low near 45. Tomorrow looks mild with a high around 75 as a five day outlook shows below normal temperatures and up to an inch and a half of rain.
James A. Michener, Pulitzer winner, returns from the Far East with six exclusive articles on Korea and Japan. He describes frontline conditions, American soldiers, Allied prisoners of war, and the outlook for operations in the region. The series launches Sunday in the Herald-American and continues daily in the Herald-Journal.
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