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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1950
Page
2
Westchester health officials report a four year air disinfection trial in Pleasantville and Mount Kisco shows strong results. Ultra violet lamps in schools and public buildings could curb outbreaks of measles and chicken pox among children.
The American Water Works Association heard Norman Beers argue that distilling salt water into fresh water could solve the nationwide shortage. He cited the growing problem and urged exploration of large coastal atomic plants for this purpose.
Dry land returns as the Red River floodwaters ease slightly in Winnipeg. Army officials report almost five inches drained in 24 hours, but overstrained dikes and heavy rains could send flood levels higher, threatening the prairie capital.
Obituaries note the deaths of Joseph Gollumb 63 author and former reporter and drama critic for several New York papers as well as a World War I correspondent. Argraves Parkinson 33 former editor of the Finanterall Times in London and Bryn Mawr Pa. Charles Mart 81 former president of Inland Steel Co. Chicago and Delaware Steel Co. of Chester Pa expert in electrical melting processes. Joseth Sicker 64 commission merchant who proposed unemployed apple sellers during the 1930s New York period. Lawrence Craig Br 3B retired varnish company executive.
President Truman proclaims Memorial Day 1950 as a day of prayer for permanent peace. The joint resolution, approved May 11, 1950, calls upon Americans to observe the day at 21:00 Eastern Daylight Time for national prayer. The proclamation notes wartime lessons and aims to unite the nation in faith for enduring peace.
A reader column comments on future agricultural policy and democracy in Germany. New York Governor Dewey proclaims June 5-10 as Holstein-Friesian Week, noting a $3.27 per hundredweight price and May lard substitute plans amid dairy industry shifts and a Holstein convention in Syracuse.
Roy Creye Coeur Ir reports a 14 year old boy admitted vandalizing Bethel Evangelical Church in a panic after planning an explosion. Paul D Wireman a high school freshman torn through wiring and paint and set gas jets to trigger a blast but halted when fearing death or injury. He said he acted out of anger toward everyone.
Report notes 120 million bushels on hand and expectations of another magnificent crop, signaling strong agricultural supply. The statement emphasizes ample stock and favorable outlook for future yields.
In Wigh Wycombe England the mayor and 23 councillors faced a yearly ritual weighing ending a year of suspicion about his fat on the job. The mayor’s weight loss was celebrated while the tradition of public shaming for gaining weight appeared to fade as the event marked a long standing civic ceremony.
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