Syracuse War Memorial Project Advances at Hotel Syracuse
Plans mature for a two section memorial building in Syracuse with an 8000 seat sports arena and a 3000 seat concert hall. The project includes memorial lobbies and features honoring local service members and will rise on the Montgomery State Madison Harrison block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurlbut W. Smith
Onondaga County War Services Memorial, Inc
Syracuse
Mr. Smith
Samuel B. Sisson
Montgomery, State, Madison and
Harrison Sts
Worthy Cause Moves Syracuse Jews to Aid European Survivors
Syracuse Jews raise funds for 1 400 000 Holocaust survivors through the United Jewish Appeal. Local drive hit 85 percent of the 1 400 000 quota since May 12 with a Victory Dinner planned for June 6. Support comes from Gov Dewey Henry Ford II John D Rockefeller Jr Cardinal Spellman and other Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
United Jewish Appeal
Palestine
Syracuse Jewish Welfare Federation
Europe
Syracuse Jewish Welfare Fund
Thomas E. Dewey
Henry Ford II
John D. Rockefeller
Jc. Cardinal Spellman
No discrimination for officers and enlisted wives urged
The Doolittle Army board recommends ending any distinction between wives of officers and enlisted men. The guideline would make a colonel's wife and Judy O'Grady equal in status both above and below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doolittle Army Board
Judy O’grady
Akin
Russia
Unprecedented Emergency in Jewish Community Urges Support
A historic call urges Syracuse Jews to unite and rally aid as they face an unprecedented emergency. Community leaders appeal for good wishes and financial backing to sustain the titanic task ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Senator Morse Defends Anti-Strike Measure as Life Need
The piece records Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon opposing the claim that the anti strike bill mirrors fascism. He argues the bill supports government action to prevent work stoppages in vital industries and asserts labor benefits from a mechanism to keep essentials like railroads mines and food operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Truman
Wayne Morse
Oregon
United States
Congress
House
Whitney threatens to use 47 million to defeat Truman
The article notes A. F. Whitney claiming the railroad brotherhood has a 47 million dollar treasury to back political aims. It cites federal limits making such spending illegal and, while dismissing the threat as hyperbole, warns of the political impact and many inquiries from politicians about his intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Whitney
Trainmen’s Brotherhood
Treasury
Truman
Mr. Whitney
Whitney
Caste system reform in the Army sparks debate on democracy
The piece reviews Doolittle board recommendations on GI and brass relationships, comparing World War I and II enlistment disparities, public attitudes, and the push toward a more democratic citizen army while preserving discipline. It notes veteran opinions and critiques from lawmakers and writers as to the feasibility and timing of reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargrove
Syracuse
Doolittle Board
Portraits By JAMES J METCALFE Law Student
Law student remains confident early in his studies as he encounters bailment eminent domain common carriers insurance and torts. The verse notes the strain of classics ethics and diverse courts and concludes perseverance will earn an LLB.
Draft dispute over wartime labor law and Truman action
In a memorandum era, lawmakers debate restricting the draft and shaping labor policy. The text argues the draft should not be punitive and questions Truman’s handling of Wagner and Smith Connally provisions, warning of repeated crises without permanent reform and noting Senate-House resistance to labor bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Truman
Truman
Senate
House
Readers' Views on Rail Labor Strike and Global Hunger
Letters praise the end of the railroad strike and honor the LOCs for wartime service while challenging criticism. A Syracuse writer questions limits on aiding starving millions, urging broader compassion and duty beyond domestic self interest.
Wreck Ahead And Farmer Voice At Skaneateles Letter
A reader letter from UNBIASED OBSERVER in Syracuse criticizes social indifference to hunger and war risks. It contrasts rail politics with charity and urges daily aid to the needy. A separate piece by MRS. FARMER from Skaneateles defends farming's broad knowledge base and humorously notes farmer education beyond classical texts.
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A humorous anecdote from Bennett Cerf about a Scotsman on a train adding two tickets at each stop to reach London, claiming his wit is weak and may fail. Also includes a wartime inn scene where a soldier defends wasting food as aiding the war effort, while questioning who will eat it.
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The
Herald-Journal
Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Donald F. Hanley
Syracuse
Edinburgh
London
England
Missouri Cyclone Devastates Towns in 1896 Disaster
Yesteryear notes recount a devastating Missouri cyclone of May 1896. East St. Louis bears the brunt with many bodies possibly unrecovered. Numerous towns report partial destruction as the storm sweeps the state.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Women's Auxiliary
Syracuse
Leon Earl
Auburn
Earl
Clark Bedell
Fort Scott
Kan
Central Baptist Church
Thomas Emory
Capital Calling Civilian Production Agency Housing Clash
Washington reports a shift of building material from veterans housing to nonexempt commercial and industrial projects. An interagency CPA budget shows 2 billion dollars planned for nonexempt nonresidential work, with 882 million in place in four months and utilities projected at 1.7 billion. Local CPA committees face pressure from local power brokers.
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Veterans
National Housing Agency
Civilian Production Administration
Cpa‘seisures
Interagency
CPA
Housing officials recall wartime order L-41 easing
In wartime L-41 restricted construction to essentials. As the barrier lifted, housing officials note the rush to normalcy. National Housing Administrator Wilson Wyatt reports about one fourth of the 1946 goal of 1,200,000 homes started in the first four months, though material shortages hinder builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Wyatt
Behind the News Spanish Unrest Laid to Leftists
A summary of claims that Communist influence shaped Spain's Civil War and postwar politics, noting alleged propaganda, Fascist and Communist clashes, and Russian and Soviet involvement. It criticizes misread history and argues for a factual reappraisal amid propaganda.
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Syracuse War Memorial Project
Thomas
James ‘J. Metcalfe
Lawrence
By David Lawrence
Washington
Crice
Johnston
Caveman
Hungerford
OAL Straikke
Lands Railmen
Harry
Stan Arnold
Mrs. M
Mr. Taylor
Life Magazine
China
Hamlet
Farmer Skaneateles
R.D
Bennett Cerf
Yesteryear
Britain
Ireland
Lolita Armour
Chicago
Lichty
Chicago Times, Inc
Beasley
Cpr’s Housing
Gobbledygook
Spain
U. S
Franco
France
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