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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1947
Page
2
A narrator recalls taking his son Slugger to Morrison Square Garden for a circus tour. John Ringling North greets them, seats the boy, and a night of feats unfolds. The piece weaves jokes, memories, and lively commentary on circus life and personalities.
United States and Russia moved toward a Security Council clash over atomic control. A Russian resolution argued for control within the council, passing 7 4 with support from Moscow aligned blocs, signaling a veto battle likely to shape postwar nuclear governance.
A farm plan from W R Ronald of the Mitchell Daily Republic outlined a two price system with self financing and surplus disposal guided by a national production target. Domestic needs would be set by the Agriculture Department, with parity prices guaranteed on base shares and surplus handled as excess. The plan includes soil conservation, and potential subsidies for new uses of surpluses.
Washington officials say Secretary Marshall must negotiate a delicate new defense accord for Greenland Island with Denmark. While Marshall avoids stating aims publicly, officials indicate the U S seeks continued access to key military bases in the region. The talks come amid strategic pressure and the need to secure long term security arrangements.
Modifications to a rent control extension move the bill toward Senate passage early next week. The measure cleared a late Thursday vote but a three day Memorial Day recess delays final action to Monday or Tuesday. Two liberalizing amendments permit up to 15 percent rent increases when landlords and tenants negotiate. Bases for calculation use rents in effect Sept 1, 1946, with about 30 of 500 to 600 areas under control set to decontrol.
Bavarian minister president Hans Ehard rejected leaders in the Soviet zone push to move the Munich economic unity conference to Berlin. He telegraphed five ministers president in the Soviet zone that Munich remains the agreed venue and that the decision stands.
Alexander A Pallis said the United States would advance Greece 100 million dollars under the Greek Turkish aid program to meet urgent needs. Jewish sources reported the RAF sighted a vessel believed to be Yehuda Halevy off Palestine with about 450 migrants en route to Israel. Britain moves to intercept. Archbishop Dannaskinos condemned guerrillas as criminal and urged church aid against them tied to Greece's enemies. The Communist siege of Changchun was reportedly lifted as forces moved toward Mukden, with the Reds withdrawing from several points.
Robert Bishop a 24 year old Missouri man who escaped from a reformatory in 1941 returned from Hawaii to complete the last eight months of a two year term. Since the escape he married became father to three children served four years in the Navy and worked as a civilian employee in the islands. He said he came back to clear the matter up so he and his wife could raise the kids right.
Walter Kiernan comments on Hirohito and U.S. relations while noting Japan and China fight on. The piece shifts to domestic matters as National Taxpayers Week approaches in June with parade preparations and suggested floats mocking taxation and relief efforts.
Washington reports that Rep. Dirksen seeks a 200 million dollar cut to the 1948 War Department budget as an offset against Greece Turkey aid funds. He argues half of the Greece Turkey money funds military needs and would trim the military appropriation accordingly. The amendment and a separate proposal to add 40 million to Army supply aid are set for debate next Tuesday.
Four white caskets lowered for Stan Smith 14 and sisters Barbara 16 Gladys 13 Janet 2 in Imlay City Michigan as Oliver Terpening 16, in Lapeer County jail on a first degree murder charge, asks for a Bible before his court appearance. He confessed to shooting his playmates in a Mower patch Monday and remained in jail while neighbors mourn.
SHANGHAI report says a Chinese Catholic priest and two nuns were tortured and executed by Communist forces after Yenan fell. The informant, unnamed, reportedly came from peasants who fled Yenan when one capital was captured by government troops.
The Agriculture Department warns farmers of possible cuts under the House approved appropriation bill for the soil conservation program. National payments could drop from 267 million to 150 million for the 1947 program year, with Texas facing the largest cut from 21.995 million to 12.33 million. The program pays for soil improvement practices and erosion reduction at per acre rates.
British film magnate Atta Rank backs a reciprocity approach to U S cinema, favoring an eventual end to U S film restrictions but urging temporary safeguards. He told a press gathering that Hollywood should face a quota to shield the British industry during the transition.
Two are dead after the Frisco Florida Special derailed two miles south of Mansfield Missouri. The engine and seven cars overturned. two passenger cars derailed but stayed upright. Dead are Burl Duncan the engineer and Louis Sanders the fireman. Cause not yet known.
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