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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1949
Page
7
The Associated Press reports 413 killed in three day Memorial Day weekend as travel peaks. Traffic crashes account for 253 deaths. drownings, falls, and other mishaps add to the toll. Period spans Friday to Monday across all time zones with heavy highway congestion.
Lawrence K Healey of Fort Edward was burned to death when his car left the highway, overturned twice, and burst into flames on the location. His wife at Glens Falls Hospital gave birth to their first child, a son, yesterday afternoon.
The report tallies 215 deaths nationally as sunny weather spurred 10 outings during the long spring weekend. New York and California lead with high violent and traffic fatalities, including children struck by cars and fishermen by rural ponds. Other states report numerous accidental deaths amid a broader national pattern.
In Little Valley, the bride's mother helped celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Ms. and Mrs. Clifford C. McHenry. Mrs. John Ahrens, 85, of Wellsville, marked her own 50th anniversary in 1929. her husband died in 1935.
Eisler, once claimed as America s biggest Communist, publicly dismisses the label and says he plans to stay in Czechoslovakia for a few days then perhaps visit Poland. He asserts happiness and freedom here and hints at future travel toward Germany. He was taken off the Polish liner and speaks of Latin links and a possible teaching post in Leipzig.
In Hamilton Ontario striking employees urged pupils to boycott ice cream cones made by Robinsons Industries Ltd. The firm refused to recognize the union triggering the picket at public schools.
Colonial Airlines executives took over operations at LaGuardia Field after 160 workers quit amid stalled union talks. They managed engines radio mechanics car loaders cleaners stock clerks and janitors to keep flights on schedule across New York City to New England points, Montreal, and Bermuda.
Senate resumes debate on home rule for the District of Columbia while House actions proceed. Labor subcommittee hears John L. Lewis on mine inspection. Expenditures Committee reviews economy resolutions. health bill hearings continue. Appropriations may act on annual funds for State Justice and Commerce. Atomic Committee holds closed sessions on the atomic investigation. House meets at 11 A.M. to consider minor bills.
Leaders in the U S power industry opened a three day meeting warning higher electricity rates are likely as costs rise. They forecast continued declines in industrial production before a potential recovery, citing Federal Reserve data and the need for decent earnings to attract capital. Elmer L Lindseth of Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co said rate increases are inevitable.
Detroit police continue investigation into the shooting of Victor Reuther US WA educational director at his home on May 24. The assailant fired a shotgun through a window. Reuther lost an eye while his brother Walter survived an attack last year. Police released one man and detained another over Memorial Day weekend.
Investigators in Irvengton Georgia search for motive after Caleb Hill, 28, was taken from jail by two white men and found beaten and bullet pierced near a creek. Sheriff George Hatcher says no definite motive or clues yet. GA Bureau of Investigation agent joined the inquiry.
London fashion editors note American women prefer heavy makeup and uniform styling. Anne Edwards of the Paris Express comments on Americans dressing and grooming as slick and fresh. Edwards, returning from a U S visit, observes the pervasive makeup and polished image among American girls.
James A. Hard, 107, the last surviving GAR member in New York, rode in a closed car during Rochester Memorial Day parade. He will celebrate his 108th birthday in July as spectators cheered and saluted him.
In Wiesbaden Germany Russian authorities decreed that West Germans entering the Soviet zone may wear only a wedding ring. East Zone railway police cited Russian orders and said travelers can carry one wrist watch one wedding ring and for women one pair of ear bobs.
The Presbyterian Church in the U S General Assembly at Montreat North Carolina enters its fifth day with many reports from standing committees and about 70 overtures awaiting action before adjournment. The assembly has approved a reorganization plan to date.
Governor Alfred E. Driscoll vetoed a measure sponsored by Assemblyman R Cooper Brown Camden Republican to cut the retirement age for all policemen and firemen to 50 years after 23 years of service. The action blocks proposed changes affecting New Jersey’s public safety retirees.
The United States versus Alger Hiss opens in New York Federal Court with Hiss charged by the government with perjury. Judge Samuel Kaufman presides as the case begins with Hiss and his wife seated beside him while lawyers confer in chambers.
The Hungarian government orders Yugoslav reparations officials to depart Hungary amid a diplomatic dispute. A Belgrade communique confirms the Yugoslav mission must leave the country on a specified day.
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