12 Nov 1946
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1946
Page
1
Washington Republicans urge President Truman to seek a middle path in his legislative proposals to gain GOP cooperation. Senators Knowland and Brooks attack a PAC drafted program and call for unity in solving domestic problems without extremes. Concludes with note of ongoing debate on cooperation and timing.
The item notes consistent rainfall this month with occasional showers today and tonight while temperatures have stayed below normal by about 11 degrees daily. Meteorologist Andrew P. Keller reports morning temperature at 45 degrees, expected to fall to 20 tonight, and notes frigid conditions across the Great Plains into Missouri. He says the cold front moves slowly and will moderate by Wednesday as partly cloudy, cool weather continues.
U S Weather Bureau forecast shows scattered showers today with cooler, partly cloudy conditions Wednesday. Highs around 54 to 47 degrees with sunrise at 6 55 and sunset 4 45. Central New York forecast calls for fair cool days Wednesday and Thursday, warmer Friday to Sunday with light rain possible Sunday.
Washington dispatch notes the Supreme Court poised to release rulings on cases argued last term as it marks its first decision day under Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson. Observers see potential signs on the Jackson-Black feud as the court may act on ten cases ordered re argued due to lack of agreement.
News from New York Boston and Cincinnati reports major soap makers including Lever Brothers Procter and Gamble and M Work Co announcing price increases near 50 percent after OPA ceilings ended. Officials warn shortages may persist even as higher prices push more soap into stores.
New York celebrated the Met’s 62nd season with Margaret Truman in the Vanderbilt box drawing an ovation. President’s daughter in residence, amid Secret Service, exceeded expected society presence as Washington dignitaries and ambassadors attended the premiere.
Washington based Republicans say sharp reductions in armed forces spending will be needed to meet promises of lower taxes and a balanced budget. They foresee possible cuts up to three billion dollars from a fourteen billion dollar current year, arguing new warfare advances reduce the need for a large postwar army and navy while boosting defense research.
In the Commons Winston Churchill, leading the opposition, charged that Russian armies in Europe are sustained by a despotic government and on a war footing. He claimed more than one third of Europe is under Soviet control, with the Soviet frontier on the Elbe and uncertain prospects for France’s fate.
Federal customs officer in Recife declares that towels found on a plane arriving from Rome are not those of the Duke and Duchess of Windsoe. The passenger was arrested en route, with ties to Not Wallys Gems under investigation.
London reports King George VI opens a new session with heavy security as the Labour government pledges to nationalize electricity and inland transport. About 600 Jews are slated for release from Cyprus internment and entry to the Holy Land as authorities brace for potential extremist threats and a prewar pomp display. Police reinforcements guard Parliament while vaults beneath the building are searched for gunpowder era echoes. (Concluded on Page 20, Column 27)
LIMA Peru At least 30 persons were killed when a powerful earthquake destroyed the town of Si huas about 250 miles north of Lima shortly after noon Monday an interior ministry announcement said.
A scheduled conference between Seare- The town of Moyobamba in Liary of Interior Krug and John evlad department was postponed due to quake damage and severed communications. Details were lacking as negotiations over a soft coal mining contract stalled progress.
A World War II era plea read to the United Nations expresses a mother’s longing for peace. Mrs Stanley Schnelle of Olivia Minnesota describes her son Gordon Schnelle, a Marine recruit killed on Sugar Loaf Hill, and recalls his words about enlisting despite obstacles. The letter, read by Secretary Byrnes at a UN press event, highlights personal loss fueling a universal hope for peace.
Albany report shows a potential 100 million dollar surplus for the current fiscal year despite 25 percent cuts in personal income and business taxes. The surplus relies on strong tax receipts from the first six months, with officials noting possible declines in the second half.
In New York Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov signaled potential harmony between Soviet and American arms reduction plans while urging UN action to curb an arms race. Byrnes pledged U S insistence on inspections, and Berlin captions note U S forces released Danube vessels as talks on Trieste and other key issues stall. Diplomatic talks resume with deputies to tackle remaining disputes.
Edwin W Parley said the United States invited all nations seeking Japanese reparations to a Washington conference scheduled for early December. The statement sets the stage for a coordinated international discussion on postwar compensation.
Marquis Childs weighs the White House turmoil and claims presidents were misled by close advisers before the election as part of today editorial on the new order. The page also lists sections like Amusements and Financial with page references.
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