12 Nov 1948
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1948
Page
1
Washington reports forecast that the fourth round of price boosts will be the smallest and probably final postwar increase. Officials expect the cost of living to level off as labor and industry resist further price hikes, with wage gains possibly held in check through 1949.
The 1941 Day of Infamy architect Tojo was sentenced to death by hanging for his leading role in the Japanese murder of rail targets and aggressive conquest. The Tokyo judgment named 25 Japanese defendants, condemning leaders for mass murder and cannibalism in war crimes. Douglas MacArthur signaled swift action and set petitions deadlines as Allied representatives prepared for further steps.
Fire Chief Willims J Connelly intensified a campaign against overcrowded halls and theaters. After firemen ordered many youngsters from an Amoria-Donse area show, he pledged to erect assemblies and cut further crowding by stationing as many firemen as possible. He blamed noncooperation and cited prior violations as ongoing risks to child safety.
Patrolman Harold J. Dot apologized to Chloe Kinney during a hearing after being ordered to night foot duty. Chief John and veteran officers noted the apology as Dot disclosed bronchial cold and medical leave. He promised future behavior and planned to return to duty after medical care on Monday.
In Ehnkekurt Germany a U S Army counterintelligence surge reports a missing American woman, Lydia Brigey 26 of Glenyville North Carolina, last seen in the area while performing duties with U S forces. The notice identifies her as a 26 year old service member or dependent and notes ongoing efforts to locate her.
UPI report states six people were killed when an air transport plunged into the dense evening mist over the Mersey River near Liverpool. One passenger survived the crash before the plane was diverted from its Dublin route by the pilot. The wreckage spanned the river as rescuers searched for further clues.
Reported today from Landau and Lublin, 15 SS guards and inmates were executed by hanging under American wartime courts. In total 58 war criminals have been hanged in Germany, with protests from German church leaders noted and several more awaiting execution or reprieve as new evidence prompted stays. The executions, conducted by U.S. Army authorities, included methods such as shooting and other grisly penalties, while some inmates turned on fellow prisoners.
A scrambled collage of headlines and page notes references features, editorials, and notices. Mentions Sialins statement about elections, Russian foreign policy, and a Moscow meeting, with columns by Marquis Chi and segments on deaths, social news, sports, and letters.
The Weather Bureau notes average temperatures this month with little change today and tomorrow. A low of 34 is forecast tonight and a high of 34 tomorrow. Occasional rain expected tomorrow. Last night’s readings in Syracuse dropped to 38 with cloudy skies.
Agriculture Department projects a 25 percent rise in feed concentrate supplies for the year starting October. Higher per animal feeding and increased livestock head count drive a likely upturn in total meat output, even as corn and barley crops fall short. Prices ease but farming profits hinge on feed vs sale economics.
President Truman ordered a Defense and Veterans Administration inquiry into delays in veterans disability and death benefits. Secretary of Defense Forrestal and Veterans Administrator Carl R. Gray were to report on compensation delays affecting a veteran from the Allied Army unit killed in a Paris plane crash. Ayers, assistant to the president, said the task was to assess steps to prevent further delays.
An unnamed high authority stated peace talks examine possibilities for a Palestine peace agreement between opposing powers. The report notes efforts to move negotiations forward and explore options to advance harmony in the region.
An excerpt shows a luncheon remark by accountant Bellamy Sterning in Hartford about black marketeers and a playful exchange over a lost golf ball. Bill returns home with a new ball and asks if it was fast, while the owner and their paddle search for it.
Chinese government forces press the Yangtze Lunghai corridor as Red troops retreat on the flanks near Nanking. Authorities report heavy air raids and ground combat with over a million combatants, potentially shifting the battle in Chiang Kai-shek’s favor amid evacuations and strategic maneuvers.
Reported measures ban cigarettes in the Nanking area amid wartime controls. U S Air Force and Marine transport planes operate from Nanking Airfield, with planes later ferried to Shanghai and Tsingtao. Dependent civilians and workers face shortages as austerity limits take effect. hundreds of affected individuals expected to be relocated or restricted within the desert province.
In Byalees Kentucky the city council chose a new police chief to replace George Sellers who resigned after a charge of dementia. Earlier chiefs include Albert Smith, Baumgardner who served until he was shot to death, and Collier who resigned to avoid being shot. Officers pursued a jail escape as a prisoner clung to a cage top. The San Francisco exchange planned to serve 100 subscribers tomorrow with 1400 more to switch early next year under a foreign language service noted as the first outside China.
Washington senator Bridges called for an urgent special session of Congress to approve aid for China. He, while visiting Des Moines, chair of the Senate committee on foreign aid, warned that Communist forces in North China could seize control if aid is not made effective promptly. Bridges urged full disclosure of facts to Congress and the public.
The article reports fears of widespread ship tieups as strike actions and dock work stoppages threaten East Coast ports including Hampton Roads and Gulf Coast cities. It notes western ports already tied up and anticipates broader maritime disruption across three coasts and potential seabed-related delays.
Don Jose II was stabbed during an early act but finished his Carmen role in the Pittsburg performance. Despite a wrist wound, he continued after medical attention and remained on stage for the finale as audience of 3400 watched. Swarthout and guest star Miss Swarthout appeared amid the disturbance.
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