18 Nov 1947
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1947
Page
1
United States press outlets show varied stances on President Truman’s suggested selective wage and price controls. Some call the plan courageous and logical, others warn it could spur black markets and hoarding. Local papers hint the proposal may be a political tool rather than a push for immediate controls.
Meyers faced corruption claims as Blorlot H Lamarre testified that Aviation Electric Company paid Maj. Gen. Bennett E Meyers 17 972 14 in salary padding from 1941 and billed 10000 for decorating his apartment The company head previously testified Meyers was the real owner and returned most of his 31000 salary as head of the firm The senators probe Meyers wartime deputy chief of air force procurement and his ties to the firm
The Common Council divided over Dr William P Graham pushing three Walters trucks without competitive bids. Two councilmen opposed him while another favored testing a different truck type. Three councilmen backed the idea. others declined comment as Commissioner Bivion asserted trucks are needed and defended the plan.
The 43d Weather Wing reported a typhoon passed over Okinawa with only superficial damage. A second typhoon was tracked 180 miles southwest of Yap moving west-northwest at about 10 miles per hour.
Marquis Childs notes surface agreement on aid to Europe hides bitter rift with Congress. He says compromise possible if both sides drop extreme rhetoric and accept a minimal anti inflation program. Page references list features and sections.
Howard Hughes lands in Los Angeles in a jocular mood after Senate War Investigating Committee sessions in Washington. He jokes about a possible lost war contract for his XF-1L photographic plane and warns he may have to leave business, as testimony touched on payments to General contractors.
The 44 survivors of the 4909 ton British freighter Langleecrag are marooned without food on a small island off Nova Scotia. The Coast Guard dispatched Cutter Evergreen from Argentia and the RCMP ship French from Halifax to aid, but rough seas delay arrival until Thursday.
Washington Reuters report says Representative Everett Dirksen Republican of Illinois told the House Foreign Affairs Committee after a European trip that Czechoslovakia will come under total communist domination within four months.
Official figures released by election officials show Alfred W. Haight Democrat won a councilman at large seat by 633 votes over Morell K. Brewster Republican and 1 195 over Evans. Weston trails with 34 284, Hayes 1 673, Valentin 1 659.
In Germany Rep Dirksen warns the Soviet Union is feverishly preparing for war and calls for a ban on exports that boost Communist power. He forecasts cold war could turn hot and urges selective aid to Western Europe within U.S. production limits.
Seven people reported killed when a Constellation airliner crashed and burned at New Castle airport near Wilmington Delaware. State police filed the early casualty toll amid the wreckage of the airliner with authorities continuing search and investigation.
Washington officials projected that Jan 1 wholesale tariff reductions under a Geneva pact would lower import duties by more than 3500 cuts across 23 nations, easing consumer costs though industry fears of foreign competition persist.
The Peking Club, after a general meeting, approved by a 2 to 1 majority that women may enter by the front door and use the library via the ground floor lounge.
London reports King George VI provides income for Princess Elizabeth and fiancé Lt Philip Mountbatten. The couple, amid royal celebrations, are said to marry the day after tomorrow. Elizabeth enjoys late hours at Buckingham Palace with Margaret and guests before final wedding plans.
Meteorologist Andrew P. Keller says two-day mix of rain and snow to the west and south will not affect Syracuse before Thursday. Expect continued cold today and tonight with a 40 degree high and 25 degree low, partly cloudy with sun then clearing. Wednesday turns less cold, with rain or snow possible Thursday.
Two Navy fighters collided in flight during maneuvers off Block Island. It was unclear if both pilots survived as rescues commenced under Rear Adm. Edmund Burroughs aboard the cruiser Huntington.
Friendship Train's upstate spur delivered 21 carloads of grain and other foods for France and Italy. Eight cars, including strained baby food from Canajoharie, were added before the northern section departed for New York City to join the southern section. Governor Dewey praised the effort as a visible expression of public care for Europe's hungry. The northern section reached Buffalo with 75 cars.
Cayuga Indians receive 300000 from the United States to buy 4000 acres along Cayuga Lake for a new reservation. A site will be chosen after the Iroquois Federation Council meeting following the next new moon. Dr. Eale Bates notes line of descent through women and intermarriage with Senecas may affect eligibility. The council will decide the eligible members and the land plan after the conference.
Republican lawmakers and Senator Taft oppose President Truman's emergency wage price controls and rationing scheme saying it would choke production. Taft urges cutting government spending taxes limiting exports and curbing private credit to balance the economy. Chamber of Commerce backs more production for Europe aid and opposes renewed controls.
A humorous reflection on courtship scenes and male should consider a girl not an angel merely for being flighty and focused on trivial matters. The piece mocks men chasing vacuous flattery and hints at the pitfalls of romantic pursuit.
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