26 Nov 1946
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1946
Page
1
A passenger aboard the G 53 aircraft that crashed in the Swiss Alps describes the perilous edge of a crevasse and a near miss as the plane sat on a ledge. He recounts practice bombing by C 47s, snow slides caused by helicopter vibrations, and the chaotic aftermath with surviving crew and passengers.
Margaret Hastings, a former World War I veteran, recalls spending 40 days in a New Guinea jungle and meets Air Force Captain Fred Wyman at Syracuse University. The pair confront each other in a wood workshop lab as Wyman, a Syracuse flier, is recognized by Hastings after years apart. Concluded on Page 25, Column 4.
U S Weather Bureau predicts rain mixed with snow today through Wednesday in the Syracuse area with colder nights. Highs near 55 Monday, lows around 28 tonight, 43 Monday night. warmer later with rain. Record highs 66 in 1931 and lows 11 in 1938 noted.
In Jerusalem, a tense night unfolds as Jewish underground groups wage sporadic shooting against British forces. Sirens wail, lights go dark, and the city remains on edge amid ongoing clashes and fear of renewed raids. The report signals a broader, enduring conflict beyond London’s war memories.
Meteorologist Andrew P. Keller reports slightly cooler conditions with mixed precipitation. Rain tonight will partly change to snow, continuing into Wednesday with a low near 28 degrees. The system extends from Syracuse southwest into Eastern Texas, while a cold front sits north of Syracuse.
Reports from Pennington New Jersey indicate hints of a cabinet crisis in the Netherlands as high military leaders may resign. A fire swept a machine shop room at Panelling Quarry, causing damages estimated at $250,000 and stirring political tension over ongoing independence efforts.
Syracuse faced a citywide dimout order issued by Mayor Frank Costello as New York State officials surveyed fuel stockpiles in response to a federal request for action in the soft coal emergency. Lights were to be reduced by 6 PM, but late word delayed enforcement, with strict adherence ordered citywide.
Diplomatic sources say a private Molotov Byrnes talk advanced plans for finishing five European peace treaties and starting talks on a final German settlement. The secret session covered the Big Four foreign ministers conference with no concrete results disclosed. Concluded on Page 10, Col 3.
President Truman will attend the Army Navy football game in Philadelphia accompanied by Mrs. Truman. The presidential party will return to Washington immediately after the game.
Marquis Childs analyzes Lewis's mindset as he sits in court under scrutiny while global outages and mass unemployment loom. The piece links frustration over unmet ambitions to a broader political moment and the mind of the presumed leader in focus.
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov said Russia would seek complete information on all arms including atomic and jet propelled weapons as disarmament discussions begin. He noted the need for data on military organizations and said Moscow would not oppose a 51-nation UN committee inquiry provided general caution is maintained.
A five story building fire in Newark forced the rescue of 12 families and left nine people hospitalized including two foremen. Fifteen children wandered frightened through heavy smoke as firefighters, police, and bystanders guided them to safety. Fire Chief Charles Burnet attributed the two alarm blaze to an oil stove explosion on the ground floor.
Washington report says government weighs direct discussions between John L. Lewis and coal industry to speed settlement of the six day soft coal strike. Administration denies plan to back down on forcing Lewis to obey a court order. Lewis must appear in federal court at 10 AM Wednesday for contempt charge over refusal to issue an order.
Michelle Etcheverry letters Secretary James Byrnes proposing a UN led settlement for Trieste. She suggests two slates of non Trieste residents govern until Trieste residents vote for the best solution. The letter shows a child’s curiosity about postwar diplomacy.
The Associated Press reports million-dollar losses in a potential 10 to 20 day coal mine shutdown. With 400,000 United Mine Workers on strike six days, unemployment rises in several regions as government coal saving orders take effect. Steel mills face idle capacity, over 38 blast furnaces shut, and ongoing production cuts feared nationwide.
John E. Lewis was fired for appearing before the Virginia Corporation Commission regarding a Blue Sky sale of memberships by the United Mine Workers Union. Railroads laid off thousands as coal shortages hit freight and schools faced curb limits. The government ordered strict coal deliveries while awaiting court action on miners’ walkout and contempt charges.
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