29 Nov 1946
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1946
Page
1
Four foreign ministers sped toward a final settlement on Italian terms as Russia pressed that Yugoslavia receive more reparations than Greece. The conference moved quickly, with a potential wrap of satellite drafts and a tentative Danube navigation compromise.
The American Military Government announced the restitution of 600 Danube River craft held in U.S. zones in Germany and Austria. Today 184 boats were released to Hungary as part of the claims settlement.
Windy and colder with snow flurries today and tonight. Partly cloudy and cold Saturday with a high near 33. Sunset 4 32 PM sunrise 7 15 AM Saturday. Record high 63 in 1931 and record low 9 in 1503. Forecast covers Eastern and Central New York through Wednesday with cold Saturday warmer Sunday then colder Monday. Rain possible Monday and Wednesday.
At Wieting Johnson Memorial Hospital 360 Salt Springs Road, rheumatic fever patients celebrate Thanksgiving in bed with turkey and pie while families visit after long confinement. The holiday echoes across the ward as three youths recover and anticipate homecoming after a season of care.
Berlin reports German police files today reveal Bruno Luedtke a laborer confessed to murdering 53 people over 20 years using a club knife and noose. The Nazi regime allegedly hushed up the case including his death in a Vienna prison on April 8 1944 after doctors subjected him to experiments.
The Syracuse Rotary Club sponsors a ben efit concert at Loew's State Theater next Monday at 8 30 P M to support children recovering from months of rheumatic fever. Patton's and other choice seats remain available for the Hour of Charm all girl orchestra conducted by Phil Spitalny.
Jerusalem reports that the high court of the Palestine Government rejected an effort to halt the deportation of nearly 4,000 uncertified Jewish immigrants to Cyprus. Three British troopships were announced to depart immediately with the refugees, amid fears of underground violence. The Jewish Agency denounced the ruling as legal absolution and tension rose, with the Jewish community council calling for a three minute silence at 30 PM in sympathy with the deportees.
Susquehanna Prices rise for motorists as Socony Vacuum Oil and Standard Oil of New Jersey announce fuel cost increases. In New York and New England, gasoline climbs by 2 to 3 tenths of a cent per gallon, with some western New York areas seeing 3 tenths. The changes take effect Monday for Socony Vacuum and Saturday for Standard Oil.
The Interstate Commerce Commission directed railroads to maintain special low furlough rates for armed forces members through at least January 30, 194%. The decision reflects wartime travel needs and aims to ensure discounted trips for service personnel remain available during ongoing operations.
The United States said that outstanding issues among the Allies must be settled before disarmament can proceed. Senator Connally told the UN Political and Security Committee that no agreement is possible without resolving major Allied disputes. Molotov proposed armament cuts and international control, but Connally tied disarmament to collective security under UN charter. Makin of Australia criticized Molotov’s plan as too narrow and urged broader controls.
President Truman said the Agriculture Department will permit distillers and brewers to use more grain and remove limits on domestic flour distribution. The White House cited ample grain supply and transport shortages for relief exports as the rationale.
Manila reports say about one hundred Hubalahaps were killed in a daylight clash between peasant guerrillas and Philippine military police in Tarjlac province, Zaragoza area, as of yesterday with details continuing to emerge.
Editorial by Robert N. Cool argues the Antarctic continent could become the United Nations great dominion and a proving ground for world will toward permanent peace and cooperation. The page lists sections including Amusements and various features, with references to Deaths Social News Sports and other columns.
American and German sources say Soviet troops are undertaking large scale redeployments in the Russian occupation zone of Germany. Maj. Gen. Frank A. Keating notes Sokolovsky informed US commanders troops may be moved back toward Russia to use transport capacity, with no clear figures on troop numbers. Reports from a German correspondent call the movement substantial, but official details are lacking and a page note indicates continuation through weeks ahead.
Traffic accidents killed at least 69 people during the Thanksgiving holiday, higher than the National Safety Council’s estimate. The council reported 3,120 traffic fatalities in October and 27,520 in the first ten months of 1946, with California leading at seven deaths. New York, Illinois and Michigan each reported five, and fatalities occurred in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, and other states.
Cairo Pakistan? No. The Wafdist opposition party urged Egyptians to join a general strike at a date to be announced soon in protest of government efforts to sign a new Anglo Egyptian treaty.
The article reflects on a historic Syracuse blizzard starting November 30 1944, when 20 inches fell by night, followed by nearly another 10 inches the next day. Winds were fierce, creating massive drifts and closing out December 2 with continued heavy conditions.
Hollywood studios reject the latest bid from the Conferences of Studio Unions, led by Herbert K. Sorrell, for a talent peace meeting. Producers demand adequate assurance that the union truly seeks peace before talks proceed.
Elliott Roosevelt denied reports that he spoke publicly in Moscow on American foreign policy. Newsweek claimed he criticized the American position on Danube navigation during a reception hosted by a U S embassy member.
Hollywood reports Jim Moran created an abstract work from chalk and nail polish depicting fish and a clipped feminine figure from a magazine. The piece, titled with backward spelling, was presented as art by the Los Angeles Art Association judges who believed it showcased Oriental genius. Moran says it’s a joke and plans to sell it for $1,000. He notes it was his first foray into art and jokes about other ventures.
Thomas Dowling, 23, tasted hell after a Newark bar visit. Blistered hands, smoky breath, and a wrenching climb 180 feet up a Pennsylvania Railroad powerhouse chimney ended with him awakening in a front room near a furnace. He crawled through a small iron door but was trapped as the door proved locked.
Washington judge Fed eral dudge T. Alan Goldsborough ordered John L. Lewis to ia) on contempt charges and upheld the court's right to enjoin a soft mine walkout despite Norris La Guardia Act limits. Goldsborough ruled the act did not apply and that the court retains power to restrain actions against public welfare, while Lewis and United Mine Workers argued the act nullified the restraining order from November 18 and warranted dismissal of the contempt case.
White House press secretary declined to comment on informant suggestions to reuse coal for miners in a radio address. The cabinet met with the president but gave no advance on coal action. Judge Goldsborough ruled Lewis must comply with a government contract to mine coal, rejecting Lewis’s bid to be released. Navy Captain Collisson prepared as first witness for the government in the case over the Smith Act related dispute. The court adjourned for a recess and will resume later.
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