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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1947

Page

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Dead Who Didn't Hear Victory Come Home Tardy Heroes

A World War II obituary feature honors the late soldiers still arriving home as victory echoes fade. The first wave includes 2,982 bodies aboard the Army transport Honda Knot at San Francisco, with a second 5,600 on the Joseph V. Connolly returning from Antwerp. Some unknowns rest overseas or in private plots, while many await solemn services for the missing. The piece notes a Marine major general from Virginia and an Indiana private among those who died in New Caledonia. Concluded on Page 10, Col 3.

San Francisco Honda Golden Gate Pacific Virginia Vera Cruz Meuse-Argonne New Caledonia Indiana New ‘Caledonia Colum

AFL slaps Lewis from office in San Francisco vote

Top AFL leaders stripped John L. Lewis and 12 AFL vice presidents of office, effectively ending his control over the federation that can bar 31,500 local unions from the National Labor Relations Board. Lewis refused to sign the Taft Hartley Act anti Communist affidavit, a stance cited in the move.

San Francisco John L. Lewis National Labor Relations Board Lewis Little Feders NLRB

Britain to announce emergency national budget this year

A high government source says Britain will present an emergency national budget this year with higher taxes to curb inflation threats.

London Britain

Primary fault of American diplomacy debate column

Mar quis Childs argues the main flaw in postwar U S diplomacy is failing to understand leftist leaders who are not tied to Communism. The editorial notes this is on the editorial page with other features listed for pages 18 36 28 44 45 43 8 27 30 24 32 34 2 41 43 28 29 22.

Marquis Childs Bridge Ing City Life Earl Wilson Winchell

Ride Free In Case Of Fire At Oklahoma School

Emerson grade pupils enjoy a zinc rotary escape chute style slide funded by a penny per ride. The device acts as a playground feature and proceeds support the school lunch fund. In case of fire the ride is described as on the house.

Oklahoma Diley Lire Iris Emerson Grade

Canadian Begins Espionage Term

Harold S. Gerson, former wartime Munitions Department official, started a four year sentence in Ottawa for complicity in a Russian espionage ring. This followed a prior conviction and five year sentence with a successful retrial on appeal.

Ottawa Ont INS Harold S. Gerson Canada Gerson

Bidault Arrives in Paris After Washington Visit

French Foreign Minister Bidault landed at Orly and stated satisfaction with outcomes of his Washington trip aimed at securing relief for France. He said the visit achieved relief measures and expressed optimism about further steps.

Paris INS Bidault Orly Airfield Washington France

Soviet Orders Europewide anti American Drive

Paris sources confirm that Andrei Zhdanov ordered a continent wide anti American campaign by Communist groups. France scrapped millions of posters for municipal elections and rushed new anti American prints. Diplomatic observers note French Communist leaders resist Soviet intervention in their campaign plans.

Paris INS Russia Andrei Zhdanov Moscow Politburo Europe Poland Communist Party In France

Voter Registration and Literacy Testing Details for Onondaga County

Residents of Syracuse or Solvay must register today by 10 PM and Saturday 7 AM to 10 PM. Those living outside Syracuse in Onondaga County can vote without personal registration but should verify name on the registration book at their polling place. New voters must show literacy proof or pass a literacy test. a diploma of eight grades suffices. Tests held on registration days at designated schools. For details, contact the Board of Elections at 2-121 or the town clerk.

Syracuse Solvay Onondaga County Board of Elections

READY FOR INVASION Five Arab Armies Move on Palestine

Five Arab nations prepare for action against Palestine following an Arab League call to defend the region. Beir ut reports say Arab Legion forces under King Abdullah move along the Jordan River while other nations ready entries into Sinai and surrounding areas.

Palestine Beirut Lebanon War'office Syria King Abdullah Arab Legion of Trans-Jordan Jordan Said Sinai Desert

Tropical Storm Aims At Western Cuba Off Caribbean

A tropical storm centered in the northwestern Caribbean Sea about 500 miles from Miami was moving toward western Cuba with potential to intensify. The Weather Bureau said winds near the center were 30 to 40 mph with heavy rain squalls stretching 200 miles north. Small craft in the Florida Straits and south Florida were urged to stay in port tonight and Saturday.

Miami Fla. GP Caribbean Sea Cuba Weather Bureau Florida Straits South Florida

Broken Rods Halt N Y Central Train

Westbound traffic on the New York Central Railroad stalled about three hours after a passenger locomotive broke both side rods near Hudson. The train did not derail and no injuries were reported. the damaged engine was moved to Rensselaer for repairs.

Hudson New York Central Railroad Pasenger Here Rensselaer

Meyer to Get Blood Test in Paternity Claim

Special Sessions judge grants blood test for John W. Meyer in paternity case. Meyer, linked to Howard Hughes party press agent role, free on $500 bail after arrest in a Manhattan nightclub. Attorney Jerome A. Strauss filed motion and denied Meyer's paternity.

New York John W. Meyer Howard, Hughes Meyer Manhattan Jerome A. Strauss Patricia Miles

Freight rate increase to take effect next Monday

The notice states a ten percent general rise in freight rates will become effective Monday October 13. Revised schedules were filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission and posted at railway freight depots nationwide in Washington.

Interstate Commerce Commission Washington

Spotty Cooperation in Syracuse Over Eggs Plea

Local restaurants and Syracusans clashed with President Truman's call on feeding Europe as eggs sparked debate. Some eateries defied patrons ordering eggs amid protests, while larger spots largely complied. waitresses reported mixed attitudes and tense exchanges. Concluded on page 12.

Truman Russia

Soviet Governor Demands Higher Production in Germany

Berlin report says Marshal Vassily D. Sokolovsky, the Soviet military governor in Germany, ordered tougher discipline and higher output from workers in the Soviet zone. He cited continued low discipline and weak production at plants, mines, and railroads.

Berlin Vassily D. Sokolovsky Germany Sokolovsky

Dewey Doubts Truman Plan In Radio Remarks On Food Aid

New York Governor Thomas E Dewey urged careful handling of Europe’s food aid and warned against vague generosity that could harm American health. He spoke during Cornell nutrition unit dedication and called for better use of existing supplies while noting rising farm and food prices.

Ithaga Homas B. Dewey Europe Dewey Truman Hmit Cornell University School of Nutrition Clifford R. Hope New York

June Pays Return Visit to Syracuse Weather

A welcome high pressure system brings mild sunny conditions to Syracuse with no rain in sight. Meteorologist Andrew P Keller reports today will be fair and slightly warmer with a high near 67 and a low around 40. Saturday should climb to the mid seventies after a cold night with frost and a low near 33.

Syracuse Andrew P. Keller Mercury

Fordham Seismograph Records Two Severe Quakes Near New York

Fordham University seismograph recorded two fairly severe earthquakes today at 2 45 02 A M and 2 55 26 A M about 6000 miles from New York in an undetermined direction.

New York Fordham University

Ten killed in Chicago apartment blaze

Chicago police and fire officials say a four story building at 940 W. Chrost near the near northwest side burned early today. Ten people including six children and four women died and more than a dozen were injured as the fire, believed incendiary, spread from a stairwell to all 16 flats. Over 250 residents were in the building when the blaze began.

Chicago W. Chrost

Grain Saving Is Asked by National Planning Association

The National Planning Association urged rationing food for Americans to free grain for Europe. It proposed cutting bread consumption by one third before the next wheat harvest to stabilize prices and ensure continued shipments abroad.

Washington National Planning Association Isurape House Agriculture Committee Europe Association

Government crop report eyed to gauge 1947 corn impact

Washington reports the monthly crop overview will show if the 1947 corn crop improves enough to ease the world food crisis though officials doubt a full rebound will avert food conservation. The article outlines N P A farm policy proposals and SEC role in grain futures margins.

Washington INS Securities and Exchange Commission SEC

France asks Soviet Union for 1.5 million tons of wheat

Paris reports the French Foreign Office said France has requested from Soviet Russia a million and a half tons of wheat. The move follows ongoing food supply talks amid wartime tension.

Paris Ins France Soviet Russia

Family Circle Heralds Eilror's Return and Uke Sen Senl Ady

The notice notes Eilror is back and moving around with Uke Sen Senl Ady in a brief local update.

Eilror Uke Ady

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