19 Oct 1947
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1947
Page
1
Chicago scientists led by Robert Hutchins outline a nationwide atomic era attack on cancer. Using isotopes and cross disciplinary teams, they expect major advances within seven years, funded by private capital and government support, to lessen the disease's grip on U.S. health.
Chicago report notes union leader Petrillo announces 225000 musicians will not record or transcribe after December 31 as contracts with patrons expire. He calls the ban final and says no instrument will be produced that could threaten musicians’ livelihoods. He frames the action as a safeguard against competition and a pledge from the American Federation of Musicians.
U.S. experts report a new five year aid target of twenty billion dollars, with a push to protect housewives and families from rising food costs. Truman food committee plans a nationwide program offering low cost meals and daily recipes to help households manage groceries amid record wholesale prices.
A UPI report says a tropical storm near Miami is shifting northward and likely to miss Florida and the Bahamas. The Miami Weather Bureau notes winds near 115 mph but expects the storm to tracking well east of the Bahamas, with no forecast landfall on the Florida peninsula.
Rep. Sam Paykuta of Texas told the Texas Frung Democracs convens ion Saturday that he is not a candidate for transformation from vice president on the Democratic ticket in 235.
Brazil moves to sever relations with Russia with formal breach to be announced Monday. Foreign office spokesman said arrangements completed for the exchange of ambassadors and delivery of passports to Soviet Charge dAffaires Georgi Sakalov. Source described ties as virtually broken, amid reports Kremlin rejected two Brazilian protests over insults to President Eurico Gaspar Dutra.
New York flight service resumed after a strike. The first departure from LaGuardia occurred at 10:37 AM with the flagship London to Bertin route carrying passengers and mail. Flights briefly paused due to the stoppage but restarted as crews returned.
Paris reports indicate two French air disasters left 45 people dead with two survivors. One plane, from Marseille to Oran, crashed in the Mediterranean near the Spanish canal, while another aircraft bound for Agadir Bay suffered heavy losses. Eleven bodies recovered, with hopes of more survivors fading as official counts rise.
LAS VEGAS NEVADA A freight of rebellious Army prisoners traveling to Camp Cadke Calif faced a dangerous westward journey with guards struggling to prevent escapes. Reports describe attempts to crawl from windows and riots across states from St. Louis to Salt Lake City, with six recaptured and one shot after leaping from the moving train. Col Wade Killen, new commander, cited uneventful tip but warned of potential trouble and hardened criminals aboard the transcontinental trek.
Paris report: first break in paralyzing transit as Prime Minister Mayer announced government approval of wage talks with strikers. Inner cabinet meeting led by Minister of State Teligen approved discussions on pay for bus and subway workers amid rising tensions with Communists. Charles de Gaulle’s party faces pivotal elections amid labor showdown.
Soviet Russia and allied states boycotted the vote on Secretary of State Marshall’s plan to overhaul United Nations machinery. They indicated they would refuse to participate in drafting work or in a full year around assembly if the proposal passed. Four Arab nations abstained as the Assembly’s political committee moved to set up subcommittees.
Today's feature pages list poets Connery Gooks Ark Chat and others plus various sections. Includes Crossword Puzzle Gal lice, Political Perspective, Ambigments and Inquiries. Also mentions Weather Sports Deaths Classified and editorial pages with page numbers.
A flash flood raced through Galax Virginia along Chestnut Creek washing away seven houses and forcing 359 families from their homes late Monday. Mayor Ross Penney estimated damage between two and seven million dollars. No casualties were reported.
The Low's Acre project in the western New Fork area raised over 5000 dollars after a Saturday auction attended by an estimated 5000 people. More than 500 items sold including two autos, four tractors, a 4H4 combine, radio-phonograph units, freezers, coal, fertilizer, bread, livestock, and farm produce. The event, dampened by rain but not halted, began as a community plot and expanded to a 40 acre project with an initial yearly yield of 127 dollars per crop.
Secretary Krug told President Truman the United States is close to providing 420,000,000,000 in aid over five years under the Marsh Plan, with a massive national resources report to be completed soon. He warned shortages persist in wheat, fertilizers, equipment, and petroleum, but could be met by screening Western European needs, substitutions, and voluntary controls. He noted the nation might also pursue an immediate nationwide program of exploration and conservation of resources.
Nine members of the Joint Appropriations Committee backed urgent U S aid to prevent a global downturn. The lawmakers completed a rapid tour by air visiting England Germany Austria Italy Switzerland Ireland Turkey Greece Egypt and Saudi Arabia before returning to Washington.
President Taman accepted the Krug report noting the nation’s abundant resources can underwrite aid without harming the economy, while warning that postwar demands require careful planning. The survey, prepared with 17 agencies, underlines U S elasticity and the need for a large European aid program.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.