27 Oct 1951
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1951
Page
1
Dr Cavner, based at Lynn hospital, was robbed last week when three baby-sitters entered his home, stole 12 060 dollars, and fled with funds later spent on luxury clothing in New York. Police recovered 3 000 dollars in fines and 315 000 remained missing as the suspects were arrested in New York.
In New York harbor today, about 200 nonstriking onshore workers clashed with pickets during the strike at the Cunard Britannia terminal outside Pier 92. Police moved in to quell the melee and restore order amid unresolved labor tensions.
A local boy, Donald Knappen, was located asleep in a haystack near Manlius after neighbors searched the area for him following a missing person report. Authorities and volunteers coordinated the search as regional labor unrest and a related national strike dominated headlines elsewhere. The boy’s condition is reported as unharmed and he provided no further details about his disappearance.
A damaged report describes a GE plant near Schenectady struck by a nuclear test bomb described as the power of 3000 tons of TNT. The blast damaged buildings, halted traffic, and prompted defense mobilization from Albany and Troy to aid recovery efforts, with many workers reported affected.
American intelligence officers in Germany believe the Soviet Union will not start a war for at least a year, claiming Russia can maintain supplies to fighting forces only if conflict is delayed. John Ashwin critiques this view in today’s editorial page while regular features cover amusements, bridges, letters, churches, finance, classifieds, radio and TV listings.
A fragmentary Boston item notes Mrs Kat Sean claiming to have given birth to ten children in ten years. The readable text is garbled and incomplete but suggests a sensational claim about rapid childbirth.
A lighthearted quip about a veteran who recalls higher costs for a Muna Car than parking, reflecting nostalgia and humor from an old-timer’s memory.
In Tacoma Washington seven people died in a fiery late night crash on a bridge curb. Among the dead at least one newborn was reported and three men and three women were identified. Witnesses said a car struck the curb and burst into flames as it went off the bridge. Police and officers investigated the fatal incident.
PANMUNJOMS Korea United Nations negotiators propose withdrawing from certain islands off the Communist coast to win acceptance of a cease-fire. They offer minor refinements but reject major withdrawal. Communists push for deeper concessions, predicting ongoing horse trading as talk momentum grows toward a cease-fire to end the war’s seventh month.
President Truman denounced the price control law at a dedication ceremony for a triangular park remembering Samuel Gompers. He warned against special interests seeking short term gains at the expense of the public and urged lawmakers to act in the national interest. UN officers at an armistice subcommittee session stressed they could not agree to a major withdrawal from the current line. The UN proposal was called realistic with only minor adjustments possible.
The readable text provides no coherent event or identifiable persons or organizations to summarize into a proper newspaper card.
Weather forecast calls for a cool, overcast weekend with a drop in temperatures driven by a cold front moving east from Lake Superior. Meteorologist Andrew Ki notes highs near 45 degrees tomorrow, with occasional rain tonight and continued chill.
A muddled clipping notes international correspondence and state voices on football, science, and public matters. It mentions Wesleyan professor Snow criticizing the football build up and references University figures and Friday discussions, with a tease about a page 6 continuation.
Frances Perkins, former Secretary of Labor and now U S Civil Service Commissioner, urged at Bear Mountain conference that secretary and stenographer roles require young, good looking, well groomed, alert, and loyal individuals. She questioned affordability of demanding such traits, noting older candidates may still qualify with training and dedication.
Fragmentary report details UN aircraft attacking enemy MIGs and rail links in Manchuria and Korea. Mentions B-25 damage, safe landings, and ground advances within range of the 38th parallel. Describes renewed artillery and tank moves, and Red forces mounting up to 500 troops.
Union leader in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was killed when a time bomb exploded his car after an extortion demand of $2,000. The blast occurred at night as the mine workers’ official departed, injuring no one else and prompting an ongoing investigation by authorities.
The Conservatives and allies hold a sweeping 320 to 6 lead with 622 of 625 districts reporting. Liberal and other parties total 8. Labour is rising but trails as Churchill’s party pursues economic recovery under Butler as the new government positions itself to face communism and empire challenges. If final counts shift, Barnsley abstained due to a candidate’s death.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill appoints Anthony Eden as foreign secretary and sets a three year 13 billion dollar defense program under a revamped ministry. George VI approves eight new prime ministerial appointments at Buckingham Palace as Downing Street confirms rapid leadership changes after Churchill takes power.
Police report a time bomb planted in an automobile exploded after Meradon stopped at a cafe three blocks away to make a call. He died seven hours later at Wilkes-Barre Hospital. A note signed Avengers claimed ransom within a week, sent from Pittston. Baffled authorities offered no clues to the slayers.
Reported by Herman Yar gods, the rational health sineadiy let ici squad sends photographic plates into the upper atmosphere to hunt metals. Scientists describe iron tin copper and silicon compounds among what may be cosmic matter, with argon gas detected in emission from the plates.
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