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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1951
Page
9
A reported nuclear blast produced a towering cloud seen across the area. Aircraft from Kirtland Air Force Base conducted a dry run as part of Exercise Desert Rock with planned deployment of nuclear weapons support.
The three week long strike at Atlantic shipping, led by union Local 731 under Gene Sampson, cripples the nation’s largest port as picket lines at key piers deter ships. Ryan calls the port open and blames wildcatters and subversive money. Steelman cites end of strike as near, while Sampson pushes renegotiation and accuses Ryan of illegal actions and unilateral raises. Army officials plan talks as six ships await clearance.
SEW YORK it Nfadio sets are getting smaller and smaller. One design weighs eight ounces and fits 2 by 3 by inches. The Touchspeaker is a small earpiece with a short antenna. Batteries are hearing aid type. Two tunes and a crystal detector are used. The set claims a broad cast range.
Cortland The Rev. William R B Bigart pastor at Memoral Baptist church and now at Ceetmingine Dreshvier wan ovhurch Syracuse will be guest speaker at the Cortland PXCHARRE club dinner meeting at 6 15 tonight at Cortiang Sille GTangt.
A damaged snippet from Cincinnati describes a building incident with four people involved. It notes injuries to nineteen and a potentially higher casualty count, with others evacuating via aerial ladders as smoke fills halls. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event details or exact dates.
Americans for Democratic Action readers urge Governor Dewey to appoint a public commission to study and revise New York election laws and legislative procedures. Proposals include permanent personal voter registration, revised primary nominating rules, more legislative committees, hearings, and debate during the session.
German historians are intrigued by a 13 year old murder mystery. Excavations near the North Sea coast uncovered a baby's skeleton buried beneath an earthen floor of an ancient tribal dwelling dating to the fifth century near Withel haven. The infant shows a head blow and chest stab, suggesting a violent death.
Frontline dispatch reports predawn and morning assaults by Chinese forces repelled by Allied ranks along the central front. Allied air forces claimed destruction of multiple enemy jets and heavy columns. Rom five day, fighting persisted near Panmunjom with battles southwest of the armistice site and continued shelling within range.
Cornell University Library unveils an exhibit of early Scott Fitzgerald photographs and first editions from the University Theatre collection. Donated by Dr. Arthur Mizener, the display coincides with the University Theatre’s Fitzgerald play The Vegetable from November 1 to 4.
NEW YORK reports that the French state rail group Chemins de fer de l Ouest paused four Libourne to St. Andre de Capsaene stations sale in Normandy. A farmer bought St Michel de Fromsac, but legal quirks made the buyer a station master, sparking local worry that station masters bring misfortune. The community, still rebuilding after invasion, remained cautious amid superstition and disruption.
Delegates from Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Indiana Ohio and other states gathered as the Seaway Association opened talks urging Congressional action on the Canadian American power and navigation project early next year. Senator Moody of Michigan said the best chances for approval may come soon after Congress reconvenes in January.
A British military spokesman announced Gurka soldiers killed a fourth member of the Communist band blamed for the October 6 slaying of High Commissioner Sir Henry Gurney. The incident highlights ongoing British counterinsurgency efforts in Malaya as security forces target insurgent leadership.
Bookmakers in multiple cities discuss passing higher taxes to customers as Nov 1 rate hikes approach. Seattle and New Orleans operators warn costs will be shifted if customers resist, while smaller bookies fear bankruptcy. Nevada’s court clubs echo similar 7 to 8 percent margins, with calls to allow tax pass-through.
Senator Edwin C. Johnson objects to the proposed Universal Military Training program calling it an eight year mortgage on young men. He notes the plan would require seven and a half years in a reserve component after six months of training, tying service across services and the National Guard.
The State Commission on Civil Service approved Bentley Geis to continue as county sealer of Seneca County. A retirement age of 170 months was cited, with a measure to obtain a replacement pending the retention action.
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as scientifically modern medicine for women with monthly cramps headaches backaches and mood distress. It claims tests show relief in many cases and urges regular use to avoid nervousness and tension, offering tablets at low cost.
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