27 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1950
Page
1
The Syracuse Herald-Journal urges politicians to close ranks for city welfare amid a costly municipal budget battle. It opposes tax hikes under party lines, argues Syracuse is prosperous with growing services, and advocates at least a one percent sales tax to fund needed city needs while warning of future taxes if no action occurs.
Bonn officials said they uncovered secret Communist plans to stage anti West demonstrations in Ruhr cities this weekend. They claimed about 30 000 young Communists have been driven into the Ruhr from Soviet East Germany to lead the demonstrations and resist the Allied powers and West Germany. The objective is to hinder Western defense against Soviet expansion in Western Germany.
A $250,000 blaze at a North Hampton barn last night killed 65 head of cattle and two horses trapped inside. Fire crews fought the flames as the structure burned, with losses estimated at a quarter million dollars.
James Marlow notes in the editorial that the new act could allow the federal government broad reach to decide which members of that party in America face scrutiny. The article appears in the edition with pages listing comics, horoscopes, and other features on pages 18, 20, 23, 28, 38, and 44. The editorial and content are part of Today’s Features.
The Gun and Bradstreet wholesale food price index fell first time since the Korean War began. It dropped to 6.64 from 8.67 last week, down 16.6 percent, reflecting the total wholesale cost of a pound of groceries in general use.
The forecast calls for sunny skies today with some clouds tomorrow and temperatures in the 70s. A Gulf of Mexico moist air surge will bring showers Thursday night or Friday. Yesterday’s high reached 33 amid smog from Canadian forest fires darkening the sky and prompting calls to the Mattydale weather station. Winds shift to southwest tonight at 15 to 35 mph and lighter tomorrow.
A damaged report states a cargo ship OSLO was seized near Oslo Norway by the trawler Suanella and others in the North Sea. The event involved a blaze of confusion with unclear names and figures amid wartime shipping disruptions.
Onondaga County Crusade chairman F Ware Clary hails a phenomenal response as the Freedom Scrolls near 125000 signatures and 45000 in gifts. In Syracuse the tally tops 400190 signatures with bank lines and school canvassing. volunteers report 15000 signatures in county towns for about 10000 dollars, with campus follow ups planned at Syracuse University.
Political observers see the Non Partisan Citizens Commission guiding a proposed one percent sales tax. The new five member panel, appointed by Mayor Corcoran, will meet tomorrow and may finish study by Sunday. Council vote on Monday could be delayed if the commission asks.
Belgrade reports Marshal Tito has ordered a 10 percent cut in bread rations nationwide due to severe drought. Government announcement confirms the reduction applies to all regions and affects daily staple supplies.
Walter Gifford, retired AT&T president, chosen by President Truman as the new U. S. ambassador to Great Britain to succeed Lewis W. Douglas who resigned for health reasons. Announcement held until London signaled acceptance. Douglas had served 30 years as ambassador.
President Truman signed a large defense appropriations bill worth 17.0999 trillion dollars to strengthen U S defenses and allied lines. The measure provides 4 billion dollars for military aid to friendly nations and includes a mild ban on economic help to nations that supply military materials to Russia or Soviet satellites.
American flags fluttered in Seoul as U S Marines advance against dwindling Communist resistance to complete the liberation. A private raised the Stars and Stripes at the U S embassy residence at 3 37 PM EST, symbolizing victory in the expanse. Marines wore flags on helmets while the city remained, aside from brief street fighting, largely quiet. U S soldiers and Marines drive two thirds of Seoul’s liberation in a four pronged push.
An unidentified male patient at Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital was found carrying about $91,000 in cash when admitted. Dr. Walter A. Schmitz confirmed the sum, noting five ten thousand dollar bills and a stack of one thousand dollar bills. Hospital policy withheld the identity, while staff said the search followed his remark that he carried money and his statement that he does not trust banks.
London reports a 45-year-old insurance clerk won 257129 on a 34-cent football pool ticket. He plans to help his family and fund his son's education, noting the win is tax free. The fragment also mentions soda ash production halted by strikes and ongoing political budget talks affecting labor and Navy plans.
North Korea reportedly sent a four point peace plan via Ambassador McCarthy at Peiping to the Chinese Communist leadership. The proposal calls for UN elections throughout Korea, withdrawal of North Korean forces behind the 38th parallel, and for U.S. troops to be confined to a narrow bridgehead at Pusan with other nations occupying the rest of South Korea. The plan aligns with UN aims but officials say authentic.
A 47-year-old man, Jesse Walton, has been indicted on a first degree murder charge in a shooting case tied to a dispute over voodoo practices. Walton allegedly spread salt in a hallway and killed Griffin L. Hodge, a 37-year-old truck mechanic, in an Albany apartment, leading to Walton's wounding by police and ongoing hospital guard.
Reports from the North Sea area describe a strange blue sun and blue-hued skies visible in the United Kingdom and Denmark. Astronomers debate the phenomenon while dust storms and a high air layer affect visibility amid reports of fires and shifting weather.
A writer and producer, identified as Advia Si Tose, was ordered to serve a term in jail. The sentence includes a years jail term and a period of probation. The details mention involvement with a film project and production company. The report notes regional authorities and a Washington connection, with unclear dates.
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