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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1946
Page
1
Geoffrey De Havilland may have crashed his experimental jet over the Thames Estuary during a final speed run. Witnesses reported an explosion in the air as the craft approached possible sonic speeds. Government experts remained cautious pending confirmation.
Pittsburgh workers rejected a peace proposal from Duquesne Light Co by a 21 170 to 553 vote, delaying settlement of a strike that has paralyzed business, shut transit and left thousands idle. Mayor Lawrence warned of possible blackout risk beyond Sunday as 1 500 000 residents face limited power while transit limps with streetcar and bus crews refusing to pass picket lines.
The Weather Bureau reports light showers and cooler conditions today in the Syracuse area. Monday will be fair and cool with a high near 87 and a low around 53. Sunset is 6 50 P M and sunrise Monday at 7 01 A M. The record high for today was 87 in 1921 and the record low 33 in 1941.
Rio de Janeiro dispatches report a DC-3 airliner crash near Auto Rio Doce Minas Gerais with 21 passengers and four crew members dead. The plane broke in two and appeared struck by lightning with no survivors.
Reuters reports from Jerusalem that a manifesto attributed to the Stern gang of Jewish extremists warned British authorities of increased terrorist activity and multiple networks of attacks.
Tehran cabled report says Iranian tribesmen fired rifles at government reconnaissance planes over Kazeroun and Bushire, causing casualties among crew. Fighting described as serious in the areas.
Washington insiders report Secretary of Agriculture Anderson moving to remove meat products from the October list this week. The action could suspend meat price controls Tuesday and allow a return to controls if shortages reappear. Observers note livestock on the range may justify the change, with momentum building after Edith Nourse Rogers cited a high authority.
A sensational coded alert claims the Wrightson Road USO Club in Trinidad offers a complete steak meal with fries vegetables bread and butter for 41 cents amid meat shortages. The note references New York USO headquarters and urges discreet action.
King Gustaf of Sweden escaped injury when his royal car skidded on a wet road and slid into a muddy bank before stopping in a deep pool. The incident occurred Saturday in Stockholm and no serious harm to the king was reported.
More than 100 Westporters including John Davis Lodge swing hammers to expedite emergency housing for 21 veteran families. The barn raising, aided by 20 union carpenters from Westport and Norwalk, is led by Percy Stone and Emerson Barker to assemble government barracks brought from Bradley Field.
President Truman told cadets at the U S Military Academy West Point that permanent peace is attainable and that the nation is working toward it. He spoke from a balcony after a cadet review and lunch with cadets during a day that included attending the Army Oklahoma football game.
Egyptian Premier Ismail Sidky Pasha tendered his resignation to King Farouk today after promising to quit if Egypt's national demands were not met in negotiations with Britain. The cabinet met to discuss the move as talks on revising the 1936 alliance had recently broken down.
Pvt Joseph Jheswa who escaped from a hospital after being convicted of killing two Japanese while drunk was recaptured Saturday according to Eighth Army headquarters.
The notice lists internal page designations for sections including Amusements 50 Financial 51 Art Chat 6 Ing Rep t er 46 Books TL Music 24 Classified 52 59 Poets Corner 5 Crossword 7 Periscope 10 Deaths 45 Radio 16 and 25 Weather 13 Soc Wom 17 24 Editorial 44 Sports ATAD Today s Pictures Page 14.
Paris officials approve a Western backed frontier accord with Italy and Yugoslavia amid an East West clash. Yugoslavia rejects the treaty and vows to keep large forces in Trieste. The U N proposal linking signatories to treaty benefits passes 8 to 1 with Greece abstaining. Vishinsky denounces the move while Kardelj calls it intimidation. Military Commission notes demilitarization on the Bulgarian frontier.
A violent motion picture strike escalated into a class A battle scene with a plane used to broadcast union messages. Undersheriff A C Jewell deployed sheriff’s department aircraft while Culver City mobs overturned cars. 75 extra deputies and 150 police were sent to the studio area.
The Navy prepares a 500000 pound ENP blast at Arco Naval Proving Grounds near Pocatello Idaho to test the resilience of magazines holding 1500000 pounds of ammunition and assess whether they will safely withstand the explosion without igniting nearby fires.
The exiled monarch George II returned to Athens after five years, welcomed by crowds. He entrusted Constantin Tsaldaris with forming a new government after accepting the resignation of the Royalist cabinet. Tsaldaris said he would consult opposition leaders in parliament on the new regime. The Communist press downplayed the event.
The United Nations Economic and Social Council postponed action on Danubian freedom of navigation after Russia signaled no immediate plans to open the Danube between the Soviet and American occupation zones. Chairman Andrija Stampar announced a decision next week after a two day debate. The move followed Soviet notes on military measures and a U S proposal for an international conference.
The Weather Bureau reported a tropical hurricane centered about 250 miles south of San Diego moving north-northwest at 40 to 50 knots. It warned off coastal shipping to exercise caution through Sunday.
The Philadelphia Record explains in a front page brown wrap notice that due to severe newsprint shortages it will publish Sunday edition on Kraft wrapping paper. The paper notes Kraft is heavier and more costly but allows continued production while ink and ads are curtailed.
London reports Russia demands equal control in the Dardanelles and Turkey, with Istanbul saying Turkish armed forces are on alert and ready to fight in five minutes to defend rights. Turkish officials describe extraordinary measures and expect abnormal developments, while rejecting concessions.
UN delegate Sane Krasovec said Belgrade relayed a protest to Washington after American authorities seized a Yugoslav vessel and crew on the Danube. The issue revolves around Straits control and internationalized governance.
Washington hosts talks as two unions threaten a maritime strike at Monday midnight. AJP L Masters, Mates and Pilots Union president Capt Harry Mardin says postponement possible if talks toward new contracts advance and if CQ Marine Engineers join. AFL Gulf Coast vice president E W Higan conferred with conciliation chief Edgar Warren as negotiations await principals from the west coast.
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