30 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1950
Page
1
United Nations political committee halted a Soviet filibuster and adjourned briefly during extraordinary consideration of the Korean question. MacArthur indicated North Korea surrender demands, with Tokyo sources noting the 60-member UN body largely favors the general outline, as reported.
An automobile plunged into the Oswego River early today. It was hauled to the surface badly damaged. police said the vehicle appeared to have been stolen. Harold Bricks of Oswego reported parking it in front of his home around 3 AM. The car supposedly traveled on West River road, swerved right, broke a heavy fence, and went over the embankment.
James Marlow critiques how the Supreme Court Justice Feckyon acted alone to bail Communist leaders convicted of conspiring to overthrow the government. The piece appears in the editorial section, with related features and pages noted for amusements, letters, and other columns.
A Benton Missouri story notes a Defense Department reply to the Scott County Democrat for Korean casualty lists. The request, signed by Al Westland, asks that reports be addressed to the edict and not to him personally, citing reserve status and reluctance to receive military mail.
Washington reports a near 7,000 yardmasters’ settlement with a one cent per hour wage rise for each one point rise in flying costs, plus an additional five cent hourly boost. The package includes a five day work week to start, but may be revised after a year based on employee wishes and manpower.
Four gamblers linked to Cyrus S. case face federal scrutiny as prosecutors weigh wage and price controls under Truman era policy. Ching slated for role. Gooch to discuss with station board. FCC had reviewed the matter amid labor tension and defense buildup. Entertainer tour plans loom as talks of controls surface nationwide.
Mrs Henry Ford dies at age 84 as Ford Motor Co halts operations for three minutes and Detroit flies flags at half staff. Funeral services set for 2:00 p.m. at St Pauls Cathedral, with Mrs Ford buried beside her husband in the Ford family barn.
New York reports a 99 year old woman named Blatchie who is accompanied by a companion. The piece notes her status as a United States person and mentions displacement in the context of a recent event.
General MacArthur is expected to demand the surrender of Red Korea as four divisions mass near the 38th Parallel and elections are discussed for South Korea while Allied air and artillery prepare northern routes. In California and beyond, plans unfold for a coast-to-coast TV network expansion tied to a Peruvian treasure story and a Costa Rican expedition to Cocos Islands.
Washington officials forecast a tougher draft law by year end to raise and sustain the draft. Congress may revise the system from 21 to 30 months with six months basic training and two years service. Hearings on proposed changes are expected with deferment rules under review.
David Hassard, 45, of East St. Louis, told police the ring had taken bets in Chicago, St Louis, New Orleans and Boston for an estimated 30000 dollars.
Forecasters predict unusually high temperatures for the eastern United States including the Middle Atlantic while rainfall remains above normal in most regions. Central New York may see fair and mild conditions with highs near 52 tomorrow and morning fog today. Utah reports snow and freezing conditions.
Philadelphia's largest hotels prepare for delegates at a big convention and hopeful World Series fans. They plan to stay open despite a strike threat from AFL and CIO organizers who warned that about 5,000 workers could walk out if contract demands are not met by midnight. Bellevue-Stratford Hotel Corp. obtained a temporary injunction to prevent the walkout. The dispute centers on wage increases and improved working conditions.
A four ton elephant from Cole Brothers Circus escaped its handlers on St Louis busy UPI Express Way. The animal charged through a steel fence, menaced traffic as horns blared and sirens wailed. Police cornered the elephant in a park and returned it to the circus winter quarters.
Fifth graders learn about flying saucers from a school paper called My Weekly Reader. The feature by Tom Trott claims saucers exist and belong to the U S Air Force, with officials saying reports were investigated and dismissed. The piece notes saucers vary in size and resemble experimental aircraft.
Police report Coutts Roeber and wife Meg held five month old and other children before returning to their home in Williamsburg Brooklyn. A midnight blaze erupted in the second floor, alarms from upstairs neighbors, and Mrs Roeber was found screaming for her babies as two young men aided firefighters.
President Truman sails tonight on a weeklong trip by yacht through local waters, with stops along the Potomac and Chesapeake bays. The Williamsburg will host and the party plans to anchor each night, returning by Friday or Saturday while staying in touch via radio and Navy carrier plane.
In Cologne German police capture plans associated with a Red Riot group amid Communist unrest across several West German cities. Authorities report raids target suspected covert networks linked to industrial Ruhr districts as security forces clamp down on subversive activity.
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