Thursday, April 21, 2022

Cards and vintage stuff: May 1, 1946

Less than a year after World War II, the U.S. was still helping Europe recover, approving a loan to France while discussing downsizing the number of troops stationed in Austria. The first of May was still a major holiday for organized labor. One of the largest industrial strikes in Australian history commenced this day, while in New York the first May Day parade in five years featured over 3,000 veterans in uniform. You can watch video of the parade here.

Also on that date, The White Turkey Inn in Danbury, CT reopened after being closed during the war. Located in the 1760s home of Revolutionary War veteran John Gregory, the restaurant maintained it's Colonial atmosphere. You can find a menu and newsletter announcing the reopening here. There were also three White Turkey Inns in Manhattan: at 12 East 49th St (off 5th Av); 220 Madison Ave (at 37th St) and One University Place (at Washington Square). 

Amid festivities in Manhattan and Danbury, there was joy in the Bronx too, as the Yankees scored early and often on the way to a 6-3 victory over Cleveland. Tommy Henrich was 2-for-3 with two runs scored and four RBI, including a three-run home run off future Yankee Allie Reynolds in the fourth inning. Red Ruffing pitched a complete game victory for the Bombers.


 

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