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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1956
Page
5
SOUTH BEND Ind April 10 The socialist and biology professor Dr Edward O Dodson warned that increasing use of radiation in medicine industry research and military work may cause irreparable genetic damage. He said radiation can cause mutations or permanent changes to human genes and urged precautions to protect personnel.
A would-be robber at a Rochester NY inn attempted a hold up behind the counter when he was tackled by a man who then shot himself in the hand in the struggle. The attacker fled while the victim received medical aid. Four Russian scientists were among attendees of the sixth annual Conference of High Energy Physics in Chicago, with delegates from major universities and laboratories gathered to discuss recent advances.
Police say about 1.5 million people lined 5th Avenue for Easter Sunday parade. Temperature hovered near 49 degrees with sun. New restrictions limited advertising and exhibition in respect to the religious observance. Radio City Music Hall hosted 6000+ for early services led by Rev. Ralph W. Sockman. Hats dominated, toppled by few top hats and quirky feathered creations.
Thousands of New Yorkers and visitors packed decorated churches for Easter services. Francis Cardinal Spellman presided at St Patrick’s Cathedral before an overflow crowd of worshipers.
Mayor Robert F. Wagner proposed a record high executive budget for 1956 57 to start September 1 adding about 3 800 employees to the city payroll including 1 000 police 1 061 teachers and 400 firemen The city payroll would rise to roughly 187 500 workers with total operating costs reaching 1 853 795 103 as the expense budget surpassed the current year by 13 728 993
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