04 Apr 1956
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1956
Page
1
Democrats gain in Wisconsin with 65 percent vote share and broad support among farmers. President Eldon Fowler says results boost confidence for the party nationwide, while Republicans pledge delegates to Eisenhower with notable losses.
NATO marked its seventh birthday at Allied Headquarters Europe near Paris with color guards from 15 nations. A night event featured multiple national contingents and a jet flyover, amid cloudy skies and a ceremony highlighting ongoing alliance activities despite German forces training nearby.
A mumbled jumble of page notes mentions oil and gas features, a Hart, Marita Childs, and a mix of sections such as Amusements and Financial. It references a bridge, a reporter, and various scattered topics including a city animal shelter and Easter acts.
President Eisenhower stated at a news conference that he would not order any action toward war in the Middle East without congressional approval. He noted differences with Britain on policy but urged caution to avoid actions that could trigger broader conflict.
Gabriel Murphy a Maganaburg native and former Massena Malone resident has bought a major stake in the Washington baseball organization. The Times notes he paid 212000 to Clark Griffiths and totals 532450 invested in the club with 40 percent stock acquired by 1950. Murphy plans active management and cites Southeast subdivision interest along the St. Lawrence River boom near Malone and Massena. He attended Franklin Academy and played football at George Town before becoming athletics manager.
Four Arab states backed a U N Security Council resolution enabling the secretary general to negotiate directly with Arab and Israeli leaders to prevent war. Egypt Syria Lebanon and Jordan joined in support as the council neared a decision. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge submitted the measure with Israel also endorsing the peace plan.
A reader finds a dull oversized book without an index. He buys it cheaply and gives copies to friends, joking that the text includes a reference to them which he hopes they won’t find offensive.
Eyewitness account from Hudsonville Michigan recalls sighting a funnel forming in the sky and a tunnel shaped cloud as a tornado moved away from the witness home. The storm caused casualties with at least 16 deaths reported in the area.
Forecasters warn of a sharp drop in temperatures after a warm spell that sent Syracuse temperatures to record highs. Strong winds and intermittent showers expected to taper by tomorrow as a cooler front moves in, with gusts up to several miles per hour.
A Yale University survey reports Syracuse as the lowest alcoholism rate among New York major cities, with 1 060 alcoholics with complications per 100 000 adults. Buffalo leads the state, New York City and Rochester follow, while Austin and Charlotte show the lowest nationwide figures.
A severe wind driven tornado outbreak damaged property worth millions across fourteen states. At least 55 people died and more than 80 were injured as family homes and businesses were leveled. Red Cross reports noted dozens of homes destroyed and widespread devastation from Mississippi to Oklahoma.
Grace Kelly boards the liner Conti heading to the Prince of Monaco wedding in New York. The startling scene follows royal engagement news as the film star sails amid reporters and onlookers.
Leon C Helmy 5 percent sentenced after pleading guilty to a felony drunken driving charge. Judge Leo W Breedack set sentencing for April 12. Helmy was arrested January 14 by Deputy Sheriff Fred Somara for driving while intoxicated on Route 5. He previously served two months in jail and paid a 350 fine.
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