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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1955

Page

2

Vote Feud Settled in Kentucky Gubernatorial Primary

In Kentucky a heated Democratic primary pits former Governor A B Chandler in a bid for comeback against Judge Bert Combs with Barkley Clements backing. Republican contest features Edwin Denney and James Clay. Voters choose nine statewide offices and state legislature. results may delay until Monday as counting ends at midnight.

Louisville Kentucky Bluegrass A.B Happy) Chandler Bert T. Combs Lawrence Wetherby U.S Alden W. Barkley Earle C. Clements Jesse N. Rt. Cecil Sen. Clements Barkley Chandler Richard Russell Georgia Senate U. S. Senate Combs Court of Appeals Wetherby GOP U. S. Dist Edwin R. Denney James L. Clay House Combs’ Eld Keen Johnson Johnson John ¥. Brown

Friend on Leash Costs Him $50 in Laguna Beach

Police fined Charles A. Housman $50 for endangering public health and safety and for drunkenness after he introduced a friend to cocktail lounge companions in a Laguna Beach bar. He produced a tarantula on a string leash from a cigar box, prompting patrons to move away and police to destroy the evidence.

Laguna Beach Calif Charles A. Housman Housman Marine Corps

Walworth Home to Become Memorial Museum

The Walworth Memorial Museum will be dedicated tomorrow in Saratoga Springs on the third floor of Congress Park Casino. Reuben Hyde Walworth, Walworth the state’s last chancellor, died in 1848 after serving 40 years as the top judicial officer.

Saratosa Springs Reuben Hyde Walworth Congress Park

Feared Missing Auto Dealer Wife Kidnapping Suspect

A major Kansas City search for Wilma Allen 34 wife of a prominent automobile dealer failed to locate her. Blood stained clothing found in a car trunk and the vehicle abandoned near Union Station frame the investigation with police estimating the evidence as three to six hours old.

William Allen, Jr Kansas City Billy Bobby Kansas City Ut Wilma Allen Tectives

Moon landings and propulsion concepts from Ehricke interview

Krafft Ehricke, a Convair aeronautical engineer, says landing a manned vehicle on the moon appears realizable in the 1990s using present chemical rockets. He outlines alternatives like an electrical rocket using radioactive ions and solar-heated propulsion, but notes a manned satellite near Earth is needed first as a take-off point for a lunar mission.

Krafft Fhricke Convair Aircraft Co San Diego Calif Ehricke

Stars and tragedy weave through Hollywood tale of loss

Hollywood figures Carmen disease and Miss Ball are mourned amid a fatal light plane crash near Burbank killing two others, whileFrancis 25 and Ensign Willie Keith of The Caine Mutiny fame. The accounts describe Ball’s death after a long career battled cancer and hardship, and Ball’s husband Richard Long coping on set.

Francis Willie Keith Burbank Sebastian Miss Ball Richard Long Long

Employees Quit Over Heat at Air-Conditioning Plant

Louisville workers at Marley Co walk out over furnace heat in the shop. The night shift left Wednesday and both shifts have not returned as they demand electric fans or cooler weather.

Louisville Marley Co

Cop on the Rocks Nabs Suspected Extortionist

In Chicago a 260 pound lieutenant and four detectives hid for hours amid debris to catch a man who allegedly took an extortion note. Melbourne Holtzman of a currency exchange reported an envelope left under rocks at a viaduct on 29th and La Salle Streets. Henry O Bannon, 22, denied the extortion claim and was held for questioning.

Chicago Siderree John L. Sullivan Sullivan Melbourne Holtzman Holtzman la Salle Henry O'Bannon O'Bannon

Lugosi Promises to Stay Off Drugs After Hospital Release

Bela Lugosi the Dracula star vows to remain drug free after leaving Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk California. The 66 year old actor said he is no longer addicted to drugs and has faced addiction for 20 years. He plans to start a new movie in August.

Norwalk Calif Bela Lufrosh Dracula Metropolitan State Hospital Ari McHaly Iman Aain

Commission Denied Forces Landy to Sail as Seaman

Kings Point graduate W-Eu gene Landy, denied a naval reserve commission due to his Communist mother, plans to sail aboard Sun Oil tanker Texas Sun from Carteret for a 20 day voyage. Landy, with a B.S. and Coast Guard third mate license, may reapply for a commission within six months. Senator Lehman denounced the Navy decision as illogical and unjust.

Kings Point N.Y Eugene Landy U. S. Merchant Marine Academy Naval Reserve Admiralty Carteret N. J Sun Oil Co Texas Sun Texas Coast Guard Maritime Service Oth Navy Deborah Landy Bradley Beach Communist Party Herbert H. Lehman Liberal Adrail Navy Department

Onondaga Civil Service Announces Five Examinations

The Onondaga County Civil Service Commission lists examinations for dental hygienist stockkeeper stock clerk stock assistant and director of supplies. Applications available at the Civil Service office County Courthouse must be postmarked by August 18. Vacancies vary by position with education requirement of high school and a contact number for more details.

Onondaga County Civil Service Commission Civil Service Office Commission

N A A C P Syracuse Branch Plans Freedom Fund Dance

The Syracuse Branch of the N A A C P will hold its annual Fighting Fund for Freedom dance at Hotel Onondaga on Friday August 19 from 9 pm to 1 am. Committee members include chair Miss Nancy Barrs assisted by Sandy Perry William Carter Aaron Stewart and Mrs Sarah MeclLead.

Syracuse National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Fighting Fund For Freedom Hotel Onondaga Nancy Barrs Sandy Perry William Carter Aaron Stewart Sarah MeclLead

Funeral services for Carl E. Dreher in Geneva

Geneve police commissioner Carl E. Dreher died Thursday night. Funeral services are Monday at 9 a.m. at the home 118 Lyceum St and at 9:30 a.m. in St Stephens Church. Geneva council Knights of Columbus will meet at the family home tonight at 7:90 for a prayer service.

Geneva Carl E. Dreher Police Commission Lyceum

Gino Prato Eyes $64,000 Question Against Father’s Warnings

Italian cobbler Gino Prato, who won $32,000 on The $64,000 Question, may not risk the final question if his father Giovanni Prato, 92, urges caution. The elder recalls the boy’s early music start with an accordion and the journey from a Genoa Pisa area village to fame, hoping his son returns home with happiness.

Statale Dine Italy Gino ‘Prato New York Giovanni Prato Papa Statale di Genoa Pisa Prato

Bulganin invites diplomats to a country house fete

Soviet Premier Nikolai Bulganin invited all ambassadors and chiefs of diplomatic missions in Moscow and their families to a day at his dacha for swimming lunch and recreation. It marks the first broad invitation of its kind from the Soviet government.

Moscow Nikolai Bulganin

Fishermen rescue golfer near light. presumed drowning denied

Dr. Reidel drifted on rocks as waves woke him and fishermen aided him. Coast Guard search failed to locate him overnight. Dr. Hall and Mrs. Reidel confirmed the rescue and later reports of a drowning were denied by Reidel himself via Syracuse stations.

Keldel Humphrey Chaumont Dr. Hall Cape Vincent Reidel Hall Coast Guard Seup Wwe Dr. Reidel Dorothy

Aqua Playday at Jamesville Park Set by Red Cross

The annual Aqua Playday sponsored by the Onondaga Chapter Red Cross and the County Park Board will be held Thursday at Jamesville Beach County Park. Public swimming at the beach will be cancelled until 4 p.m. Parents of junior swimmers will attend the park activities.

Water Safety Committee Onondaga Chapter American Red Cross County Park Board Jamesville Beach

Man Drowned After Fall From Pier at Dunkirk Harbor

Police report 33 year old John Gostom ski drowned yesterday in Dunkirk Harbor after falling from a pier while fishing. He disappeared after tumbling into the water and was recovered by rescue crews.

Dunkirk John Gostomski

Buckling Scaffolding Halts Traffic Around Grand Central

A 45 story building near Grand Central Terminal suffered a buckling scaffolding collapse that halted traffic and prompted evacuations. Police closed the area as about 300 workers and onlookers observed from safe distances. no injuries were reported.

New York Grand Central Terminal Secony Vacuum Dist 42Nd Sts Lexington and Third Avenues Grand Central Sea

Union Sulker Kills Self After Shootout at Union HQ

In San Francisco Charles F. Berglund a 45 year old union member shot three colleagues at the AFL Marine Firemen's Union headquarters then killed himself. Injuries included a man shot in the chest and another grazed and all three victims were reported improving or in good condition. Authorities said Berglund had recent fights over union negotiations and opposed a master contract with the Pacific Maritime Association.

San Francisco AFL Marine Firemen’s Union Charles F Union Berglund John Hatton Stuart Hunt Hatton Hunt Henry C. Walker Vincent Malone Clifford A. Peterson James English Berglind Malone Berglnd Marine Firemen AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific AFL Pacific Maritime Assn

Polio Clinic Set At Minoa High

A polio clinic will be held at Minoa High on Wednesday at 3 am for students in the Minoa Kirkville Fremont area. The booster dose targets children who received the field trial vaccine in 1954 or their first dose this spring and now need a second. Parents must accompany each child and sign a consent slip. buses will not run for summer transportation.

Minoa Minoa- Kirkville - Fremont Sammmr

Gypsies Held For Investigation In Ogdensburg Case

A group of Gypsies, suspected of the May $2,000 swindle of Mrs. Josephine LaMacchia in Ogdensburg, are detained after a minor traffic stop. New York police, with Chiefs Lebeau and DA Bowers, plan to arrest them if identified as the suspects. They face grand larceny charges in a sealed St. Lawrence County indictment.

Ogdenspurg Cvasies Ogdensburg New York Leo Lebeau Charles Bowers Josephine LaMacchia St. Lawrence County

Man Fined Fifty For Third Degree Assault

Sammy Housley 50 pleaded guilty before Justice George Kimball to third degree assault. He was fined $50 and, unable to pay, will serve 50 days in Onondaga Penitentiary. Deputy Harry Ginsburg responded to Towpath Road where Catherine Brown 33 of 201 Salt Springs Road reported assault and torn clothing.

Justice of the Peace George Kimball Sammy Housley S. State St Housley Onondaga Penitentiary Harry Ginsburg Towpath Rd Ginsburg Catherine Brown Salt Springs Rd

Girl 10 Drowns After Falling From Rowboat at Lake Saratoga

The 10 year old girl, identified as Danny Youmans of Jiddleburg, drowned in Lake Saratoga after apparently falling from a rowboat she had taken out alone. Authorities provided the details yesterday.

Saratoga Danny Youmans Jiddleburg Sarakes Lake

Ex-Yard Chief's Son Charged With Double Murder

J J Chapman son of Scotland Yard sleuth leading murder squad was charged with killing his wife Irene Chapman and their baby Irene at their Orpington home. Police found blood strewn bathroom, hammer and poker. Chapman turned himself in at Brighton station after visiting police.

London i Scotland Yard Frederick James Chapman Chapman Irene Chapman Irene J. J. Chapman William Chapman Orpington Brighton London Chapmans Trene

Celler to Force Commerce Files on dollar a year men

Rep. Emanuel Celler orders Walter White to hand over Business Advisory Council files to the House Anti Trust subcommittee next Wednesday. General Counsel Ray refuses, citing risk of exposure and misrepresentation. Celler accuses secrecy as obstruction to congressional investigation into dollar a year government positions.

Washington INS Emanuel Celler D.N.Y Commerce Department Celler Walter White Department Business Advisory Council House Anti-Trust Subcommittee Subcommittee Philip A. Ray Ray Executive Branch

Highway Worker Killed by Shock Near Schroon Lake

Ernest Smith aged 61 a Warren County Highway Department worker was killed by a 4800 volt electric shock while clearing debris after a storm near Schroon Lake. Police say he tried to move a broken wire with a sledge hammer while holding a ground cable in one hand. The incident occurred about a quarter mile south of the village.

Adirondack Ernest Smith Smith Warren County Highway Department Schroon Lake

Bandit Walks Out With Four Dollars in Newark

A gunman entered Taft's Cleaners in Newark Michigan yesterday, showed a revolver to clerk Mary Macheski and demanded money. After seeing only four one dollar bills in the till, he asked if that was all, received the answer yes, and fled saying he would be back later.

Newark Taft's Cleaners Mary Macheski

Rockefellers Plan San Juan Housing Project

A corporation led by Winthrop and Nelson Rockefeller announced a 20 million dollar housing project five miles from San Juan Puerto Rico. The plan calls for 3200 homes priced from 5000 to 10000 dollars each with construction set to start early next year. The group, International Basic Economic Corp established in 1947, also said it would open a supermarket chain in the county.

San Juan Puerto Rico Winthrop Nelson Rockefeller Pking International Basic Economic Corp

Americans Visit Reds' Atomic Show in Geneva

American scientists viewed the Soviet atomic exhibit in Geneva during the international conference on peaceful uses of atomic energy. The display includes Lenin and Bulganin images and a scale model of an atomic power plant said to be in operation in the Moscow area. Russian hosts guided the tour as US officials asked technical questions.

Geneva Lenin Bulgania Moscow Actomic Energy Commission United States George L. Weil U. S. Atomic Energy Coromission Charles E. Winteres Oak Ridge National Laboratories

Austrians Reach Homeland After Russian Camps

Seventy three Austrians released from Russian prison camps arrived near Vienna at Bad Voeswa today. The returnees, once sentenced to long terms, were turned over to Austrian authorities with information on alleged crimes. Two hours after arrival in Vienna, all returnees were released by Austria.

Vienna Austria Bad Voeshwa

United Quakers Name First Clerk

Horner Stubbs of New York City is the first clerk of the Newly United New York Yearly Meeting at the Religious Society of Friends. Stubbs had been clerk of the two Quaker groups that combined last Monday after 127 years of separation over a doctrinal disagreement. He was elected yesterday as the combined group closed his week-long annual meeting.

Silver Bay Tn

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