Herald Journal legacy and editorial leadership noted
The Herald Journal records Arthur Jenkins as founder and Mary Jenkins as president with O Hara and Alexander Jones in key editorial roles. It notes Associated Press copyright and March 3 act usage details, plus a date line of Wednesday August 10 1955.
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Jenkins
Mary BE. Jenkins
EA. O'Hara
Alexander F. Jones
Clarence H. Rinne
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OG Bally
Bundey Sey
Frysa Hee
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Republicasion
Syracuse
Arthur Jenkins
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Urban Renewal 1955 Legislation Expands City Programs
The 1955 urban renewal measure increases mortgage insurance and adds $200 million annually for next years, with possible $100 million extra. It extends authorizations for planning funds to Syracuse and other Central New York cities and creates a $100 million revolving fund for water, gas, and sewer projects. Colleges may access $500 million for dormitories and facilities on 50 year terms. The President is unlikely to veto these housing provisions.
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Congress
House
Senate
Syracuse
Central
New York
Community Facilities Administration
Eisenhower
If Doggie Wins You Cant After Failing Then A Veterinary Insight
A satirical note questions a failed effort and recalls months without a tune. The American Veterinary Medical Association states dogs have longer life expectancy, with puppies likely to reach 11 or 12 years. The piece closes with a refrain about the dog in a window and an old doggie.
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American Veterinary Medical Association
Speeding to the Moon Route 20 and the science chatter
The piece muses on global threats from nuclear war and space exploration while joking about everyday annoyances. It contrasts lofty scientific aims with daily problems like fly control, soap in baths, and the common cold. It notes the speed of a satellite and a car as symbols of modern speed.
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London
Newaman
Globe
Moon
Mars
Jupiter
Wes
Korea's Rhee Still Burr Under Saddle
The piece portrays Syngman Rhee as a disruptive force behind South Korean riots aimed at expelling Communist and foreign members from truce inspection groups. It notes U.S. troops' redeployment pressure, Gen Maxwell Taylor's stance, and atomic aid to Japan, arguing Rhee's grip risks future conflict while the U S presence restrains him.
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Syngman -Rhee
South Korea
Rhee
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Korea
Maxwell Taylor
Matthew
B. Ridgway
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Japan
Republic of Korea
Burr
Auto Licenses Enforced In Onondaga County Renewal Rule
About 30000 drivers must renew by September 30. If illness is claimed applicants must attach a doctor statement proving fitness to drive. Not new but now enforced. omissions could let dangerous drivers remain on streets. The proposed remedy stresses compulsory periodic physicals focusing on sight hearing and reaction times.
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Onondaga County
Open Letter to Working Students Urges Continued Education
Secretary Mitchell urges high school students to resist summer wages and pursue further schooling. He notes the economy is strong and a paycheck is tempting, but long term rewards from continuing education, including technical institutes and night schools, are greater.
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Secretary of Labor
Mitchell
Knowlades -Wanla
Public Defender Plan Sparks Letters to Herald Journal
A reader from Chemung County and Mrs James Burke criticize the Syracuse public housing push. They argue the public defender system is misunderstood and that housing programs threaten freedoms, urging lawmakers to pause and consider local opinion and the impact on American values.
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James Burke
Peiping pushes for summit with Eisenhower Mao meeting
Peiping proposes a summit between President Eisenhower and Mao Tse tung to ease Far East tensions. The idea follows Geneva talks as Washington signals doubts about recognizing Red China and mentions Nehru Krishna Menon and U Nu as Asian leaders involved in broader diplomacy.
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Eisenower
Maai Tse-tung
Thace
Geneva
Alexis Johnson
Wang Ping-Nan
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Mao
Wang
Far East
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Krishna
Menon
U ‘Nu
U. S
Glett
Pei- Bing
Washington
China
Ted
al- Ung
Dulles
Chou En-lai
Sam Rayburn
Tex
House
John McCormack
Mass
Congressional
McCormack
James Richards
D-8
Foreign Affairs Committee
Congress
Sketches By BEN BURROUGHS
A poetic reminiscence recalls old letters dating from a golden time and a lost love. The text contrasts tender memories with present life and notes how reading the letters brings back cherished moments. A separate line mentions the new Senate Office Building plan for a 500 seat auditorium with broadcast booths.
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Senate
De Mille's The Ten Commandments Pushing Cash, Color, and Waves
Othman observes Cecil B. De Mille at 74 directing The Ten Commandments, a costly color production with massive sets, a million-dollar-per-commandment budget, and a Nile of extras. He notes Hitchcock on The Man Who Knew Too Much, James Stewart’s evident charm, and Taurog guiding a child-centered project with George Gobel and Mitzi Gaynor.
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Hollywood
Cecil B. de Mille
Red Sea
de Mille
Jong
Othman
Pyramids
Cairo
Paramount
Yvonne de Carlo
Charleton
Moses) Heston
Ike
Arong
Alfred Hitchcock
Marrakech
Doris Day
Strode
James Stewart
Lindbergh
Norman Taurog
George Gohbal
Mitst
Gayner
Nevers Never’ Land
Geneva Conference Signals New Atomic Era Promise
The Geneva meeting of scientists and delegates from 72 nations marks a shift from fear to a potential new world order driven by atomic energy. Experts warn fuel resources may dwindle within a century, boosting calls for nuclear solutions while displays at the United Nations and Geneva expo illustrate the potential of fission and reactor technology.
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Ministry of Fuel and Power
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Belin
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East
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Russia
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