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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1956
Page
2
Fragmented OCR reads like a traffic court brief listing Abie, Gust, Lane, and Bain base locations with scattered names and numbers. Mentions Rex at Buc and dates such as 23 and 45 appear amid garbled details.
The 11th Fighter Interceptor Wing from Philadelphia arrived at Hancock Field for training, bringing 16 F-94s and support craft. About 3,000 personnel, led by Col. Edgar R. Gwen, will train here as deputies investigate an escape involving four Syracuse youths from Hillbrook.
Lay Study Week at Le Moyne College opened with about 200 delegates from Washington Philadelphia Boston New York Buffalo Syracuse Watertown Waterbury Conn Chicago Milwaukee and Ontario. Tonight Rev J Murray Elwood led an hour of recollection and Solemn Benediction.
Syracuse woman Lucille Bellinger of 524 James St. tells sheriff investigators she was forced into a car by four men described as Indians, driven to the Onondaga Reservation, assaulted and burned with matches and cigarettes, and held until the following morning. She reported the incident at 9:15 a.m. from 207 James St. The assault area is in the county, and Patrolman Rayond Seeley forwarded the case to the sheriff's department.
Agricultural stabilization and conservation officials from 13 counties met at the Hotel Onondaga to review the federal soil bank program. In Onondaga County 14 agreements covering 127 acres total $52,030.80, with statewide totals exceeding 1,200 agreements covering over 10,000 acres valued near $60,000. Payments and checks will be issued early next month through county offices, as the program is administered by the county committee offices.
Market asks for Conditional Use in Residential B and A zones for a parking erection at 1217 Grant Blvd. Owner listed as Margaret Hay. Commission to consider other requests including a medical building at 1933 E Genesee St and legalization of Syracuse University chapter houses for several fraternities and sororities.
A court unit fact sheet explains the Youth Court Act to press, detailing how first offenders aged 16 to 20 may be treated in a dedicated Youth Court under the County Court. The act seeks rehabilitation for usable youths, with some records kept for up to five years, while preserving media access with safeguards.
Burglars smashed a rear window and entered four East Side homes during the weekend, taking more than $1,100 in cash, silver, jewelry, and small items. Victims include Harold Share at 347 Genesee Park, Dr. Merten Hatch at 1709 Buickl Ave, Clary Williams at 624 Madison St, and Charles Higgins at 620 Irving Ave. Looted items vary from cash for a desk to a pearl necklace, rings, a Yocker, and coins. Police said entries occurred within 24 hours of neighbors being broken into and that more may be missing as investigations continue.
The Dutch government confirmed once more that Queen Juliana will not abdicate amid a crisis tied to her links with faith healer Dr Gerrit Jan Lammers. A royal commission has finished its secret probe. no details were released and no throne transfer to Crown Princess Beatrix was indicated.
A gang of ten men armed with knives and clubs attacked two men shortly after midnight. Victims Charles Carter of Cattsville and George Brown of B16 E Fayette St were treated at Crouseving Hospital after sustaining lacerations. Brown reported a stop sign run and a car full of assailants attacking him. Miss Elizabeth Willis was knocked unconscious during the assault.
Large photographs of President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon dominate the Taw Palace during the Republican National Convention. At the opposite end two big signs trumpet the slogan peace and prosperity, commemorating 100 years of the Republican Party with a gold coin bearing Eisenhower and Lincoln likenesses.
Glen O Connor Miss Syrianne and 11 finalists vie in the 1956 State Fair Queen Contest in the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Syracuse. The winner and chaperone will tour Puerto Rico September 1 through 8, stay at the Caribe Hilton, and attend a gala dinner with local judges and a charm course.
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