20 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1957
Page
1
Syria told the United Nations Security Council of a serious threat to Middle East peace from an alleged American plot against the Damascus regime. A Foreign Ministry spokesman said Syria did not demand specific action from the council.
President Eisenhower is described as hopeful the Senate will restore part of the 800 million dollar foreign aid cut by the House. Senate leaders and GOP members met with him as Knowland notes belief the House figure may be raised, while a special session remains uncertain. Tensions with Syria deepen as Damascus accuses the U.S. of backing a plot against President Shukri Kuwatli and orders three embassy staffers expelled.
Exfirst: Hoffa admits refund of 7500 amid extortion allegations. Bitar cites Syria targeted by destructive acts to force adoption of the Eisenhower Doctrine and shift policy. He accuses Washington of embargo plans and peddling wheat prices to rival states. Weather outlook noted with a high near 73 and potential rain in portions.
Maj. David G. Simons piloted the Air Maree balloon toward a possible landing after reaching about 100000 feet. An Air Force evaluation team in Minneapolis updated calculations to locate the gondola and pilot following a weather affected ascent. The craft rose with sun warmth and faced turbulence from a storm, dipping from 96000 feet near Brancken’s Ridge to 68000 feet as it drifted west.
A Teamsters tank truck strike in New York crippled bulk milk deliveries to the metropolitan area. About 1,150 drivers moved to strike, affecting up to 95 percent of milk processed for 12 million customers, with union claims of 73 percent. Negotiations paused after wage and hour disputes. hospitals and institutions expect continued supply though overall impact is expected to unfold over days.
Volunteers push toward recovering three men killed in a Sunday explosion in Oswego's new 1.9 million dollar water intake tunnel under Lake Ontario. Rescue work resumes after a pause, with mine experts taking gas samples and air pumped 2,800 feet into the tunnel. One volunteer died from suffocation, Lloyd Matteson, age 30, prompting services tomorrow for his family.
Washington conference advances a bill to authorize up to 3.9 million dollars to combat the Asiatic flu epidemic this fall and winter. The Senate approved it by voice vote. in Detroit a court order blocked immediate use of 800 thousand dollars, with a further 2 million held in standby.
A pudgy ex boxer and small time gambler, Vircent E. Sigate, was charged with attempted murder in the May 2 shooting of racketeer Frank Costello. He surrendered at a police station and was held overnight after a bungled assassination attempt scene description.
Today's editorial questions if honesty can be legislated in those chosen for high government posts and whether a conflict of interest reflects on moral standards. The page notes other features and sections including Amusements, Financial, Classifieds, Sports, City Life, and a reference to Vincent Gigante.
An Asiatic flu outbreak suspected at North Country School Camp near Lake Placid affected 15 boys and two counselors. All recovered by weekend as the State Health Department studied blood and throat specimens. Health officials planned a meeting in Albany to map plans against a potential epidemic.
Dispatch from Tokyo notes Typhoon Agnes moving west of southern Japan toward Korea with two dead and two missing. Reports from Washington say Secretary of Agriculture, 3 injured and 19 houses destroyed, as agencies consider a milk marketing order amid heavy rains and high winds.
Japan's 69 year old education minister swam a showy eight feet at an event in Tokyo. Matsunaga, a lawyer turned cabinet member, led the demonstration at a public pool, urging participation as part of a nationwide health push.
A playful excerpt notes a punchy line about everyday life and the trio of a man, his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Jones. The fragment hints at humor about social circles and common relationships in a light, dated tone.
WALLINGTON says Congress may adjourn next month as civil rights legislation fuels a stalemate. Senate minority leader Knowland and House Republicans clash with President Eisenhower over the Senate bill and a jury trial requirement in contempt cases, while supporters push limits on amendments.
President Eisenhower names Edward M. Gadsby as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission shortly after his swearing in as a commissioner. Cardinal Spellman and other church figures attended a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica to mark a silver anniversary related to public utilities and Armstrong's resignation from a high post.
James R Hoffa testified before the Senate Rackets Investigating Committee denying extortion guilt and noting a misdemeanor reduction. He said he repaid about 7500 dollars to grocers after the case, while Kennedy pressed Hoffa’s police record and fines. Hoffa reserved the right to refuse questions outside the inquiry scope as photographers were kept away during testimony.
Martha Dodd Stern and Alfred Stern renounced U S citizenship in Prague and Mexico City two months earlier and became Paraguayan citizens. The couple, accused of espionage in the United States, defended themselves before the House Un-American Activities Committee. A U S pilot was killed after a collision during a wartime operation, with details from Clark Field and Morros referenced in the broader spy hysteria reports.
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