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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1956
Page
2
NEEMNA UP report that communist police detained about 2000 Hungarian teens at Gyoer on the road to Austria. Detained youths were sent back to parents as Hungary reels from mass emigration. Observers note border tightening and fears for national youth amid the Kadar regime crisis.
A young mother Mae Mong 29 and her sons Edward 9 and Timothy were found dead on a snow covered rural road near an old strip mine. A third son Frank 7 survived frostbite and was taken to Grove City Hospital. Police said no marks of violence and a note hinted at self harm.
Waves from the Adriatic Sea swamped Po Delta lowlands driving about 1,000 villagers inland while the Appennine pass saw 500 marooned by snow. Hungarian refugees traveling toward Ontario's registry area faced aid efforts with over 1.5 million annual provisions reported.
London reports France and Britain agreeing on early troop withdrawal from Egypt to reopen the Suez Canal and restore Western unity before a full Syrian crisis. Soviet Russia repeats charges that the United States conducts a provocative campaign in preparation of an armed outbreak.
Hannibal Missouri notes Robert E. Hughes claiming 1,041 pounds plans a TV appearance in New York. An ambulance will ferry him from Hannibal to St Louis, then a four engine heated DC-9 air freighter will transport him. Civil Aeronautics Board approved airlift with a 227 dollar freight rate plus companion and equipment costs.
The White House announced plans to seek new legislation to grant permanent U.S. residence to all Hungarian refugees and to allow some refugees who sought asylum in other countries to apply for permanent resettlement here. President Eisenhower directed study of refugee transportation and a broader quota, with Tracy Voorhees coordinating efforts.
Four International Longshoremen and Warehousemen Union officers cited the Fifth Amendment at a U S Senate Internal Security subcommittee hearing on communism in Hawaii. They answered only basic identifying questions, avoided family details, and faced a 1 000-strong dockside protest under rain at Tolani Palace.
William Richard Rose 51, president of Home National Bank of Ellenville, was arrested in connection with an alleged 580000 shortage. He was arraigned before U S commissioner on Federal Reserve Act violation charges and posted 305000 bail. FBI says Rose falsified deposits and paid checks with insufficient funds, creating an overdraft that bank examiners could not balance. The hearing was adjourned to Monday in New York.
A September crash near Madera killed ten people and left four more dead. Capt. Robert Stevenson said names would be released after kin notification. The Castle control tower indicated the pilots did not contact it, suggesting a rapid catastrophe before aid could reach them.
A U S Air Force B47 stratojet crashed in western Ontario. Maj Robert M Slane commander was rescued by helicopter and moved to Port Arthur hospital in good condition. Crew included Lt Richard J Martin Lt Maxim Workman and Lt Donald S Fetty. Parachutes reportedly seen as rescue teams searched rugged snow covered terrain.
In Paris Texas a swarm of skunks mauls bee hives from the outside. They scratch at hives until bees emerge, then catch and eat them to access honey. Lamar County beeman Erwin Glen describes piles of dead bees found outside the hives.
The Treasury plans a beauty contest partnership to promote savings bonds. It will co sponsor the Mrs. America event with a winner titled Mrs. Savings Bonds of 1957. Finalists compete in Fort Lauderdale May 7 to 15 with Liberty Bell replicas as trophies.
A string of mishaps stalls the American buildup at McMurdo Sound as a US Air Force C124 Globemaster crashes and catches fire. Pilot Captain Warren J. Fair is injured and a civilian technican James R. Farlow sustains an ankle injury. The three million dollar aircraft is nearly a total loss while two earlier Globemasters suffered gear damage. Repairs are urgent to keep the ice runway from melting closer to the bay. Tractor breakdowns and many base tractors halt the airlift to the Seabees building polar camps for scientists in the IGY program.
U S oil moves amid European energy strain as Suez and Iraq pipeline repairs lag. Officials estimate extra dollar costs for Europe could exceed 50 million monthly, with no rationing planned in the United States. The emergency plan enables 15 major oil firms to pool tankers and resources to reach 500000 barrels daily before Christmas. About 680 tankers, including 306 foreign, are involved, with WWII surplus ships to boost capacity.
PLATTSBURGH AP Airmen began spending 220000 in 32 two dollar bills to highlight the payroll at Plattsburgh Air Force Base. Base commander Col. George VonArb said the f2 bills represented about 20 percent of the total monthly payroll as part of the base payroll Friday.
Two boys aged 4 and 6 set fire to a duplex apartment, causing 5000 dollars in damage and forcing 13 residents to flee. The youths admitted striking matches and dropping them into a paper station as three families lived in the frame building.
Judge Robert E. McCreary acquitted Francis R. Weis of driving charges after Weis admitted drinking five or six cocktails. The judge called the admission notable as only the second time he has heard a defendant acknowledge having more than a couple of beers.
Boston dispatch reports New York officials dismissing Automobile Legal Association claims that compulsory insurance will bar up to 1.5 million New England motorists from New York highways when the new law takes effect. A New York Bureau spokesman says nonresidents may drive out-of-state cars in New York without insurance, but violators risk a one-year driving ban if involved in an accident or violation in the state.
Governor Harriman authorized a 31 million dollar increase in highway spending, with 18 million in federal aid. Total designated for road building in the fiscal year reaches 249 million, and about 275 million in highway work is under contract or advertised for bids. The expansion stems from federal aid gains and a voter-approved 500 million highway bond issue. The 31 million is not yet allocated to specific projects and will cover interstate, urban, primary and secondary roads.
Ulster Town in Hudson Valley became the first New York community to sign a federal state urban development plan. A 16 month survey will review schools roads water zoning fire and police services. The project costs are shared with the federal government paying half and state and local governments splitting the rest. Governor Harriman praised the effort and Frederick Clark will lead the initial phase with $19 000 appropriated.
New York negotiations between American Telephone and Telegraph Co. and long lines workers recessed early today but expected to resume this afternoon. An official of the Communications Workers of America warned workers may stage mass picketing demonstrations Monday if no contract is reached by tomorrow night.
Indiana Senator elect John Sherman Cooper of Kentucky, on a mission for President Eisenhower, conferred with Prime Minister Nehru for over two hours in New Delhi. He arrived to arrange Nehru’s U S visit beginning December 16.
Rochester report says George T. Manning 48 longtime Republican state senator died in a Buffalo hospital. He served 18 years and had just been re elected to his Senate seat in the recent election. The GOP gain gives a 38 20 majority when the Senate convenes in January. Gov Harriman to call a special election.
Los Angeles news reports ex convict Stephen Nash, 33, a truck driver, confessing to four killings including 10 year old Larry Rice of Venice. He described stabbing Rice over 30 times and killing three other victims, saying he hated people and kept a knife and pipe bludgeon for attacks.
King Faisal of Iraq pledges support for Egypt to preserve independence and sovereignty while urging Arab unity. He reaffirms Iraq’s traditional Palestine policy and calls for allied nations to back the elimination of Israel for regional peace. Parliament, elected in 1954, is described as pro Western amid Said era policies.
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