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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1955
Page
2
A London commuter train crashed into a halted freight near Ling Barnes Station killing 12 and injuring about 50. The nightbound passenger train, carrying around 150 people, rammed the freight. flames and electricity filled the air as rescuers recovered bodies and evacuated the injured.
A long trial in New York concluded with Burke Griffin convicted of murder for the killing of his friend during a barroom incident. The case linked to a separate highway track and Sugar Bowl context, with witnesses recalling a chaotic brawl and a fatal shooting.
New York Governor Harriman told the New Orleans Foreign Policy Association that Eisenhower’s Geneva handling created psychological disarmament among the free world. He argued Russians push peace rhetoric while the West loosens unity and warned of renewed Soviet purges and a broad offensive in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He urged stepped up economic and technological aid to uncommitted nations and noted upcoming remarks in Oklahoma City.
WASHINGTON AP The threat of federal legislation could force auto makers to voluntarily cover franchise contracts with dealers General Motors officials indicated they would respond voluntarily Senate monopoly subcommittee chair O Mahoney pressed for such legislation after GM leaders declined to discuss revisions with dealers Curbee Sloan Jr testified that GM acts as the dealer servant and vows to answer later on charges from dealers about one sided contracts The fourth week of the GM case study closed with dealers denouncing GM as arrogant and selfish Sloan defended big business efficiency and rejected the idea of GM taking over dealer agencies
ATLANTA Senator George of Georgia was hailed as a statesman and great salesman in messages from President Eisenhower, Truman, Barkley, and 53 US senators read at the Old Warhorse Lawyers Club gathering. George, guest of honor, emphasized defense spending while others praised his service and influence.
Police tracked a repeating bank robber blamed for three holdups from Clintonville Pennsylvania to nearby towns. The man, described as about 21 and wearing dark clothes, escaped with roughly 3000 to 4000 dollars from Peoples National Bank after prior threats at two other banks. Involvement of Volant and Shippenville banks connects the case to a March spree, with tools including a hammer and a shopping bag used to breach teller cages. The bandit fled by car, leaving a trail of incidents and a prior 1938 bank robbery linked to past witnesses.
Report of a Burmese premier's toast provoking a tense stand by Khrushchev and a burst of outbursts from other Soviet and Western officials. The incident follows a disputed exchange with Khrushchev during a Southeast Asia tour while Portuguese tensions in Goa and Macau draw comment from Washington officials.
A brief local item notes the harsh summer heat impacting hogs on a farm, with a somber, cautionary tone. The piece highlights how animals suffer more in extreme heat, reflecting concerns about livestock care and farm conditions during peak summer.
A federal court heard details of a hijacking case involving 25,000 pounds of fraudulent income tax items and a 13 ton refrigerated trailer. Charles Nucets Andrews and Charles M. Stewart were among those linked to the scheme on the Lincoln Tunnel route, with charges of grand larceny and related falsifications noted as the process to appoint counsel continued for the unemployed suspect Born.
Sparks fly as Sparkman criticizes current politics while Dulles urges constructive criticism. Adlai Stevenson faces GOP peers over moderation calls. Williams of Michigan and Sutensa of Tama share disbelief that the nation is at war with itself. The Young Democrats host speeches, with rivals signaling a readiness to discuss differences.
A fragmentary report notes discussions on a plebiscite for Sudan and the formation of a Sudanese constituent assembly. It cites international figures and mentions Britain, Egypt, and the United States urging a supervised process, with the aim of elections next March or April.
A discussion of a joint meeting at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Astronomical Society where Dr. Wernher von Braun outlined plans for a manned lunar flight. He predicted an early around the moon attempt after establishing a fast earth satellite program and noted later missions would use larger, better equipped craft.
Belgrade reports President Tito travels to Ethiopia to repay a Haile Selassie visit with a gift yacht named Brioni. The 10 Isis steel vessel, built this summer, joins a two ship convoy for the Suez and Red Sea run. Separately Canada’s St Lawrence Seaway Authority awards over a million dollars in contracts to deepen the Welland Canal to 27 feet, linking the Great Lakes with the Atlantic. Work awarded to three Canadian firms, winter season, to finish by August 30, 1958.
Sunshine Springs and Gardens debuts six miles southeast of Sarasota. The four million dollar attraction features two acres of exotic tropical gardens a large man made lake and a 60 foot long water stage hosting four aquatic shows daily. Brainchild of Leonard W. Tanner a 29 year old millionaire with real estate interests across Blaine and Florida.
Belgrade announces a general amnesty on the 10th anniversary of the republic. More than 1,000 inmates are released, including Dragoljub Jovanovic, former Peoples Front leader, who had a nine year term. Seventeen other clergymen are among those freed.
The FCC reports radio and television broadcasters earned 1 0425 billion dollars from advertisers in 1934 marking the first time the combined industry surpassed the billion dollar threshold. Radio revenue fell five percent while TV revenue rose 37 percent as industry leaders discuss union relations and political signals from the administration.
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