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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1956
Page
1
Adm. Arthur Radford chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived in Paris to join NATO staff meetings before next week's session of the Atlantic Alliance Council of Ministers.
Sylvia Porter analyzes the factors driving current inflation in today’s editorial. The page also lists regular features across Amusements Financial Bridge Junior Set Budapest Music Battle Radio-TV Classified Senior Life and more with page references.
President Eisenhower named Douglas MacArthur II, state department counselor, as ambassador to Japan in a recess appointment from Augusta Georgia. MacArthur succeeds John M Allison in Tokyo who returned to the United States for consultations and awaits a new assignment. MacArthur, 47, has served as counselor since 1953 and will earn 27500 as ambassador with a formal Senate nomination to follow when Congress reconvenes in January.
A general alarm warehouse fire at the National Movers Terminal in East Rutherford New Jersey raged for an hour and snarled traffic. Firefighters fought the blaze as New York bound motorists were urged to bypass the Lincoln and Holland tunnels and use the George Washington Bridge for access to New York seven miles away.
New York fire officials asked the Army to inspect possible atomic materials on the Brooklyn pier that burned and exploded killing 10 and injuring 247. The blast shattered windows miles away and damaged a long pier harbor complex as investigators probe sabotage and the cause.
Iraqi Premier Sabri al-Sa lI's government reportedly resigned under pressure from Syrian army leaders per Israeli and Baghdad broadcasts. Damascus suppression of reports followed a claim a pro‑Soviet military clique controls Syria with Col Abdul Hamid Sarraj at the helm, backed by Soviet arms and technicians.
Syracuse’s temperature slated to fall after a 41 degree high yesterday the warmest since November 21. Tonight will drop to 22 and tomorrow to 32 with occasional flurries and mainly cloudy skies. Winds turn from light and variable tonight to easterly at 15 to 20 mph tomorrow.
In Paterson New Jersey Anna L Ochs 54 was electrocuted when a tub filled with water caused by a fall after meeting a late train. Cab drivers Jacob De Hassleated and George Blanos reportedly took turns guiding the woman home as the drivers went on strike. The victim's name was not released.
London reports a major slide in gold and dollar reserves endangering the pound. Chancellor Harold Macmillan asked the U S and Canada to waive interest on postwar dollar loans due this month as reserves fell to 965 million dollars, far below the two billion level economists deem essential. The move aims to keep the pound at its 2.8 dollar parity and includes a formal waiver request to Washington with Canada to follow if the United States agrees.
Britain awoke to a Suez hangover as Eden faces a political crisis over Egypt withdrawal. Conservatives push for a confidence vote while Labour plans a strong challenge to intervention policy in the canal zone amid looming economic fears.
Fire destroyed the British Exchange Hotel in Goderich Ontario early today. Two bodies were removed from the ruins and two people were reported missing. Thirty guests were in the hotel when the blaze began shortly after 3 a m. Two escapees suffered burns. None of the dead missing or injured was identified.
A playful quip about a fearless woman driver who turns heads and stirs rivals with bold feats. The joke contrasts danger and charm as men react dramatically to her driving prowess.
The Anderson County school board closed Clinton High School amid new outbreaks of racial violence. Principal D J Brittain Jr said the school would remain shut until it was safe for students. The move comes after a white Baptist minister was beaten and an attempt to invade the building to attack a Negro student. The board appealed to the U S Attorney General to enforce integration.
Brewerton florist John Gensler urged the governor after the State Department of Public Works failed to fix an uneven Route 11 surface between Cicero and Brewerton. Within an hour after his call, landing crews were active. Gov Harriman confirmed efforts to correct the bad conditions and noted weather delayed resurfacing.
A fire today destroyed the 40 year old El Queji gal palace near Avila. Built in 1554 for Philip II by architect Juan Herrera it housed valuable art. in recent years it was owned by Princess Max Egon von Hohenlohe. Cause remains undetermined.
Governor Theodore R. McKeldin refused to proclaim December 7 as Pearl Harbor Day in Maryland. He said governments must avoid keeping alive international hatred through successive generations. The request was made by Andrew Aigkell, Life magazine publisher.
In Budapest thousands of women pressed forward to lay wreaths on the tomb of Hungary’s unknown soldier. Russian fire wounded a woman and killed many in Pecs during renewed clashes. Eyewitnesses report the crowd dispersed after a Russian officer drew a pistol. The homage marked the October November rebellion period rather than World War I losses. The demonstration began from leaflets and grew through the morning.
Premier Chow En-lai declared during a goodwill tour of India that Red China will eventually be admitted to the United Nations. He spoke amid efforts to improve relations and broaden China’s international role.
Yugoslavia told the General Assembly it would not permit U.N. observers to enter the country to investigate the Soviet bloodshed claim, amplifying tensions at the United Nations in New York.
Yugoslav under-secretary Mladen Ivekovic urged stationing observers along Hungary's borders if the puppet regime blocks entry. Burma Rangoon reports a fire incident with 1 820 homeless families and no observer deaths. Ivekovic condemned Soviet deportations of Imre Nagy and urged Budapest to permit Hammarskjöld entry. Ambassador Lodge said the US would take all measures short of war to aid Hungary.
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