Decision on Onondaga Sanatorium Closure Debated
Public hearing led by State Health Commissioner Dr. Herman E. Hilleboe weighed medical and economic factors in recommending closing the 41 year old Onondaga Sanatorium. A projected saving of over 2 million dollars and excess tuberculosis beds drive the recommendation, with final decision by January 1 after reporting to the Budget Director and Governor Harriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. McGuinness
Onondaga Sanatorium
Herman E. Hilleboe
Onondaga County
Harriman
State Health Department
Hilleboe
Lawrence M. Rolisot
Syracuse
New York State
Norman E. Hilleboe
Gnondaga Sanatorium
Harriman Pushes School Exclusion for Troublemakers
New York Governor Harriman urged lawmakers to give school authorities power to exclude disruptive and uncontrollable pupils from public schools. He warned that such measures could protect the education of other students and argued for transfers to special schools for older youths. He also criticized federal narcotics policy as insufficient and called for stronger federal action to curb dope trafficking.
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New York
New
York City
Siven
Harriman
Department of Justice
Harrimand
Governor Blamed For Crime Return
Assembly Speaker Oswald D. Heck charged that organized crime has returned to the state under Governor Harriman after being driven out by former Governor Dewey. He said criminals think a welcome mat is rolled out and urged action by Harriman with assembly support for a resolution calling for a special prosecutor.
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Dewey
Harriman
Assembly
Oswald D. Heck
Heck
Ha Itel
Syracuse
Hartiman
New York City
Fumes Kill 3 in Flat
In Albany a family in a basement flat was struck by carbon monoxide. Horace Foote and his two sons, 16 and 15, died, while mother Giedys Foote 52 and daughter Winifred 10 were hospitalized in critical and serious condition respectively. Authorities suspect gas poisoning with initial illness starting Friday night and Sunday.
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Albany
Horace Foote
Horace Jr
John
Giedys Foote
Winifred
Memorial Hospital
Footes
Absent-minded professor sends wife to bank headline
A quirky joke item notes a professor forgetful of essentials and sends his wife to the bank to kiss goodbye to his money to mock a money misfortune. The brief humor hinges on a playfully absurd scenario.
Satellite Countdown Passes Halfway Mark
The countdown for the first U.S. satellite launch reached its halfway point with no major delays. Weather remained overcast with winds near 35 mph, not enough to stop preflight checks. Navy and Air Force tests interlaced as Vanguard and Snark efforts proceeded, though the Snark launch did not occur.
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C. H. Schooley
Defense Department
Nr. 7
Schooley
S “Air Force
Air Force
Navy
Vanguard
Northrop
Robert
Sellers
President Eisenhower’s surprising recovery schedule
President Eisenhower’s recovery from a cerebral attack appeared to outpace doctors’ expectations. Within a week his physicians had spoken of a rest period and limited activity for weeks, yet his schedule showed no signs of rest. He planned a Tuesday meeting with Republican leaders to discuss next year’s plans and may travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for a long weekend.
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Washington
Sistohower
Tell
Gettysburg
Ike Hopes to Avoid Any Overall Budget Increase
In a White House briefing, President Eisenhower signaled a goal to hold overall budget spending flat next year despite plans for higher defense outlays. The administration expects a roughly two billion dollar increase for missile and space programs as part of a broader $71.2 billion current year devices and anti-submarine capabilities. Senators Bridges and Saltinstall noted potential cuts in defense and other areas to keep the plan within a deficit-averse framework.
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Washington
Sting
Eisenhower
Hold
White House
Con- Ieee
Ted
Helderway Sens
Bridges
R+NH
Defense
B-Mass
Ben. Distsen
R-Ii
Sea Hort
Judge Walsh Named Deputy Attorney General Post
Washington reports President Eisenhower named Federal Judge Lawrence E. Walsh aged 45 from the Southern District of New York as deputy attorney general. The appointment follows a fatal house fire near Ellenville that killed six Simmons children, with police saying the blaze appeared to be arson. Walsh, who previously served as assistant district attorney in New York County, takes office today alongside the new attorney general.
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New York
State Office
Cayuga and Cortland
Onondaga County
Onondaga
Thomas H. Dyer
Board of Supervisors
Washington
INS
Eisenhower
Lawrence E.walsh
Ellenville
Paul Simtorney
Jons
Loyd Simmons
Justice Department
William Rogers
Ene
Walsh
Rogers
Simmons
Tme
County
Thomas E. Dewey
Sehond
Bench
Nun and seven boys launch mouse rocket in Austin
A nun and seven boys at Pacetti Catholic High School in Austin reported the successful launch of a rocket carrying a white mouse to 1642 feet. The mouse died on impact. Plans to rebuild with parachute ejection and a safer design were announced, with cost estimated around 350 dollars. The group has launched about 110 rockets in two years, with 30 reaching notable distances.
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Austin, Minn
Uns
Austin
Duns Scotus
Pacetti Catholic High School
Richard King Jr
Jani
Earth
The
Order of St. Francis
Tye
Nim
King
It's a Rough Route What's in a Name Fireworks
State officials meet with a community highway committee to choose a name for Route 505, dubbed the Penn Canada Expressway, as two Republican lawmakers plan to call it the Penn Canada Freeway. The corridor runs from Pennsylvania to the Canadian border, with recent openings and ongoing construction along Oswego Boulevard. Governor Harriman’s colors will be carried by three Albany PR men describing the contest mechanics.
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Pennsylvania
Nedrow
Tully
Oswego Boulevard
Harr
Albany
Fenn- Canada Committee
James Truex
Department 4 Public Works
Wellington Wales
Department of Commerce
Daniel P. Pat
Labor Council Moves to Exclude Teamsters Now
AFL-CIO Executive Council votes to recommend expulsion of the Teamsters Union amid corruption charges pursued after months of hearings. Also eyed are expulsions for Bakery, Laundry and Delicatessen Workers unions as part of a broad drive. Snowstorm disrupts plans and tempers as weather worsens in the Northeast.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Afl-Cio
Teamsters Union
Senate Baskets Committee
Laurdry
Dietillery
Pennsylvania
York City
Poughkeepsie
Binghamton
Elmira
Pittsburgh
Maier
Sels
Syracuse
Upstate
York
Pittsburgh Railways Co
Massena
Agreement Reached on Mt Scopus Convoys in Jerusalem
In Jerusalem Premier Ben-Gurion announced a breakthrough after two days of talks with UN Secretary General Hammarskjold. A prior plan to move a convoy to Mt Scopus through Jordanian territory faced deadly risk but a new proposal received Jordanian escort conditions, ending the impasse.
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Jerusalem
Mt. Scopus
Alfair
Ben-Gurion
Corfereriog Yah U.N
Day ‘Hammarskjold
Mts Scopus
Hammarskjold
Middle East
Hammarskjolg
Jordan
Rael
Postmaster Encourages Early Christmas Card Mailings
Pittsburgh postmaster James Smith urges residents to mail Christmas cards early. He notes tight schedules and urges households to prioritize timely delivery before the holiday rush.
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Pitisburgh
James Smith
Skys
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Edward Mikal
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Caper Canaveral
Ike
N.Y
Buddy
Don Fradenburgh
Labor Council
Teamsters
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