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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1955
Page
7
Peggy McCarthy surveys residents on safer driving through driver education and exams. Respondents from Liverpool and nearby argue schools and night classes can improve driving habits and awareness of hazards.
A column defines Social Security rules and regulations including how to earn credits and apply for benefits. It questions the need for changes at sunrise and argues Social Security deserves a fair chance within government.
A Scranton Transit workers panel discusses Social Security questions and the recent strike. They explain eligibility for benefits, revenue sharing plans, and the impact of wage conditions on pay during contested service changes. Continued Tuesday.
Harry L. Washburn faces murder charges in the bombing death of his former mother in law Mrs Helen Harris Weaver in San Angelo. District Attorney Tom Moore Jr. said a jury may be chosen in two days and the trial could run about two weeks.
In San Angelo a 19 year old, Bruce McPherson, died after an argument on religion with two friends from prominent families. Investigators say McPherson shot himself with a revolver given to him by Thomas Hughes after Hughes took the handgun from a drawer. Police and the district attorney pursue circumstantial evidence as juries failed to form during earlier proceedings.
Alfred Hitchcock failed to arrive as scheduled in Singapore due to engine trouble delaying his plane in Bangkok. Paramount Films of Malaya manager Paul Yue said Hitchcock sent a telegram stating the Bangkok delay and cancellation of the Singapore stop, planning to fly directly to Hong Kong.
The body of 3-year-old Ronnie Weitkamp was found 30 yards north of the Crane Naval Ammunition Depot after a 54 day search that drew 2 508 servicemen and civilians. Coroner Delmar Hasier said autopsy to determine cause. authorities suspect starvation and exposure but rule out foul play pending full inquiry. Witnesses recalled the boy wandering off during the disappearance on October 1.
Twenty five cars piled up end to end on the New Jersey Turnpike injuring 13 people and blocking traffic for four miles near Swedesboro. State police say the first car stopped, causing the chain reaction as others braked to avoid it. Most vehicles were towed from the scene.
David Oistrakh will perform a new Shostakovich concerto with the New York Philharmonic over three New Year concerts on Dec 29 30 and Jan 1. The piece, written for him, had only been played twice before in Leningrad. CBS radio will broadcast the January 1 matinee.
In Ardmore Oklahoma a car driven by Arthur Devlin plowed into the Moss home. The vehicle, traveling out of control, struck a divan chair and stove, nearly hitting Mr. and Mrs. Moss who were seated apart. No injuries reported, damage about 500 dollars.
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