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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1957
Page
9
The Census Bureau reports sustained growth in worker education. In March, average schooling reached 11.8 years, up from 11.2 in 1952 and 9.3 in 1940, with 18 percent having some college and over 9 percent college graduates. The share ending after eight years of elementary schooling fell to 26.2 percent.
The census bureau reports men advance more in upward trends and white collar jobs. Women show higher education levels than men with 12.1 years vs 11.3 years. High school attainment reaches 45 percent for men 18 to 64, while women surpassed that level in 1940. Unemployment drops from eight to one percent from least educated to college graduates. White workers average 12 years schooling, nonwhite 11.5, reflecting migration patterns and education access.
Albany December 7 The County Judges Association urged repealing the Youth Court Act and proposed broadening the youthful offender law to ages 16 to 21. They argued the act is costly, complicated, and unworkable with secrecy rules for ages 16 to 19. The group estimates annual costs of eight million under the act versus about one million for an extended youth offender law.
A private two seater from Elmira to Toronto landed on the east bound Thruway near Batavia five miles east of the interchange due to a 100 foot fog ceiling. The pilot Donald Spellum of Edgerton Wisconsin said fog forced the landing. no injuries occurred and the plane is being dismantled for removal.
Dag Hammarskjold landed at Idlewild and summoned Maj. Gen. E L Burns for a conference at U N headquarters. The secretary general said the trip was successful and had secured early steps to reinforce the U N Truce Supervision Organization on the Syrian Israel border and resolve the Mt Scopus dispute.
Wellesley Massachusetts December 7 1957 Wellesley College announced the total fee for the 1958 1959 school year will be 2200 dollars an increase of 300 dollars from the current year The announcement notes the inclusive charge covers tuition room and board and other student services.
Today marks the start of a five part series examining the economy and potential of New York's southern counties. The initial article appears on the Editorial Page, with follow ups scheduled throughout the week across Amusements, Feature, Books, Financial, and more.
A lighthearted sidelight jokes about the infant, the little girl, the miss, and multiple stages of the young woman in a playful, dated tone typical of a comic caption.
In Gape Canaveral, officials move ahead with a restrained public profile after Vanguard failure. The Air Force tests an intermediate range Thor, reported to land short of target but successfully launched with a new guidance brain. The Defense Department notes unknown landing distance amid plans for a Vanguard type moon shot.
British made Bristol Britannia turbo prop airliner flies New York to London in eight hours three minutes to set a new transatlantic speed record. The feat underscores advances in commercial aviation and record attempts during December.
In Jakarta on December 7, the Communist-led unions seized three major Dutch banks. A Sumatra dispatch reported the Indonesian military, led by Lt. Col. Djamin Gintings, had seized Dutch properties in north Sumatra to block union control. Sumatra, rich in resources, hosts many British French and American firms.
Mrs. Tatsuko Chambers, after 30 months in the United States with Marine Sgt. Cleo M. Chambers, urges Japanese wives to speak up to mothers-in-law and shares a tip on how not to go hungry at American dinners.
Reports from Sumatra say Indonesian actions against Dutch holdings touched railways communications and utilities but early signs did not show full nationalization. North Sumatra witnessed a December revolt by Col Maladin Simbolon, with Gintings sent to replace him as army leader amid concerns among Dutch and Indonesian officials.
The Weather Bureau reports continued wet snow and chilly conditions for the next days. Today’s high reaches 35 with a low near 30 as southeast winds 15 to 20 mph persist. Syracuse recorded about a quarter inch of rain as the event ended last night.
In Philadelphia a thief towed a disabled safe six miles from an auto supply store, smashed it open, and left a note reading Empty safe. Ill never hide in l your store again. The small-town style confession hints at the hapless burglary and the note suggesting an escape plan gone awry.
Belgrade reports Tito told Ambassador Riddleberger that continued US reappraisals made aid humiliating for Yugoslavia. He declined further military aid, while seeking to preserve friendly economic and political ties with the United States. The Central Committee approved the delegation’s Moscow talks stance.
Police report a 57 year old man Clarence Shackleford crawled into a trash pile to keep warm and was saved seconds before the pile was dumped into Louisville’s 1800 degree incinerator. A partly filled wine bottle was found in his pocket.
High winds and poor visibility halted 14,000 paratroopers from jumping into simulated enemy territory in Exercise All American at Fort Bragg. The maneuver was rescheduled to begin at 7 30 a m tomorrow.
Senate Rackets Committee heard that Knoxville local leader William Reynolds threatened grocer B B Powers before his store was dynamited on Sept 5 1956 and that Nashville agent W A Smith was near the blast scene. Chapman and Hargis identified Smith in photos. McClellan condemned police laxness in this unsolved case.
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