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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1954
Page
1
The National Assembly Foreign Affairs Committee recommended ratifying three Paris agreements that free West Germany, grant the right to rearm, and settle the French German Saar dispute. The rearmament pact passed by one vote with one abstention. the advisory recommendation awaits a four day December ratification debate.
A St Louis couple cried over a birthday wish ad in the Post Dispatch. Charlotte Lucido read Sam promised to be the provider for their six children and 21 years of marriage. She said she never enjoyed anything like it. Philip Lucido signed the note publicly expressing gratitude on their anniversary.
The UN Assembly debates a U.S.-led call with 15 Korean allies demanding Red China's release of 121 American airmen held as spies. Delegates expect 40 of 60 states to back the resolution, facing opposition from the Soviet bloc and possible Arab abstentions as the body nears a vote on the 16-nation text.
Nationalist defense ministry said more than 30 000 workers are laboring at night to build a large new Communist air base on the Chinese mainland. The base, capable of handling heavy bombers, is described as located about 20 miles west of the Tachen Islands and roughly 200 miles north of Formosa with further reference to Okinawa.
A wry quip notes that some men are drawn to simpler pleasures in life, poking gentle fun at vanity and shared human foibles. The brief item captures a lighthearted moment typical of a newspaper humor column.
Governor elect Harriman announced appointments for three department heads in his new Democratic administration. Daniel Carey will lead public works, John W. Johnson of Buffalo will serve as assistant secretary, and Herman E. Hilleboe remains as state health commissioner with James L. Sunquist named as counsel. The selections, described as nonpartisan, take effect January 2.
Mamoru Shigemitsu, named Japan's foreign minister and deputy prime minister, says Japan’s position is fixed in the Democratic camp after graduation from Cornell. He reflects on U S relations and anti Communist stance while noting former prime minister Yoshida's approach. The report notes Shigemitsu as a convicted war criminal and references Hatoyama's government aims.
A light snow expected tonight with northwest winds averaging 25 mph and gusts up to 25. Two inches of snow likely by morning, with the weather bureau noting improving winds tomorrow and a small chance of rain or snow Sunday. Highs near 35 degrees.
Leroy Chapman of Ogden, 29, is described as an escapee by some papers though he did not escape. He fought a habeas corpus plea arguing lack of medical care for a hand injury while seeking treatment at Mayo Clinic. Utah courts ordered him back, he vanished, later served 90 days for carrying a concealed weapon in Nebraska, with ongoing extradition questions.
In a troubled interlude, two former officials are charged as suspects in a gangland murder in Alabama. Marines report pursuing a high-profile case as investigators tie the killings to a broader power struggle. The blue ribbon grand jury returns indictments naming a third person as accessory in the Patterson homicide.
Dr Samuel H Sheppard testified in court describing how he found Marilyn Reese Sheppard beaten in bed and insisted he did not kill her. He recalled being knocked out by a bushy haired man and by a form in the stairs, saying he was horrified and thought it a nightmare. He denied the detective’s statement that he killed Marilyn and claimed the claim was false.
Norman Sweeney, 14, spotted a deer while moving and ran home to fetch his bow. He borrowed money from his aunt, bought arrows, then returned to the woods and bagged an 85 pound doe that waited for him.
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