14 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1951
Page
1
In Tucumcari New Mexico investigators probe a water tank disaster on Main Street. The 1 250 000 gallon tank ruptured causing four deaths and multiple injuries. Sabotage or explosion rumors surface but lack backing. FBI may test wreckage in Washington while officials seek a cause.
The United States notified Sweden, Norway and Switzerland they may join non belligerent inspection teams to monitor any forthcoming Korea armistice. Assistant Secretary of State John D. Hickerson said UN Korea command could likely accept the plan. Ambassadors Erik Boneman of Sweden and Charles Bruggmann of Switzerland were informed.
In Washington hearings Charles Oliphant testified that Henry Grunewald told him he was helping Senator Bridges in a tax case involving ALL Klein of Baltimore. He said Bridges inquired and Grunewald later confirmed involvement. The matter ties to tax irregularities investigated by the House Ways and Means Subcommittee. Oliphant resigned last week.
Beverly Hills reporting a court arraignment for Walter Wanger on assault with intent to commit murder after a shooting outside the Beverly Hills police station left film industry headlines. Lang, 39, was wounded while with Miss Bennett near his car. Bennett denied romantic involvement as police promised a formal complaint. Meanwhile a winter storm system brings freezing rain, snow, and high winds across upstate areas, causing hazardous travel.
Pike resigns today as a member of the Atomic Energy Commission amid calls for cabinet dismissals and a new congressional inquiry. In Canastota New York, a young couple, Arthur Boxall and Stella Boxall, were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning after their car skidded into a ditch during a heavy snowstorm on Route 5 in Sullivan. The coroner classifies the deaths as accidental.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Chicago speech where President Truman’s administration theme is echoed, stressing what can be done now to prevent indignation from actions already occurred, reflecting Democratic National stance.
Marquis Childs notes from London that Britain's sharp economic distress is tempered by income from Malaya's rubber and tin. The editorial page introduces this analysis with references to other regular features and page placements across the issue.
JERIDIAN MISS A 34YEAROLD woman recounted racing 15 miles at about 39 miles an hour to overtake a speeding station wagon after a crying twoYearold boy fell from the vehicle on the Richton Laurel highway. She found the child with a minor hand scratch but the wagon was out of sight. Concluded on Page 23 Columns 4.
New Haven Com. reports appliance dealer George Montano had 19 televisions stolen valued at 4600 dollars from his warehouse. A mysterious caller then directed him to leave a truck and return later with no police notification. He later found the missing sets in the truck.
The Syracuse Housing Authority announced federal backing for a West End development clearing a five block blighted area east of Vocational High School. A one block West End Playground would sit beside a 331 unit housing project with private financing followed by long term bonds.
A minor earthquake rattled eastern Los Angeles coastal sections including Culver City and Santa Monica at 3 P.M. today. Downtown areas reported light tremors with some building sway and uncertain damage, as residents note shopping days to Christmas linger in the air.
Albany Sunday event by Albany County Historical Association features a talk titled Columbia County and Its Contribution to the State and the Nation. Monday the State Crime Commission opens a public hearing in Hudson to probe gambling and potential political corruption in Columbia County.
A light vent on predictable office grind urging steady work. It jokes that eight hours becomes twelve as ambition grows, and worries creep in with time.
The U S Fifth Air Force reports three Allied Sabre jets shot down one Communist MiG-15 and damaged three others in air battles near Pyongyang. Two Sabres, plus two Shooting Stars, returned safely, while a Shooting Star, an F 84 Thunderjet and an F 51 Mustang were downed in Communist territory.
Miss Harriet Todd, 55, of South Avenue, was burned when her nightclothes ignited while she sat with her feet in an oven at about 5 AM today. She suffered second and third degree burns and was taken to Onondaga General Hospital. A roommate and another resident heard screams, and firemen from Engines 6 16 and Truck 1 responded, preventing further damage to a rug. Todd, employed at Tramner's Supply Laundry, was treated on scene and at the hospital.
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