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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1954

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Jury Begins Deliberation in Dr. Sheppard Murder Trial

In Cleveland a jury of seven women and five men began deliberations under Judge Blythin after a 36 minute charge detailing five possible verdicts for Dr. Samuel Sheppard in the July 4 death of his wife Marilyn. The options include first degree murder with or without mercy and lesser counts or acquittal.

Cleveland Samuel Sheppard Edward Blythin Sheppard Marilyn Lois Mancini Ohio Blythin

Republicans Seek Eisenhower Renomination Says Lawrence

Editorial notes Republicans largely favor renominating President Eisenhower with David Lawrence quoted on today editorial page. Other features listed include Amusements Inq Reporter Breen Jane Steele Life Journey to Deaths Editorials Radio-TV Letters and specific page references for various sections.

Eisenhower David Lawrence Amusements Inq Breen Jane Steele Life Bethlehem Financial Graham

Public Hearing On Syracuse Housing Package Moves Forward

Syracuse Common Council shows no shift in stance on the 6.66 million state aided low income housing package after a five hour hearing with 25 speakers for and against the plan. Mayor Mead backs the project to clean up slums in the 15th Ward and a final vote is set for 2 P.M. Monday. Opposition targeted the site rather than the proposal.

Syracuse Mead

Patrolman Sardino Hurt After Hit Run Crash in Syracuse

Police hunted a hit and run driver after a police car was wrecked in the 1900 block of Erie Boulevard East. Patrolman Thomas Sardino was treated at Crouse Irving Hospital for a broken ankle dislocations and multiple injuries. Chief Arnold led the city wide search as investigators recalled a prior hit and run death on Hiawatha Boulevard.

Erie Blvd Thomas Sardino Brighton Syracuse Crouse-Irving Hospital Sardino Fred G. Arnold Jdames Considine Hiawatha Blvd Francis Biel Robert Rankin Colunn

Rhode Island IRS Opens Tax Form Access For Impatient

Providence Rhode Island officials say the federal income tax forms are now available at the district office for anyone who cannot wait for the annual mailing. The release notes forms can be picked up or requested locally.

Providence Rhode Island District Internal Revenue Office

NATO adopts atomic firepower in new defense plan

Leaders of the 14 NATO powers approve a defense strategy centered on atomic firepower and outline how nuclear weapons may be used if the Communist bloc attacks. Ministers vow a communique after a closed session, finalizing plans drafted by chiefs of staff.

Paris Free World NATO

K P of the year favored by potatoes at Fort Knox

Pfc. Robert F. Cordy, a 25 year old Korean veteran, is named K P of the year for peeling potatoes. He cleans 11 spuds a minute and earns a three day pass, while enjoying a warm clean kitchen and ample coffee. Cordy plans to rejoin K P duties and later enter the restaurant business.

F. Cordy Cordy K. P Louisville

Hereford Police Drop Drunken Driving Case Against Retired Colonel

In Hereford England police charged Charles Finlayson Hunter 74 with drunken driving after a handwriting expert test supported by a doctor's certificate suggested he was incapable of driving. The magistrates ruled Hunter's writing was better than the doctor's assessment and the case was dismissed.

Hereford England Charles Finlayson Hunter Hunter

New Draft Plan Hikes Reserves To 5 Million

The administration proposes six months of training for 17 to 19 year olds at 30 dollars a month. The plan envisions callable reserves totaling five million and trims 100000 active troops to fund a long term universal training system. Defense Secretary Wilson stresses reserve buildup to meet world conditions. Assistant Secretary Burgess says everyone will eventually serve. The program aims to bring 100000 entrants annually for four years.

Washington Defense Charles E. Wilson Pentagon Congress Wilson Carter Burgess

Man Crushed by Tractor Near Death After Tip Over

Robert Barkley of Beef Street Howlett Hill was pulled from beneath a Caterpillar tractor that toppled on him on Route 11 near the Seventh North Street interchange of the State Thruway. Witnesses said the machine settled and rolled onto him as he failed to leap clear. heavy equipment freed him and he was rushed to Onondaga General Hospital where a priest administered last rites.

Robert Barkley Beef St Howlett Hill Onondaga General Hospital Barkley Seventh North St

Boiler blast injures three at McQuaid Jesuit High School

Three workers were injured in a boiler explosion at the partly completed McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester. Sheldon E. McManus, 30, of Kenware, an engineering company employee, was among the seriously hurt when a front piece of the boiler unit blew off during testing.

Rochester IIP Sheldon E. McManus Kenware McQuaid Jesuit High

Today’s Chuckle at SL Melurial

A humorous overheard exchange has a traveler digging out a car and quipping about burying his engine after it dies, prompting laughter from nearby witnesses.

End of World Prophecy Shocks College Doctor

Dr Charles Laughead formerly of Michigan State College predicted catastrophic events next Tuesday including tidal waves near Lake Michigan and coasts Atlantic and Pacific He claimed contact with outer space sources and alleged letters from higher intelligences circulated by Mrs Dorothy Martin and a University of Iowa student reported mimeographed scripts of messages from space forces The college demanded his resignation over promoting beliefs that could affect student work.

Man Lake Michigan Charles Laughead Michigan State College East Lansing Mich Atlantis Atlantic Ocean Strait of Gibraltar Indian Ocean Madagascar Loughead MSC John A. Hannah Chicago Michigan State Board of Agriculture M.S.C Laughead Outer Space Dorothy Martin Oak Park Iowa City University of Iowa Daily Iowan Harold Powers Martin Outer

Politics Blamed for Discard of State Historical Papers

Richard Wright, president of the On londaga Historical Association, accuses the State Budget Division of political mishandling of irreplaceable records. He says cartons were misplaced in a preconverted garage and stored unsafely, risking further loss as officials seek control of archives. Wright cites an Albany trip after cartons were sold to a Canadian mill.

Tis Onlondaga Historical Association Tthe Richard Wright The Herald- Journal Today Albany Wright State Library Archives Department Bureau C Cmptroller's Local Historical Association

Capital Tree Lighted As Beacon of Peace

President Eisenhower lights Washington's 65 foot Michigan fir on the Ellipse to open the Pageant of Peace a three week civic religious and holiday observance. He will give a six minute address broadcast by radio TV and Voice of America as embassies and posts abroad plan simultaneous trees and peace programs. Delegations include children from six United Nations nations and guests at the White House event with cabinet members Supreme Court justices and other dignitaries among the crowd.

Washington Eisenhower Voice of America White House United Nations India Ecuador Canada France Philippines United States U. S Supreme Court

Weather Outlook Sees Snow Mixed With Rain Into Tonight

Forecast warns of snow mixed with rain or sleet tonight with two thirds of an inch possible by Tuesday. Temperatures drop to 13 in the morning, rising to a high near 36 as winds shift from south to northeast and northwest tomorrow.

Massena Watertown Elmira Utica

UN chief accepts Peiping talks with Chou En Lai

Dag Hammarskjold accepted an invitation for face to face talks with Red China’s Chou En Lai in Peiping after a UN General Assembly resolution condemned the Peking regime for holding American fliers as spies. The date and delegation were not fixed yet.

United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Red China Chou En-Lai Peiping Hammarskjold Chou UN General Assembly Pening Io Peiping Stockholm

Greece regrets anti US riot over Cyprus move

Greece voiced profound regrets after Greek students in Salonika attacked the U S Information Agency offices and damaged property. Police stopped the crowd from advancing to the main consulate as protests over U S stance on Cyprus continued, following earlier Athens incidents.

Athens Greece Alexander Papagos Salonika U. S. Information Agency U. S United Nations Cyprus

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