17 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1957
Page
1
Reporter Walter F. dic Guiness outlines how crime investigations shape politics in New York. The piece traces contention between Republicans and Democrats over who leads anti crime probes, referencing Lefkowitz and Harriman, plus past Kefauver hearings and the 1952 crime commission. The debate signals a major legislative fight in 1959.
Raymond G. House, 17, of 227 Burt Street, is charged with second degree manslaughter in the death of Karen Noble. He says he carried the child upstairs after she cried, then later found her limp. An autopsy found a ruptured liver as the cause of death.
Air Force witness James H. Douglas testifies before a Senate subcommittee on weapons and space programs. He discusses planned projects including the Thor intermediate range missile Atlas and Titan, and notes no full warning system exists for ICBMs. He cites production steps and urgency in pursuing missile and space capabilities.
The Atlas ICBM launched at 12 29 pm from Cape Canaveral and followed a prescribed path to a pre selected impact area. Ground haze obscured the view initially as the tall missile rose slowly then gained speed and left a thick white smoke trail. The burning exhaust pierced the clouds before the plume disappeared from sight, with engine thunder heard for several minutes.
Gov. Harriman announced a 1958 traffic safety plan calling for radar use to target speeders on state highways. He would expand the State Police highway patrol, tighten laws, and push automatic 60 day suspensions for repeat speeding or reckless driving. The program was outlined at the first meeting of his 10 member Citizens Council on Traffic Safety.
An editorial page blueprint surveys the NYS jury system, its faults and reforms. It notes possible changes, explains why citizens avoid juror service, and previews a continuing analysis across features from letters to sports, with focus on traffic law and license suspensions and related policy shifts.
Mrs Kane asserts Ray would not harm her child after a morning statement while a police court case involving public intoxication is noted from October in the same proceedings.
Weatherman Andy Keller reports a Texas influenced storm will hit Syracuse, bringing clearing tonight followed by rain or snow tomorrow. Winds shift from light tonight to southeast 15 to 20 mph tomorrow. temperatures rise from 23 to a high of 42 degrees.
Senate rackets investigators resumed work linking Tennessee Teamster Union officials to dynamitings vandalism and violence. Witness Glenn W aided 1951 case involving Glenn Smith president of Teamsters Union Local. Jury later acquitted after a directed verdict in Chattanooga criminal court.
Committee counsel Robert Sennédy said the Senate Rackets Committee focused on matters involving Smith and 12 other teamsters. He summarized the central issue as a single sentence: There is no free touch.
Washington unveils a larger-than-life statue of Billy Mitchell, shown as a landmark in air warfare history. The gift by George H. Stephenson of Philadelphia is set for display at the Smithsonian Institution amid a backdrop of 1947 court-martial controversy and ongoing recommendations to reverse the conviction.
Hollywood report says Elizabeth Taylor, famed actress, was admitted to Cedars of Lebanon today for a checkup and potential appendectomy. Moscow radio noted her condition as stable with doctors awaiting clearance. Shoppers in the Soviet Union context observed Christmas activity affecting coverage.
At the NATO summit opening its second session, the United States and Europe reached substantial agreement on a compromise to explore cooperation with Russia while planning nuclear missile strategies for Europe. Diplomats said full East West options would be explored as the alliance tackles Russia and other issues, with the Permanent Council to refine proposals amid ongoing talks.
Paris reports that carnations were selected as the sole floral decoration for President Rene Coty’s stag dinner honoring President Eisenhower. Red, white and pink carnations will adorn the table at the Elysee Palace, reflecting protocol that the event remains womenless. The guest list includes NATO delegates, with Mrs Eisenhower absent from Paris. Main dish is pheasant as Coty recalls Rambouillet hunting seasons.
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