19 Dec 1952
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
1
Readings from Luke 1 26 56 in both RSV and KJV present the annunciation to Mary the virgin betrothed to Joseph the birth of Jesus and Marys visit to Elizabeth. The excerpts contrast how each version renders the angelic message the virgin birth and Elizabeths greeting with emphasis on piety and divine mercy.
The page lists regular sections including Classifieds on pages 49 to 53 City Life on page 29 Deaths on page 26 Editorials and Tattere on page 20 Financial on page 49 Ing Nepter on page 31 Patriot Quiz on page 23 Radio TV on page 32 Social on pages 34 to 36 Sports on pages 43 to 48 Today’s Pictures on page 24
Mr and Mrs George Jones were each barred from entering their home by separate court orders from different judges. After learning of the mixup they dropped their divorce suits and returned home together to separate quarters.
President elect selects civilian leaders to head the Army Navy and Air Force under Secretary of Defense designate Charles E Wilson. Choices include Roger M Kyes of General Motors as deputy defense secretary and Robert Ten Broeck Stevens of J P Stevens Co as Army secretary. Robert Bernard Anderson of the Federal Reserve Bank at Dallas would be Navy secretary. Harold L Talbott of North American Aviation Co would lead the Air Force.
Albert Anastasia known as a Murder Inc. boss in waterfront crime defies the State Crime Commission by declining to answer questions about his finances and alleged murders. His lawyer cites possible self incrimination and notes Justice Department actions to denaturalize and deport him.
UN five bombers struck a Communist troop center 25 miles north of Kaesong destroying at least 40 buildings and leaving the target in flames. Sabrejets added 32d MiG-15 losses as pilots called the raid a success amid a broader artillery and tank barrage.
Edward J. Florio a New Jersey waterfront labor boss pleaded guilty to perjury and received an 18 month federal prison term from U S District Judge Irving R Kaufman with five years probation to follow.
In Boston two would be passengers faced operator Gladys Clark on the ground floor of a downtown office building. Asked if they were going up she replied with a sharp sidestep remark and dismissed them. The halted elevator created a brief moment of humor in an otherwise routine incident.
Generalissimo Francisco Franco said he would permit Spanish volunteers to fight in Korea under their own officers. He said the offer was influenced by the “magnificent” American effort in Korea and noted Spain’s nonmember status in the United Nations.
Owen Lattimore loudly shouted not guilty to a seven count perjury indictment based on his sworn denial of Communist sympathies. U S District Judge James R Kirkland indicated a March start for his trial and set Feb 16 for filing motions, with bond at $2000 in treasury notes.
Felice commends Detroit bus driver Henry Anderson for fast, safe handling that averted injuries when the brakes failed. Officers then issued him a summons for operating a defective vehicle.
A Texan in a New York nightclub bar spots an unconscious patron and says to the barman Give me some of that. The line sets up a humorous clash between regional bravado and the club scene.
Two women attempting a first stickup at a service station ordered attendant William Brown Jr to surrender. They opened the register but Brown struck first and knocked the gun from one thief. One assailant fled to her car and returned with a revolver, which Brown recovered after a punch.
John Maragon, once a White House visitor and Kansas City bootblack, is released from the Federal Reformatory in Petersburg Va after serving all but 12 days of a 24 month sentence for lying to a Senate sub committee. He was jailed May 25 1951 for perjury tied to a Texas bank account and a State Department mission to Greece. He had been connected with Maj. Gen. Harry H Vaughan.
The government reports the cost of living rose two tenths to match the August record high, driven by higher home rents. Despite the uptick, rail workers still saw a one cent decrease in hourly wages tied to the index after a two cent raise in the last adjustment.
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio says he will run for floor leader in the incoming Republican Senate. He cites assurances from Senator Bridges that he prefers temporary president and from Senator Knowland that he will not seek floor leader. Bridges and Knowland were the main contenders discussed in the leadership talks.
FBI affidavits filed in Boston name Joseph J. O Keefe 44 as a Brink s robbery participant. They describe seized money and transfers to Mary O Keefe and Mary A Hooley with connections to Stoughton and Veterans Parkway residence.
The article notes Sunday December 21 as the shortest day with nine hours of daylight and marks 4:44 PM as the official winter start. It cites Weather Man Andrew Keller predicting possible snow and a white Christmas, with past Dec 21 extremes and daylight gains after solstice.
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