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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

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Chiefs Sold To Miamians For $100000

Sidney Salomon Jr and Elliot Stein bought the Syracuse Chiefs for a reported 100000, ending 23 years without International League baseball in Syracuse. The sale followed a local bid effort by the Central New York Community Baseball Corporation and prompted police after a death threat to Haske, the outgoing owner, amid last minute negotiations.

Syracuse International League Baseball Miami Fla Chiefs Sidney Salomon Jr St Louis Browns Elliot Stein St. Louis Investment Tribe Martin D. Haske James Quinn Don Yeomans Central New York Community Baseball Corporation Haske Peter Muserlian Quinn Yeomans E. Willow St Voice Corporation Committee Pat Miller Salomon

Arabs storm U S Consulate in Jerusalem protests

Arabs in Jerusalem storm the U S Consulate and tear down the American flag in a demonstration against Jordan joining the Baghdad Pact. In Amman, violence flared after King Hussein dissolved Parliament and called for elections. Windows cracked. Arab Legion troops fired in the air to disperse rioters. No casualties reported there.

Amman Jordan U.S Jerusalem Hussein Ines Jordan's Arab Legion

Reds Free Doctor And Wife In Hong Kong Freedom

Dr Homer W. Bradshaw and his wife, American medical missionaries jailed in China for nearly five years, crossed into Hong Kong today. Mrs Bradshaw, suffering acute malnutrition and mental distress, was taken to St Teresa’s Hospital. The couple, long based in China since 1928, await moving to a farm near Pittsburgh as they plan to return home.

Hong. Kong Homer W. Bradshaw China Hong Kong Bradshaw Free Territory St. Teresa’s Hospital Frontier Bridge Canton Hem Kwangtung Bradshaws

Santa hitchhikes to Colorado party amid missed ride

Henry Summers dressed as Santa and waited for a Chamber of Commerce Christmas party ride in Wallenburg Colorado. Officials forgot the pickup and Summers had to thumb a ride, with forty cars passing before he got a lift.

Wallenburg Colo Santa Claus Henry Summers Summers Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Santa in Safford knows where he’ll stop

Leland Branch, in his first year playing Santa at Safe ford stores, never has trouble separating the good children from the bad. For the rest of the year Branch serves as the county juvenile probation officer.

Safford, Ariz. GM Leland Branch Santa Claus Safeford Branch

George Meany Editorial Reflections Stir Readers on Communism

On today's Editorial Page David Lawrence remarks that George Meany's address mirrors what Americans think about Communism. The issue highlights Amusements, Musical Bridge, Junior Set, Classifieds, Radio-TV, City Life, Women's Deaths, Editorials, Sports, Letters, Your Money, Financial, and Way Things Inquire sections.

George Meany David Lawrence Radio-Tv City Life

Adm. Peary's Widow Dies in Maine at 92

Portland mourns as Mrs. Josephine Diebitsch Peary, widow of Arctic explorer Admiral Robert Peary, dies aged 92. She accompanied Peary on several expeditions and is mother to Arctic adventurers Marie Peary Stafford and Robert E. Peary Jr. Born in Washington, she met Peary through his naval engineering work and married in 1888.

Portland Viow North Pole Roberty Peary Josephine Diebitsch Peary Peary Marie Peary Stafford Pole Robert E. Peary Jr Brunswick Washington, D.C Smithsonian Institution Herman H. Diebitsch

Will Seek Re Election in Georgia Senate Race

Sen. Walter F. George of Georgia announced his bid for re election in Vienna marking the start of a likely heated campaign Herman Talmadge former governor is anticipated to run for the seat long held by George for 33 years in next year’s election.

Vienna INS Walter F. George

Navy secretary seeks more atomic submarines and a surface ship

U. S. Navy Secretary Charles S. Thomas said he will ask Congress next year for more atomic powered submarines and for the first U S powered surface ship. Page 18.

Tokyo INS U. S. Navy Charles S. Thomas Congress

Upstate Ice as Cold Wave Sets Nation's Record

Upstate New York shivers as Lowville records 23 degrees below zero the coldest nationwide overnight. Syracuse hits 6 below at 6 am with official reports noting no immediate relief, while officials warn of continued frigid conditions and a slow warming trend later in the week.

New York Lowville Watertown U.S. Weather Bureau Upstate Syracuse Andrew P. Keller Weather Bureau

President Eisenhower to Return to Washington Today

President Eisenhower plans a late afternoon drive from the Gettysburg farm to Washington with Mrs. Eisenhower, to finish Christmas preparations. The trip follows doctors' advice for outdoor activity post heart attack, with possible warm weather stopovers under consideration.

Gettysburg Eisenhower Washington James C. Hagerty White House Tisenhower Hagerut Augusta Iweather

Boy Brings Cake to Gettysburg Gets Personal Call from Ike

Seven year old Thomas Abraham Lincoln sent a gingerbread house cake to Gettysburg with his parents. President Eisenhower called the boy twice to thank him, expressed regret he could not meet him, and asked about the cake. Mrs. Lincoln said a secretary arranged the call.

Reading Thomas Abraham Lincoln United States Tommy Gettysburg Secret Service Howard J.lincoln Eisenhower Farm Thomas Honard Lincoln Monnday Eisenhower

Fire in Appleton Causes $200000 Loss and Homelessness

A Wisconsin blaze in Appleton destroyed three two story business buildings in sub zero weather. Reported at 9 30 p m it took until 2 30 a m to control. Damages estimated at least $200000 with six plus families made homeless. Buildings housed a TV and radio store a music shop a drug store and a physician s office.

Appleton Wis Paul Neumann

Emperor Hirohito attends public cinema in Tokyo

Emperor Hirohito defied tradition by visiting a Tokyo cinema to watch Cinerama Holiday, the first time a Japanese monarch attended a movie outside the palace. The outing marked a historic break in imperial protocol as crowds gathered to see him.

Tokyo INS Emperor Hirohito Imperial ‘Palace Hirohito

Tipsy Driver Cases Listed In Syracuse Court Today

James Jacob, 28, of 517 N Townsend St, pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated and dangerous driving. Bail set at 1500 for Jan 12. He rammed the rear of a stopped patrol car. A Mattydale man jailed on a separate DWI charge later complained of injuries and was taken to Onondaga General Hospital. Edward F. Thater, 60, of 207 Florida Ave Mattydale, was arrested after his car collided head on with Louis J. Newgass’s auto on the Le Moyne Ave bridge. Mrs. Levina Argy, 56, injured, discharged after treatment. Munster jailed for drunken driving, reported chest pains after accident. condition described as good.

Syracuse James Jacob N. Townsend St Truman H. Preston Jacob Nt Salina Pearl Sts William Sullivan Sigmund Grudzinski Mattydale Onondaga General Hospital Edward F. Thater Florida Ave Louis J. Newgass E. Patricia la LeMoyne Ave Levina Argy Wayne St St. Joseph’s Hospital Munster Cedar St Fat Rooney Rooney Victor Tucci

Dulles Proposes Large Increase in Foreign Aid

Secretary of State Dulles announced the administration seeks a $200 million rise in foreign aid next year and a total $4.9 billion appropriation. He noted the increase aims at economic assistance amid Soviet activity, stressing the U S will not seek monopoly and explaining the plan covers military and economic aid with a pipeline-funded expansion.

Washington Dulles Congress Russia United States

Public Health Service seeks large rise in research funds

Secretary Folsom announced Congress will be asked to boost Public Health Service research funds by 25 to 30 percent next year. He urged a new federal matching program for medical and dental schools and outlined plans to expand basic research across seven major NIH fields.

Washington Folsom Congress Public Health Service National Institutes of Health Thhe Public Health Service

Gifts From Christmas (Third of a Series)

A Christmas reflection by Dr. Ralph W. Lockman cites Don Marquis on open hearts at Christmas and recounts a WWI trench carol exchange where Scottish and German troops shared songs and buried the dead, illustrating love’s power to cross barriers. The piece ends with a meditation on the source of love as a blessing rather than possession.

Don Marquis J. Sutherland Gordon Highlanders

120 Rescued From Ship Off North Sea in Thick Fog

Rescuers pulled 120 schoolchildren and their teachers from a ship that ran aground in fog off Germany. Another 125 children and teachers were stranded on a second grounded vessel. The icy winter brought blizzards across Scandinavia with villages cut off and early reports of deaths in Norway and Sweden.

London North Sea Germany Scandinavia Norway Sweden

Salvation Army kettle theft shocks Superior

Salvation Army Lt. Ralph Speiser said he paused bell ringing to warm up in a store and found the kettle missing along with $15 in contributions. The incident occurred Monday night in Superior, Wisconsin, as volunteers collected donations for the organization's holiday drive.

Superior Wis Salvation Army Ralph Speiser

TODAY'S CHUCKLE Executive

A workplace joke features a boss who consistently nags staff by giving them chores as if testing their patience. The quip portrays a comically controlling leader who relies on petty tasks to needle subordinates.

Yugoslavia Seated on U N Security Council by Lottery

Yugoslavia was elected to a two year term on the United Nations Security Council through a lottery deal with the Philippines. The General Assembly approved 43 for Yugoslavia, 1 for the Philippines, 1 for Finland and 1 for Sweden.

United Nations Yugoslavia U.N. Security Council Philippines General Assembly Assembly Cone Finland Sweden Russia Jose Maza Tunisia Latin America Council United States Britain Asia Chile

Dee Dee Costly Fires New York Fire Loss Report

New York reports November fire losses estimated at 68 percent of a million dollars by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.

New York United States National Board of Fire Underwriters

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