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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1954
Page
15
After nine weeks of trial, judge Blythin meets with defense and prosecution. Jurors return to continue deliberations with the aim of breaking an obvious deadlock as they reconvene the next day. Initial notes suggest no disclosure of decisions reached.
In Cleveland, Dr. Samuel Sheppard faces a murder trial while his father Dr. Richard A. Sheppard is hospitalized with pleurisy and his mother Ethel, recently released, is readmitted after a cerebral hemorrhage. The jury continues its deliberations.
The judge did not ask the jurors if a verdict was possible nor intercede with their talks, ordering them to reconvene at 9:15 AM. Sheppard, in a brief exchange with his counsel, left the courtroom smiling while his brothers and wives watched.
Ivan Kernolde who conducts drivers tests for the Indiana Motor Vehicle Bureau had his driver's license suspended for one year for reckless and drunken driving.
The Nationalist defense ministry said seven Red planes flew over the Tachens at 5:35 this morning and dropped more than 10 bombs that missed. Tachen anti aircraft batteries and Nationalist warships engaged the raiders, which were identified as TU-2 bombers and LA-1 fighters.
Rep. Walter Walton said he will not tolerate surreptitious methods or pilfering of files from security agencies as he becomes chairman of the House Un American Activities Committee. He cited a secret FBI document found in committee files and suggested other similar instances may exist.
Police in Yokohama announced the capture of four suspects known as the Santa Claus gang. They entered homes via chimneys and stole goods valued at more than 20000 dollars.
James Cole used a chair to subdue Charles Carter after a knife was drawn in a shoe shine parlor. They moved to the Northeastern police station where Carter faced charges of assault and carrying a deadly weapon and a 60 day sentence was imposed.
Jim Lindsay of Tailwaggers Foundation says the fifth annual bail out sparty will fund about 5 in fees per dog bailed, ensuring a large Christmas Day shelter rescue effort across Los Angeles. The fundraiser seeks to prevent dog overcrowding and provide homes for displaced canines through generous donations.
In Old Forge New York, colds and pneumonia etc forced cancellation of most Christmas parties. Town of Webb schools closed a week early as 112 children were stricken. Four pneumonia cases reported among students and staff. Community activity limited to house to house gift delivery by Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
Ventura, California. Superior Judge Ernest Wagner grants Ray Corrigan's wife a substantial community property award, but denies custody of their three children. The judge cites unfitness and criticizes Corrigan's relationship to his daughters. The children, Tommy Ray, Joyce, and Patricia Ann, remain wards of the court and will attend a private school.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced 61 miles of the 118 mile toll road will be widened from four to six lanes by fall 1995 due to increased traffic. Commissioner Joseph Morecraft Jr. said bids for the 28 million dollar project will be received next month. The work will extend from the northern terminus to near the George Washington Bridge to Camden, totaling 83 miles with six lanes throughout.
Vatican sources report Pope Pius XII, 78, slept quietly without hiccups and rose to sit in his studio, appearing rested. Officials noted he was not disturbed during the night and moved about normally in the morning.
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