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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1957
Page
2
Proposals for a federal scholarship program are likely to be offered in the new congressional session starting January 7. The report notes ongoing study and potential introduction of federal aid initiatives reflecting education policy priorities.
Elvis Presley was booked for a two year Army term amid a national education plan debate. The NEA proposal seeks college scholarships for 20,000 high school graduates and 3,000 fellowships annually, with costs projected from about 1.0 billion to 4.8 billion dollars over five years. House Education and Labor Chair Barden indicated the committee would express views next session. The induction notice and program details were outlined as part of a larger education bill discussion.
The article notes Elvis Presley seeking a draft deferment as the NEA and lawmakers push federal and state aid programs. It cites proposed scholarships and fellowships totaling tens of millions, with aims to expand teacher support, education services, and vocational funds, while Paramount weighs costs to delay production.
A surprise shutdown of aspects at the Missile Test Center triggers security actions. Officials outline road closures and private-property protections near the Center to prevent photos and intrusions while the Air Force asserts the easement grants it authority to safeguard national interests.
New York report details state law tightening on license revocation for liquor and police powers amid a SLA investigation. Witnesses per the Ip bolky case faced questions about Anastasia’s empire as authorities seek clearer grounds for license withdrawal and misconduct penalties.
In a London NATO summit wrap, Gromyko and Khrushchev push disarmament debates, urging peaceful means and non aggression pacts while criticizing Western delay. United Nations talks could not break deadlock, and calls for a broader disarmament commission are voiced amid Cold War tension. Separately, a Queens jewelry heist ends with two men robbed at gunpoint, sparking a police hunt for three tall suspects and a two firearm brandishing crew.
New York shoppers flocked to department and specialty stores as the week ended with a sharp rebound in total retail sales. Toys, gifts, linens and apparel led gains while women's fashion accessories and sportswear also rose. Dun & Bradstreet reported sales up 2 to 5 percent from a year earlier with notable strength in New England and eastern regions.
Khrushchev warned that if NATO members keep peaceful declarations, the Soviet Union would take unilateral steps to reduce arms. He noted Canada could see car sales rise to about 400000 this year, with 380000 in 1958, as tensions ease. Gromyko and Molotov criticized US and UK for delaying disarmament and boosting armaments while NATO bases in Turkey and Italy were discussed.
Buffalo report states Ronald Hark died Friday in Calambuys Hospital from muscular dystrophy. He followed his older brother Donald in the same disease, the siblings both afflicted in childhood. Ronald had battled the ailment since age seven and died three weeks after Donald.
JAKARTA Indonesia foreign minister master Subandrio told parliament Indonesia is ready to negotiate the West New Guinea dispute but insists the Netherlands take the initiative. He said a solution may require negotiation or reconsideration and that the Dutch must be prepared to set the agenda.
A group of ten blind children met Santa for the first time yesterday at the Houston Lighthouse. The director, Mrs. Tant Robinson, spoke of developing senses beyond sight. The piece also covers weather disruptions, road closures, and emergency responses across New York due to heavy rains and winds.
Police identified two 22 year old American students killed when their car collided with a standing truck in Edinburgh. The victims are Henderson Goodall Symon of Yonkers New York, driver, and George Steddings Moson of Winthaka, Illinois. The report notes the incident occurred last night and adds context on the other student’s origins.
In Invermere British Columbia a tiny troop of three scouts and four Wolf cubs shows strong spirit and enthusiasm despite its small size.
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