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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1954

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Patrolman Price to Remain On Force After Inquiry

Charles L. Price 26, a rookie officer who shot and killed Airman Floyd R. L. Warren 29 in a Glass Bar Tavern accident, is slated to keep his job with possible 30 day loss of pay and time. Mayor Mead to decide after hearing officer Benjamin Gingold submits recommendations. restoration to duty expected if decision allows.

Charles L. Price Sampson East Side Mead Price Benjamin Gingold Board of Estimate Otster Gingold Fred G. Arnold Frank Lesicki Arnold Glass Bar Washington St Floyd R. L. Warren Sampson Air Base Geneva

Burglars Take 23616 Diapers From Germ Proof Service

Chicago report says burglars yesterday stole twenty six thousand three hundred sixteen diapers from the Germ Proof Diaper Service.

Chicago

Republican left-wingers push McCarthy debate, editorial says

David Lawrence writes on today’s editorial page that Republicans facing McCarthy controversy aim to keep the issue alive. The note appears in the newspaper’s Today’s Features section with page references for related columns and features across sections.

David Lawrence

Jealous suitor holds woman at gunpoint in mill

In Wake Forest North Carolina a 31 year old textile worker Graham Timberlake released his girlfriend Jessie Davis 30 after more than 24 hours of terror. Timberlake surrendered to police and was taken to Raleigh to await commitment papers signed by Dr C Wilkinson and Dr. [illegible] ending the standoff.

Wake Forest N.C Graham Timberlake Jessie Elizabeth Davis Timberlake Raleigh Miss Davis North Carolina C. ‘T. Wilkinson Colum

Prices rise in autos while groceries fall in November

Government data show the consumer price index up 0.1 percent in November driven by new car models selling at discounts. Food prices declined 0.6 percent with meat poultry and fish near pre war Korea levels while coffee oranges eggs and bacon also eased. Factory workers’ take home pay reached a record 60.45 dollars.

Ernment Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS Aryness Joy Wickens

Syracuse stores extend hours overnight and Friday

Local businesses in Syracuse announce extended hours with doors open tonight and Thursday until 8 PM and until 3 30 PM on Friday, offering shoppers additional time for purchases.

Syracuse

Leg breaks after backward walk at Burnet Park incident

A 13 year old boy William Carr of 225 Ulster Street was treated at Crouse Irving Hospital for a fractured left leg after being struck by a sledding child at Burnet Park. Patrolman Herbert LaVere said the boy coasted down the hill and was walking up when injured.

William Carr Ulster St Jis Crouse-Irving Hospital Burnet Park Herbert LaVere William

Pope Pius XII Receives Blood Transfusion Amid Weakness

Vatican sources report Pope Pius XII, 78, weakened by overwork, was given mixed plasma and whole blood. Doctors say there is no cause for anxiety though he remains weak. He spent the night restless and hiccups disrupted sleep but faded after a drug. He walked in the Vatican gardens for the fourth day and worked on a Christmas peace appeal in the afternoon.

Vatican City Pius XII Vatican Vatican Gardens

Weather Bureau to decide on hurricane name change

The Weather Bureau will decide next month whether to continue using girls names for hurricanes. A closed meeting with Weather Bureau Navy and Air Force officials will set plans for the 1955 season, with date not yet announced. Public reaction followed storms Carol Edna and Hazel last fall.

Washington Weather Bureau Norman R. Hagen Navy Air Force Hagen Carol Edna Hazel

Signs on Highway Bring Chuckle to Pleasantville

The road sign reads five thousand welcomes to Pleasantville with a quip about two or three old grouches. The playful message aims to greet travelers and set a cheerful town image.

Pleasantville

Trial verdict crowns Dr Sheppard with life term

A Cleveland jury found Dr Samuel Sheppard guilty of second degree murder in the beating death of Marilyn Sheppard. The judge sentenced him to life, with parole eligibility after at least ten years. The defense plans to appeal.

Dr. Sheppard Samuel Sheppard Marilyn Sheppard Marilyn Sheppard Finve Shamaed Tata Prace Davught

Jury Deliberation Ends In Five Day Sheppard Verdict

The jury convicts Dr. Samuel Sheppard after five days of deliberation totaling 102 hours elapsed since Friday. Actual review time was 39 hours and 23 minutes with breaks for meals and sleep.

Sheppard Stephen Richard

Aftershock Fears Grip Eureka After Major California Quake

One dead and fifty injured as a 11:57 PM quake yesterday devastates a 35 mile coastal stretch from Blue Lake to Ferndale. Damage estimated at $2 million. Geology professor H D Macginitie of Humboldt State College warns aftershocks will continue but be less violent. Minor aftershock at 8:38 PM caused no damage. Concluded on Page 25, Cohann 1.

Eureka Calif H. D. Macginitie Humboldt State College Blue Lake Ferndale

Man Holds Two Cops at Bay in Basement Standoff

A 46-year-old steamfitter Bardou, separated from family, hid with a loaded shotgun in his basement apartment at 436 Tallman Street. Police arrived after a threatening call and Bardou claimed family troubles and Christmas cheer led to the incident. He denied intending to shoot and said he never aimed at officers. Bardou had prior appearance in Children's Court for failure to support his wife and six children. Concluded on Page 12, Column 3.

Arthur Bardou Tallman St Bardon Children’s Court Leo J. Yehle Bardou

Santa Gets White Light

Snow flurries tonight and tomorrow will make Santa’s sledding easy as a moderately cold Christmas is forecast. Readings fell to minus one in Watertown and near zero in Buffalo and Binghamton, with winter officially arriving at 4 25 AM and the shortest day of the year noted.

Santa Syracuse Here Binghamton

Barnes couple near limit with 17th and 18th child twins

Out of Names SPOKANE Spokane UP Mr. and Mrs. Ray R Barnes Spokane were having trouble today selecting names for their new born twins Mr Barnes 36 said We've about run out of names for their 17th and 18th children.

Spokane, Wash Ray R. Barnes Spokane Barnes

Griffiss Base Red Cleared Back on Job

Griffiss Air Force Base electronics engineer Martin Levine 29 says he was suspended November 23 1953 on Communist leanings and security charge and has now been cleared and reinstated. An air base spokesman confirmed his return but offered no comment. Levine testified before Senator Joseph McCarthy and his subcommittee and denied Communist ties. The notice references proposed continuation on page 12.

Rome Martin Levine Griffiss Air Force Base Levine New York City Joseph R. McCarthy R.-Wis Senate Permanent Investigations McCarthy Griffiss

Secrecy Cloaks Syracuse Bus Token Price Rise

Secrecy surrounds Syracuse Transit Corporation plans to raise token prices from four for 50 cents to five for 70 cents, with cash fares unchanged. Officials won’t confirm whether the same tokens will be used after tomorrow’s rate change, though drivers have sold four tokens per passenger recently. The Public Service Commission noted the company has altered token colors in past rate increases.

Syracuse Transit Corporation Bus Company The Transit Corporation Public Service Commission Syra Carcase Transit

Two ships feared lost as North Sea storms lash Europe

Storms battered the North Sea and English Channel driving two ships with 3 men aboard toward peril. Dikes buckled in Texel and Pernis while Zeeland held despite high tides as evacuation of island residents and livestock began. The Cote dAzur reached Calais with all 23 Americans and eight Britons safe after a pier crash.

London English Channel Netherlands West Germany Texel Pernis Rotterdam Wile Helmshaven Germany Zeeland Cote d'Azur Calais

Robber Holds Up Tacoma Grocery Leaves Note to Owner

In Tacoma Washington a thief robbed a local grocery of more than $300 last night. The bandit left a note reading A Merry Christmas addressed to store owner Johnny Karang.

Tacoma, Wash Johnny Karang

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