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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1956

Page

2

Army Seizes Control In Sumatra Coup Shakes Indonesian Center

Jakarta reports an army faction has seized central Sumatra, with Col. Simbalon proclaimed head of the region. The central government cuts contact while authorities say the move aims to stabilize the crisis and restore order after a month of turmoil. No broader spread or international impact reported.

Jakarta Indonesia Sumatra Seidire Sumaed Tapunings Sun Tabio Sta Jay Ates Col. Simbalon Flere

Six Men Escape Williamson County Jail in Georgetown Tex

Six inmates escaped Williamson County jail in Georgetown after overpowering staff and stealing the jail cashbox. They restrained a jailer’s wife during the breakout and drove away in her car. Authorities tracked suspects to near Groesbeck while the jailer was hospitalized with injuries. the group included a Fort Hood airman and soldiers from Gray AFB.

Georgetown Tex Williamson County Eugene Weiland Clarence Adking Groesbeck Texas

Paroled Couple In Abortion Case In Philadelphia

In a North Philadelphia case tied to the August 1955 death of heiress Doris Jean Ostreicher, PROP ADELPHIA 4a Nillton and Rosalie Schwartz were released after serving nearly all their sentences. Judge Vincent A. Carroll cited a genuine letter from their son Milton, 2, urging their release, as the district attorney’s office offered note detection.

Adelphia Nillton Rosalie Schwarts Fond Chain Doris Jean Ostreicher Vincent A. Carroll

Former West German spy chief John Gets Four Years

KARLSRUHE Germany John former West German intelligence chief was sentenced to four years in prison for treasonable relations with the Communists during a 17 month stay behind the Iron Curtain. The Federal Supreme Court announced the sentence after a six week trial. Seventy witnesses testified as the trial climaxed West Germany's cold war scandal. John claimed he was drugged and taken across the border into East Germany on July 20 1964.

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Steel Union Leader Faces Opposition

Pittsburgh report says Donald C. Rarick of U S Steel Irvin Works disclosed plans to challenge United Steelworkers of America president David J. McDafald in the 56 000 a year post. He stated he will oppose McDafald in the February 12 election, marking the first contested USW presidential race.

Pittsburgh WUP David J. McDafrald United Steelworkers America Donald C. Rarick U.S. Steel Corp

Queen Macy liner inspected after sudden rocking incident

Officials from Cunard Line examined the luxury liner Queen Macy after it began rocking during calm seas on a New York to Cherbourg voyage. The ship steadied and completed the trip without further incident. Cypriot six members of a Greek Cypriot organization were sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting to overthrow the government. The case involved northern Michigan authorities and the Kinross region.

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Gaza Issue Faces U N After Holiday

United Nations General Assembly opens amid unresolved Gaza occupation questions. Dag Hammarskjold outlines withdrawal plans for Israeli forces near the 1949 armistice lines and notes broader council reforms. Toy drive details in Gaza aid context accompany extended regional notes and local implementation lists.

Giant Fireball Reported by Pilot

A Trans World Airlines pilot, Capt. James Sanders, reported sighting a brilliant, giant fireball over northern Michigan on Friday night while en route from Dayton to Chicago. He said the object appeared to fall straight down through overcast at about 8000 feet. Civil Aeronautics officials concluded the sighting was probably a meteor since no aircraft were reported in the area.

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Syria Envoy and Hoover in Pipeline Repair Dispute

Syria envoy Farid Zeineddine and President Hoover clashed over allowing repairs to the damaged oil pipeline from Syria to the Mediterranean. Zeineddine said withdrawal of Israeli forces was the urgent issue, while Hoover’s aides insisted no repairs would occur while Britain France and Israel kept forces in Egypt.

Farid Zeineddine Hoover Britain France Israel Egypt Gaza Strip Zein Westen Europe Hoovel Lafe Department Suez Canal Sab Tours Tour Troy Syrie Mediterranean United States Syria Bryan U. S Isrnel Lincoln Wise Zeineddine Verson White State Department

Refugee Plan Is Attacked by Congressman Burleson

Rep. Omar Burleson said the United States made a serious mistake in admitting Hungarian refugees and vowed to oppose doubling the refugee quota. In a letter to Secretary Dulles he called the plan misguided and unwise, questioning how many admitted were true revolutionaries and criticizing honors given to Hungarians leaving Hungary.

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Pinza's Gift Is Home for Holiday

Opera star Ezio Pinza returned home to Stamford after being discharged from Grestch Hospital following a second heart seizure on December 2. He plans to spend the holidays with his wife and three children, hoping for a quiet family Christmas while convalescing.

Stamford Conn.ie Exio Pinza Insiwe Basso Grestrwich Hospital

Feud Looms Between Callas and Sordello on Plane

New York drama swirls around soprano Miss Callas and baritone Sordello after a Metropolitan Opera dispute. They were seen talking briefly at Idlewild Airport before a flight to Europe. Sordello claims Callas snubbed him over a higher note in Lucia di Lammermoor, while Callas denies it. Rudolf Bing, the Met general manager, says Sordello was fired for not cooperating with the conductor.

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Loan Made Available To Britain

Washington reports Britain can draw up to 500 million dollars under a one year credit facility from Tin Wall of States and the Export-Import Bank. The move aims to ease British financial strain from Suez tensions and disrupted pipelines. UK Chancellor Harold Macmillan seeks an interest waiver on postwar U.S. loans, while Congress weighs potential waivers or deferment.

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Fogbound flights and chaotic air traffic across Atlantic and Midwest

Fog delayed Staten Island Ferry operations and closed Newarts airports as level flights, highway speeds, and rainfall disrupted travel from New Jersey to the Gulf Coast. A four engine New Haven plane stalled in thick fog near Connecticut, later guided to safety by a worker with a flashlight as weather officials blame warm Gulf air meeting cooler northern currents.

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Ticket Fix Allegations Shock City Hall Officials

An nine year veteran officer on the 3 patrol car faces suspensions over allegedly fixing a speeding ticket on 3 Sallan Street. Officials say a report will be prepared Monday morning and reviewed with the mayor. District leaders note ten similar cases have surfaced, with details scanty in initial briefings. The cited ticket incorporates a 320 fine amount.

Kony Delas iMenging Sallan Traille Court

Train Crew From Page Ore Control Fallout in Syracuse

An Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry notes the railroad bears responsibility for a derailment near Loblaw’s warehouse and Loblaw’s movement, with witnesses from ICC and State Public Service Commission. several injured including an engineer. A separate crash near Owego struck a Baptist church, causing structural damage.

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Automobile Grove Damages Drive-In in San Diego

In San Diego a Grove automobile crashed into a drive-in during closure and was towed away. The owner estimates damage to the establishment at 131000 dollars.

San Diego Calif

Miners Press Kadar to Quit as Hungary Faces Fallout

Vienna reports indicate Hungarian miners threaten to force Prime Minister Kadar from office if production does not resume. They demand his resignation or a puppet premier, while Soviet troops may withdraw to prerevolutionary positions. Observers say Kadar seeks to stall and buy time, with the government pressing a door to door volunteer campaign and talks of staged production increases.

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Couple Celebrate 73rd Anniversary in Elna Dinner

Edward Sprague and Bra Si Sprague observe their 73rd anniversary with a dinner hosted by relatives in Elna. Both in good health and active at home, the couple have lived in the hamlet near Yates County throughout their long marriage.

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Record Warmth Marks First Day of Winter

Atlanta reported a record high of 69 degrees for December 1, the first day of winter, surpassing the previous 67 degree mark set in 1839 and duplicated in 1858. The mild weather stood out as a notable early winter anomaly.

Atlanta

Lone Indian Statue Missing for Christmas Cheer

Boston police nabbed four youths from Scituate and Blownie after a prank at Commonwealth Avenue involving a borrowed hand carved Algonquin figure. The group claimed Christmas spirit and said they intended to place the statue near Fine Arts to honor an exhibit, following alarms by a night watchman and swift police response.

Boston IRS Scituate Commonwealth Joseph Lundbohn Phish Algonquin Club Omer Cornwell

CAB Urges Hike in Mohawk Pay

The Aeronautics Board demanded Mohawk Airlines raise pay and related allowances. An aid vote appropriated $905,096, while the board issued an order to show cause why acreage restrictions should not be applied, amid ongoing proceedings in July.

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