Herald Journal: 1955 Christmas Eve Edition Opens with Quote
The Herald Journal of Syracuse prints its anniversary flavor with a pledge from Arthur Jenkins from January 15 1877 emphasizing independence in public questions. The issue dated Saturday December 24 1955 highlights the paper’s long‑standing stance and editorial leadership.
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Herald-Journal
THE
Herald Company
Herald Place
Syracuse
N.Y
Arthur Jenkins
Mary E. Jenkins
E. A. O'Hara
Alexander F. Jones
Clarence H. Rinne
Chauncey S. Hurley
James M. Armstrong
Kar R B. McElroy
Harold G. Addington
Kenneth F. Sparrow
Francis R. Woolever
Associated Press
N. Y
Herald
Definite Action Taken On New Reserve Armory
A construction contract for the Army s new 425 000 reserve armory on Electronics Prkwy is awarded bringing the facility closer to reality Syracuse and Onondaga reservists previously pursued city and Hancock Airport sites amid indecisive talks The effort relied on Congressman Riehlman Onondaga County and Parks Commission support The new armory will replace current use of a Taylor St structure and Syracuse University spaces expanding training in line with defense policy
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Syracuse
Onondaga
Hancock
Riehlman
Onondaga County
Parks Commission
Taylor St
Syracuse University
Syracuse area solidifies status as top retail center
The Syracuse office of the State Department of Labor division of employment reports a balanced city economy with 84,700 nonmanufacturing jobs, up 41 percent since 1946, while industrial employment rose 11 percent. Webster Eaton notes the area is cementing its position as a leading national retail and wholesale hub.
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Syracuse
State Department of Labor Division of Employment
Webster Eaton
State Must Remain In Education Market
State University officials urge New York to bolster public education funding after Ford Foundation grants to private colleges. A $250 million bond proposal is pitched to voters to build classrooms and facilities. Dr William S Carlson warns the Ford grants could raise private salaries by four percent, urging state action to keep pace in the education labor market.
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State University of New York
William S. Carlson
State University
New York State
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Henry Ford
Democratic Party
Syracuse Baseball Fans urged to build amateur leagues instead
Alexander Ef argues the loss of the Syracuse International League franchise to Miami should spark a shift toward vigorous amateur baseball. He praises fan effort, notes long running financial woes, and urges local citizens and business groups to organize leagues from Little League to semi pro, building community pride and entertainment while preserving the sport locally. Dr. Alfred Haake is cited on self-government and ethics.
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UN voting patterns with 16 new UN members
UN observers expect 16 new members to influence East West votes and the Red China seating question. European bloc nations Albania Bulgaria Hungary Romania likely back Soviet positions. Finland, Ceylon, Nepal could vary. Britains stance highlights recognition versus seating. Latin Americans may cool after veto crisis. Japan and disarmament themes loom.
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Romania
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Nepal
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Japan
Spain
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Macao
China
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Italy
Ireland
Austria
Jordan
Libya
Laos
Cambodia
Hower
Bandung
Indonesia
India
Asia
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Thailand
Pakistan
Iran
Iraq
Turkey
Israel
Yuletide Cheer For Capitol Politicians In Washington
Washington scene notes a Yuletide ditty from Eyes and Ears in the capital to politicians and staff. The verse offers holiday wishes to Democrats, Republicans, and Dixiecrats, name checks many senators and congressmen, and ends with a lighthearted rhyme about returning to business after the season.
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Uke Ave
Carmine
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Jack Javits
Senate
Sketches Harken to the Christmas Carols
The speaker celebrates Christmas carols as tender voices that bring springlike hope. Each note stirs adoration and memories, filling hearts with peace and gratitude, and a prayer that these songs endure for all time.
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God the Father
Exchange of Ideas Opens Hope for Soviet Cultural Links
Washington officials say despite Geneva failure Russia may loosen its iron curtain in coming months. The Soviet government agreed to let the United States publish a Russian language magazine in the USSR reviving Amerika, while the U.S. will print an English magazine in Moscow. Both titles will be non political and focus on culture. The deal signals possible broader East West exchanges of cultural exhibits travel and scientific exchanges under ongoing aims to improve understanding between the two blocs.
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Portugal
Italy
Ireland
Finland
U. N
Yugoslavia
Eisen
John M. Hightower
Washington
State Department
Russia
United States
Soviet Union
Amerika
Theodore C. Streibert
U.S. Information Agency
Geneva
Asia
Middle East
Political and legal quotes mix of 1950s figures and incidents
A varied collage cites Nicholas Suvaka admitting burglary to fund clothing for the homeless, Bernard Payne seeking a 300 year old ghost with electronic gear, Joseph W Martin Jr predicting Eisenhower’s 1956 run, Pvt Willie J Holden’s court martial acquittal remark, NC coach Frank McGuire on Yankee players in the South, and Rep Wilbur Mills signaling limited foreign aid.
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Birmingham
Eng
Psychic Research Society
Charlie
House
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Eisenhower
America
Wilbur Mills
Ark
Congress
Politicians Eye Success Of Motors
Washington columnist David Lawrence argues that public anger at big business profits could shift if wage levels and corporate taxes change. He traces Ford’s rise from 1909, notes how taxes cut into profits, and warns that 1956 political shifts may threaten the climate for private enterprise and investment.
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America
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