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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1954
Page
1
Paris premier Mendes-France braces for two confidence votes that decide Germany’s entry into NATO and the Saar accord. The National Assembly approved German NATO entry 289 to 251 amid a grim mood, while Bonn London and Washington awaited the outcome.
Lt Col John Paul Stapp, 44, rode a rocket sled at Holloman Center New Mexico to a land speed record of 632 mph on December 10. The test ended with a 14 second full stop despite a jolt that snapped his eyeballs from their pockets and wind without a windshield. Details were released by the Air Force yesterday.
President Eisenhower welcomed French approval of West Germany joining NATO but reserved judgment on parliamentary moves in Paris. The Assembly backed German entry 289 to 251, yet raised procedural questions signaling hesitations about rearmament. Hagerty said no formal statement until action on full partnership is taken.
New York State Attorney General Nathaniel J. Goldstein announced disciplinary action against seven undertakers after an investigation into fraud forgery and unethical conduct in the industry. He said profits from duplicating funeral bills could reach millions annually and that more cases are being processed for possible criminal prosecution.
Vatican Radio rejected reports of Cardinal Mindszenty’s release from prison and said justice must be done. It noted other jailed churchmen such as Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski of Poland and urged pardoning rather than a mere reprieve.
Panorama City California police seized Stanley Weinstein aged 25 and Jay Sanders aged 38 after a bartender noticed the two wiping fingerprints from their glasses after each drink. The pair were described as suspects in a robbery.
Today's editorial features David Lawrence warning that France's rejection of the German arms plan could put U S soldiers at risk. The page also lists regular features across Amusements, Grah am, Bridge, Inq. Reporter, Classifieds, City Life, Money, Junior set, Editorials, Radio-TV, Letters, Women's, Financial, Sports, and Today's Pictures on page 12.
The old have a reputation for wisdom. nobody left alive to tell how silly they were at 20 40 and 60.
Seventeen crewmen were injured when a Nickel Plate freight train collided with a stationary six car wrecking train. Seven hospitalized in good condition. ten treated and released. Firefighters fought flames as wreckage blocked tracks near Dunkirk and Fredonia. motive and cause under investigation.
President Eisenhower named John Davis Lodge former Connecticut governor as ambassador to Spain. He will replace James C. Dunn who moves to Brazil after James S. Kemper resigns to return to Chicago insurance work. Lodge is brother of U N representative Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. and lost reelection in November to Abraham Ribicoff. Senate action expected next month.
The Justice Department reported 1542 people convicted or pleading guilty on income tax charges in 1954, with 11 extortionists convicted and about 30 more indicted. Assistant AG H. Brian Holland cited 419 guilty pleas and 123 convictions after trial, noting 7150 cases pending nationwide across criminal, civil and tax lien categories.
Three American prisoners of war held in a Soviet camp southeast of Moscow may be freed soon, according to returning Austrian detainees. Named are William J. Marchuk of Brackenvridge Pennsylvania, William A Verdine of Starks Louisiana, and John H Noble of Detroit Michigan. The State Department has pressed Russia for their release.
Milan police end seven year probe with the capture of 18 men from Hungary Lithuania Austria Yugoslavia and Italy. They seized a clandestine money mill printing 113000 US dollars and 1800000 Austrian schillings about 70000 in value.
Caltech president Dr. Lee A. Dubridge urged the nation to elevate respect for scholars to attract more students to scientific careers. He noted many bright youths avoid intellectual fields and instead enter hardware, business, or farming due to perceptions of low financial reward and lack of awareness of scholarly paths.
Vatican report says Pope Pius XII, 78, underwent another blood transfusion as part of his regular treatment. He rose from bed to work on his Christmas message though the project was delayed by illness and doctors note he remains anemic but improving.
Cornelius Weeks Jr a self described apprentice safecracker spent Christmas weekend in a locked supermarket nibbling snacks and napping between attempts to crack a 3100 pound safe. He claimed to act alone but authorities suspect accomplices. The strongbox held about 21000 in week’s receipts and Weeks was arrested at gunpoint near the store in Glassmanor Maryland. He said he was an apprentice safecracker and that the job was solo.
Forecaster Andrew Keller predicts a five day pattern of rain and mild weather tonight turning to snow tomorrow. Winter returns by tomorrow night with a low near 25 and more snow on Thursday. The forecast calls for moderate to heavy precipitation with temperatures 4 to 6 degrees above normal overall, while the West sees another shot of winter with several inches of snow in Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin.
William F. Dean Jr. was sworn into the Air Force with Maj. Gen. William F. Dean watching. The 24 year old will report January 3 to Lackland Air Force Base Texas as an aviation code. The general said the son always wanted to serve and he is pleased he chose the Air Force.
Harvey Guy Peyton, dubbed the pink shirted bandit, has a 15 year history with 14 arrests in major cities from Texas to Louisiana and California. His offenses range from vagrancy and burglary to embezzlement and bond jumping, with few convictions recorded.
The Public Information Bureau of the New York State Optometric Association advised New Year’s Eve celebrants not to drive if the sidewalk appears to move as they approach their car. The suggestion was to take a cab.
Federal and county authorities moved to press charges against Harvey G Peyton 31 for the Lincoln National Bank robbery and related narcotics charges. Peyton’s wife Wilma Cecil Peyton 20 was arrested at 1144 Grant Blvd on narcotics warrants as authorities advance joint prosecutions and prepare for grand juries in Albany Utica and Scranton with state and federal charges likely to be consolidated.
A foul odor of unknown origin spread across Manhattan and the Bronx, baffling health authorities and city investigators. Reports began near the Empire State Building around 10 AM, then reached the Bronx by noon, prompting police and health officials to investigate.
In Anchorage a bitter cold snap has plummeted to 38 degrees below zero, freezing the city ski tow motor and cracking the ice on the municipal skating rink, halting outdoor winter recreation.
Police in Philadelphia probe the murder of Rev. Dr. Benjamin H. Bissell 59 assistant rector at old St. Peter's Church found beaten in his bachelor apartment after a 2:30 AM crash. Suspect James Morrison 26 under guard at Jefferson Hospital with head and body injuries. Police say Morrison, released from prison three months earlier for burglary, claimed alcohol and memory gaps and possible fall. Evidence includes car ownership cards, a clerical stole, and a bloodstained strap from wreckage.
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