28 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1955
Page
1
National Safety Council projects 420 traffic deaths during the New Year holiday period from Friday evening to Monday midnight. Officials note the Christmas toll set a record at 621 and urge drivers to exercise caution as states consider extra highway patrols and investigations.
Prime Minister Nehru sent a cabinet note describing speeches by Soviet Premier Khrushchev and Bulgarian leaders during a Bulgaria tour as embarrassing to the Soviet boss. The note questions how the cabinet should respond while India maintains neutrality in the cold war and notes Russia’s provocative platform attacks on the West.
The Council of Nationalities approved the 1955 budget with minor changes. Revenues total 593 billion rubles and expenditures 570 billion. Defense spending is nearly 10 percent below the 1955 estimate, with some defense items hidden in other categories. Khrushchev and Bulganin were due to report on the Asian tour in tomorrow’s session.
The diary of Walt Whitman, valued at about 25000 dollars, was returned anonymously by mail to the Detroit Public Library. It was mailed in a plain manila envelope postmarked St Clair Shores Michigan with a capital letter note saying the book was not stolen and sorry for the delay.
Alex Englebrecht, 69, of 509 E Malloy Rd Mattydale was found not guilty of driving while intoxicated after a trial before Judge Truman H Preston in Traffic Court. He was arrested Dec 22 after allegedly rear ending a parked car owned by Russell Batchler, 45, of 1810 Park St in the 200 block of N State St.
The Tampa Tribune editorial criticizes calls for amnesty for Communists, branding it Humbug. The piece is highlighted on the editorial page with other features and notices across sections including Radio-TV Amusements and City Life.
Dun & Bradstreet wholesale food price index edged up to 5.97 from 5.96 this week marking the first rise in six weeks. The figure remains the lowest since June 20, 1950, when the Korean war began, with a year ago reading of 36.78 for the 31 common-use foods.
Washington senators from both parties warned against letting Russia's claim of a 10 percent arms-budget cut mislead the United States into reducing defense spending. They demanded concrete proof before adjusting U.S. military plans, noting the Kremlin announcement lacks verifiable evidence and stressing the need for fiscal prudence.
Anthony Galuppi, 46, of 334 Elm St, fined 25 dollars in Police Court after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. He was originally charged with possession of treasury balance tickets tied to a gambling case dating back to last March 8.
Albany Governor Harriman plans to ask the Legislature for a $5 credit against personal income tax for each taxpayer and dependent. He also seeks humanizing amendments to aid working mothers the aged the ill and the blind, potentially totaling about 50 million dollars in cuts. Republicans promise a broader percentage reduction while prioritizing the amendments, with further details to follow.
Vatican report states Pope Pius VIIT received 370000 people in audiences during 1955 and delivered 59 major speeches and radio broadcasts. The resume outlines the pope’s varied engagements and public appearances for the year.
A blazing Sabrejet crashed in a Levittown housing area after the pilot bailed out. Capt. T. B. Buechler, 30, of Grand Island Nebraska, parachuted to a backyard unharmed as the jet burned on a street near the Daniel Watson home.
Police investigate the mysterious deaths of three elderly Hoening brothers Charles 162 George 64 and Henry 67 found in bed in their three story brick house in south St. Louis. No notes or signs of violence or poison found. autopsies awaited for possible lead.
London welcomed the 74 ton four jet Comet HI after a non stop crossing from Montreal to London in 6 hours 18 minutes actual time, with strong tail winds boosting speeds past 640 mph at times. Capt John Cunningham led a 10 man crew on a 35000 mile proving flight begun in Hatfield England December 2 visiting Cairo Bombay Singapore Darwin Sydney Melbourne Perth Auckland Fiji Honolulu Vancouver Toronto Montreal before reaching London.
Former New York bookie king Harry Gross was ordered extradited to Brooklyn to face charges of swindling a divorcee out of 13 850 dollars. Gov. Kennon announced he signed the papers for Harry and his 29 year old brother Jack who remains in New Orleans on bond. Harry is held on a 52 000 dollar bond while Jack was released on 5 000 dollars.
President Eisenhower flew from Washington to Key West Florida for a two week vacation to seek sun and rest. He traveled with his brother Milton Eisenhower and aides aboard the Columbine. Weather and travel delays arose from Milton’s engine trouble delaying departure.
The Weather Bureau at Hancock Field reports a southeast wind tonight shifting to end the cold snap. Temperatures fell to zero or below in many areas with Rome at -4 outside and -2 inside the city, Boonville -7 below, Utica -2, Oneonta -5, Massena -7, while Watertown and Binghamton were 3 and 2 above respectively. A warming trend is expected to bring a 36 degree rise tomorrow.
A Charlottesville area housewife gave her neighbors two children a puppy matching the one they lost weeks ago. The SPCA shelter had supplied a near perfect twin, making the surprise gift both timely and fitting.
The liner America docked a day late after an Atlantic crossing slowed by furious winds and heavy seas. Captain Frederick Fender said speeds were cut to 10 knots from 23, with near hurricane gusts and towering waves.
A lighthearted joke compares fabrics and a sly phrase about wool over eyes, using punny styling to hint at fashion and misdirection without heavy detail.
Key West Florida officials rename North Beach Drive to Eisenhower Drive ahead of President Eisenhower’s arrival. Mayor C B Harvey says the city will greet the president and notes the town’s history with national leaders during Truman visits.
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