Mobile radar unit explains Syracuse street oddities
Frightened crowds on Salina Street reported popping flashbulbs flickering fluorescents and hearing aid interference as the Air National Guard mobile radar unit demonstrated nearby. Sgt. Jerry Jones explained the unit’s radiation frequency triggered the disturbances affecting cameras hearing aids lights and dictating machines. Concluded on Page 4 Column 4.
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Mary Jane Corbett
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Edwards
Syracuse Group Named Subversive On List of 27
Attorney General Brownell announced 27 groups including Syracuse Women for Peace c o Patricia Geiger 429 E Genesee Pkwy are proposed for listing as subversive. Notices sent last night give 10 days to contest with a hearing if requested. Dr Morton F Geiger said he knew nothing of it.
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Women For Peace
Patricia Geiger
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Herald-Journal
Morton F. Geiger
Lves
Puerto Rico
Cold Front Drops Sleet and Snow Across Wide Region
Arctic air stalls across the Midwest and Rockies as sleet rain and snow batter northeastern states. At least 22 deaths linked to the winter storm. Chicago Weather Bureau warns slow eastward movement with lingering cold, while fronts extend from Lake Ontario to southern Nebraska.
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Rockies
Lake Ontario
Hainois
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Mid-Continent
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Heavy Aftershock Awakens Town in Eureka Calif
The heaviest aftershock since the December quake jolted Eureka at 1 18 AM today. Buildings shuddered but no damage was reported. The 24 minute aftershock followed the earlier tremor that caused two million dollars in damage, one death, and fifty injuries.
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Tippecanoe County Winter Bird Census Postponed
Inclement weather in Lafayette Indiana delayed the annual Tippecanoe County winter bird census until today. A sleet storm kept census takers from counting as birds were said to avoid the bad weather by staying indoors.
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Lafayette
Ind
Tippecanoe County
Irving W. Burr
Changes in Social Security law reviewed in last Herald Journal
Page 12 feature summarizes recent changes in Social Security law as part of the Herald Journal series. The notice lists regular features across pages including Amusements, Bridge, Classifieds, Money, City Life, Junior Deaths, Letters, Tax Law, Financial, Women's, and Sports. Today's Pictures appear on page 24.
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City Life
Riviera Hotel reveals 250 New Year reservations
The Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas says it has 250 New Year reservations. The nine story resort will not open until April 1955, and the bookings are for 1956.
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Riviera
Hitch
Thunder at 2 A.M We Missed A Storm
Syracuse dodged the brunt of a Northeast storm last night but a new system is expected to hit tonight and tomorrow with warnings of stronger winds and possible rain.
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New York
Missouri
Syracase
Allstate cuts rates for women under 25 in New York
An insurance firm announces a 35 percent average cut in liability and collision premiums for New York State women drivers under 25. The move follows a National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters note that many companies were considering similar reductions.
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New York State
Allstate Insurance Co
National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters
Police arrest fraud suspect after high speed stop in Germany
In Ratzenburg Germany a police officer halted a fleeing car by clinging to the windshield. Edward Renkwitz was arrested after forcing the vehicle to stop as the officer blocked the view and restrained the suspect.
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Germany
Edward Renkwitz
Desperadoc
New Evidence Motion Hearings in Sheppard Case
Judge Blythin heard a motion for a new trial for Dr. Samuel Sheppard in the Bay Village murder case. The motion cites 41 alleged trial errors and claims newly discovered evidence. A separate hearing was set for that portion as five witnesses were subpoenaed.
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Edward Blythin
Samuel Sheppard
Marilynt
Bay Village
Blythin
Sheppard
J. Spencer ‘Houk
George Dallas
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Gloria Vanderbilt Stokowski Separate Report Emerges
Mrs Gloria Stokowski the Vanderbilt heiress and wife of conductor Leopold Stokowski has reportedly separated. The pair who live at the Ambassador Hotel reportedly issued a brief statement citing personal reasons and noting they have separated with their two children Stan and Chris.
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Gloria Vanderbilt
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U.S. to Drop Junk Mail on City and Town Routes
Postmaster General Summerfield announced that city and town deliveries of simplified address mail will be discontinued after March 31, 1955. The program, begun 15 months ago, allowed ads addressed to holder or patron without street addresses and faced protests over postal congestion.
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Carlson
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Avanawe
Oceanic Captain Reports Ship Breaking in Two Near Japan
The captain of the 10,000 ton U S freighter Oceanic told dispatchers the vessel split in two off northern Japan but is now out of danger and steaming toward Hakodate. A very bad crack in the hull was noted but the ship remains on a steady course.
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Oceanic
Japan
Hakodate
Baker to Become State Fair Chief
William F. Baker, Democratic mayor of North Syracuse, is slated to be appointed State Fair Director to succeed Harold J. Creal. The post pays about $10,000 a year and an official announcement is expected after January 1 by Daniel E. Carey, new Commissioner of Agriculture. Baker rose as North Syracuse’s first Democratic mayor and has been widely honored in Onondaga County Democratic circles.
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Baker
Imayor
Stevenson Democratic Club
Onondaga County
Stanley Major
Solway
Discharge Upheld for GE Workers Who Refused to Testify
A federal judge ruled General Electric may fire workers who refuse to answer questions from Congressional committees about Communism espionage and sabotage. U S District Judge Charles F McLaughlin said GE's policy suspending and firing for obvious cause does not violate the union contract and need not be reviewed by court or arbitrator.
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Charles F. Caeatn
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General Electric
McLaughlin
Army sells snow plow after seven years without snow
The Army at the Memphis depot put its sole snow plow up for sale as there has been insufficient snow to justify keeping it in service for seven years.
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Memphis
Tenn
Friends of the USSR branch in Udine shuts down
The local pro Communist Friends of the USSR association in Udine closed last night due to lack of members, ending its activities in the area.
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Udine
Italy
Friends of the Ussr
Boy Realizes He Might Grow Up Like His Father
Cartoon caption jokes that a 15 year old ignores the possibility of becoming as dull as his father, reflecting light humor about aging and parental traits.
Remarkable one year old skates solo in Memphis
MEMPHIS Tenn. (UP) Bim by Lentz, a one year old, has learned to glide on roller skates his grandfather gave him for Christmas. When he falls, he gets up by himself. His parents find it remarkable.
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Memphis, Tenn
Bimby Lentz
Bimby
French Assembly approves WEU treaty in close 287 260 vote
The French National Assembly narrowly approves the Western European Union defense pact by 287 to 260. The vote ratifies a broader package linking West German divisions with British French Belgian Dutch Luxembourg and Italian troops, setting the path to Senate debate in February. Mendes France remains in power as WEU adoption stays a cabinet confidence issue.
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National Assembly
Europe
Pierre Mendes-France
WEU
Council of the Republic
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Assembly
Mendes-France
Russia
Nelson is only candidate to pass deputy test
Syracuse Detective Sgt. Bernard J. Nelson, 42, of 106 Lincoln Park Dr, was the sole passer of the December 11 deputy exam and became eligible for appointment as deputy police chief. The onondaga County Civil Service Commission announced his eligibility this morning, with other examinees including Captains Harold Shea and Arthur Leahy and Detective Sgts. Delaney, Roberts, Kennedy, Guilfoyle and Ryan. Nelson joined the police force on December 28, 1941, and his appointment is anticipated by Chief Arnold.
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Fred G. Arnold
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John A. Kinney
Nelson
Stuart Pomeroy
Onondaga County Civil Service Commission
Harold Shea
Arthur Leahy
William Delaney
Benjamin Roberts
Michael Kennedy
Francis Guilfoyle
Francis Ryan
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