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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1954
Page
1
HAL BOYLE warns holiday celebrations invite fatal risks. The column urges readers to live boldly but cautions that reckless acts during New Year’s festivities can lead to death. It outlines extreme, dangerous “ways to win a coffin” and ends with a sobering note on living after tragedy.
The Army plans early release next May and June for about 44,000 draftees nearing end of 23 and 22 month terms, resuming the 24 month standard after June. A parallel early release for roughly 3,400 Reserve lieutenants will also occur, excluding WAC Chaplains and medical service officers. The move aims to trim the force to 1,100,000 by June and reduce monthly draft calls starting February.
Martin Levine, a recently reinstated project engineer at the Rome Air Development Center, resigns from his federal position. He had been suspended on November 24, 1953, for security charges, reinstated December 6, and returned December 20. He says requests for leave and a promotion were denied. He did not state where he worked during suspension.
Today's editorial notes inquiries into Communist activities in the U S are being hamstrung says David Lawrence. It lists regular features and page numbers for Amusements Financial Bridge Graham Classified Ing Reporter City Life Your Money Deaths Radio TV Editorials Women Letters Sports and Today's Pictures on Page for readers to locate content.
A lighthearted column notes that many people feel these are wonderful years while they expect to acknowledge this sentiment in 15 or 20 years. The joke turns on delayed admission and the passage of time.
Secretary of State Dulles reflected on 1954 as a year of substantial West gains in freedom while warning against overconfidence. He cited successes in Trieste Suez and the Saar, noted setbacks in Indo China and a French plan defeat, and outlined a Bangkok trip to discuss the Manila pact and a possible allied mobile striking force. He also discussed Ladejinsky’s status and a pending religious freedom issue with Spain.
The Associated Press reports 23 deaths linked to recent storms across the midwest. Skies cleared with warming for most of the region while Heavy rain affected the northwest and northern California. Snow on the ground reached 30 inches at Caribou Maine and cold snaps persisted in the central Rockies and northern plains with Bemidji reporting nine below zero.
In the Syracuse area pansies bloomed despite cold weather. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Lagerquist found two yellow and blue pansies with four buds in a garden at their Eastwood home. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Smith reported four purple pansies with two buds in a rock garden on their North Syracuse lawn.
The Weather Man predicts no precipitation until tomorrow night with a milder trend ahead. He expects five days with temperatures averaging six to ten degrees above normal, fading into colder conditions Sunday and a rebound by Tuesday and Wednesday.
In Pasadena a windstorm and frost cripple many chrysanthemums used for Tournament of Roses floats. Virg il White notes 50 percent of blooms issue while decorators report buds failing to open and color fading due to cold. Growers like Yokomizo Brothers lose crops as temperatures dip into the 20s and heat and lights are used to salvage flowers for the parade.
A year long non stop chain of prayer for world peace begins at midnight tonight in Methodist churches across the United States. More than 1 000 congregations have scheduled participation with daily shifts in at least two churches. The vigil ends December 31 in Ogden Utah and Boston.
Communist East Germany Poland and Czechoslovakia announce increased armed forces and common defense measures in response to West Germany rearmament. Prague radio reports a Moscow backed eight nation Red alliance plan and warns France over ratification. Delegates in Prague approve a European collective security pact resolution.
Syracuse detective William Holden closes 1954 with 494 found from 493 reported missing. Three remain missing: Joseph Pentavalle, 45, of 1518 E Genesee St. Joseph Gargaro, 39, of 328 W Willow St. and William Byers, 60, of 615 E Fayette St. Gargaro last seen May 21. Pentavalle last seen a year ago. Byers missing since December 1. Laborers and trades involved. teletype and calls show activity in the Syracuse area.
National Safety Council estimates the 1954 U.S. traffic death toll will total about 36,500 the lowest in four years. Through November fatalities were down vs 1953 though November rose 2 percent to 3,350. December toll and New Year two day holiday deaths are projected to stay under prior year levels.
Western defense faces more hurdles to ratify the Paris treaties. France's National Assembly approved the accords by 287 to 260 but Senate approval and broader ratification across the United States Canada and European nations remain. Bonn must organize 12 divisions, 1200 aircraft and a coastal navy despite political shifts in Adenauer's coalition.
Averell Harriman prepares to be sworn in as New York State Governor in Albany. He states he has not decided on raising the state income tax and cites previous expenditures approved by the outgoing administration. Harriman announces ten appointments and calls for a long-range housing plan to address shortages for middle and low income families with immediate steps urged.
President and Mrs. Eisenhower will welcome the New Year at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. A dinner party in the clubhouse trophy room starts around 8 p.m. James C. Hagerty said no special guests would attend. Most attendees are Eisenhower’s club members and their wives.
ARTHUR O'LEARY 51 of 1¢ liter at the post office will always remember the night police said his car hit a parked vehicle in the 400 block of Erie Blvd East. He faced charges of intoxicated driving and possession of $32 in counterfeit parlay tickets found on him. Bail set at $1000 for Jan 14 appearance in Police Court and $500 for Traffic Court.
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