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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1954
Page
3
A looming midnight strike by the AFL International Brotherhood of Teamsters threatens to cut two thirds of New York City's fresh fruit and vegetable supplies as mediators walk away from contract talks with 56 employers.
Dr Vannevar Bush former wartime weapons chief criticizes current secret research screening as confusing and distrustful calling it a Soviet enemy triumph. He urged reversing the trend during remarks to the AAAS.
The refugee bureau reports over 200000 East Germans fled to the West in 1954, 103000 reaching West Berlin. Among them were 2807 police personnel, including 206 officers, with Berlin totals down from 1953.
Rebecca Gross, editor of the Lock Haven Express who lost both legs in a car crash last year, urges motorists to treat every crossing and curve with extreme care. Her New Year editorial recalls the accident and warns that an incident can happen anytime anywhere to anyone.
Washington officials keep a close watch on stock market credit as margins and money supply could be tightened if borrowing to buy stocks spikes. They note no current need for action, but rising credit use and brokers’ loan levels could prompt Federal Reserve pressure to curb speculation.
A list of obituaries spans figures from business and military to arts and academia. Names include Al B. Benson of McKesson Robbins in Boston, Lt. Gen. Kuzma Der Yanko in Moscow, Viktor Vipпер in Moscow, George Conchardv in London, A Bruce Fahne Stock Sr. in Washington, Jack Bech Colt in Southern Pines, Tristram Tupper in Miles VA, J Frank Norris in Fort Worth, Justin B McCarthy in Green Bay, Hannah Josiah in Honolulu, and Benoni Moore in Woodstock VT.
Governor elect Harriman outlines housing policy amid 16 year old laws while naming five cabinet roles including George Bragaiqni as taxation and finance commissioner and J Irwin Shapiro as investigation commissioner. He also appoints Angela Parisi to head the Workmen's Compensation Board and notes Liberal Party appointments.
Secretary Dulles summarized foreign policy in 1954 noting gains in Western unity and security, the Manila pact as a key defense step, and France's approval of German rearmament. He warned against overconfidence and refused to forecast 1955 events, including another Russia meeting or German rearmament steps.
Shelton R. Day of Baton Rouge Louisiana won the Burlington Liar's Club 1954 championship named World’s Champion Liar. Day told a tale claiming swamp rabbits are so fast hunters use high powered rifles and a whistle to stop the rabbit before the bullet can catch up.
The Tennessee Valley Authority reports its current program and capacity under construction will leave only a dangerously small margin for unforeseen 1956 power demands. General Manager A J Wagner notes the margin is about half the level advised for private utilities in its annual report to the President and Congress.
The French Assembly backed the Western European Union plan linking Saar control to Paris accords amid party resistance and Adenauer coalition doubts over rearmament. The vote follows France's push for NATO entry, Saar return of sovereignty, and troop placement. Soviet reaction remained unconfirmed.
In Newark New Jersey a 5 year old grandmother Beatrice Deegan chased an armed robber from her snorting goods shop shouting get out you bum. She later told police she shouldn't have tried it noting they have insurance and little money in the register.
In Heidelberg Germany the US Army announced that during the Christmas mailing period troops received about 7.865 million pounds of gifts and sent home 5.939 million pounds, totaling roughly 1 000 tons more gifts given than received.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey ends a 12 year Republican era in New York as Averell Harriman is set to assume the Office tonight. Dewey will return to private life in law tomorrow and his papers move to Rochester while party leaders begin selecting successors.
Washington reporters say delegates from 23 nations at the World Assembly on Moral Rearmament believe the movement can end the cold war and bring lasting peace. Speakers stress absolute honesty purity unselfishness and love as the doctrine guiding a new era with spiritual leadership and fresh ideas for underdeveloped regions.
The Civil Service Commission found 12 Rochester New York post office workers guilty of Democratic political activity in 1952 under the Hatch Act. Three supervisory employees were suspended up to six months for selling tickets to a Democratic dinner. Eight others were found guilty of serving as party committeemen while holding postal jobs. Eleven employees were deemed innocent.
Gainesville Florida residents heard a proposal for tax relief to encourage businesses to hire elderly workers part time. L A Daniels of the State Employment Service reported employers doubted cost but emphasized the plan could provide income for aged workers while preventing long idleness.
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