Amsterdam Tenement Fire Kills Twelve In Mohawk River City
An oil fueled blaze in a brick two story tenement in Amsterdam killed twelve people including Juan Rivera and his five children. Ten families lived in eight apartments. ten residents escaped as police and fire teams rescued others in subzero conditions. The disaster follows Bigelow Sanford Carpet Co announcing plant closure with 1650 layoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Mohawk River
Juan Rivera
JHE
Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company
Anna Gagliardy
Celia Kosiba
Mary King
UN Awaits Red Reply On Formosa Debate Invitation
The United Nations Security Council waited for Red China to respond to a formal invitation to join the Formosa debate. Communists were expected to participate without voting rights, after a nine to one decision by the nine nation group. Nationalist China opposed the motion and the Soviet Union abstained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
INS
UN Security Council
Formosa
Red China
China
Perpine
Il-Nation
Soviet Union
Lincoln era memories mark 100th birthday visit to White House
Nettie Angus Moulden of Washington turns 100 and plans another White House visit to receive birthday greetings from President Eisenhower. She recalls meeting Lincoln and Grant, attended Lincoln's second inauguration, and boasts lifelong Republican ties and admiration for military leaders. Her late husband served in government printing office work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nettie Angus Moulden
White House
Abraham
Lincoln
Eisenhower
Moulden
James C. Hagerty
Orlando
Fila
J. W. Angus
Capitol
Franklin D. Roosevelt
President Grant
Grant
Jarvis
B. Moulden
Three Inch Snow Keeps Cold In New York Region
The Syracuse area endures subfreezing temps with a 16 degree overnight low and a forecast of continued snow and cold for at least another day. Watertown reports 13 at 3 AM and four below zero by 8 AM amid an inch of snow. Auburn has 2.5 inches on the ground and Owasco Lake is frozen. Weather outlook: highs near 20, lows around five above with frequent snow through the five day period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
New
Watertown
Auburn
Owasco
Keller
Fostoria producer charged after Solvay crash and DUI
TORREY McKENNY 59 of Fostoria Ohio independent producer of the Syracuse Junior League Follies faces three traffic charges including drunken driving in Solvay Police Court. He was jailed on $200 bail after a head on collision injured two men near W Genesee Street. The victims Jesse O Bannon and Walter Stempien were hospitalized with serious injuries. McKenny remained uninjured and was arraigned Thursday after posting bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrey McKenny
Fostoria
Ohio
Solvay
McKenny
Ranch
DeWitt
W. Genesee St
Jesse O'Bannon
Walter Stempien
O'Bannon
Stempien
Onondaga General Hospital
Eastern Ambulance
University Hospital
Alfred Spagniolelli
Headon
W. Geneseest
McKenny Auto
Drinking Curfew Imposed in Minakami Japan
A new ordinance in Minakami Japan enforces a 9 PM drinking curfew. At curfew time a siren sounds and wives are empowered to confiscate wine cups from their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minakaml
Japan
Today’s Chuckle Punchline on Male Ego
A humorous quip notes a man feels weakest when a woman praises his strength and size. The light joke plays on ego and gender dynamics in everyday banter.
Chicago High Schools Launch Breakfast Program
Chicago high schools began serving breakfast in their cafeterias to start the school day. The program aims to improve student attendance and concentration by providing a morning meal before classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Confusing Weather Warms Winters a Shifting Tale
The piece questions whether winters are changing long term or simply fluctuating with nature. It cites memories of milder days in the past and notes the U S Weather Bureau holds detailed records. A Montreal report hints at temperature shifts, urging analysis beyond memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Syracuse upstate medical center to get a $10 million 500 bed hospital
Albany budget plans allocate $10 million for a new 500 bed upstate medical center at Syracuse with land acquisition funded and construction to follow in a later budget. The proposal includes $500,000 for land for both centers and $2.5 million for architectural planning from a lump buildings appropriation plus $100,000 for parking area development and demolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Upstate Medical Center
State University of New York At
Syracuse
Harriman
Upstate Center
Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn
Budget Bureau
Keep Draft Urges Four Year Extension for Military Manpower
Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson urged Congress to extend the draft for four years to meet armed forces manpower needs. He testified before the House Armed Services Committee that volunteer forces cannot meet total requirements in the foreseeable future. The current draft law expires July 1 and the administration seeks a four year extension amid disputes over Army manpower cuts. General Ridgway warned that proposed cuts could jeopardize U S security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles E. Wilson
Congress
House Armed Services Committee
Armed Services Committee
Pentagon
Matthew B. Ridgway
Army
U. S
Congress Salary Hike Plan OK'd
The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended a 50 percent pay raise for members of Congress and substantial hikes for federal judges. The bill would set House and Senate pay at 22500 a year from 15000, plus 2500 expense allowance. Federal judges would gain 7500 to 9500 annually, and the Speaker and Vice President would see a 3000 raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
Burglary suspect chased by homeowner fires into night
A burglar who grabbed a street sign fled a home after being confronted by owner James Henigan who chased him from the residence on Welcome Street. Henigan fired a gun at the intruder, driving him away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
James Henigan
Henigan
Welcome, St
Minor quake rattles Eureka near 9902 last night
A minor earthquake was felt in Eureka near 9902 last night. No damage was reported and no injuries were noted. Geologists said the tremor caused mild shaking but posed no threat to structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureaa
Cailil
Eureka
Harriman Budget Highlights Propose Tax Increases and Tight Spending
Albany budget highlights show total expenditures for 1955-56 at 1.345 billion with expenditures up 107.7 million from 1954-55 and total income near 1.339 billion. A planned 18 million transfer from capital construction funds creates an apparent surplus, while a current operations appropriation of 446.9 million rises 17.4 million. A construction freeze remains until revenue suffices. local government aid would rise to 711.2 million, up 71.5 million. Recommended tax increases include 11 percent personal income tax, gasoline 2 cents, diesel 3 cents, 3.314 percent unincorporated business earnings, and 9 percent corporate profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Harriman
Harriman Budget Ties Syracuse Projects to Tax Plan
Governor Harriman submitted his first annual budget urging Republicans to approve a new tax program to unlock upstate capital construction including the Onondaga Lake west shore development and arterial highways like the $14 million Oswego boulevard project. Funding hinges on legislative action as reserves dwindle and a January 5 freeze lifts. Dr. Clark D. Ahlberg of Syracuse says the budget covers completion of the Lake Shore project and additional arterial roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Onondaga Lake West Shore
Syracuse
Upstate
New York
Harriman
Clark D. Ahlberg
The
Herald-Journal
Lake Shore
Oswego Blvd
Red forces shell Tachens area as evacuations loom
Red warships shell the Tachens area off Formosa as Nationalist China and the United States prepare for possible evacuation of about 30 000 troops and civilians. Communist MiG-15 sorties were reported near Yushan and the Tachens. Washington officials began planning aid to refugees as assurances of U S protection for Quemoy and Matsu are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipeh
Formosa
Yushan
Tachens
United States
Quemoy
Matsu Islands
Washington
Foreign Operations Administration
FOA
Taipei
Ye Kiangshan
Harriman Seeks 124 Million in Taxes to Fund Budget
Governor Harriman submitted his first New York budget asking 124 million dollars in tax increases to finance a 99 percent Dewey program. Expenditures total 1.345 billion with 6.16 million in new programs and more than 100 million tied to inescapable commitments. The plan raises motor fuel taxes 61.9 million and ends a 10 percent income tax forgiveness. The Republican legislature is seen approving most of the program, with construction stop orders lifted only if the tax package passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Harriman
Thomas E. Dewey
Breed Jails Tipsy Driver In Six Month Sentence
CAMILLUS man Joseph Tatusko 37 RD 2 Camillus pleaded guilty to drunken driving a felony due to a prior offense. Judge Leo W. Breed sentenced him to six months in Onondaga County Penitentiary and revoked his license after the Dec 7 accident at West Genesee Street and Parsons Jr. No injuries. The judge cited his World War II paratrooper service and loss of a leg in sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camillus
Onondaga County
Leo W. Breed
Joseph Tatusko
Tatusko
W. Genesee St
Parsons Jr
Westvale
Breed
Blind war hero Jose Reyes adopted at 40 by San Antonio couple
Jose Reyes, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient left blinded by a December 1944 shrapnel blast, was adopted by Leonard and Olive Greensfelder in a courtroom ceremony in Georgia Bullock's Superior Court. Reyes grew up in a San Antonio orphanage then served in the 2nd Infantry Division under Gen. Patton. He now lives in Lynwood with his wife Angela, who call him son and support his patriotic routines with daily flag rituals and his dog General Patton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Reyes
Court of Superior
Georgia Bullock
Guanavato
Tex
San Antonio
U. S. Army
Mi Jsountry
Lynwood
Reyes
Ange'a
General Patton
Leonard W. Greensieger
Los Angeles City
Olive Rose
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dewey
Associated Press
Wirephoto Tire
Jeremiah Roberts
Marvin Swart
Rivera
Stanley Motyka
Raymond Heaton
John
Ida
Domingo
Angel
Motyka
Ann
Johns
Patricia
Veronica
Donna Heaton
Marion Heaton
Graham Atom Power
Ing
City Life II
Radio—Tv
Donald Salvetti
George Fi. T. Kimble
Montreal
Syracuse Hospital Fund
Herald-Journal Bureau
Wilson
West Shore
Walter F. McGuinness
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!