10 Feb 1955
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1955
Page
1
Illness and outbreaks force closure of 21 Syracuse area schools across the county. Principals note many cases involve teens, with mumps and measles reported in several districts. Parochial schools in Syracuse also closed briefly as diocesan superintendent Father James E. Callaghan reports.
Fort Worth dispatch reports AFL and CIO plan a merged federation targeting millions of new members. Meany and Reuther outline a rapid, well-financed organizing push, with CLO leadership to guide cross-union campaigns and a year-end merger expectation. Also highlights Bell Aircraft XV-3 rollout in Fort Worth with vertical takeoff and horizontal flight.
Warree Virginia article notes the Gy Council debates enforcing a law that bans unnecessary Sunday work but cannot define what work is necessary, creating a practical dilemma for authorities and workers alike. The piece hints at legal ambiguity and potential exemptions or enforcement challenges in the state.
David Lawrence analyzes Soviet internal tensions in Today’s Features as Americans note the editorial pace. Talking It Over appears on page 25, suggesting a broad discussion of Moscow’s political strain and its implications for world affairs.
Spring-like warmth melts weeklong snow causing puddled sidewalks and frequent icy patches. Temperature hits 51 as basins clog with ice and debris, forcing pedestrians into streets. At least three people suffer serious injuries, police report, while officers handle multiple accident calls.
Albany dispatch reports Charles Abrams State Rent Administrator opposes lifting rent controls even on one and two family houses in Syracuse Rochester and Buffalo. Abrams condemns conditions seen in slums with crowded cubby holes and perilous egress to roofs and urges legislators to tour affected areas before acting. He spoke at a public hearing and promised more details on page six.
In Vienna, Western diplomats foresee Moscow under Malenkov shifting back to guns over butter and maintaining the collective leadership in satellite states as a stabilizing barrier to new Titoist movements. They expect little change at its core, with potential firings among front men but continued Soviet control, prompting rising resistance among about 70 million in Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria.
Ray L. Woodward of Sutor Trailer Park Memphis was to be arraigned tonight for driving while intoxicated. Deputy Sheriff Bert Reardon said Woodward, driving alone on Milton Ave in Camillus, had bloodshot eyes and was unsteady. He was arrested yesterday after a Memphis residence party. The report also notes Churchill addressing the House of Commons and mentions Miss Cushing and a birthday cake in a broader Newburyport New York style item.
Rome inaugurated a seven mile line aimed at linking the railway station to the suburban exhibition grounds. Officials predicted limited central city access and unsure expansion plans due to funding, as only a few thousand paid fares were reported on opening.
Nationalist Chinese forces press the Tachens evacuation from the Tachen Islands toward Formosa, with U.S. protection and transport activity advancing. Red China has not intervened as ships shuttle to Keelung and Tachen departures set the stage for redeployments to Matsu and Nanchi. Chiang Kai shek plans a Keelung visit to address returning troops.
Charles H Blair 79 remembers college days at the Waldo fraternity on Cornell’s Ithaca campus. The 1897 club began with 43 youths at Psi U house and pledged regular reunions, naming Waldorf Astoria as site every five years. Blair recalls bonds, campus stones, and his baseball days as he toasts the living and dead.
An earthquake hit near Lima causing a sea front wall to crumble and homes to shake. Ten people were injured while trying to exit two theaters as panic rose. calm spectators helped restore order after the quake struck late at night.
Syracuse shoppers packed downtown for a city wide sale event titled Million Dollar Days. balloons and prize certificates drew crowds as participating stores extended hours while police managed traffic. merchants reported strong sales and public turnout. event concluded with continued promotion across the area.
Three Onondaga County deputies and Liverpool Police Chief tried voice by Tenor Aldo Maroli to coax five boys from on the mushy Onondaga Lake ice. Deputy Walker and Sgt. Diligent, with Chief Harrison, failed to attract them until Maroli used a loudspeaker. Two youths returned for lecturing. three fled further from shore.
In a daylight bank robbery last November 10, Harvey Guy Peyton of Louisville admitted guilt on four counts and received seven and a half to 15 years plus additional terms for forgery and attempted second degree robbery. Peyton asked the court for a chance at rehabilitation as the judge condemned the crime and noted the offender’s past addiction. The case connects to Peyton’s crimes at the Warren Street Lincoln National Bank and Trust Co. and a second attempted safe burglary. prosecutors highlighted a long criminal arc with forged prescriptions. Pierre Pflimlin named premier designate of France, with political crisis looming as Coty nominates a new government amid fragile support.
New York state automobile owners paid about 300000 for special one pound baby plates. Doctors fought to save the life of a 11 day old girl born three and a half months premature. The tiny newborn, perfectly formed, was described as the smallest they had seen. The Motor Vehicle Bureau has issued 30597 of the plates with about 16000 exempt from the 5 dollar service charge. Mrs Yvon Gobier spoke from her home about Feb 2.
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