11 Feb 1955
Page 1
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!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1955
Page
1
Albert Woolson the last Civil War blue celebrates his 108th birthday in Duluth Minn. with a presidential birthday letter from Dwight Eisenhower. The veteran attends a city hall pedestal dedication this afternoon and hosts a private family dinner tonight.
The Million Dollar Days sale enters its second day with 82 stores, strong shopper turnout, and rock bottom prices. Ole Man Weather and Syracuse merchants helped launch the event amid record crowds and high balloon prizes. Two local DUI cases are noted: Arthur Feashline pleads guilty to drunken driving with a Feb. 24 sentencing as a second offender, and John P. Burke admits to driving while intoxicated in Traff ic Court with license and registration revocation. Woodward of Memphis faced a drunken driving accusation later adjourned.
Princess Margaret returns to public view in Barbados after rest to begin a heavy schedule. The six year old goodwill ambassador will visit a health center and a trade fair and be feted at a dinner and reception in Government House on her third day in Barbados.
The Federal Communications Commission said it will fully explore all aspects of proposed fee subscription television before acting. It turned down Zenith Radio Corp request for prompt authorization without extensive hearing, noting it would be inappropriate to approve a fee based service that has been pending for three years.
Chinese Nationalist forces blew trenches pillboxes and buildings as evacuation of the Tachen Islands nears completion. US Navy officers said loading continues and the armada should finish by Saturday. Rear Adm. Sabin expects completion by 3 AM Saturday with ships departing by noon. Carriers including the Princeton provide air cover as the Tachens are emptied and civilians removed.
Six Supreme Court judges were dismissed and seven new members elected in a decree signed by Marshal Voroshilov. The changes, linked to post Stalin politics, came amid broader accusations against former officials and the ongoing control of the Communist Party over the judiciary. The article notes past trials and hints at the court’s role as a rubber stamp in top political matters.
Richmond specialists report a burglary at Reames Coal Co in Richmond Virginia. The thief took only the building’s burglar alarm, causing security concerns for local businesses and highlighting vulnerabilities in shop safety systems.
New York State Senator Thomas C. Desmond proposed bills to repeal long obsolete laws including anti dueling and fugitive slave statutes. He attacked a year old law on Vickers lawsuits and two others limiting attendance at Kineto scope showings calling many statutes deadwood. Desmond said modern corporations reject outdated regulations and his measures aim to clear legal nonsense from the books.
Mrs. Sarah Watson watched her son Barry, age two, lose his long curls of golden hair to a barber. Uncle Dick Guyette staged the haircut at 10 AM, offering a bright orange lollipop to soothe the boy. Barry survived the snip, devoured three lollipops during the 25 minute session, and declared with a grin, Ah Acdiv.
Laboratory and state medical school tests are under way to identify a mild respiratory infection blamed for closing many schools around Syracuse. Results due next week show the illness appears to be subsiding. thus far all city public schools remain open. Health officials note 13 percent of pupils ill, rising toward 30 percent if teaching staffs thin. Nearby Onondaga County areas have closed multiple schools as the situation evolves.
Reports after the third cabinet meeting indicate Prime Minister Churchill aims to persuade Chiang Kai shek to withdraw from Nationalist holdings off the China coast. Sources say Quemoy, Matsu, and Tachens may be included in the withdrawal plan.
A garbled United Press International wire item from Atlanta hints at electricity policy debate. The fragment references a bill, a Providence connection, and a guidance clinic, with unclear figures and names, making the exact action and date unreadable.
William Rose, a six foot airman from Auburn Nebraska, won the Miss Bremerhaven Port of Embarkation pageant with March of Dimes support but was disqualified. Ursula Wallenstein of Bremerhaven claimed the crown after votes raised 3390.90 and 355.90 funds remained with the charity.
Harsh winter weather sweeps into central New York bringing heavy wet snow and plummeting temperatures. By noon three inches had fallen and traffic slowed as streets turned slick. Officials deployed sanders and plows citywide while meteorologist Andrew Keller warned of a drop to fluffy snow and bitter cold tonight. Many accidents kept police busy on Route 5 Erie Boulevard in front of Shoppingtown.
American intelligence labeled Soviet Consul Boris Nalivaiko a top notch spy master in Vienna, saying he engaged in espionage against the West since World War II after a cafe incident involving two Americans last week. The claim came from a U S intelligence spokesman in Frankfurt.
Idaho reader recounts a mistaken toothache that led to discovering mumps in a family member. The narrative shifts to a broader note about disease spread and a father’s or mother’s mistaken belief before confirmation of illness.
An item notes President Eisenhower purchasing a farm near Gettysburg Pennsylvania and hints it could gain prominence along with the Gettysburg address in local chatter.
Fortland reports Jesse James, a bus driver, was celebrated by passengers who crowned him with a red crown at Congress Square Hotel stop. Miss Petty Clark and Mrs. Mary S Miller helped fit the cape as riders presented a cash gift and lauded his courtesy, humor, and steady service. His family witnessed the ceremony.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.