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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1955

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State chamber says budget balance with cuts not taxes

The Empire State Chamber of Commerce urged trimming 11.9 million from Harriman’s 1955-56 plan and using 68 million in assets and taxing powers. It warned against boosting business levies, saying many New York firms would lose competitiveness. The group suggested preserving 2.6 million from parimutuel tax and retooling bond and rainy day funds to reach 79.1 million in savings.

Albany Empire State Chamber of Commerce Harriman New York Thomas C. Plowden-Wardlaw Senate Finance and Assembly Ways and Means Plowden - Wardlaw Harti Chamber Genta Hospital

Hope Fading For Pineau

In Paris the powerful right wing and independents in the French National Assembly united against Christian Pineau as he sought to form a government. The combined opposition held 225 seats in the 626-member body, voting down any government Pineau would head by 7249 to 4929, eroding his chances and signaling a collapse of his provisional bid.

Paris Xna Tional Assembly Christian Pineau Pineau Gaullists

Today’s features and pages listed in editorial note

Republican party arrival and editorial page tease mark today’s edition. The note previews features on Amusements, Classifieds, Pure Fun, Braided Holng, and sections such as Deaths, Women, Letters, Sports, and Financial. Digest includes Today’s Pictures on page 29 and page references for other content.

Republican Party Lincoln Tay David Taw Graham Bride Holng Reqter

House Interior Committee backs Alaska and Hawaii statehood

The House Interior Committee voted 6 to 4 to admit both Alaska and Hawaii as states. Approval clears the measure for House action pending Rules Committee clearance. The bill, not endorsed by the administration in its combined form, passed with 10 Democrats and 9 Republicans. A Bart Nett amendment to let the President create a military reservation up to 40 percent of Alaska’s area north and west of the dividing line was approved. other amendments to require immediate constitutional approval for the states were rejected.

Washington House Interior Committee Alaska Hawaii House Rules Committee Eisenhower Bart|' Nett The Isler R-Neb Congress

House Considers 66 Percent Pay Hike for Members

Lawmakers debated raising Congressional pay from 15 000 to 25 000 a year with judges to share similar rises. Senate panel proposed 22 500 for Congress and 7 500 for federal judges. President Eisenhower urged an unspecified increase. Critics warned against timing and urged worker pay deals be settled first.

Washington House Senate Judiciary Committee Congress Eisenhower

Poison cloud radiation study shocks readers nationwide

Washington reports on an Atomic Energy Commission release describing the deadly reach of radioactive fallout from a hydrogen bomb test. The document estimates casualties and shelter failures within 140 miles downwind, with warnings of long term exposure and the need for disarmament to avert such devastation.

Snow Truck Dives Off Bridge Wounding Driver

A city Department of Public Works truck backed off the Oneida and West Onondaga streets bridge into Onondaga Creek around 10 30 today injuring driver William Howard 62 of 403 South Franklin Street He suffered multiple injuries including a left temple laceration possible skull fracture facial bleeding possible pelvic and spinal injuries and a left thigh fracture He was rescued by the Rescue Squad and taken to Onondaga General Hospital Fire crews fought a waterfront blaze in Wellington New Zealand nearby and several firefighters were hospitalized after smoke exposure but no further names or details are confirmed.

Department of Public Works Oneida W. Onondaga Sts Onondaga Creek William Howard S Pranklin Onondaga General Hospital Howard Frank J. Sommers Richard Haley Haley Eastern Wellington New Zealam APL

Martha Raye Robbery on TV Sparks Police Probe

Police investigate a robbery linked to television actress Martha Raye after thieves stole jewelry boxes and about $1000 from her Westport home. Raye recently starred in a New York television program.

Westport Conn Martha Rayt Raye Monithiz New York

Am I the nicest girl you ever kissed

Sute quotes a playful cartoon line about romance and tact, highlighting witty exchanges. The fragment references a character named Rods and a question about niceness, suggesting a lighthearted humor column or cartoon caption from a newspaper page.

Sute

Take a Bow Women Drivers Gain Insurance Rates

A historical shift honors women drivers with lower auto insurance rates. Syracuse under 25 now enjoys substantial savings, with 25 and 35 brackets adjusted. Albany reports nationwide reductions in 39 states, ending the youth driver surcharge and easing parental costs. Concluded on Page 16.

Innsurance Syracuse Kew Syracuse Albany New Suourban Pop

Tim White and Army Letters Inspire Young Patriot

Tim White, 13, of Cazenovia Central School, is too young to enlist but earns Army praise. Lt Gen Thomas Herren and Army leaders commend him as a true American boy and invite a Governors Island tour after his letter offering to help the service.

Tim White Cazenovia Central Army Tim Thomas W. Herren First Army Governors Island Pam Wright Kerren

Ronald Van Dyke Trio Inducted Into Army At Ft Wayne

Detroit dispatch reports three men named Ronald Lee Van Dyke from Grand Rapids and Grandville, all headed to basic training after meeting at the Fort Wayne induction center. Each is described by height and occupation, none are related. They were drafted for Army service and leave for training tomorrow.

Detroit Ronald van Dyke Ronald Lee van Dyke Grand Rapids Grandville Ft. Wayne Leonard Wood Ronalds

Harlem youth gunman hunted after recreation center ambush

Police issued a 13 state alert for a 16 year old believed to be Tango who opened fire with a .22 rifle on youths outside the Stephen Foster Harlem Children’s Center injuring two and killing James Mason. Wounded are Fred Frizzell and Frank Montgomery. Detectives say the shooting followed a minor party incident.

New York Harlem James Mason Stephen Foster Harlem Children’s Center Fred Frizzell

Ultimatum Ends Barricade At Swiss Roman Legation

In Bern three anti-Communist barricaders aged 27 to 35 surrendered after a 42 hour occupation of the Romanian legation. They killed the chauffeur Aurel Sedu and held attaches and families. Swiss authorities vow to try them for murder and may extradite to Romania per capitulation terms.

Bern Switzerland Hermann Alboth Legation Romania Alfred Zehnder Aurel Sedu

ROK Chief Tiksa Warns of Auto Front to China War

Gen Chung Kran, chief of staff of the Republic of Korea Army, said in a press conference that Korea would automatically open a second front against Red China if Taiwan is attacked, stating a common goal with allies and signaling readiness to act without a written agreement. He noted Korea’s march north and China’s mainland approach, and emphasized full cooperation if needed.

Trived Republic O’ Korea Chung Kran Korea Senad Red China Formon Chung Tlg.k. Forece China Faenhouzh Sail

iFood Index Declines Despite Coffee Help

The index shows a week on week drop as wholesale coffee prices fall and other factors weigh on overall values. Compared with last week the index declines from 64 to 64 and from a year ago, the index was at 735.

New York Inwest Jewrt

All the Same ParnnE Hearing Speech Prompts Debate

A reader attends a legislative hearing where Tom Tron Cone complies with questions. The discussion shifts to possible changes in schooling and Christmas additions. The report notes the crowd reaction and the involved speakers.

Weathering Normal Winter Forecast With Snow Flurries

Weather reports indicate normal winter conditions for this time of year. Forecaster Andrew P. Kelier warns of snow flurries and cold, then clearing and freezing temperatures tomorrow. Low temps near subzero and rapid warming in Florida noted, while four Cavuz County schools closed due to sneat-related disruptions: Pory Baron Genoa Union Sponge Moravia.

Andrew P. Kelier Setlook Cavuza Genoa Union Florida Miami

Honeymooners Fracture on Ski Slope at Lake Placid

Fragmentary OCR shows a ski slope incident at Lake Placid involving individuals including Walter Kem and Elmer. The text notes a fracture and a brief timeline but does not provide clear dates or full names.

Lake Placid Walter Kem Elmer

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