17 Feb 1956
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1956
Page
1
President Eisenhower vetoed the natural gas bill amid bitter Senate debate. An inquiry into a $2,500 campaign contribution connected to Senator Francis Case sparked further controversy.
President Eisenhower teed off at Glen Arven Country Club in Thomasville for a nine hole round his first since a heart attack. He hit two practice shots and a 225 yard drive, riding in an electric cart and joking with club pro John Walter while foursome included James Hagerty and Lloyd Megatee.
The Court of Appeals in Albany, in a 4-1 ruling, directs the Public Service Commission to reopen hearings on New York Telephone's bid for a 68.85 million dollar annual rate increase. The decision upholds the Appellate Division’s finding and clarifies that the 1910 statute requires consideration of reproduction cost less depreciation as evidence of present value.
Sacramento Peak Observatory reports a burst of 135 sun spots looming over half the sun, one of the largest observed, with D Mastus of Harvard noting the event as part of a cycle peaking in 1958. He links solar activity with severe winter patterns though certainty remains elusive.
The frost ridden continent records at least 611 deaths as crops worth hundreds of millions are ruined. Floods hit Yugoslavia and Turkey, ships stranded by ice, and Spain and North Africa endure storms. France Italy and other nations report major crop losses. Snowbound regions see plows and ski teams aiding nearly 600 communities.
Today's Herald Journal highlights Sylvia Porter predicting a decisive period in the economic boom in her Editorial Page column. Other features and page numbers are listed, including Amusements, Financial at Bridge, Inq. Rptr., Classifieds, Music, City Life, Radio-TV, Deaths, Women's, Editorials, Sports, Letters and Your Money. Todays Pictures appear on page 18.
Los Angeles stars George Burns and Gracie Allen face a $60 000 damages suit over a traffic accident involving their son Ronald 20 The Franclichs claim injuries from March 2 when their car was hit by Ronald Burns is also named in the suit.
Virginia Hanna Ricks, 42, of Syracuse, N Y, was acquitted of manslaughter in a two hour and thirty five minute verdict after shooting her boyfriend George P Knapp at a Newboro Lake cottage on December 30. The verdict sparked wild applause from about 290 spectators in Brockville Ontario court.
Weather Man Joseph Mancini warns of a snowy weekend with 3 to 5 inches today and mixed sleet or freezing rain on Saturday. Warm air aloft over cold air drives snow causing increased accident risk. He notes 86 inches this winter, well above normal but not a record, while 17 public works trucks salt streets in anticipation of sleet.
Ellwyn A. Hughes, a rookie postman, told postal inspectors he was tired and overwhelmed by the heavy load when they found he delivered on just four of 16 days and dumped the rest of the mail into his attic.
The United States suspended all arms export permits to the Middle East and foreign buyers amid rising tensions. A pending permit covered 18 Walker Bulldog tanks and 25 ton trainers for Saudi Arabia aboard the James Monroe from New York.
Sen Norris Cotton says a NH high school girl asked for photos of 12 senators instead of movie stars. She hopes to collect portraits to stand out among friends. A spokesman notes France holds heavy armament contracts but isn’t rushing to fulfill them.
Two Syracuse men faced driving while intoxicated and dangerous driving charges after arraignment in Traffic Court before Judge Truman H. Preston. Bail set at 1500 each, with March 2 adjournment. William Henn 27 of 151 Faye Ave claimed his car parked on a sidewalk. vehicle allegedly darted and struck a utility pole. Walter Brooks 33 of Edum Rd was chased after running red lights on S Salina and Genesee Streets, leading to his arrest.
Sen. Lehman says he will submit to the Senate Elections subcommittee evidence of questionable pressure tactics by a New York machinery firm backing the natural gas bill. The action follows a Senate inquiry into outside influence on legislation and campaigns related to the gas measure.
The Sioux prayer chosen for World Day of Prayer is recited today in 20,000 American churches and 134 foreign countries. Written by Yellow Lark, it asks for strength to overcome self and guidance to live in harmony with creation.
In New York the Crusade for Freedom was told 30 Moscow newsboys have volunteered to collect funds to send news to captive peoples behind the Iron Curtain. The joke clarifies Moscow Idaho.
Mrs. gra iher 38th child, a daughter, reported from Huntington West Virginia. The brief item notes the birth of a long-awaited child for a local family.
A Galesburg hospital refused a 15 year old father permission to see his newborn child because its visitor rule requires ages 16 and over.
A short note observes that idle moments breed disorder as some individuals create chaos even when not busy. It hints at human tendency to misallocate effort or provoke confusion during downtime.
A Catholic Women's Club president describes Lent as following Christ through denial, daily Mass, and the cross. It urges penance, repentance, and less worldly pleasure to gain inner peace and joy by Easter, through meditation and contemplation.
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