27 Feb 1956
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1956
Page
1
The piece outlines hospital capacity growth in Syracuse and Onan Gage County. It projects 1 377 beds if plans proceed, increasing by 227, with new and expanded facilities at Crouse Irving Syracuse General Syracuse Memorial St Josephs and Good Shepherd, detailing bed distribution among facilities.
The Citizens Hospital Committee outlines a plan to boost beds by 227 within Syracuse. It calls for a 400 bed community hospital, merges several facilities, and shifts 492 voluntary beds by selling Crouse Irving and Memorial Hospitals to the State, offset by 400 new community beds.
In Albany and Washington talks, Governor Harriman and Republican leaders seek a tax cut compromise. Two plan sets propose staged reductions on income taxes and dependents, aiming for a total near several tens of millions, with Johnson seeking broad support and a chance for passage this session.
The Harvard Lampoon named Debbie Reynolds as the worst actress and Kirk Douglas as the worst actor for last year’s “ten worst movies” list. The mock awards note Sheree North as guest editor and include her quip about Yale men and a controversial self-justifying 50 word reply.
In its present form the election bill would raise costs per vote and tighten enforcement. A crash report notes a jet bomber incident near a house and the Air Force helicopter shortage, with casualties and investigation details noted in broader page features.
The 11 member Presidium of the Soviet Communist Party was reelected by a 133 member Central Committee with Nikita Khrushchev retaining the first secretary post. Georgi Malenkov and V. Molotov kept influence, while Ekaterina Fourtseva joined as a candidate member and Georgi Zhukov became a candidate member.
Washington reports say the Eisenhower administration rejects a radical foreign policy overhaul to counter the Soviet offensive. President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles favor seeking new gold weapon authority in Congress to back long range foreign policy now. Dulles warned Soviets gain prestige in Asia and Africa and signaled a broad debate this election year.
The United Nations and International Labour Organization report from a global survey says many women still prioritize marriage over careers despite rising wages. It notes persistent job inequality and views a wage as temporary until marriage or a better prospective husband appears.
The White House said President Eisenhower will likely hold a news conference Wednesday to reveal his second term decision. Officials noted the timing may shift to afternoon and warned the market could react negatively to any confirmation. Hagerty cited no heart condition concerns and suggested a nationwide TV radio address may follow with a detailed explanation.
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled photographers and radio TV reporters may take pictures and make recordings in court, directing trial judges to apply the ruling case by case. The decision, urged by Justice C Otto Moore, emphasizes maintaining dignity and decorum in proceedings.
A rapidly moving storm from Oklahoma threatens wet snow tonight and flurries tomorrow across the central New York area. Weather officials warn of continuing snow that may reach double digit totals, as communities assess wind damage and travel disruptions.
In Rockaway New Jersey a mother consoles her husband after the fourth death of their sons on the roads. Joseph Jenkins Sr 62, a Mt Hope Iron Mines worker, recalls losing sons in two separate crashes while another brother and sister survive. The Jenkins family endures repeated highway tragedy as the latest fatal crash claims young Joseph Jenkins Jr 3.
The item playfully questions what a person believes will make them happy and notes the things they feel they must have to achieve happiness. It reads like light humor about everyday worries and wants.
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