Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier Are Engaged
Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco announced their engagement. Rainier, 32, and Kelly, 26, are both Roman Catholics with news confirmed via Monaco palace and the Kelly family in Philadelphia.
05 Jan 1956
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1956
Page
1
Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco announced their engagement. Rainier, 32, and Kelly, 26, are both Roman Catholics with news confirmed via Monaco palace and the Kelly family in Philadelphia.
Federal mediators and union officials awaited a decision on the latest plan to end the 81 day nationwide strike. A three man board would review disputed points with nonbinding recommendations, each side choosing a member and Finnegan selecting the chair. Union president James B. Carey said IUE accepted the plan, while a Westinghouse spokesman in Pittsburgh suggested Carey altered the plan so much it amounts to rejection.
Today buys time as new curb discussions urge action. Lyllie Porter leads the editorial on today's page while Talking It Over and Amusements appear on following pages. Several sections such as Classifieds Radio TV City Lite and Area Editorials are listed with page numbers across the issue.
Albert C. Demperio, 25, of Solvay, convicted of first degree rape, receives one day to life in Attica State Prison and three to six years on a grand larceny count, to run concurrently. He spoke of adultery but denied crimes against the court. Co defendant Predmore acquitted. Victim suffered jaw and pelvis injuries. Concluded on page 18.
Frank J. Locke age 61 of 411 Gifford Street was the first motorist jailed here in 1956 on a drunken driving charge. He pleaded not guilty in court and posted 1500 bail for a January 9 appearance. Locke was also exonerated on leaving the scene of an accident charge after patrolman Robert Larsson followed him from a curb near West Street.
A London to Nice fog that shrouded New York for two days cleared last night. By midnight LaGuardia and Idlewild airports were open and the Queen Mary, over 13 hours late, sailed at 1 15 a.m.
Top leaders of management and labor gathered at the Hotel Syracuse to honor Isador Lubin and Nicholas Ferrante. Ferrante, sworn in as assistant industrial commissioner, heard remarks from Charles Halioran who mourned John J. Higgins, 35, who died of a heart attack. Syracuse Federation president W. Edward Thompson urged Father Richard McKeon to lead a prayer. Thompson died last night of a heart attack.
Interior Secretary Douglas McKay said he has no plan to resign during Eisenhower's term. He noted he was appointed to serve at the president's pleasure and would ride that out. McKay declined to commit to serving if Eisenhower seeks reelection and said White House would decide. He dismissed resignations amid criticism over timber wildlife water policies and resource management.
Fire struck Galatoires in the French Quarter late last night causing about 75000 damage. Fire officials said the blaze confined to the second and third stories with water damage to the dining room and kitchen. No injuries reported and cause undetermined.
Ralph Murino reports weekend break ins at Tulsa home by a prowler who takes only one item. He claims the thief targets a ring left on display, with his wife away during weekends. Police were informed and are investigating the incident.
President Eisenhower outlined five enduring objectives in his State of the Union message. They emphasize responsible work, strengthening national security, fiscal integrity, fostering a strong economy, and addressing human concerns.
Albany reports a heated 1956 legislative campaign as Republicans and Democrats clash over credit and policy. Governor Harriman promises more to taxpayers while GOP leaders attack his message as political clap trap, claiming it mirrors earlier Republican aims and seeks greater economic control.
Senate Internal Security subcommittee questioned another NY Times employee while disputing claims that the paper is singled out. Otto Albertson was named as a witness with subcommittee aides declining to reveal his job. The Times editorialized that Eastland's inquiry targets the newspaper for its anti McCarthyism stance. Eastland denied the Times is under investigation, saying the probe seeks communism wherever found. The hearing continued with several witnesses from media groups.
Mistinguett Jeanne Bourgeois, famed for her legs and long Paris stage career, died after a two week illness at 22. She suffered a paralytic stroke during Christmas at her brother’s home and later pneumonia. A symbol of French music hall, she worked at Casino de Paris Eldorado Moulin Rouge and more, with Maurice Chevalier among her partners. Concluded on page 20, column 3.
President Eisenhower told Congress the budget should balance this year and next. He outlined a program including highway aid, farm legislation, school construction, slum clearance, civil rights expansion, Hawaii statehood, Alaska statehood progress, and immigration law revision, while warning against debt for tax cuts.
President Eisenhower omitted from his State of the Union message today the long standing push to grant voting rights to 18 year olds. He also noted that Congress shows no move to allow voting by District of Columbia residents.
Forecaster says conditions will remain largely unchanged as a storm departs to the east. Clearing weather is expected by tomorrow morning with a cool night around 18 and a possibility of rain or snow tomorrow night.
A playful exchange describes shifting food likes from beans to other dishes across days. The wife notes how Monday she liked beans, Tuesday she liked something else, and Wednesday she again prefers beans, while Thursday brings a new twist.
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