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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1954
Page
1
In a survivor account William H. Sanford describes a fishing trip on a lake that ended when a wave swamped their boat. The father and brother disappeared after clinging to the craft as it pitched, while the speaker struggled to reach shore and was rescued at about 4:30 in the morning. The piece concludes with a reference to continued coverage on Page 16.
Robert R. Young was officially certified as winner of the fight for control of the New York Central Railroad. The Young slate won by about 1.064 million votes over the Central management led by President William White. White said he would cooperate for an orderly transition and would not resign.
The sun appeared in London ending a spell of rain with 3.4 inches of rainfall reported this June, the highest total for the month since 1937. The capital saw a notable shift as weather eased after days of wet skies.
Editorial page notes a reporter's experience in the senate caucus room with Fred erick Othman cited. Regular features and page references are listed: Amusements 20 Financial 23 Bridge 20 Graham 18 Classified 26 295 Ing Reporter 18 City Life 17 Radio TV 21 Deaths 12 Women 9 11 Editorials 18 Sports 22 23 Letters 18 Todays Pictures Page 14.
Following a hot weekend, the area is warmer with a forecast high near 87 for tomorrow. Southeasterly winds 15 to 20 mph expected, with a chance of thunderstorms in the period across the region.
A fierce storm struck Onondaga County with hurricane-like winds up to 60 mph Saturday night, uprooting trees and knocking out telephones and electricity. Crews worked through the night and into Sunday morning to restore service as parks crews cleared 15 to 20 blocked streets and Niagara Mohawk counted thousands of outages.
The New York State Firemen’s Association met to discuss a claimed antique fire engine housed at the Firemen’s Home Museum in Hudson. Alexandria officials assert the pumper was taken by Yankee soldiers in 1861, but the association insists the relic remains in their museum and offered no action to relinquish ownership.
Katherine Shaughnessy, 22, suffered severe bruises after her car struck a utility pole while she reached for her skirt. She was cited for driving without a license.
The Very Rev. Theodore J. Hesburgh urged LeMoyne College's 162 graduates to dedicate themselves to freedom and service to defeat Communism. He spoke at the fourth commencement in the Onondaga County War Memorial, one of four honorary degrees awarded to Charles A. Brady Leonard P. Market and Francis L. McElroy.
President Eisenhower joined a White House air raid drill as 5,000 people moved to shelters after sirens sounded a red alert. Officials tested communications, while downtown traffic halted under pre arranged plans. Congress conducted routine business without disruption.
Police report Marion Franklin Ripple 64 of Route 306 Monsey fatally shot his 39 year old son Benjan with a 12 gauge shotgun after being told to go to bed. Benjan died about four hours later at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern.
George Washington supposedly threw a dollar across the Potomac and ever since presidents have been passing the buck in a light humorous quip.
Francis P. Carr testified at the McCarthy Army Hearings that Secretary Stevens discussed using G David Schine as his personal observer at Army Intelligence schools reporting directly to him. Carr recalled a Pentagon meeting on October 2 with Roy Cohn present and said Schine sought an officer’s commission but failed.
The House Agriculture Committee voted 22 to 6 to raise the dairy support price from 75 to 80 percent of parity for the period from September 1 to April 1, 1955. The move would lift retail butter about 3 cents a pound and cheese 2 cents, shaping the omnibus farm bill to be sent to the House soon.
Secretary of Agriculture Benson warned that shortages of water are a growing constraint on agricultural production. He told the National Fertilizer Association that farmers’ ability to use water efficiently may determine the availability of abundant food in the years ahead.
Dogcatchers in a western Honshu city unveiled a stone memorial tablet today to honor the departed canines they caught and destroyed. The action signals remorse over past dog control practices and honors the animals affected.
Albany report announces a half year Thruway permit for unlimited travel on sections to be opened in 1954. The pass covers the 115 mile link between Rochester and Utica opening June 24 and other toll sections planned for 1954. Beginning next year the regular throughway permit will cost $20.
Omaha police search for a burglar described as itchy with Gandruff. The thief broke into Johnson's barber shop and stole a she ss bottle of hair tonic.
President Rene Coty nominated Pierre Mendes France to replace retiring Premier Laniel after a confidence vote defeat. Mendes France, leading the Radical Socialist bloc, faces a divided National Assembly as he seeks a majority to pursue policies on Indo China and Europe military buildup.
Syracuse crowds enjoy Onondaga Lake practice sessions ahead of the weekend regatta. Spectators picnic at Onondaga Lake Park to watch crews from Syracuse University and Columbia University drill, with additional teams from MIT, California, Pennsylvania and Washington joining the weeklong sessions.
Tickets for the 52nd annual Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta on Onondaga Lake go on sale downtown at Hotel Syracuse and at Syracuse University Athletics on campus. General admission is 1 dollar. children free. Reserved seats cost 2.40 dollars. parking is 0.50. The freshman race starts at 2 PM, junior varsity at 3 PM, and varsity at 4 PM.
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