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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1955
Page
9
Thunderstorms are forecast tonight from northern Texas to the Tennessee Valley and into western Nebraska. Scattered showers occur in Utah and western Oregon, with cool conditions continuing in the northeast. Weather notes explain pressure systems fronts and wind directions.
Clear and cool tonight with a low near 50. Tomorrow will be sunny and warmer. Yesterday’s high 69 and low 54. Today sunset 8 46 p m and sunrise tomorrow 5 25 a m. Record high 91 in 1930 and record low 45 in 1917. Relative humidity yesterday 68 and today 74. Other cities.
Police report a service station at 200 Dudley Street burglarized last night. Patrolman Richard Haley said the break in was reported by Anthony Fanetti and about $1.70 was stolen from a refreshment cabinet. Entry was gained through a rear door.
The Rev William E Montgomery of Glens Falls was chosen moderator of the New York State Presbyterian Synod during its 73rd annual meeting at Hamilton College Clinton. Outgoing moderator Rev Theodore Savage urged delegates from 800 churches to apply gospel truths to modern political economic and social issues.
In Paysandu Uruguay Shell Mex Oil Co employee Alfred Labori 57 climbed a 250000 gallon gas storage tank drenched his clothing with gasoline and set himself ablaze. Manager R A Laire reached him with an extinguisher but could not save Labori and prevented flames from spreading to the tank roof. At Salamanca Pennsylvania Leonard Zapronski 40 a B O Railroad brakeman died when a freight car overturned on him during switching attempts.
In Van Nuys California G Douglas Hooper felt watched while viewing TV. A calf wandered by, spurring a frantic chase with two policemen to corner the animal on a resident’s patio. The calf was taken to a shelter for owner retrieval.
European featherweight champion Ray Famechon will defend his title against British challenger Phil Hill in Glasgow Scotland late this month with a definite date not yet set.
John Knight, a federal district judge for the Western District of New York, has died. Knight also served as a senator, leaving a legacy in the judiciary and state politics.
A veteran judge, 84, who served the last 24 years at Buffalo and held roles in the New York Senate, died early today. He commuted 80 miles daily to his office from Arcade, marking a career as one of the country’s oldest district judges.
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