Ball Players Wives Targeted by Harassing Phone Calls
Syracuse area reports reveal four wives of baseball players received abusive adult material calls following a barroom brawl involving pitchers Seth Moreland and Dick Farrell and sportswriter Norm Hannon. Wives named include Mrs Tompkins, Mrs Kazanaski, and Mrs Caballero. one request remains anonymous. The incidents prompted fear for families and ongoing police inquiries.
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Syracuse
Seth Moreland
Dick Farrell
Norm Hannon
Post-Standard
Hannon
Ben Tompkins
Red in the 1930s then quit in 1940 says Times reporter
New York Times reporter Charles Grutzner testified to the Senate Internal Security subcommittee that he joined the Communist Party in 1937, left in 1940, and did so because it was not run on democratic principles. He said he was not a dedicated member and left when fed up. Weingarten, a former coworker and self employed publicity man, said he last knew party members after 1940 but refused to name others. The hearing continued amid threats of contempt citations.
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Washington
New York Times
Charles Grutzher
Grutzner
Victor Weingarten
Brooklyn Eagle
Senate Internal Security
Mittee
Weingarten
Pleasantville
N.Y
Gritzner
Tnto
Syracuse Heat Wave Pushes Temps Toward Ninety
Meteorologist Alex Sadowski warns Syracusans will swelter with 90 degree highs and high humidity as a warm air mass extends from the coast to the Rockies. Tonight will drop to 67 degrees but tomorrow night may not fall below 12.
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Alex Sadowski
Rockies
Polio cases down from 1954 figures in early year
The Public Health Service reports fewer polio cases this year than in the same period of 1954. Through January 1 there were 3.37 cases refitted versus 4.135 in 1954, and since April 1 the disease year totals 2,314 cases compared with 2,582 last year.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Justice Douglas Critics May Tie U S Foreign Policy
David Lawrence argues on today’s Editorial Page that Justice Douglas favors the opposite of the President’s foreign policy, a stance that could embarrass the United States in its relations with other powers. The feature list includes Amusements, Bridge, Money Classified, Junior City Life, and medical editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Douglas
U. S
David Lawrence
Grandparents in Albany Call for Change in Aging Roles
Albany legislators report growing strain between generations over elder caregiving and social norms. Senator Desmond notes grandparents feel undervalued as they are pulled into babysitting and face taboos against aging. He urges a public push to restore the aged’s usefulness through attitude shifts and education.
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Albany
Grandma
Grandpa
Joint Legislative Committee On Problems
Sen
Thomas
Desmond
Newburgh
Rail plans end passenger runs between Atchison and Santa Fe
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway filed with the Kansas Corporation Commission to discontinue its last passenger train into Atchison Kansas. Passenger service into Santa Fe New Mexico was already discontinued years ago. Trains still reach Topeka but the main line no longer serves Topeka Atchison or Santa Fe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka, Kan
Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe
Kansas Corporation Commission
Atchison, Kan
Santa Fe
Topeka
Atchison and
United Nations Pen Writes Under Protest In Market Debut
A new invention hits the market a United Nations pen that writes under protest. The gadget is described as a novelty item indicating political stance while drafting official style notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
New 600000 Parking Garage Planned in Central District
Malcolm A. Sutton of Shoppers Garage Inc announces a 600000 dollar open deck six story parking garage for 300 cars in the 300 and 400 blocks of S Clinton St opposite Walton St. The project aims to ease downtown congestion with fast elevator service and a pedestrian passageway, completion targeted for June 1 next year.
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Malcolm A. Sutton
Shoppers Garage,Inc
S. Clinton St
Walton’St
Sutton
House OKs Arms Funds
The House approved a $31.58 billion defense bill by voice vote to fund Army Navy and Air Force programs for the year. The measure adds 356 million for jet bombers and 694.92 million for the Defense Department and interservice activities, with a $6 million boost to offset Marine Corps manpower cuts. President Eisenhower's signature is anticipated after Senate passage.
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Washington
House
Senate
White House
Eisenhower
Army
Navy
Air Force
Wilson
Defense Department
Interservices
Marine Corps
Easy Murray merger discussed at directors meeting
Possible merger of Easy Washing Machine Corporation with Murray Corporation of America Detroit is under discussion at a directors meeting. Murray interests in automobile body components and plumbing ware are noted with Texas oil interests expanding into other fields. A statement on the outcome is expected within 24 hours as negotiations hint at a broader diversification plan.
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Easy Washing Machine Corporation
Murray Corporation of ‘America
Detroit
Murray Corporation
Agre
Easy
Murray-Easy
Texas Oil Interests
Clinton
Murchison and Associates
Murchisons
Texas
Murray Corp
Murray
Dunn Given 8 Years At Hard Labor For Aiding Red Enemy
Cpl Harold M Dunn formerly greeted as a Baldwinsville New York hero was sentenced by a seven man court martial to eight years at hard labor and a dishonorable discharge for aiding the Communist enemy while a prisoner in North Korea He pleaded guilty to writing articles praising the Red enemy and broadcasting from Korea urging Americans to end the war His wife who is expecting a baby in September attended the proceedings and Dunn showed calm restraint after hearing the sentence Continued on page 17 col 1.
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New. York
Harold M. Dunn
Baldwinsville
N Y
North Korea
Dunn
Snapp
Post Office Official Retires After 27 Years Service
Washington official John J. Gilfen retired after more than seven years with the Post Office Department totaling 2 227 hours of unused sick leave. Gilfen, 65, headed the international postal service within the bureau of transportation, entering government service in 1908 as a substitute clerk in New York City.
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Washington
INS
Elf
John J. Gilfen
International Postal Service
Department
Bureau of Transportation
New York City
Diplomatic Immunity Draws Fire Over London Piano Fall
Labor MP Charles Hobson told the House of Commons that a foreign diplomat enjoyed immunity after a grand piano fell from a London hotel window onto a constituent's car. Hobson argued immunity enables unaccountable acts and prevents damages.
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London
Charles Hobson
House of Commons
Hobson
Britain
Memphis to Drop TVA Power Favor
Memphis will not renew its contract to buy TVA power and rejects a referendum. Mayor Frank Tobey said the action ends any bluff and aims to avoid delaying a municipal plant. TVA contract expires June 1 1958, giving about three years to complete Memphis own generating facility.
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Memphis
Tenn
Frank Tobey
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA Power
City Commission
Dixon-Yates
Memphis-Tva
Surprise brings Manila ceremony with Tagalog national anthem
Manila officials and President Ramon Magsaysay witnessed a world touring mission perform a surprise act as the performer sang the Philippine national anthem in Tagalog. Magsaysay admitted he cannot sing in Tagalog and noted few Filipinos can. Schools teach it in English.
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Manila
Moral Re-Armament
Ramon Magsaysay
Magsaysay
Steel Settlement Nears as Midnight Strike Deadline Looms
Pittsburgh reports say steel industry talks nearing general agreement to avert a strike by midnight. U.S. Steel offers above 10 cents an hour. CIO United Steelworkers seek a larger raise. McDonald reports to key committees. talks continue as blast furnaces shut down and production costs rise.
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Pittsburgh
Steel Industry
U.S. Steel Corp
CIO
United Steel Workers Union
David J. McDonald
U.S. Steel
USW
Auto Workers Union
Thieves Mug Blind Bronx Man After Aid Offer
In the Bronx two men offered to help the 36 year blind man Harry Rossel. They guided him toward his home at 2103 Walton Ave then one restrained him at the door and robbed him of $15.
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New York
Harry Rossel
Bronx
Rossel
Walton Ave
Two boys cycle Lake Ontario circumference
Charles Wise 15 and Bill Ban Brook 14 completed a 580 mile loop around Lake Ontario after a planned trip. Each carried 58 pounds for gear and set a pace of about 58 miles on a good day.
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Port Credit
Gnt. CP
Lake Ontario
Charles Wise
Bill Ban Brook
Louisiana to Round Up Stray Livestock on Highways
State authorities plan a 10 round up of stray cows horses and other stock on highways using mounted patrols and air support. Owners face a $4 impounding fee and possible fines and imprisonment for violations.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
S. View
Queen Juliana Hosts Billy Graham At Seostdyk Palace
Queen Juliana and four year old Princess Wilhelmina met for an hour with evangelist Billy Graham and his wife at Seostdyk Palace in the Netherlands. The call followed a royal audience at the royal residence.
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Soestdyk
Netherlands
Queen Juliana
Wilhelmina
Billy Graham
Buffalo Chief Justice Hamilton Ward Survives Gun Attack
State Supreme Court Justice Hamilton Ward escaped injury when an apparent gangland style shooting targeted his automobile near Route 20 and Lake Erie. Ward, 50, reported four shots from a second vehicle with four young men, noting a window smashed and possible other hits. He linked the risk to recent juvenile sentencing and recalled a prior Buffalo trial ending in a hung jury.
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Buffalo
State Supreme Court
Hamilton Ward
Lake Erie
Ward
Loretta Young Undergoes Abdominal Surgery in Oxnard
Loretta Young, 41, underwent a two hour operation for abdominal adhesions at St. John's Hospital in Oxnard. Six doctors assisted as her husband, TV producer Tom Lewis, said she came through the procedure admirably. She had developed peritonitis Easter Sunday while vacationing at her ranch in Ojai. guest stars will cover until she can resume her TV show.
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Oxnard
Calif
Loretta Young
St. John's ‘Hospital
Miss Young
Ojai
Tom Lewis
Billy
Wife’s Bail Bid Lands Her in Jail in North Syracuse
Mrs Kathryn Suhr and her husband Alfred L Suhr of 127 Orchard Dr E North Syracuse faced court after she attempted to bail him out. She arrived with his license and registration and then collided with Patrolman Roy Cooke’s parked car, triggering arrests. Alfred pleaded not guilty to public intoxication with bail set at 500. Kathryn’s bail was reduced and she is to appear July 22.
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Alfred L Sum
Orchard Dr. E
Syracuse
Sahr
W. Fayette and
Franklin Sts
Manuel Leone
Kathryn
Suhr
Sahe
Suhr Auto
Aay F
Preston
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Jack Slattery
Tompkins
Ted Kazanaski
Ralph Caballero
Times
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Harmenr
Sal
Jane
Atchison, Topeka
Tne
Engineers of National Garages, Inc
George Devlin
National Garages
House Ok’s Arms Funds
U.S
TVA
Supreme Court
Hamilton “Ward
McDonald
John A. Stephens
Bill
Emil A. Decina
Decina
Nce
Loretta
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