02 May 1955
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1955
Page
1
President Ike pledges firm stance against communism in a broad national address summarizing wartime unity and economic policy. He urges sticking to proven methods to strengthen trade and national defense while outlining aims for a resilient economy and international leadership.
Governor Harriman signs a measure banning sex and horror comic books for those under 18, making publication or distribution of lurid material a misdemeanor. Effective July 1, violators face up to a year in jail, fines up to 500 dollars, or both.
Four Swedish air force planes failed to return to base today amid unclear losses. A spokesman said the planes disappeared in the coastal area of south central Sweden after taking off from their bases.
A heavy storm lashed Newfoundland with about 10 inches of snow, blocking communications to St. John’s. Damage disrupted lines near Trinity Bay and forced closures along coastal routes.
In St. Paul Minnesota three children rode in a family car while parents argued over a picket fence. The emergency brake was released and the car rolled down a 150 foot bank into the Mississippi River. Joey Sommers 3 crawled from a ledge 19 feet down bruised and cut. The car was wrecked.
A study notes a shift toward more automatic vehicles as households seek easier driving. The trend suggests gradual changes in car ownership and maintenance habits, with implications for fuel use, urban planning, and car dealer strategies amid evolving consumer preferences.
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In Saigon, Ngo Dinh Diem pressed a fresh assault against the Binh Xuyen and rival forces as Bao Dai observed from the French Riviera. Four national army battalions advanced on Cho Lon, storming bridges and capturing the Binh Xuyen HQ of Gen. Le Van Vien. A mortar barrage preceded the push, with further moves southwest toward Nhi Thien Duong bridge and ongoing crossfire shaping the civil conflict.
A government committee worked on voluntary Salk polio vaccine distribution details amid calls for tighter controls. A second polio death was reported among Idaho schoolchildren vaccinated, as the advisory group chaired by Dr. Chester Keeler aims to set priority guidelines for scarce vaccine when it becomes commercially available.
State troopers killed Frank Talarico, 44, of Utica, and wounded Ralph LaShomb, 29, of Potsdam, as they slept under pines near Hopkinton in a dawn pursuit. Nine troopers fired after Talarico shouted shoot, with LaShomb later reported wounded but not confirmed dead. A fourth fugitive, Leon Cash, was captured after a gunbattle. a fifth, Patrick Brooks, was missing. The group had escaped from Canton jail with stolen pistols.
The weather forecast promises sunny, warm conditions today matching yesterday's uplift. Crowds gather for outdoor sightseeing and picnics, with many planning visits to local swimming spots as springlike warmth returns.
PITTSBURGH PM-Board chairman Benjamin F. Fairless of U.S. Steel Corp resigned today on the eve of his 65th birthday. He will stay as director and finance committee member while a successor is named, as Fairless said he would surrender the responsibility to capable younger hands. He is attending the stockholders meeting in Hoboken New Jersey.
A fragment reports Lavina Christensen Fugal, described as Eisenhower’s guest, shaking hands with President Eisenhower amid a tense yearend atmosphere. The brief notes she is a mother of a person tied to prominent events, but details are fragmented and unclear.
Bob White of Herald-Journal is awarded a Freedom Medal for his service to the nation. The ceremony highlighted the Crusade efforts and acknowledged his role in reporting and supporting wartime information and public morale.
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