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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1956
Page
8
A Friday night fire destroyed a sawmill at a Northern Pine Corp yard in Fort Edward. Flames damaged two freight cars, one Hit truck, two lumber carriers and a dump truck, plus a storage shed, sorting shed and stock shed. No injuries reported, cause undetermined, early estimate of loss not available.
In Alexandria Minnesota a cross party fund drive raised a common campaign pot from 435 households. Volunteers canvassed door to door, collecting small contributions with a goal to split funds between Republican and Democrat parties plus the Farmer-Labor organization. Key figures include Keith Wallace Republican and Joe Tomlinson DFL, noting strong volunteer effort despite rain and partial delays.
Tornadic winds struck Nebraska Minnesota Iowa and Kansas with tornadoes near Rushmore Juniata Donipan Arlington and Lyons causing property damage to homes farms and businesses. No injuries were reported as severe storms and hail swept the Dakotas and western Iowa including a 92 mph gust at Sioux City.
Washington bill clears Senate to sell flood insurance and pay forty percent of the cost. The measure covers flood relief and outlines government participation in insurance programs.
The House passed a $38.6 billion defense appropriation heads to the Senate for more debate on U S military power and how to fund intercontinental plans. The measure includes a $152 million reduction and adds eight-engine B52s, while a flood-damage subsidy proposal faces opposition. Japan's feudal era note closes the article.
Adlai Stevenson says Republican money helped defeat him in Minnesota and could influence votes in Florida and California. Kefauver disputes the charge but offers no named contributors. Both seek votes in the California May 29, Oregon May 18, and Florida May 29 primaries, amid broad attacks on Eisenhower era money.
Justice Earl Warren praised the nations smaller private colleges and universities as the core of Americas higher education at Niagara Universitys 200th anniversary convocation. He said graduates from these schools represent a force of tremendous national impact and that many were founded for religious or humanitarian purposes acting as the leaven in society.
The university conferred an honorary doctor of laws degree upon him, recognizing his contributions and standing in his field. The ceremony highlighted his achievements and the impact of his work on the institution and related communities.
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