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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1955

Page

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Boy 12 Brightness Outsmarts Public Schools

John Francis Schivell, 12, of Maple Heights High, shows an IQ of 190 and rapid learning in physics and math. Psychologists say public schools cannot meet his advanced needs, and his father seeks private academy options at $800 yearly but cannot afford.

Associated Press Wireshap Ohm Francis Schivell Cleveland John Francis Schivell John Maple Heights High School Kent State University

Rainy Forecast Boosts Hopes For Local Farmers

A 30 day forecast from Washington calls for above normal precipitation. Syracuse and nearby areas have recorded only .75 inch of rain this month, about half the normal amount, with dry conditions compared to last year. Moderate fair weather is expected to continue, with a dip to 44 tonight and winds from the west at 10 to 20 mph tomorrow.

Washington Syracuse Vicinity Keller Sars Die Ontario Tomorres

Today's Features Explains What It Means by Porter

An editorial explains how gaws might operate, with ex planations by Sxivia Porter. Part 1 previews themes on today's page, framing the feature for readers.

Sxivia Porter

Schine Receives 22 Dollar Monthly Pay Increase

Cpl G David Schine, once linked to Senator McCarthy, was promoted from Private First Class to a higher rank with 24 fellow MPs at Fi Richardson. His monthly base pay rose from 399 77 to 122 30, and he is slated for return stateside in October with discharge planned for November.

Anchorage Alaska CPI Cpl G. David Schine Joseph McCarthy Tist Military Police Co Fi Richardson Schune

Eating Comes High

A fragment from a historical clipping mentions hunger and a late night scenario with references to eating and a mess, suggesting a note on food costs or scarcity. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or places to identify a full event.

Graft Probe Opens On Military Procurement

The Senate Investigations subcommittee opened public hearings to seek evidence of graft and payoffs in armed forces contracts. Chairman McClellan said the inquiry will cover the last three years, including the Eisenhower era, focusing on contracts for sailors hats and other clothing.

Washington Senate Investigations Subcommittee Iman McClellan D-Ark McClellan

Belgium Aims to Build World’s Tallest TV Tower

A plan reported for Belgium to construct the tallest television tower, aiming to surpass all others. The project involves major concrete work and would reach eye catching heights, with officials citing national prestige and technological progress.

Polio Clinic Push Aims at City Parochial Schools

The Onondaga County effort expands anti polio vaccination with Salk shots for thousands of children outside Syracuse. Parochial schools list first clinic intake while city uptake grows. makeup shots scheduled for absentees.

Onondaga County Syracuse Most Holy Rosary School House of Providence St. Anthony’s St John the Evangelist St. John the Baptist and Convent School Virginia Harris Harris

Driver Held On 2 Counts

ARTHUR D. CHATROW, 44, of 574 South Ave, was ordered held without bail after pleading not guilty to driving while intoxicated and driving without an operator’s license. He has a prior drunken driving conviction and faces a mandatory felony charge. Arrested last night by Patrolmen Robert Gaumier and George Rauch after a witness called police about an intoxicated man storing a car on Oakwood Ave. Police said the vehicle was observed on Castle Road before the arrest.

Arthur D. Chatrow South Ave Chatrow Robert Gaumier George Rauh Oakwood Ave Castlefod

Pope Decries Security Seekers Amid Landowner Speech

Vatican broadcast reports Pope voices concern over increasing security measures and independence fears as landowners hear him address working hours and future stability. Warnings about social changes and security trends are cited.

Vatican City Ins Pope Pat Ratter

Eisenhower Defends Hobby as Vaccine Supply Cites Ample Doses

President Eisenhower told a news conference that vaccine supply is enough to complete first shots for first and second graders in the near future. He defended Health Secretary Oveta Hobby against charges of incompetence, praising her record and leadership.

Washington Eisenhower Oveta Culp Hobby

Jets Roar to Record Nonstop Tokyo to Australia Flight

Four U S Thunderjets completed a nonstop Tokyo Australia flight in 32 hours 2 minutes landing at Williamstown Air Force Base near Newcastle Australia. The mission began Turner Air Force Base Georgia and included refueling stops over Guam Manus Island Townsville and near Sydney as part of a goodwill tour.

Newcastle Australia U. S Turner Air Force Base Gaers North Africa Royal Australian Air Force Lwilliamstown Air Force Guam Manus News Island Townsville Castle Sydney Aight Orce I. i Coun

Eisenhower Refutes Claim U S Lost Air Power Lead

President Eisenhower rejected Sen. Symington’s statement that the Soviets have gained ascendancy in air power. He called air power relative and noted German air activity in 1945, while stressing U S jets and B 36 development. He cautioned that Soviet capabilities in numbers and tech are not a loss of U S air superiority.

Eisenhower Sen. Symington D. Mo U. S. Air Force Moscow

Food Prices Dip To Two Year Low In 1953

Prices for staple foods declined to a two year low in April 1953, as measured by the Dan de Bradstreet Index. The index tracks the total cost of a one pound package of 32 commonly used foods, signaling deflationary pressure in the groceries market.

Chicago judge bars Harriett Davis from church music scene

Judge Cornelius J. Harrington issued an injunction ordering Harriett Davis to perform her organ music away from a Glencoe church where Robert Metzler works. Metzler claimed Davis and her mother followed him to multiple churches, risking his job. Davis said she is driven by the music and has no interest in Metzler.

Chicago INS Organ Harriett Davis Glencoe Cornelius J. Harrington Circuit Court Miss Davis Robert Metzler Harrington

Chest Buys County Vets Service Building for 109000

The Community Chest of Syracuse and Onondaga County bought the former Third National Bank Building at N Salina and James Streets for 109000 at a public auction in the Board of Supervisors Chambers. Bids opened at 10 A M with Malcolm A Sutton and Walter P Gieselman among bidders before Community Chest deputy bid winner was 109600.

Community Chest and Sound of Syracuse Onondaga County, Inc Third National Bank Bldg N. Salina James Srs Onondaga Community Chest Board of Supervisors Aucion Thomas W. Dyer Malcolm A. Sutton Walter .P. Gieselman Harry L. Kallet Sutton Kallet Geiserman Gerald W. Burke The Chest Byl

Girl appears in court for arm driving with boyfriend

Superior Court Judge Roy Proctor notes a girl charged with one arm driving while her other arm encircles her boyfriend. He remarks it is unusual for a girl to face that charge, adding a quip about meeting interesting authors as a sign of success.

Madison Superior Court Roy Proctor Proctor

Eisenhower rejects appeasement trap at Big Four talks

President Eisenhower told a news conference he doubts any top level conference with a Soviet participant will lead to appeasement. He urged that a summit could map lines for foreign ministers to pursue agreements and noted interest in meeting Marshal Zhukov.

Washington Eisenhower Eisenhowever Britain France Russia Georgi Zhukov Congress Knowland California Bridges N.H Senate G.O.P Europe

Princeton Students Riot On Nassau Street Night

University students rioted through the night in Princeton causing Nassau Street to be rerouted. The 90 minute demonstration began around eleven o clock with Dean William D O Lippincott warning violators will face action after being called to their rooms by midnight. No cause was given for the outbreak.

Trafic Nassau Street William DO. Lippincott

Local Prisoner Work Plan Discussed at St. Catharines Meeting

A St. Catharines meeting heard officials discuss keeping prisoners occupied, noting limited staff and resources. The discussion touched on purchasing new playing cards and other activities to maintain order and routine.

ST. Catharines

Why Johnny Cant Read Phonics Lesson Explained

A newspaper piece critiques phonics teaching, arguing readers can learn to read with simple methods. It references experts and editors, noting controversy over phonetic instruction and its teaching history.

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