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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1955
Page
4
The Herald announces independence from party politics and pledges to discuss public questions and support measures for the people. Arthur Jenkins signs the inaugural editorial. May 28 1955 edition.
The Air Force, after talks with the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced a 35 percent increase in B 52 production. The move comes amid budget concerns, political commentary, and calls for clearer, more truthful public information about defense plans.
Planners from government bodies and private industries met for an annual talkfest with the ethics of leisure as a central topic. They note the shrinking share of waking hours spent at work and foresee automation cutting work time further, raising concerns about off the job training and the future apprenticeship landscape.
The British vote confirmed confidence in Sir Anthony Eden as Churchill's successor. The outcome reflects continued support for Churchill era policies rather than a clear rise in Eden's personal popularity.
The Federal Commission on Intergovernmental Relations plans a final report next month on overlapping federal state and municipal taxes. Officials note proposals may include new municipal income taxes as cities seek broader tax bases to fund services, while cautioning against excessive layering that could spark resistance.
A Senate subcommittee in New York heard testimony about graft in the textile buying section. A witness translated notes showing payoffs and gifts described in his native language. The point remains that graft persists despite language barriers.
The piece estimates 63 million Americans will take 21 million trips before the season ends, totaling about 25 billion road miles and an average trip of 1,200 miles. It cites a $12 billion household hit and $140 per person for the typical vacation, with two thirds spent on food and lodging, and highlights the role of highways and national attractions in fueling a large tourism economy.
Viewpoints urge white police cars to reduce highway speed and question the electric timing devices revenue motive. A parent backs Rudolf Flesch articles criticizing progressive reading, urging phonics and smaller class sizes for better literacy and national progress.
Washington reports reveal Navy Secretary Thomas initiated the removal of Admiral Carney as chief of naval operations and favored Rear Admiral Burke as successor. President Eisenhower backed reshuffling, citing Carney's wartime Formosa scare and a push for younger officers. Burke, famed for speed and all-Navy status, faces a challenging path amid Pentagon rifts and political optics.
A fragmentary poem-like piece discusses nature as a source of perfumes and sensations. The author references Dame Nature and seasonal scents, describing semi known fragrances and spring and summer atmospheres.
Nora Curtin voices concern over bias in Little League selections. She recalls a boy who aged from 11 to 12 by birthday and faced exclusion after being told he could not play. She questions committee influence and fairness in age and ability decisions.
Washington lawmakers tangled over whether Texas counts as East or West as they debated a 100000 dollar flood control appropriation. The dispute tied Texas to both Interior and Agriculture funds, with reps from several states arguing Texas status while the floor split over geography and budget mechanics.
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