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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1952
Page
2
Two college sophomores Herman La Fontas of the Bronx and Franklin Martinez of Manhattan face no jail after a campus prank involving a bus ride and cat billing. Authorities scrutinized the stunt as a mental health and academic issue.
A ball of fire exploded west of Seattle in a meteor sighting described as a fireball by witnesses and likened to the May 11 event. University of Washington astronomers confirmed it was a meteor and said it was similar to the earlier Seattle sky object.
London reports the official mourning period for King George VI ends at midnight as Britons resume public life while wartime austerity eases. In the United States, President Truman and Secretary Acheson push for rapid ratification of German peace contracts and expanded NATO defense, amid a tense European scene. Eisenhower returns from Europe as Acheson plans a radio TV address.
In Paris the headquarters of a political group faced a dawn assault by some 200 police in 22 trucks. Officers surrounded the building, forced entry with night sticks and carbines, and fought with guards who barricaded themselves inside. Across town, Eisenhower plans included a homecoming visit, a White House meeting, and a Pentagon news conference as security tightened for his return.
Reports surface about Stalin's health while Western dispatches note his brisk May Day appearance. The piece covers his roles as premier and party secretary, potential succession hints with Malenkov and Molotov, and global Memorial Day observances including ceremonies in Arlington and Europe amid ongoing conflicts in Korea and Indochina.
Taft and Eisenhower camps wage a head on fight over the state convention delegation as voters prepare to cast a single circle ballot. Extravagant ads accuse each side of smearing the other while Johnstown and Mickelson defend their positions amid broader GOP battles.
In Barcelona at Montjuich Stadium 842 new priests were ordained in the World Eucharistic Congress ceremony. About 10,000 pilgrims from 49 countries witnessed the rite as archbishops and bishops blessed the ordinations. The clergy came from Spain Argentina China Cuba France Malaysia Mexico Peru and Portugal.
Obituary notices recount the deaths of William X. Reby aged 40 a New York State Assemblyman Iren Richmond County and Pear city leader Frank Allen 64 force military governor Tyr rising and professor in Arkansas legendary statesman Cardinal Richelieu era leader Boudon 78 laborer student and legislator Eugene Mo Homer 79 appraiser and authority on Washingtonia relics in New York City reflecting a diverse slate of public figures and scholars from the era
A Missouri debate recalls mules once the cash crop and laments their decline. Rankin notes tractors offer efficiency but mulls over mule heritage, while Boling of Missouri recalls wartime roles and the mules that hauled artillery. A playful jab on mule records ends with no comment from Doughton.
Nine convicts escaped from an Ohio penitentiary overnight with three still at large. Five were captured within hours, including murderers, after seizing a guard and forcing a window exit. No shots were fired. the warden noted the escape appeared nonlethal and weapons were not used. A hacksaw was found inside the wall. The event echoes a 1943 breakout.
About 300 reporters will cover the speech as a temporary network handles the city’s vast communications. A microwave relay 350 miles to Kansas City links with a nationwide television network. Leased wires and special photo transmission lines serve newspapers nationwide. Studios support natronwine broadcasts and recordings. Southwestern Bell adds 58 channels and 30 operators to manage the load.
In Othello Washington the federal government begins a land lottery to select 42 of 199 eligible settlers for the Columbia Basin reclamation project. About 7 000 applicants sought government owned dry land watered by Grand Coulee Dam with farms ranging from 10 to 164 acres sold at pre irrigation value. Real estate brokers report brisk interest but high prices and few available tracts.
Prime Minister Dudley Senanayake announced his United National Party has 69 of 95 seats with three still unreported as four days of balloting conclude. He framed the result as Ceylonese desire for closer ties with Britain and the West and stated the Reds are out and will stay out.
Washington reports today that the Weather Bureau outlook calls for temperatures to average below seasonal normals across the northern half of the country. The exception is the eastern Great Lakes region and North Atlantic states where near normal temperatures are expected.
Milan Italy Count Silvano Jacini 65 Italian Senator and leader of the Nation's representation in the Council of Europe died here today. He was also president for the UNESCO executive committee.
Prisoners on Koje Island attack guards and riot amid rising tensions at the United Nations camp. An American guard was struck, triggering a deadly shooting that killed five prisoners and wounded several others. Camp officials say prisoners seek to provoke a response as banners and North Korean flags fly around the compound.
Harriman, Democratic presidential hopeful, defended peace policies while criticizing opponents for alleged warmongering. In New York City he spoke on CBS television, asserting wartime conferences did not strengthen Russia and recalling Normandy in arguing for continued support of allies. He praised his late chief's domestic security and social progress blueprint.
The Catholic Church banned all works of the late French writer Andre Gide on its Index of forbidden literature. The Congregation of the Holy Office also recently banned Alberto Moravia, a popular Italian novelist, indicating that Roman Catholics may not read further works by these authors.
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