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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1954

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Two Car Crash Kills Marcellus Man in Holiday Weekend Toll

A two car collision at Taft and South Bayrds claimed the life of Arthur D. Woodford, 67, at Onondaga General Hospital two hours after the crash. Several others were injured, including Woodford's wife and stepmother, as authorities investigated with an autopsy planned.

Taft S. Bayrds Arthur D. Woodford Onondaga General Hospital Llewellyn M. Davis Preble Auburn Woodford Lucy Woodford Baldwinsville Mary Woodford Harrie Pitererald Ogdensburg Ruth Fitzgerald Edna Vinch Wells Av Syracuse Arthur W. Vinch Gress Vinch South Barrd Woodford Jear Taftrd Vineh

Bloodied trousers search tied to Maryland murder case

Authorities hunt for blood stained pants linked to the death of Irene Conde near Point Lookout Maryland. Navy airman Carl Strickland 21 faces murder charges and will testify in Magistrate Court.

Leonardiown Airmman Carl Willis Strickland Scotland Beach Strickland OW. Fave Irene Marion Conde Rochester Point Lookout Chesapeake Bay Sir Marys County Wilard B. Long Miss Conde Patuxent Navy Patuxent

Prison baseball game halted by inmates chase

Eight convicts chased a fly ball over the yard fence and into the outer area, forcing a delayed prison game as guards pursued. After an hour the chase ended with guards tagging them out, ending the incident.

Pillow Tein

Tornadoes Kill Four Children in Nebraska Towns

A pair of tornadoes ripped across northeast Nebraska near Norfolk, killing four children and injuring at least 15 others. Names listed include Nell Klawann, Cindy Carberry, George Hohl, and Robert Kohl. The path spanned about two miles by four miles, affecting at least seven farms and blocking highways.

Norfolk Neb Nebraska Nell Klawann Cindy Carberry George Hohl Robert Kohl Omaha Ben Kohl Here Kohl Ruth Raymond Weldon Rakowsky Joe Carberry Cindy Greg Lake Andes S. D

Chimpanzee Triggers Photo Switch at London Zoo

A chimpanzee at the London Zoo pulled a photo switch wired to its cage, triggering a camera shutter by pulling a string. The incident produced a graphic day in the life of the zoo.

London Daily 2 Ror Longon Zoo Nea

Today’s Features Highlight Dark Growth Prediction

Frederick Othman predicts growth in darkness in today’s editorial. Regular features appear across the pages including Amusements, Graham, iBridge, Inquiring, Classifieds, Reporter, City Life, Radio TV, Deaths, Women, Editorials, Sports, and Letters.

Frederick Othman Amusements Graham iBridge iCity Life Radio-Tv

Dog Revived After Heat Fainting at Linden Airport

Mrs. Anne Cerrater of Preakness N J found her prize Boston bulldog valued at 1500 prostrate in her ear when she returned from a dog show at Linden Airport. A police inhalator ended the animal's fainting spell yesterday.

Linden N. J. Gup Anne Cerrater Preakness Nu J Linden Airport

Memorial Day weekend traffic toll climbs past prior records

AP reports Memorial Day weekend traffic deaths totaled 258 by midmorning, with 51 drownings and 21 other fatalities, as records from 1926 to 1952 show higher tolls. Officials predict the weekend may exceed 371 all fatalities set in 1926.

Joe Trafic New York Sea

Rescued Climber On Way to Safety On Mt McKinley

A rescue team reaches Pfc. George Argus, injured by a 1000-foot fall on Mt McKinley, near a tent at 21 000 feet. Surgeon Dr John McCall and Frank Milan guide the effort as they await helicopter pickup. Argus survives, wrapped in a tent while climbers descend the ice and crevasses to safety.

Fairbanks Alaska Mt. McKinley Brooklyn George Argus George Thayer Reedsboro Argus John McCall University of Alaska Frank Millan Air Force Aero-Medical Laboratory Ladd Air Force Base McCall Shawer Thayer Morton Wood Les Viereck McKinley RicCall Milan Muldrow Glacier MacHinley North American

Minister Preaches on Delinquency as Son Faces Murder Charge

In San Antonio a Baptist pastor reacts emotionally as his 17 year old son Luther and 18 year old Jerry Wills stand charged with beating cafe owner Juan Vega to death with a pool cue. The Rev Luther B Osborne links juvenile crime to parental delinquency and busy material lives, concluding his sermon with a call for faith.

San Antonio Tex Luther B. Osborne Luther Jerry Wills Juan Vega Cafelar Osborne Linares Avenue Baptist Church

Pair Tap Store Till Escape After Cash Heist

Two men robbed an East Side grocery about 10 30 AM making off with about 120 dollars after opening the cash register. A third man suspected as getaway driver was later arrested. Edward Abdo, employee at Abdo Market, said the men entered together and left through separate doors. George Abdo said the suspects first bought cigarettes at his store nearby.

Sen Edward Abdo Westcott Sr Abdo’s. Market Columbus Av Addo Alex Abdo Searate Casmir Chorazy George Abdo

Eden Hailed By Pravda In Geneva Peace Talks

Pravda praised Anthony Eden and criticized the French delegation at the Far East peace conference. Moscow hailed the Geneva conference as a milestone toward peace in Indo China while Molotov returned to the Soviet capital after an abrupt Geneva departure.

London Communist Party Pravda Geneva Anthony Eden Far East Georges Bidault Moscow Stadio V. M. Molotov Soviet Capial

Eight Year Old Swallows Whistle In Washington

Eight year old David Sherman Kuzner was called the wheeze kid after he swallowed a small whistle while exiting his father's car. A doctor removed the object with forceps, ending the episode.

Washington David Sherman Kuzner David

Erasable You Comedy Skit With Art Gunn Rubber Band

Chuckle column notes the Radio Theater segment Erasable You will be performed by Art Gunn and his rubber band troupe. The playful act blends music and humor as Gunn leads a quirky crowd through sound driven gags.

Art Gunn

Cloudy Hot Weather Expected After Holiday Weekend

The Syracuse forecast notes a cloudy hot spell with a dip in sunshine tonight as an advancing low pressure area from the Gulf of Mexico brings increasing clouds and possible thundershowers. Tonight temperatures around 82 are likely with winds from south-southwest 20 to 30 miles per hour, shifting to southwesterly tomorrow as the system moves in.

Syracuse Mercury Tomasrow Gulf of Mexico

German Fathers Let Off Leash on Fathers Day in Berlin

Berlin police reported results from Fathers Day revelers with 23 helpless incidents 6 arrests and about 70 disputes and rowdy episodes across the city. Officials noted the festive mood amid traffic and public disturbances as families marked the holiday.

Berlin INS Germany

East West Thruway $20 Unlimited Use Permit Announced

Thruway Authority reveals a $20 permit allowing unlimited use from Buffalo to Nyack for passenger cars. Total Thruway cost set at $962 million, with tolls including 50 cent bridge toll, 10 dollar book of 40 trips, and 100 cent tollgate. Openings planned from June 24 for Utica to Rochester, August 15 for Rochester to Buffalo, with construction milestones through 1955.

New York State Buffalo Nyack Thruway Authority Hudson Tarrytown Tuckahoe Road Yonkers New York City Line Spring Valley Stallgate New York Utica Rochester Ssuifern Swuifern New York City Westchester

Eisenhower Honors the Unknown Soldier on Memorial Day

President Eisenhower places two wreaths on the Unknown Soldier tomb at Arlington as Memorial Day rites unfold. Charlies & Thomas to speak. carillon bells mark the ceremony at the U S Arlington National Cemetery amid national observances. Eisenhower and Mrs Eisenhower attend National Presbyterian Church services. sermon links faith to peace.

Washington Eisenhower Arlington National Cemetery Charlies &. Thomas Bull Run Sniper Ridge Arlington Cemetery Virginia Potomac River National Presbyterian Church Edward L. R. Elson Europe

East Pakistan Gov ousts Fazlul Huq amid martial move

Karachi reports state of emergency in East Pakistan with censorship and arrests of about 150 people including Sheikh Mujibur Huq and Mohammad Gulam Quadir. Gov Gen Ghulam Mohammed bars disloyalty while Iskander Mirza takes control and promises roundup of Communists.

Karachi Pakisten East Pakistan Stadar Mjibur Hekman Mohammad Gulam Quadir Abdul Rasem Fazlul Hue Pakistan Falul Hua Ghulam Mohammed Britain Mej. iGerl Iskander Mirza Defense Ministry Mirza Mohammed Ali Faziul Ali Bengal Fazlul Fazilul Huq Dacca West Pakistan Fazal Hua United Front Siohammed al Mohammed

Burglar Uses Pork To Mask Dynamite Blasts In East End Heist

Burglars used pork to muffle blasts as they blew open an East End grocery store and branch post office. Loot totaled 46 pounds 1,307 pounds in local currency.

London East End Ouadr

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