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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1958
Page
1
The Unknowns of World War II and Korea were laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery beside the World War I Unknown Soldier. A large procession, medals, and a dusk burial marked the final chapter of a lengthy ceremony watched by vast crowds and officials.
Traffic fatalities surged during the long weekend with 204 deaths reported by noon, including 135 traffic deaths and 45 drownings. The National Safety Council warned the Memorial Day period could set a new record, despite an AP tally showing 294 deaths in the 78-hour nonholiday span.
In Paris the General won strong support as Socialists granted free votes for his investiture as premier. He could gain about 50 Socialist ballots, boosting his majority near 400 while facing about 150 Communist deputies in opposition. Discussions on a cabinet and Algeria policy followed as Mollet Ramadier and others mediated.
Flames driven by strong winds destroyed three palatial summer homes on Round Island near Clayton. Total loss estimated over 90000 dollars. Richard P. Byrne of Syracuse and his caretaker were rescued. no injuries reported. Homes belonged to Lott J. Doherty and Austin Wilde, with a fourth house damaged but saved. Fire started likely from defective wiring in Wilde’s nine room house.
In Pennsville New Jersey a holiday river cruise ended in pandemonium as 34 youths were arrested after 15 passengers were injured on a State of Pennsylvania excursion. The 1 880 passengers were aboard when alcohol fueled a brawl aboard the two decker. Ten were released. eight juveniles under 18 remain held. The return trip was canceled and 50 buses ferried passengers back to Philadelphia. Bail set at 300 for the remaining 16 adults. All charged are from Philadelphia and face a Wednesday court hearing.
Drivers return from holiday trips as a high pressure zone brings warmer, humid air. The mercury climbs to a high of 78 tomorrow after a 76 mark today with possible showers or thunderstorms carried by southerly winds 15 to 20 mph. Tonight’s low near 55.
In Chaumont a 14 foot motorboat drifted last night on Guffin's Bay as sheriff deputies Coast Guardsmen and volunteers searched for two Watertown men Frank Keller 47 and Bernard R House 38. They had begun fishing about 7 pm and neighbors reported cries for help with life preservers and oars left in the boat.
A humorous exchange features a woman accusing a man of keeping brown sugar in reserve. He asks why and she quips that it is sweet yet unrefined, delivering a light, period-tinged joke.
Mount Vernon New York six people died in a high speed headon collision between two cars near Mount Vernon. A driver named Llewellyn Byrd 25 Greenwich Connecticut had been warned about speeding before the crash. Three hitchhikers were injured heavily.
In Detroit AP report the United Auto Workers push to break deadlock with Ford and Chrysler while about 300 000 GM employees prepare to work without a contract. GM plants ran without a deal yesterday and more units join Monday as industry talks stall.
PARIS AP All 14 people aboard died in the crash of a commercial Air France DC3 plane near Molieres six miles southwest. The aircraft was en route from Algiers to Tindouf when it went down about an hour after takeoff. Ten of the dead were French soldiers.
A Syracuse University Research Corporation group led by Dr. Andrew Longacre works to create up to date battlefield weapons to prevent Korea era losses. He notes 1943 weapons were used in Korea and stresses advancing 1970 level tech for future wars.
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