03 Nov 1957
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1957
Page
1
A Boston dentist reports a surge of restaurant theft by tampered dishes. He recalls a pie laced with tacks to cause a customer to claim injury and seek dental repairs. He warns managers to expect such schemes and notes a similar incident in Times Square.
Washington reports discuss plans to appoint a special assistant to the President to control overseas disposal of surplus agricultural commodities. Republicans note the move could remove Benson from domestic politics, while Midwest negotiations push for regional planning units around Minneapolis-St Paul and Chicago to manage growth and planning authority.
Expert Dr. Ragnar Rollefson of the University of Wisconsin warns U S scientists may be spread too thin across numerous projects. He cites research duplication and rivalry, transfer of personnel, and broad national spreads as factors. The discussion touches on missile development, space efforts, and the need to focus attention on scientific progress amid concern over lagging behind rivals.
Sydney dispatch reports concerns over SAC security and Cold War tensions surrounding a supposed Soviet earth satellite. Analysts doubt the satellite has military value while flagging broader NATO fears and uncertain Russian intentions amid U. S. defense reassessment.
In SAC headquarters and at bomber bases worldwide a tense clash unfolds between SAC security forces guarding secrets and specially trained penetration teams from the Office of Special Investigations. Officials recall a mythic note to a general about being bombed, denying it, while noting teams test security by entering restricted Skid Row areas, revealing ongoing efforts to reinforce protection and assess vulnerabilities.
SPALDING Idaho NANA a long crude canoe in the Sacajawean Museum yard is claimed by locals to be a Lewis and Clark relic from the expedition 1805 1806. Joe Evans led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark reportedly gathered pioneer relics along the Clearwater and Lolo corridors near Weippe Prairie. The Nez Perce and locals spar over the relics with historians and guardians toward a possible hoax accusation and ongoing feud.
Washington reports Senator Knowland aligns with Taft amid intra party struggles over labor policy and Taft Harley act aims. The piece notes Taft’s push against federal labor controls, Knowland’s telegraphic backing, and a backdrop of 1958 election dynamics. It references Willkie and Truman era tensions shaping Republican strategy for the presidency and Senate leadership.
A garbled paragraph notes sounds of the Sputnik preserved for posterity in Danbury and Paris. It mentions Moslem topics and Elvis Presley amid references to space and war, stating waxed records outsell military items. Pricing noted at $2.95.
Paris auto show opens the 1958 car season amid hype over bubble cars and crossbreeding trends. Viewers see motor cycles and small city cars, with stars like Clark Gable in film tie ins. Manufacturers scramble to adapt postwar demand as Suez era shifts influence.
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