30 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1956
Page
1
Yesterday a snow storm and poor visibility led to a seven hour weather record error on the Thruway from Verona to Canandaigua. Officials apologized for the malfunction as patrol cars relayed reports to stations, urging motorists to verify conditions themselves.
In Birmingham England Donovan Sax unveils a scheme to save three fourths of a gallon of rationed gasoline daily by riding his own "horse" to work. The odd idea is part of a feature page discussing wartime fuel conservation and the Western Allies.
The wartime prime minister, shown in a birthday portrait, appears feeble yet ceremonial as photographers capture Churchill with Lady Churchill. He speaks slowly, reads in bed, and then rises briefly, marking a notable public moment amid advancing years and health concerns.
Yale’s deputy sheriff Tully Times publisher Onondaga County American Legion commander mailed Christmas cards from Syracuse to Gen Maxwell D Taylor Army chief of staff. He quoted a new regulation discouraging civilian military card exchanges and urged Legionnaires to flood Taylor with cards to restore holiday spirit.
Police probe a six month old girl’s death as autopsy to determine cause. Deborah Barbato, of 212 Ash St, pronounced dead on arrival at St Joseph’s Hospital. Investigators note wet clothing and blankets, possible steam inhalation from radiator vent. mother distraught, neighbor recalls mother left baby briefly before finding her unresponsive.
Police investigated a confusing report of a male thief nicknamed Godiva who allegedly stole a wallet near Pittsburgh. A waitress saw aman on a motorcycle, wearing a white helmet, and the scene referenced a near $150 loss. Details were unclear and the account mixed with unclear remarks from witnesses.
A storm lashed the Po River delta flooding the village of Pala as seawater surged up to five feet. Authorities reported no deaths, while residents faced evacuation and damage as high tides battered the coast.
United Nations moves and U S planning clash as Hungary, Hungary observers and Western powers intertwine in a tense push to withdraw forces from Egypt. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold renews appeals for observers in Hungary while the United States seeks assurances from Britain and France on troop withdrawals. Officials warn of a Western Europe oil shortage this winter tied to Suez disruptions and tanker availability.
Arthur C. Easton, 48, of 2095 S State was arrested after a late night hit and run. The 8:47 pm crash damaged a porch at 907 Oak St and left a car with mismatched plates. Easton faced four charges including driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene, with $1,500 bond set for the drunken driving count. Police traced the Oldsmobile to his home and later linked it to Easton through a Lincoln observed nearby. His wife Vivian claimed the Oldsmobile was hers but Easton often drove a Lincoln. he was arraigned and paroled to appear in court.
In Fruitport Michigan a young mother Patricia Reagan 22 and three of her children Denise 4 Donna 6 and Patrick 2 died in a house fire. A husband and an eight month old baby were seriously burned and are in critical condition at a Muskegon hospital. The dead are unnamed in the report and a male family member is among the injured.
U S officials warned that fighting could flare in the Middle East as Syria under Russian influence steered toward new hostilities. Navy plans to reinforce the Sixth Fleet were outlined, with carriers Forrestal Franklin D Roosevelt Boston and others joining in January. Navy officers stressed deterrence and readiness amid Egyptian crisis impacts and NATO sea exercises.
U N troops assumed positions along the ceasefire line to shield American civilians as fleets from allied forces and Egyptian objections delayed nearby Danish units. The operation, aimed at easing frontline pressure, faced last minute obstacles and slow progress as both sides stepped back.
Detroit's Brooks & Perkins reports a Navy change to gold plating for the Targuard Satellite sphere, 30,000th of an inch thick. The inaugural satellite will be completed today with initial non gold plated units for static and spin tests, and launch is planned mid-summer next year.
Refugee columns fleeing wartorn Hungary faced tank and mine threats as Soviet forces reportedly used vehicles to attack at the Austro Hungarian frontier. Austrian officials said dozens of refugees were fired on and some were injured while others trapped crossing mined areas.
Central New York reels from lingering snow as November exits. A Great Lakes system will push additional snowfall today with varying flurries. Weather Man Andy Teulen forecasts temperatures near 32 to 36 degrees and a five day trend below normal with frequent showers and continued cold through Wednesday.
A misspelled quip from a brief humorous item shows a father boasting that the man who wins his daughter will receive a prize. The punch line lands on the paradox of a suitor earning love and a prize, with a playful misreading of a date.
French gas shortages trigger long lines and rationing as cars wait, with citizens noting dwindling supplies and rising prices. The piece describes stations limited to five to eight gallons monthly, widespread walking and black market sales, and government controls affecting daily life.
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