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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1956
Page
1
A regional telecast will show Army at Syracuse University this afternoon at 2 PM as the Cadets seek to edge the Orange in a West Point led rivalry. Army hopes to repeat last year’s one point win and restore the Lambert Trophy standings after a disputed cadet parade at Michie Stadium.
President Eisenhower accused Adlai Stevenson of folly or ignorance for proposing ending the military draft. He denounced Stevenson’s remarks as baseless insults in a 22,000 crowd at the Hollywood Bowl. Eisenhower, looping a campaign swing through West and California, vowed a Denver speech today, then return home. He praised Nixon in California and pressed Stevenson’s “contagion of corruption” charge, recalling Truman era politics.
In a Cincinnati Music Hall speech Stevenson assailed President Eisenhower as leadership to disaster. He said GOP unity would fracture over foreign actions and mocked the Suez crisis as misrepresented. He argued Soviet expansion and Asia threaten Europe, urging a tougher Democratic stance.
Soviet Premier Bulganin sent a 17 page note to President Eisenhower. content kept secret by the State Department. The issue stirs speculation on nuclear policy as Adlai Stevenson faces political pressure amid a tax evasion case against Roy Lennon and other figures.
West Germany faces a defense slowdown as defense minister Fran Strauss warns of reduced arms output. The government projects difficulty meeting NATO targets for a 96,000-man army this year with an unofficial estimate of a shortfall around 11,000 personnel.
Senator Monty M Jarkies writes a continuing feature on today s editorial page covering foreign identification plans. TheAmusements section includes editorials and bridge notes plus letters, radio items and notices. Women s Deaths appear in today s sports and page pictures feature.
Readers hear a woolly bear caterpillar forecast claim. Dr. Cares about this year's winter questions the superstition noting wide brown and narrow bands do not predict cold or mild weather. The American Museum and Farmers Almanac sources weigh in on the myth.
A New York high school student who was stabbed while with classmates near Wall Street identified a messenger in the attack. Richard Jo Wend said John McNally, 16, a brokerage messenger, stabbed him, while Thomas Hanratty, 17, was questioned and charged in the case amid police probes of many in the financial district.
In Nicosia a Greek Cypriot professional gambler believed to be an informer for EOKA was shot dead in the main street today. The EOKA group seeks union of Cyprus with Greece and carried out the killing.
Office humor notes a colleague stepping out briefly for lunch while the joke hints at a short absence and a missed call. The quip plays on needing a momentary break and a quick return, typical light newsroom banter.
William L. Ryan analyzes Soviet fear of rising anti Russian sentiment in Poland and Hungary. He discusses Moscow’s leverage over satellite governments through economic pressure and potential use of force, the split within Communist parties, and the uncertain future leadership of Khrushchev versus Malenkov amid Eastern Europe unrest.
In Warsaw Polish workers staged sit down strikes in solidarity with Soviet opposition to Khrushchev's visit, with 25,000 to 30,000 at the Big Zeran plant and similar actions across multiple factories. Le Monde reported tanks and troop movements toward Warsaw, prompting Polish leaders to demand all measures be canceled before talks.
A Cuban nationalist group landed on Cay Sal Island near the Bahamas, clashing with Bahamas police. Lt. Col. E. H. Colchester-Wemyss arrived with eight armed constables aboard a British Heron, checked the group led by Cesar Vega for entry documents, and ordered them to depart. Vega argued for arrest as prisoners, but the Bahamas officer refused, citing no proper entry. The event is linked to tensions over potential Cuban claims to Cay Sal, located about 3555 miles north of Vera Cruz and 200 miles from Nassau.
Syracuse residents face penalty for a perfect football weather day with hazy skies and increasing floods as night falls. Expect intermittent showers and warmer air, with tonight's low around 47 degrees and tomorrow's high near 70 degrees per the Weather Bureau.
PARRIS ISLAND S C Meri set McKeon a 3-year brig term for leading a night training march during which six recruits drowned. The 3-year drill instructor resumes Marine career as private and is unavailable for comment. He is to be reassigned to the Ind Marine Aircraft Wing at Chey Fuit N C and then signed to headquarters and service battalion chaplain's assistant.
Hawker jet fighter flight from London to Rome today completes a 90 mile dash in seven hours and twenty four minutes, shaving minutes off the previous best time.
Quen Tullana of the Netherlands departed The Hague by plane for a brief private holiday in Sicily accompanied by two women friends. Prince Bernary, the Queen's husband, departed The Hague last night for a visit to the United States.
Bangkok report states 28 year old King Phunuiphon Adunet will abdicate royal duties for 15 days to enter the Buddhist priesthood. He will be shaved, robed, and reside at Wat Bavaranives Temple, with Regent Queen Meyervald acting in his absence. The monk’s stay ends Nov 5 when he resumes the throne.
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