31 Oct 1957
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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1957
Page
1
Former Governor Thomas E. Dewey declared against the proposal to hold a state constitutional convention. He urged voters to reject Ballot Question No 1 arguing the convention would cost at least five million dollars and would be an unwieldy waste of public money. He urged reforms through existing processes.
United Nations discussions move toward a compromise approach to ease strained relations between Turkey and Syria. A proposed commission would draft a constitution with scholars and lawyers, while debates in Albany threaten a convention. Dag Hammarskjold may mediate as Assembly session was postponed to a later time.
Washington report says Teamsters leaders weigh convening a new union convention amid court battles over a federal injunction. Hoffa supporters push for his election while factional tensions and bias claims swirl around Judge Letts. Discontent grows as signatures flood in from dissident members nationwide.
AUBURN residents heard Democrats shout sabotage after a misprint on campaign post cards. The card urged voters to pick Row A for Republicans on Nov 5, while Democrats said the secretary was a Republican and new cards would be issued.
Gov. C. William O'Neill called in all of Ohio's publicity writers whose annual salaries total 139000 to advise on improving their work and press relations. The meeting was closed to the press.
Columnist Sylvia Porter analyzes causes behind the recent stock market drop. The piece questions whether the decline is confined to Wall Street or echoed worldwide and discusses factors shaping investor sentiment on today’s Aloria page.
Federal agencies must approve a plan for the Sampson base as debate over its disposal continues. The Pentagon has signaled willingness to dispose, with Govs McElroy and Javits urging action. Congress must authorize surplus declaration and release before steps proceed.
A lighthearted item notes a joke about cutting a dollar bill in half without touching the paper as a humorous take on rising prices. It frames the gag as a playful skit rather than a real economic policy. The pun pokes fun at inflation while keeping a breezy, local-newspaper tone.
In Oran area western Algeria a widescale military operation by French authorities left about 50 rebels dead. Reports say a clash last night damaged a train between Oran and Orleansville and involved a French soldier and a gravely injured infant.
MAEBASHI Japan INS reports Japan demanded a five year hard labor sentence for Gi William G irard 22 of Ottawa Illinois in the fatal Jan 30 shooting of Mrs Naka Sakai 46 mother of six The government says Girard intended to harm though prosecutors acknowledge no intent to kill If found guilty of intent to harm he faces two to 15 years in prison Verdict expected by November 15.
Pittsburgh thieves in a treasure hunt episode broke into a Sauer Inc. safe and recovered the combination to a second safe that yielded a $17,000 payroll. The incident occurred Wednesday and was reported by United Press.
New York and New Jersey negotiators for five Teamsters locals and 294 companies reached a tentative contract ending a labor dispute that threatened milk supplies for 14 million people. Details were limited with a dawn meeting planned to finalize language.
The Food Section offers ideas for party night menus with recipes from Mrs Joseph F Faso for quick pizza pie and from Mrs Charles A Schoeneck Jr for Spanish rice. It also highlights octopus salad tuna casserole shrimp salad dip by Mrs Charles Baniewicz and a money saving weekend food guide by the Syracuse Extension Service.
Mayor Mead, amid rumors, has been approached by Richard Steiner about taking the deputy commissioner of urban renewal role. The $14,000 position would keep Mead in Syracuse, with Steiner saying no offer had been made and Mead not seeking the job. Mead, active nationally in urban renewal, has chaired the AMC Urban Renewal Committee for four years and advised on mortgage guarantees for displaced residents.
NATO forces launched Operation Red Epoch a large scale Atlantic pack exercise off the southwest coast of Turkey. Units from the US Sixth Fleet RAF planes and submarines from several NATO nations participate in simulated atomic war conditions scheduled to run until Saturday.
Spokane police hunt an armed man who stole four pints of blood from the Spokane blood bank late Wednesday night. The robber, described as carrying a small automatic, fled the scene as attendants reported the heist. Provenience of blood type remains unmentioned.
Washington dispatch reports Khrushchev chose Marshall Rodion Malinovsky to replace Marshal Zhukov as Soviet defense minister. Sources say Khrushchev’s personal link with Malinovsky solidifies party control of the Red Army and cements Khrushchev as the Kremlin’s undisputed leader.
President Eisenhower signals support for Republican Forbes in the New Jersey race against Democrat Meyner, viewing it as a test of party unity over local issues. Hagerty noted the President hopes for a strong victory, while critics warn of political risks if Forbes loses and Ike’s stance shifts the 1958 campaign balance.
A weather forecast notes a small trough of low pressure bringing rain across Ohio Pennsylvania and New York over the next 24 hours. Winds shift from southwest to west-northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Overnight low around 43 with a high near 52 tomorrow.
Queen Anita wife of deposed King Michael of Romania welcomed a daughter today at the Greek royal estate. Michael and Anne have three daughters, all listed as siblings.
Edward Dorner, 87, of 700 Bear St, longtime president of the Pastime Athletic Club for 51 years, died last night at Henderson Nursing Home. A Syracuse native, he helped build the club from a small group to a major organization, led the 1948 Syracuse 10year Club, and received a 1955 honor dinner with a $650 painting. Surviving: a son Edward J. Dorner. wife Nellie Mullally Doster preceded in death. Funeral 2 pm Saturday at Schumacher-Whelan Funeral Home. Rev. Frank H. Shimer officiating. burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 pm today and 2-9 pm tomorrow.
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